{"id":157950,"date":"2025-07-02T17:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=157950"},"modified":"2025-11-25T11:41:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T06:11:51","slug":"how-to-clear-ibps-so-2025-prelims-cut-offs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/how-to-clear-ibps-so-2025-prelims-cut-offs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear IBPS SO 2025 Prelims Cut-offs?- Check Master Strategy"},"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-so\/\">IBPS SO<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">How to Clear IBPS SO 2025 Prelims Cut-offs<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS Specialist Officer exam is a national-level competitive exam where you need to score above the cut-off marks in Prelims to appear in the Mains exam. Most candidates often struggle to clear the Prelims exam. The reason? More candidates are appearing for the 1st stage of this exam, raising the competitive scale. Additionally, there are sectional as well as overall cut-offs that apply in both the Prelims and Mains exams. Therefore, it is essential to boost your score in each subject by practicing through mock tests. If you, too, are planning to appear in the IBPS SO 2025 exam this year, you must follow a structured approach to clear the Prelims cut-offs. Read on to know all about.<\/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:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt A Free IBPS SO Mock Test 2025<\/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=\"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\">Master Strategy to Clear IBPS SO 2025 Prelims Cut-offs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The online application process for the IBPS SO 2025 has already started, and the last date to apply is 21st July. The selection process consists of 3 phases: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The Prelims exam for the IBPS SO is scheduled for 30th August 2025. Many candidates have this question in their mind that &#8220;How to Clear IBPS SO 2025 Prelims Cut-offs?&#8221;. The educational qualification is different for all the Specialist Officer posts. Their roles and responsibilities also vary as per the posts. The Mains Exam is scheduled for 9th November 2025. It is better to start your mains exam preparation along with the Prelims exam preparation. But, in the last 30 days, shift your focus only towards the Prelims exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note important points for IBPS SO Prelims exam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Time<\/strong>: 2 hours (40 minutes per section, fixed sectional timing).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Section<\/strong>: 3 Sections (English, Reasoning, QA\/GA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode of Exam<\/strong>: Online (Computer-Based).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language<\/strong>: English and Hindi (except the English section).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong>: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prelims are qualifying in nature<\/strong>: Marks are not counted in the final merit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall cut-off for various posts like AFO Scale 1, HR Scale 1, Marketing Scale 1, IT Scale 1, etc., is different. Therefore, first, you need to know the cut-off trends for your specialized field. Below, we have provided a detailed strategy to clear IBPS SO 2025 Prelims Cut-offs. This strategy is applied to all the posts of Specialist Officers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1- Know the IBPS SO 2025 Prelims Previous Year Cut\u2011off trend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For IBPS SO Prelims 2024, across various posts, the <strong>General category final cut\u2011offs ranged from 36 marks to 51 marks out of 125<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>IBPS SO Final Cut Off 2024<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Officer (Scale I)<\/td><td>37.33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I)<\/td><td>47.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)<\/td><td>43.67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law officer (Scale I)<\/td><td>72.87<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HR\/Personnel Officer (Scale I)<\/td><td>57.73<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marketing Officer (Scale I)<\/td><td>43.4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Set your score target and aim for <strong>10 to 15 marks above<\/strong> the cut-off marks to stay safe, especially in more competitive posts like AFO or HR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS SO Prelims Sectional Cut-off Trends (General\/ EWS category)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that the sectional cut-off is applicable, but your overall score decides whether you will qualify for prelims or not. Therefore, always focus on boosting your overall Prelims Score in IBPS SO exam through practice of each section with time-bound tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Post \/ Section<\/th><th>English (25)<\/th><th>Reasoning (50)<\/th><th>GA\/Quant (50)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>2024<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IT Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>7.25<\/td><td>3.50<\/td><td>5.00 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Agricultural Field Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>7.75<\/td><td>4.25<\/td><td>6.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/strong><\/td><td>7.25<\/td><td>3.50<\/td><td>3.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Law Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>7.25<\/td><td>3.50<\/td><td>3.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>HR\/Personnel Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>8.50<\/td><td>5.25<\/td><td>6.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Marketing Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>7.25<\/td><td>3.50<\/td><td>5.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2023<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IT Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>6.25<\/td><td>6.00<\/td><td>10.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Agricultural Field Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>5.75<\/td><td>5.75<\/td><td>6.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/strong><\/td><td>5.00<\/td><td>4.50<\/td><td>2.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Law Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>8.00<\/td><td>7.00<\/td><td>9.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>HR\/Personnel Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>7.25<\/td><td>7.50<\/td><td>12.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Marketing Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>5.00<\/td><td>4.50<\/td><td>7.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IT Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>10.50<\/td><td>11.25<\/td><td>8.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Agricultural Field Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>5.75<\/td><td>5.75<\/td><td>6.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/strong><\/td><td>8.00<\/td><td>6.75<\/td><td>3.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Law Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>10.50<\/td><td>11.25<\/td><td>5.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>HR\/Personnel Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>10.50<\/td><td>11.25<\/td><td>8.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Marketing Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>10.50<\/td><td>11.25<\/td><td>8.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 &#8211; Understand the Prelims Exam Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total marks: 125<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sections: <strong>English (25 marks), Reasoning (50 marks), GA\/QA (50 marks)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualifying standards: meet overall\u202f+\u202fsectional cut-offs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IBPS releases both overall and sectional cut-offs for Specialist Officer Posts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>No. of Questions<\/th><th>Maximum Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness (with Special Reference to Banking Industry)<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>125<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>No. of Questions<\/th><th>Maximum Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>125<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 &#8211; Make a Smart Preparation Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a smart preparation plan and be consistent in your preparation. Along with Prelims, focus on your core subject as well because there is very little time gap between Prelims and Mains exam. Smart preparation is based on building your fundamentals strongly, practicing mock tests regularly, reviewing your tests, and improving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Build Strong Fundamentals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on <strong>sectional strengths<\/strong>: Practice Quant daily and focus on English and Reasoning conceptual clarity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on important topics from all three subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allot 1 to 2 hours study slot daily for each subject. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For technical posts (e.g., AFO): prioritize <strong>core subjects like Crop Science, Soil Science<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regular Mock Test<\/strong> <strong>Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weekly Prelims mock tests<\/strong> to track progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay attention to sectional accuracy and timing: crossing sectional cut-offs only will lead you nowhere; you need to score above the overall cut-off marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know the strategy and develop a skill to pick up and answer easy questions from difficult topics, and boost your score accordingly. This can only happen when you practice a lot.<\/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:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt A Free IBPS SO Mock Test 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Review and Improve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analyze errors thoroughly \u2013 <strong>do not just solve, but learn<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track your improvement weekly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve speed through daily practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintain a revision plan:<\/strong> quick notes, one-pagers, flashcards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 &#8211; Speed-Accuracy Balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prelims are fast-paced: <strong>1 minute per question avg<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on attempts with<strong> more than 90% accuracy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t attempt random guesses because negative marking applies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular practice of mock tests gives you an idea of how you can apply smart choices in your answers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 &#8211; Target Score and Cut-off Buffer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aim for a Prelims score around <strong>45\u201355 marks<\/strong> (General category) out of a total of 125 marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cut-offs vary every year, so it is a wise choice to score above the cut-off marks in mocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This offers a buffer over expected cut-offs, especially for high-cut posts like AFO ( approx. 50 marks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last 30-Day Plan to Crack IBPS SO Prelims 2025 Easily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A study plan focused on scoring more than the overall cut-off in the IBPS SO Prelims exam 2025 is provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Day Range<\/th><th>Focus Areas<\/th><th>Key Tasks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Day 1\u20135<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Concept Building<\/strong><\/td><td>Revise core concepts in <strong>Reasoning<\/strong>, <strong>English<\/strong>, and <strong>Quant\/GK<\/strong> (based on your post).<br>Make short notes\/formulas\/vocabulary cards.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 6\u201310<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sectional Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>Daily practice 1 section intensely:<br>\u2014 1 full <strong>Reasoning<\/strong> session<br>\u2014 1 full <strong>Quant\/GA<\/strong> session<br>\u2014 1 <strong>English<\/strong> practice + vocabAnalyze accuracy and speed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 11\u201315<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mock Test Phase 1<\/strong><\/td><td>Attempt <strong>1 Full-Length Prelims Mock Test every 2 days<\/strong>.<br>\u2014 Analyze weak areas<br>\u2014 Focus revision on repeated mistakes<br>\u2014 Work on time management.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 16\u201320<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Targeted Improvement<\/strong><\/td><td>Focus only on <strong>weak sections<\/strong>:<br>E.g., Puzzle practice if Reasoning is weak<br>GA revision if you\u2019re a Law\/Rajbhasha candidate.<br>Solve topic-wise quizzes (Profit-Loss, Syllogism, Cloze Test, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 21\u201325<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mock Test Phase 2<\/strong><\/td><td>Give <strong>1 Full Mock Daily<\/strong> (Prelims level)<br>\u2014 Simulate actual exam conditions<br>\u2014 Track cut-off crossing in each section<br>\u2014 Maintain an error sheet.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 26\u201329<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Revision + Sectionals<\/strong><\/td><td>Revise your <strong>notes\/formulas\/GK<\/strong><br>Give <strong>sectional tests (30 mins each)<\/strong><br>Don\u2019t over-attempt <br>\u2013 accuracy &gt; attempts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 30 (Final Day)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Revision + Mental Prep<\/strong><\/td><td>Revise only key notes. <br>Don\u2019t take full mocks. <br>Rest well, manage your stress, and logistics (ID card, reporting time, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banking-Plus-Course-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-156412\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Section-wise Tips to Clear IBPS SO Prelims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The section-wise tips help you prepare the best with a subject-specific approach towards the exam. Stick to your routine and have a weekly target-based plan. This makes sure you are disciplined, dedicated, and consistent in your preparation. The section-wise tips to clear IBPS SO Prelims exam is provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasoning Ability (50 Questions) &#8211; 50 Marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on important and higher weightage topics like <strong>Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Inequality, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve 20 questions per day (with higher accuracy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time-saving trick:<\/strong> Skip lengthy puzzles in the first pass if taking more time during mock tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quantitative Aptitude (for IT\/HR\/Marketing\/AFO posts) &#8211; 50 marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on Important Topics of Quant: <strong>Simplification, DI, Profit &amp; Loss, Time &amp; Work, Interest, Number Series, Quadratic<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formula revision daily. Maintain a formula sheet and revise it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice at least 2 Data Interpretation sets per week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Awareness (for Law\/Rajbhasha posts) &#8211; 50 marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on important topics of GA: <strong>Banking Awareness, Current Affairs (last 4 months), Static GK<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily current affairs revision (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/bazooka-for-monthly-current-affairs-banking-awareness-download-free-pdfs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bazooka Monthly PDFs)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also watch video tutorials on YouTube for current affairs.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revise static topics<\/strong>: RBI roles, NPAs, Budget 2025 highlights, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English Language (for all posts) &#8211; 25 marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily 1 RC + 1 Cloze Test + 5 vocab\/idiom revision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Hindu Vocabulary Daily and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/the-hindu-editorial-vocabulary-weekly-free-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weekly free PDF by PracticeMock.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammar focus on Important topics: <strong>Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Prepositions, Error Spotting<\/strong><\/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:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt A Free IBPS SO Mock Test 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you may have well understood the master strategy to clear the IBPS SO Prelims exam 2025. It also includes a last 30-day study plan, which will help you cover all the topics. Make the most of available resources and practice mock tests every week. The mock test practice will also help in revision of important topics, revision of formulas, conceptual clarity, and short tricks. The mock tests provide you with a real exam scenario where you need to attempt questions within the time limit. This will check your speed and accuracy in solving questions and also analyze your weak areas. With a smart preparation strategy, it is possible to clear the IBPS SO Prelims cut-offs. <\/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-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-notification-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Check IBPS SO Detailed Notification 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Related Articles on IBPS SO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Salary<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Cut Off<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Syllabus<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-previous-year-paper-with-detailed-solutions-download-free-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Previous Year Question Paper<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO notification 2025<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-study-plan-2025-for-2-months-check-60-day-prelims-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Study Plan<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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. 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Total number of vacancies<br\/>2. Difficulty level of exam<br\/>3. Average performance of candidates<br\/>4. Normalization of marks across shifts<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751453276795\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many questions should I attempt to safely clear the cut-off?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Attempt enough questions with high accuracy:<br\/><strong>AFO\/HR:<\/strong> 90\u2013100 attempts (with 85\u201390% accuracy)<br\/><strong>IT\/Marketing\/Law:<\/strong> 75\u201390 attempts (accuracy > 85%)<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751453278798\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is clearing sectional cut-offs mandatory?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Even if you score high overall, <strong>failing one section cut-off will disqualify you<\/strong> from Mains.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751453280291\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I clear IBPS SO Prelims in 1 month?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, with the right plan. If you&#8217;re consistent with:<br\/>1. Concept revision<br\/>2. Mock test practice<br\/>3. Accuracy control<br\/>You can clear cut-offs even with 30\u201340 days of focused prep.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> The cut\u2011off values and results mentioned in this article are compiled strictly from <strong>official sources<\/strong>, with the relevant year and category clearly indicated for accuracy. Citations or links to official notifications have been provided wherever available to maintain transparency. 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