{"id":41325,"date":"2023-05-04T13:50:08","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T08:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=41325"},"modified":"2023-05-04T13:50:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T08:20:08","slug":"ibps-clerk-preparation-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-clerk-preparation-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS Clerk 2023 Preparation-7 Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IBPS Clerk 2023 exam dates are out. The prelims will be on August 26, 27, and September 2<\/strong>, and the mains on October 7. The official website will soon release the vacancies and notifications. Starting preparation? Already started? In any case, do you not want to repeat the common mistakes that aspirants make while preparing for the IBPS Clerk Exam and ensure to avoid them? As per IBPS Calendar 2023, the IBPS Clerk Mains is to be held on the 07th of October 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given below are the mistakes that you must avoid and practice avoiding them via Mock Tests. Take a Free Mock Test<\/strong><\/a> to check out how!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a Free IBPS Clerk 2023<\/strong><\/strong> Mock Test!<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
IBPS Clerk 2023 Events<\/strong><\/th>Dates(tentative)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Online Application<\/td>July 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Application Submission<\/td>July 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Admit Card<\/td>August 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Exam<\/td>26 August 2023
27 August 2023
02 September 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Result<\/td>September 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Mains Admit Card<\/td>September 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Mains Exam<\/td>07 October 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Main Result<\/td>November 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Provisions Allotment<\/td>December 2023 \/January 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>ibps.in<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam comes with different exam patterns for both the exams-Prelims and Mains. Both are online objective-type examinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the exam patterns of both types of online objective exams in the table given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th>Total Questions<\/th>Total Mark<\/th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
English Language<\/td>30<\/td>30<\/td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>35<\/td>35<\/td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Reasoning Ability<\/td>35<\/td>35<\/td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
TOTAL<\/strong><\/td>100<\/strong><\/td>100<\/strong><\/td>60 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/strong><\/th>Total Questions<\/strong><\/th>Total Mark<\/strong><\/th>Duration<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
General and finance awareness <\/td>50<\/td>50<\/td>35 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
English Language <\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>35 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Quantitative Aptitude <\/td>50<\/td>60<\/td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude<\/td>50<\/td>50<\/td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
TOTAL<\/strong><\/td>190<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td>60 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Take a Free IBPS Clerk 2023<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/a><\/em>Mock Test!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS Clerk 2023 Preparation-8 Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the common mistakes is not understanding the exam pattern. The solution is to understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. Another mistake is not giving enough time for practice. The answer is to practice regularly and solve the previous years’ papers. Not managing time effectively is another mistake. The solution is to make a study plan and stick to it. Finally, not focusing on accuracy is another mistake. The key is to focus on accuracy while solving questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the common mistakes to avoid during IBPS Clerk preparation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Planning But Not Executing<\/strong> Well<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many candidates make a timetable for their preparation but do not follow it. It has been observed that the majority of candidates follow their timetable for maybe a month but then begin skipping the scheduled timetable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Not Focusing on Specific Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most students prepare for more than one banking examination and fail to focus their minds on a specified task. This is a big flaw. If you are preparing for IBPS Clerk, make a proper strategy after going through the syllabus, previous year\u2019s paper, and exam pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Practicing chapter-wise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a great myth surrounding banking as well as other competitive exams that makes a candidate go step by step on every topic. Unless you are a beginner, do not waste so much time solving a single chapter or topic, especially in maths. Try to solve the mix-bag of topics\/chapters as it will decrease the intensity of missing out on any important topics for the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Leaving comprehension<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The comprehension section is the easiest topic if prepared well. The comprehension section is the easiest topic if prepared well. If you take reading comprehension as a burden, you should reconsider this topic. This section can provide 5-10 marks and leaving such a scoring topic can make you out of the success list. Solve a few reading comprehension every week to ace this section and also go through the previous year\u2019s comprehension questions that will make you an expert in answering comprehension questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Wrong Preparation for the English Section<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The English section demands smart work instead of hard work. Aspirants generally think of mugging up all the grammar rules in lieu of getting a good score but fail. Mugging up or going through basic books for grammar is not going to serve your purpose. The student needs to have a mindset of practicing more rather than mugging up the rules. The time will come when the English section will look accessible to you. You can give as many mock tests<\/a> as you can to understand the concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Separate Preparation for Prelims & Mains<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prepare for IBPS Clerk mains and prelims together as most of the topics asked in prelims are also asked in mains examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Focus Less on GA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

General awareness is not a part of the IBPS Clerk prelims exam but it forms an important section in mains examination. Reading general awareness from newspapers or daily\/weekly\/monthly magazines can help you keep yourself up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a Free IBPS Clerk 2023<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/a><\/em>Mock Test!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Boost Your Chances of Success with SSC MTS 2023 Mock Tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You have the tips and the strategy, but what about the practice? SSC MTS Tier 1 2023 Mock Tests <\/a>are the best way to master the exam by eliminating mistakes and reviewing the whole syllabus fast. Don’t miss this opportunity, start taking Mock Tests today and watch your skills skyrocket. Get a free SSC MTS Tier 1 Mock Test and discover how to measure your progress. Do this and you will achieve amazing results in a matter of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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