GET SET GO - FOR THE 1st EVER IBPS PO PRELIMS 2015

Dear Readers,

Only 19 days are left for the most awaited examination of the year i.e. IBPS PO which is to be conducted for the recruitment in nationalized banks. All of you must have been thinking about how to give your preparation the required amount of throttle and how to cross the hurdle of exam. These all questions start getting tougher as we move further specially with the introduction of two phase examination pattern. The two phases are :

• Preliminary
• Mains

The competition is getting tougher day by day and the number of aspirants are also increasing. You have to be clear about what to attempt and what not to. Before we start, do remember: Hard Work can be countered with only hard work only!

IBPS PO Preliminary exam 2015 will be of 60 minutes duration and will consist of 100 questions. The subject wise break-up is given below:

• English Language – 30 Questions
• Quantitative Aptitude and – 35 Questions
• Reasoning Ability – 35 Questions

It is clear with the above description. 

SYLLABUS FOR THE IBPS PO PRELIMS :

As the IBPS PO Prelims is to be conducted first time this year, so we can’t exactly say what will be the actual syllabus but after analyzing the SBI PO PRELIMS exam, we have an idea of what IBPS PO Prelims is going to be all about. Here is the subject-wise list of the Prelims syllabus.

English Language Syllabus

• Reading Comprehension,
• Vocabulary
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Sentence Completion
• Error Detection
• Para-Jumbles
• Cloze Test

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

• Simplification
• HCF & LCM
• Number series
• Problems based on numbers
• Data Interpretation
• Speed Time And Distance
• Percentage, Average
• Ratio and Proportion
• Profit and loss
• Simple interest and Compound interest
• Time and Work
• Probability
• Number Series
• Permutation and Combination

Reasoning Syllabus

• Classification
• Coding-Decoding
• Direction and Distance
• Ordering and ranking
• Syllogism
• Blood relations
• Sitting arrangement
• Arrangement and pattern
• Classification/Analogy
• Mathematical Inequalities
• Coded Inequalities

Let’s discuss each and every section:

English language:

This section will have at-least 1 comprehension and will also have questions from errors, Para-jumbles, cloze test, and fillers. To do well in this section you need to read at least one daily English newspaper to improve your language skills. We have seen that mostly all students never give proper time for this Section. But this Section requires maximum attention. So practice as much as possible otherwise it can be a hurdle that can stop you from going further.

Reasoning Ability:

This section will have minimum 2 puzzles, with questions on Syllogisms, Direction Sense, Coding Decoding, Inequalities and with other questions. This tests your mental aptitude and skills in attempting the questions. If practiced properly, this can be the scoring one. To attempt good in this section, you need to have a plan for attempting this section and you will be in a state to plan by practicing a lot. So, maximum practice is needed to score well.

Quantitative Aptitude

This is the section which is the most time consuming one in the exam. We are expecting minimum two DI and rest questions from arithmetic chapters. The approach should be different for this section. You have to chose easy questions first and then go for the tough ones. Don't go for all the questions as you have sectional cut-off to clear. Manage your time accordingly and you will be through.

The 19 days action plan can be like:

	MATHEMATICS
	Simplification Number Series	Direction and Distance Ordering and ranking	Vocabulary Synonyms & Antonyms
	Allegations Ratio & Proportion	Classification Coding-Decoding	Vocabulary Synonyms & Antonyms
	Profit & Loss Simple & Compound Interest		Vocabulary Synonyms & Antonyms
	Problem on Ages & Numbers	Sitting arrangement Arrangement and pattern	Sentence completion Error detection
	Problem on Trains and Boats Time & Work	Classification/Analogy	Sentence completion Error detection
	Probability Permutations & Combinations	Blood relations	Sentence completion Error detection
	Percentage Quadratic Equations	Mathematical Inequalities Coded Inequalities	Para Jumbled Cloze Test
	DI – Data Interpretation	Analytical Reasoning	Para Jumbled Cloze Test
	DI – Data Interpretation	Practice Reasoning Sets(35 Questions)
	Data sufficiency	Practice Reasoning Sets(35 Questions)

POINTS TO REMEMBER

Time Management with Speed

In Prelims all you have is just 1 hour, so you have to manage your time properly as you can’t waste time in a single question as section cut off is there.

Do the MOCKS

The most important plus point of giving mocks is that it will help you to make an exam plan which you can follow, as from attempting the mocks you all can analyze which section to attempt first and how much time you have to devote in each and every section.Also find the silly mistakes you make and figure out how you made them so you don’t do it again.

Tricks & Shortcut Methods

The key to success in any competitive exam is to look for tricks and methods to solve questions in a short span. This would allow the candidates to attempt more questions in less time.

Determine sectional weightage

Not everyone is perfect in all the areas of study.  Therefore you must identify your strengths and weaknesses and then accordingly you can plan for the exam.

Don’t lose Hope & Be Confident

We really think that if a student follows this strategy, he/she can surely can get success in the IBPS PO PRELIMS 2015.

ALL THE BEST!!

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