{"id":154496,"date":"2025-06-19T10:20:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T04:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=154496"},"modified":"2025-06-19T14:56:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T09:26:19","slug":"how-do-i-crack-ibps-po-with-self-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/how-do-i-crack-ibps-po-with-self-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I crack IBPS PO with self-preparation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/ibps-po\/\">IBPS PO<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">How do I crack IBPS PO with self-preparation?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many candidates face such questions as, &#8220;How do I crack the IBPS PO exam with self-preparation?&#8221;, &#8220;Is it possible to crack the IBPS PO exam with self-preparation?&#8221;, and &#8220;How to crack IBPS PO exam without coaching?&#8221;. These questions are obvious as you prepare for a national-level competitive exam. The answer lies in your willingness to prepare and the efforts you put in to score better marks. For this, you need a step-by-step guide to effectively plan your preparation. This guide also provides you with a clear view of your self-preparation journey for the IBPS PO exam. Continue to read below and know the most effective way to crack the exam with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?ref=13187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt a Free IBPS PO Mock Test Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it Possible to crack the IBPS PO Exam with Self-Preparation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, cracking the <strong>IBPS PO exam<\/strong> through <strong>self-preparation<\/strong> is achievable with the right <strong>strategy, discipline, and resources<\/strong>. When you opt for self-preparation, you are saving a lot of money that you would need to pay for coaching. Now, you can use a fraction of that money in your mock test practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First 30 Days Preparation for IBPS PO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, understand the exam pattern. Then, make a realistic study plan. Then, you should gather quality study material. You should make the best use of available online and offline resources. You need to master your basics first. Then, you must practice and analyse mock tests. Along with these, you should also start preparing for current affairs. There is very little time gap between the Prelims and the Mains exam, so dedicate a study slot every week for the descriptive writing practice, which includes 1 essay and 1 letter writing. And the last tip is to use the 80-20 rule, meaning shift your 80% focus on the topics that are more frequently asked in the exam and the other 20% on the topics that are less frequently asked in the exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last 30 Days Preparation for IBPS PO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And when only 30 days are left for the exam, you should make a 30-day preparation strategy. During the last 30 days, focus on mastering the topic-wise concepts and sectionals in the first 15 days. In the next 10 days, attempt a full-length mock test and analyse it. And, in the last 5 days, try to do a complete revision of important topics and attempt mocks at the actual exam time. Meaning, at this time, you may have your admit card with you, and you know your shift timing, sit at that time for an online mock test that gives you a real exam experience. By doing this, you make yourself mentally prepared for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 &#8211;  Understand the IBPS PO Exam Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS PO exam structure is divided into 3 stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. In the Prelims exam, English language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability sections are asked. And, in the mains exam, the Objective section contains questions from Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis &amp; interpretation, English Language, General Awareness, and the subjective test contains questions from English Language (Essay and Letter writing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prelims Exam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS PO Prelims exam contains 3 sections such as English, Quant, and Reasoning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each section is of 20 minutes duration. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The medium of the exam will be in English and Hindi. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a sectional timing applicable to the Prelims and Mains exams. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is<strong> a sectional cut-off applicable<\/strong> and an overall cut-off applicable in the Prelims exam. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>negative marking of 0.25 marks<\/strong> applies to the IBPS PO Prelims exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum No. of questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Medium<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>English<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>English\/Hindi<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>English\/Hindi<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>100<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>English Language<\/strong> \u2013 30 Questions &#8211; 30 Marks (20 mins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong> \u2013 35 Questions &#8211; 35 Marks (20 mins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reasoning Ability<\/strong> \u2013 35 Questions &#8211; 35 Marks (20 mins)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mains Exam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS PO Main exam is divided into 2 Tests (same day): An objective test and a Subjective Test.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The objective test contains 4 sections such as Reasoning &amp; Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation, English Language, and General Awareness. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And the Subjective test contains 2 questions: 1 Essay and 1 Letter writing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Marks = 200 (25 marks for Essay and Letter Writing) and <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Questions = 155 (2 questions each of Essay and Letter Writing). <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is <strong>sectional cut-off in the mains exam. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a <strong>negative marking of 1\/4th <\/strong>of the marks allotted for the incorrect answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Max No. of questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Max Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Medium<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning &amp; Computer Aptitude<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60 minutes<\/td><td>English\/Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General\/ Economy\/ Banking Awareness<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>35 minutes<\/td><td>English\/Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>45 minutes<\/td><td>English\/Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>155<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3 hours<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Essay &amp; Letter Writing<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>30  minutes<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>157<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>225<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3 hours and 30 minutes<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reasoning &amp; Computer Aptitude<\/strong> \u2013 45 Questions &#8211; 60 Marks (60 mins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation<\/strong> \u2013 35 Questions &#8211; 60 Marks (45 mins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English Language<\/strong> \u2013 35 Questions &#8211; 40 marks (40 mins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General Awareness (Banking\/Finance)<\/strong> \u2013 40 Questions &#8211; 40 Marks (35 mins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Essay &amp; Letter Writing (Descriptive)<\/strong> \u2013 2 Questions &#8211; 25 Marks (30 mins)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Interview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Interview, common questions may be asked like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Personal questions: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Introduce yourself&#8221; and &#8220;Why do you want to join as an IBPS PO?&#8221;, and &#8220;What motivates you the most?&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you may be asked the topics related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current affairs related questions <\/strong>and <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banking terms, <\/strong>and <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banking awareness trending topics. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should be ready to answer these types of questions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interview Structure for IBPS PO Exam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 15\u201320 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Marks<\/strong>: 100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Panel<\/strong>: 4\u20135 members (bank officials, psychologists, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language<\/strong>: Usually English or Hindi (your comfort matters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weightage<\/strong>: 20% in final selection (80% is from Mains)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 &#8211;  Make a Realistic Study Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making a realistic study plan will surely help you in cracking the IBPS PO exam. Allot more study hours to the higher-weightage topics. From Monday to Friday, focus on covering Prelims exam topics. And on Saturday and Sunday, shift your focus to preparing the Mains exam subjects. Because, there is very<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Divide your time between <strong>Prelims<\/strong> and <strong>Mains<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with <strong>Prelims subjects<\/strong>, but keep one Mains subject in daily rotation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: Mon\u2013Fri \u2192 Prelims focus, Sat\u2013Sun \u2192 Mains + Mock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po-revised-study-plan-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Refer to IBPS PO last 60 days Study Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 &#8211; Gather Quality Study Material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the most important step in your self-preparation journey. Make the most use of the quality material available to you. Use the most recommended quality study material curated by toppers. You can also buy PracticeMock&#8217;s overall banking preparation Package. And you can also use our free preparation resources, such as Previous Year Paper solutions. And attempt topic-wise questions for the IBPS PO exam. Follow subject-wise strategies to crack the IBPS PO exam. Learn the basic concepts of the most important topics and learn their solving techniques. The list of subject-wise material that you need for the complete preparation of the IBPS PO exam is provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Books:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quant:<\/strong> RS Aggarwal, Arun Sharma, or Fast Track Arithmetic, Attempt mock tests from PracticeMock, Solve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po-previous-year-question-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO Previous Year Questions<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reasoning<\/strong>: RS Aggarwal or MK Pandey, Attempt Topic Tests and Mini Mock tests from PracticeMock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English<\/strong>: Wren &amp; Martin, Word Power Made Easy, Attempt Sectional Tests from PracticeMock Website, Read daily or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/the-hindu-editorial-vocabulary-weekly-free-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weekly The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary<\/a> by PracticeMock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GA &amp; Banking<\/strong>: Banking Awareness PDF by PracticeMock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mock Tests:<\/strong> Practice via PracticeMock Online Platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?ref=13187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt a Free IBPS PO Mock Test Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 &#8211; Strengthen the Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthen the basics for the IBPS PO exam. First, cover the basic concepts from Quantitative Aptitude and the Reasoning concepts. And then cover the important English language topics like grammar and vocabulary. Work consistently and analyse your weak areas. The concepts of these three subjects are essential for cracking the IBPS PO exam. Revise and recall important topic concepts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus first on <strong>clearing your concepts<\/strong> before jumping into speed practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t skip topics thinking they&#8217;re \u201ctough\u201d \u2014 work consistently on weak areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5 &#8211;  Practice and Analyse Mock Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing time-bound questions through Mock Tests will surely be beneficial to you in many ways. It stimulates the real exam experience and boosts your confidence. Apart from checking your knowledge, it also analyses your weak areas. The Key strategy to cover mock tests is to take 1 mock test regularly and track your progress. Don&#8217;t panic if you initially fail to score well in mock tests. Take them as a reference for your studies and carefully learn the solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take <strong>sectional<\/strong> and <strong>full-length mocks<\/strong> regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review every mistake<\/strong> \u2013 understand the reason why you answered incorrectly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track your improvement weekly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6 &#8211; Current Affairs Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare effectively for the current affairs is an important step in your IBPS PO self-preparation Journey. As the Exam is scheduled from 17th August onwards, you need to be careful while preparing current affairs. Focus on the last 4 to 6 months of current affairs preparation. Don&#8217;t overload yourself with many resources. Use limited resources online or offline. You can make use of the Monthly and Weekly current affairs free PDF from PracticeMock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read <strong>newspapers<\/strong> daily (The Hindu or Indian Express), especially the editorial section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read from Bazooka <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/weekly-current-affairs-download-free-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weekly current affairs PDFs<\/a><\/strong> from PracticeMock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Banking &amp; Financial awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appointments, Awards, Reports, and Summits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Schemes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking Terms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Budget and Economic Survey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?ref=13187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt a Free IBPS PO Mock Test Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6 &#8211; Descriptive Writing Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptive Writing carries 25 marks in the Mains, and its marks are counted for the final evaluation of the Mains exam result. Therefore, practicing the descriptive writing syllabus, which includes 1 essay and 1 letter. And to score well, weekly practice is important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice 1 essay and 1 letter weekly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get feedback or compare with sample answers online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7 &#8211; Use the 80-20 Rule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get to know the higher weightage topics that are most frequently asked in the exam. Learn concepts of such important topics in each section. Know the type of questions asked in the exam and the best possible way to solve them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>English language<\/strong>&#8216;s important topics include Reading Comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar rules, Cloze Test, and Para Jumbles. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Reasoning section<\/strong> important topics include Puzzles and seating arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relation, Direction Sense, and Inequality. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong> important topics include Data Interpretation, Arithmetic word problems, Simplification and Approximation, and Quadratic Equations. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, prepare <strong>current affairs and static banking questions<\/strong> for the Mains exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing these topics properly is essential for cracking the IBPS PO exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does the 80-20 rule mean<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>80% focus on high-weightage <\/strong>and frequently asked topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20% on difficult or less common topics so that you can pick and answer easy questions from difficult topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Study Time Allocation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the IBPS PO exam is near now, start allocating time to study each subject daily. This will keep you motivated and ensure you are not feeling exhausted during your studies. Always take a break after each study hour and remain healthy. Allocate 1 to 1.5 hrs for quant topics, then invest 1 hour for each subject (Reasoning, English, current affairs) and 1 hour mock test practice. It is also essential to prepare for descriptive writing as it will fetch you more marks in the Mains exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Activity<\/th><th>Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Quant Practice<\/td><td>1 to 1.5  hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>1 hr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English<\/td><td>1 hr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs + Banking<\/td><td>1 hr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mock Test &amp; Review<\/td><td>1 hr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Descriptive\/Mains Topic<\/td><td>30 mins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Allot more study hours as the exam comes near. You can follow the above-provided time distribution or adjust it based on your suitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points To Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember important points as provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain regularity \u2013 <strong>even 3-4 focused hours daily<\/strong> are enough if done regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create <strong>short notes and flashcards<\/strong> for revision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join online forums (like <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/bankgovtjobexamprep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PracticeMock Telegram groups<\/a>) for peer learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t get exhausted \u2013 schedule breaks and don\u2019t over-study.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final 30 Days Plan for Prelims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Prelims exam, you need more practice to increase your speed and accuracy. In the first 15 days, master important topics and attempt sectional tests. In the next 10 days, attempt mock tests. In the last 5 days, focus on light revision and attempt mocks as per the actual exam time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First 15 Days:<\/strong> Topic-wise mastery + sectionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Next 10 Days:<\/strong> Full-length mocks + analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last 5 Days:<\/strong> A complete revision of important topics, attempt mocks at the actual exam time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dpremium&amp;ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banking-Max-Course-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152921\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To crack the IBPS PO exam from self-preparation, you need to follow the right strategy. Follow a daily study routine and understand the structure of the exam. Make yourself thoroughly familiar with the important concepts of important topics. Revise regularly and attempt mock tests every week. Use quality study material and believe in yourself. Join online forums like PracticeMock telegram group, and be informed of the important exam-related updates. You can also download the PracticeMock App for mock test practice and important update notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po\/ibps-po-exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO Exam Pattern<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po\/ibps-po-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO Salary<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po\/ibps-po-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO Syllabus<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po\/ibps-po-cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO Cut Off<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Join our exclusive Telegram group, where our experts are ready to answer all your queries, guide you in banking exam preparation, and give personalised tips to boost your success. Get access to real-time solutions, expert advice, and valuable resources to improve your study journey. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/bankgovtjobexamprep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PracticeMock Telegram group Link<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dpremium&amp;ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1141\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banking-Packages-Banner-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152865\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750233341489\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is IBPS PO easy to crack?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The IBPS PO exam is a little challenging to crack, but with the right strategy, you can crack it with a better score.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750233343399\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I clear IBPS PO in 1 month?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, if you are well aware of the English, reasoning, and quantitative concepts, then you will be able to clear the IBPS PO Prelims exam in 1 month of preparation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750233346799\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is a bank PO a good job for a female?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bank PO can be an excellent career choice for women\u00a0due to the equal opportunities, job security, work-life balance, career growth prospects, and empowerment it offers. 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