{"id":7918,"date":"2021-12-09T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T04:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=7918"},"modified":"2021-12-09T10:10:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T04:40:00","slug":"mistakes-to-avoid-for-ibps-clerk-exam-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/mistakes-to-avoid-for-ibps-clerk-exam-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Mistakes to Avoid for IBPS Clerk Exam Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IBPS Clerk Exam Preparation 2021: The IBPS clerical exam attracts the most number of aspirants all over India after SBI Clerk. The net good pay is quite handsome and no aspirant will leave this job if given the opportunity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern  <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sections   <\/td>No. of Questions   <\/td>Maximum Marks   <\/td>Duration (in minutes)   <\/td><\/tr>
English Language   <\/td>30   <\/td>30   <\/td>20   <\/td><\/tr>
Numerical Ability   <\/td>35   <\/td>35   <\/td>20   <\/td><\/tr>
Reasoning Ability   <\/td>35   <\/td>35   <\/td>20   <\/td><\/tr>
Total   <\/td>100   <\/td>100   <\/td>60  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
S.No.<\/strong> <\/td>Name of Tests<\/strong> <\/td>Duration<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
1 <\/td>Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude <\/td>45 minutes <\/td><\/tr>
2 <\/td>English Language <\/td>35 minutes <\/td><\/tr>
3 <\/td>Quantitative Aptitude <\/td>45 minutes <\/td><\/tr>
4 <\/td>General\/ Financial Awareness <\/td>35 minutes <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2021  <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
English Language   <\/td>Reasoning Ability   <\/td>Numerical Ability   <\/td><\/tr>
Reading Comprehension Tenses Rules Cloze Test (Fill in the Blanks) Jumbled Paragraphs Idioms and Phrases Multiple Meaning Error Spotting Correction Reading Comprehension Preposition Rules   <\/td>Logical Reasoning Alphanumeric Series Alphabetic Series Ranking Data Sufficiency Tests Coded Inequalities Direction Test Seating Arrangements Puzzles Tabulation Syllogism Input\/Output Coding and Decoding Blood Relations   <\/td>Profit, Loss and Discounts Quadratic Equations Approximation and Simplification Mixtures and Alligations Simple and Compound Interest Surds and Indices Work and Time & Speed, Time and Distance Mensuration: Cone, Sphere, Cylinder Data Interpretation Ratio, Proportion and Percentage Number Systems Sequences and Series Permutation, Combination and Probability <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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IBPS Clerk Exam Preparation – Mistakes to be Avoided<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not Covering the challenging topics which were left out during SBI Clerk, RRB PO, Clerk , or in IDBI exams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After appearing for so many exams already this year, you have enough experience to be well aware of your weak subjects or topics. The conceptual aspects which still aren\u2019t strong should be prioritised. This is a good time to cover them thoroughly, no matter which section or topic. The last year\u2019s cut-offs and vacancy list, you will have to be prepared with the entire syllabus, or you might not clear the exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not taking Regular Mocks before appearing for the Exam  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Focus more on Mock Test Series if you are somebody who has already covered the syllabus well. It’s better to give mocks to gain maximum confidence and you can surely work on every little mistake or missing piece for an exemplary preparation for the IBPS Clerk exam 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For you to maximise your speed and accuracy you need to follow the below mentioned advice:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You will have to score 30 or 30+ in Reasoning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The reasoning is where you can score high if compared with quant. For most people reasoning is easy if compared with quants. But this doesn’t mean you have to neglect quants but the reasoning is where you should make your attempts at first so that you can assure maximum marks in at least one of the three sections. And the ones who are good at quants can take dual advantage by maximizing their attempts with accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Attempt Arithmetic at Last While Attempting the Quant Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Questions like simplification, quadratic equations, approximation, wrong numbers, and missing numbers are the easiest ones. Attempt them first as your priority questions. This shall help you in gaining the maximum mark share in less time because these questions can be solved at maximum speed. Now you can approach DI questions. Try to do calculations in your mind if possible as it will make your attempts at a good speed. Then you should solve the arithmetic questions at last. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prioritise Static RC over Factual RC in English<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most probably for IBPS Clerk, you will get to see a static RC which you can attempt at the beginning as it’s easy to solve and doesn’t consume much of your time. But if the RC is factual then attempt it in the end as it can take time. It’s better to secure your marks as much as possible in the given time, be it any section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key benefits of PracticeMock\u2019s Mock Tests <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Mock tests give you a real-life and a real-time experience  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Research and Evidence-based data suggests Mock Tests Make a Huge Difference  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. PracticeMock\u2019s Authenticity  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. You get an all-India rank<\/mark> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. PM\u2019s Mocks are very close to the actual exam  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Focus on Challenging Questions   <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are someone who avoids tricky questions like puzzles, cloze tests, data interpretation, etc. Then you will have to change your attitude towards these questions or you will not get through the prelims. And even if you do then the main exam will turn out to be extremely disappointing for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t fall for previous year cut-offs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is in the hands of the examiner of how he or she chooses to set up the entire paper. And other factors also influence cut-offs. What matters is how well you make your judgment about the paper. Just prepare like you should in the first place.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBPS Clerk 2021 Books for Preparation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Subject  <\/td>Preferred Books by toppers  <\/td><\/tr>
Quantitative Aptitude   <\/td>Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal  Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma  Magical Book on Quicker Mathematics by M Tyra    <\/td><\/tr>
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude   <\/td>A Modern Approach to Verbal and non-verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal.  New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal by BS Sijwali, Indu Sijwali  Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey    <\/td><\/tr>
English Language   <\/td>High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin  Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis  <\/td><\/tr>
General Banking Awareness  <\/td>Manorama Year BookLucent General Knowledge <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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You can also find daily IBPS clerk updates posted on our official Instagram handle <\/a>as well.           <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might want to subscribe to our push notifications for such daily valuable articles.           <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, have some doubts about what we discussed in this blog? Then, leave your queries in the comment section below. We will surely respond to them.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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