For the year 2015, the time has arrived to ask yourself "How much are you ready for the IBPS Clerk Mains Exam?"
One
of the most awaited exams for Banking Sector is IBPS Clerk organised by
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) every year. All thanks to the
reasonably large number of vacancies, minimum eligibility criteria of
graduation and the galore of benefits offered by the banks, “Bank Clerk” is now
one of the most sought-after career paths for Indian youth.
But
the introduction of Two Tier Exam
pattern in IBPS Clerk has made it way more difficult than it was last year
to clear the exam. The same examination pattern in IBPS PO this year has left
many candidates heartbroken because of their negligence in some or the other
point which needs to be focused on.
So,
the candidates who have successfully cleared the Preliminary Exam of IBPS Clerk
need to have a clear vision and strong determination towards their goal if they
really aspire to crack IBPS Clerk Mains Exam.
Last Minute Strategy for IBPS Clerk 2015 Mains Exam
Talking
about the IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern, from this year onwards, the exam will be
conducted in two stages. IBPS Clerk Mains Exam is scheduled to be held on 2nd & 3rd January 2016
which is of 200 Marks & Total Time Duration for this exam is 2 Hours.
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern
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Section
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Number of Questions
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Marks
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Time Duration
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Reasoning Aptitude
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40
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40
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2 Hours (120 Minutes)
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Quantitative Aptitude
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40
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40
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English Language
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40
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40
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General Awareness
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40
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40
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Computer
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40
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40
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Total
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200
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200
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Note: i. Marks
obtained only in the Main Examination will be considered for short listing
for interview and also for Final Merit List. IBPS Clerk Mains Exam is NOT of qualifying
nature.
ii. Negative marking of 0.25 marks will be done
for every incorrect answer.
Since
the time left in hand is very less, it is very important for all the aspiring
candidates to prepare a proper strategy to be followed at the time of exam
which will lead you to the next phase of the selection procedure.
Section wise strategy to crack IBPS Clerk Mains Exam
Reasoning Aptitude: Playing a very crucial role in the exam, this section can become a
deciding factor in Bank Exams as the main advantage of Reasoning Section is
that by solving a single passage correctly, you can easily score 5-7 marks
related to that passage. But this plan can backfire if you solve even a single
step wrong which will cost you the marks of 5-7 questions along with the
negative marks and the most important of all, YOUR TIME. So attempt the
questions from this section wisely which can change the game.
Topics to focus in this section are: Syllogisms, Input – Output, Mathematical
Operators, Coding – Decoding and Puzzles.
Quantitative
Aptitude: This could be a tricky part for
many candidates as numerical involves calculations, formula, rough work etc
Aptitude is the section which play final role in the marks & Merit List of
candidates. Candidates who score more in this section have fare chances to
score high in the exam.
Calculations
in these questions are very time taking, so candidates have to manage time for
solving questions.
NOTE: Don’t waste much of your time in a single
question. If it is taking more than a minute to solve question, better to skip
it and move on to the next question.
Try
to save time from other sections as this part takes more time to solve the
problems.
Topics to focus in this section are: Simplification, Series, Percentages, Ratio
and Proportion, Averages, Profit & Loss and Data Interpretation.
English
Language: It is the most avoided and least
prepared section but the main point to be noted is that the maximum candidates
who are unable to qualify IBPS Exams are disqualified due to English section
only.
If
you prepare well, this is an easy scoring area & less time taking if proper preparation
time is given to the subject.
Topics to focus in this section are: Candidates need to focus more on selected
topics like Spotting Errors,
Fillers, Comprehension, Sentence Improvement & Cloze Test.
General
Awareness: This
section is considered to be the most important and scoring one because this is
the only section which can be attempted quickly i.e. in 12-15
minutes and at the same time, decent marks can be scored in this
section if prepared well.
Topics to focus in this section are: The questions in
this section mainly consists questions from current affairs (past 2 – 3
months), banking questions and static based.
Computer:
This
section is considered to be the easiest of all and the Basic knowledge of
computer is enough to score good in this particular section.
Topics to focus in this section are: MS Office, Basic
Computer fundamentals, History of Computers, Computer abbreviations, Internet,
Basic software, hardware and peripheral devices and Networking.
6 Beneficial Tips to Crack IBPS Clerk
Exam:
1.
Prepare the Strategy Beforehand: You need to
enter the examination hall with a well planned strategy about “Which section you will attempt first?” and “How much time to devote in each section?”
Go
for the section first you’re most confident with. If you are good in solving
questions of the English Language section, then attempt that section first, or
if you are good in Reasoning or Quant start your exam with those sections. This
will give you a lot of confidence.
NOTE:
According to our view, the time division should be as follows:
·
General Awareness: 15 mins
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Computer:
10 mins
·
Reasoning:
30 mins
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English:
25 mins
·
Quantitative Aptitude: 30 mins
10 minutes left at the end should be utilized
to visit that section again which you think is your strong area.
2. Make
the perfect combination of Speed and Accuracy: As far as competitive exams are concerned,
speed matters a lot but don’t forget that along with speed, there should be
100% accuracy which will enhance your marks and save time.
So
JUST FOCUS ON SPEED AND ACCURACY and
you are halfway there.
This
also means that you need NOT waste
much of your time on the sections you are weak at. From your weak areas,
attempt only
those Questions in which you are fully confident. Try to get More Marks from
the Sections which are your Strength.
3. Focus on Important Topics:
Revise the important topics 1 hour before you enter the exam hall. This will
build your confidence.
4.
Overburden is not allowed: It is
important not to overburden yourself while preparing for the examination. This
is most important requirement for maintaining focus and concentration.
5.
Attempting ONLINE Mock Test is a must: Attempt
Mock Tests with Honesty and sincerity. Pay attention towards time during
solving questions. It will guide towards your weak points as well as will help
you to prepare a strategy on how to manage Time during the exam.
6. Hide
n Seek with Easy questions: Last but
not the least search for the easy questions first. You need to find such
questions in the paper which are either direct formula based or you are well
aware of. These questions will fetch you good marks in less time.
Along
with hard work, keeping your mind relaxed and at ease is just as important. Be
confident, get a sound sleep of eight hours so that your body doesn’t decide to
rest at the time you need it the most and have light food.
Stay Focused and Never Give Up
All the Best
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