It is definitely possible to crack IBPS Clerk in six months. For this, candidates need to prepare well by practicing previous years’ question papers, mock tests, understanding the syllabus and exam pattern. Check here how to prepare for IBPS Clerk 2022 in six months.
How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk 2022 in Six Months?
How to prepare for IBPS Clerk in six months is a very common question asked by bank aspirants preparing for the exam. The answer to this question is ‘Yes’. Six months are sufficient time for IBPS Clerk preparation. There are many candidates who have cracked IBPS Clerk exam in six months. It is the easiest among the bank exams can be cleared in first attempt. If candidates want to clear IBPS Clerk 2022, they need to develop a clear strategy and timeline. IBPS Clerk is conducted in two phases-prelims and mains. Interview is not conducted for IBPS Clerk. The level of Prelims is easy whereas for mains it is easy to moderate.
Candidates must examine past year’s question papers of IBPS Clerk for difficulty level, important topics, and expected topics. They should divide study time into three stages: understanding the fundamentals, practicing a good number of questions of varying difficulty, and finally analysis of the performance. In this article, we have explained how to prepare for IBPS Clerk 2022 in six months.
Q: How many hours to study for IBPS Clerk?
Students should dedicate at least 6 hours daily for IBPS Clerk 2023 prelims exam. It is best to commit 1 to 2 hours for each subject and at least 2 hours for practising questions. It will take at least 30 days to cover all the relevant topics for IBPS Clerk prelims along with appropriate practice. For mains, General awareness needs to be covered, which students can start after covering the prelims syllabus. After covering the syllabus, students should focus on General Awareness (GA) and give as many full-length mocks as possible. Students should daily study GA for 3 hours, give at least 2 or 3 full-length mocks, and analyze them to identify and correct the mistakes. For IBPS Clerk Mains, students should regularly practice DI, Caselet DI, Puzzles and comprehension.
Q: Can I prepare for IBPS Clerk exam without coaching?
Yes, candidates can prepare for IBPS Clerk exam without coaching. However, this will require dedication. Candidates need to go through the exam pattern and syllabus. Students should prepare a study plan and follow it dilligenty. They should practice previous years' question papers and sample papers. Mock test plays an important part in the exam preparation. Candidates must solve mock tests after revising the chapters. The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS Clerk exam without coaching are given below:
- Candidates need to first properly understand the syllabus to know the topics they need to cover for the exam
- Candidates should also go through the exam pattern to know the overall structure of the exam
- It is important to practice previous years' questions to know the types of questions asked in the exam
- Candidates must prepare a study routine which focuses on each and every topic
Q: How to prepare for IBPS Clerk in one month?
One month time is really less, but with strategy and hard efforts, candidates can surely achieve their goals. If the basics are clear and candidates are already preparing then it is possible to crack the exam in one month.
- Start giving mocks on a daily basis and also analyse them thoroughly
- Candidates should not divert attention from their goal and concentrate only on exam preparation
- Candidates should follow a set time table diligently
- Candidates should focus more on the weak sections and practice more mock tests on it
- Candidates should solve previous years’ IBPS Clerk question papers and attempt topic-wise mock tests at regular intervals
- Aspirants should revise all the topics included in the syllabus
How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk 2022 in Six Months?
It is possible to crack IBPS Clerk 2022 in six months. For prelims exam, candidates need to have a good speed so that they can attempt a maximum number of questions in the limited time. As the questions in the prelims are comparatively easier, candidates can clear the exam if they have good speed. Practice is the only way to achieve speed. Accuracy plays a vital role here. Candidates must attempt the questions with accuracy to avoid negative marking.
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For mains exam, the concepts of candidates should be strong. Questions are lengthy and conceptual. Unlike prelims exam, questions are not straightforward. There are no shortcuts or tricks for the mains. Candidates must have a thorough understanding of the questions only then they candidates solve the questions.
To clear IBPS Clerk cut off, candidates need to prepare well if they want to crack the exam in the first attempt.
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IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2022
IBPS Clerk exam pattern is such that it comprises prelims and mains exams. The prelims exam comprises three sections-English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The question paper carries 100 questions that candidates need to solve within 60 minutes. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100.
Q: How can I crack IBPS clerk exam?
It is important for candidates to utilise the right resources to prepare for IBPS Clerk exam. The accurate preparation strategy helps candidates in moving ahead on the path to success. Candidates need to put in consistent and dedicated efforts to prepare for IBPS Clerk exam in the right direction. If candidates are preparing for the exam, it is essential for candidates to have an efficient study plan. This will help candidates to prepare in the best possible way. As this is a competitive exam, without study plan, candidates may struggle to clear the cutoff. The tips and tricks to prepare for the exam are given below:
- For English Language, candidates can focus on the topics such as reading comprehension, cloze test, fillers, spotting errors, etc. Candidates can improve their comprehension by reading newspapers
- For Reasoning Ability section, candidates must practice more questions on the topics such as puzzles, inequalities, syllogism, coding decoding, blood relations, seating arrangements
- For Numerical Ability section, candidates must practice a variety of questions on different topics including simplification, number series, data interpretation, and quadratic equations.
- Candidates must attempt mock tests inorder to identify the strengths and weaknesses
- Candidates must focus on the important topics that carry higher weightage
Q: What are the subjects of IBPS Clerk exam?
Q: What are the last minute preparation tips for IBPS Clerk exam?
Candidates can check below few tips and tricks to crack IBPS Clerk Mains exam:
- Go through the syllabus and memorise the formulas and concepts
- Candidates must attempt easier questions first instead of the difficult ones
- Do not attempt every question as there is a negative marking
- Practice mock tests and analyse the strengths and weaknesses
- Focus on revision and do not touch the new topic
- Keep the mind calm and solve the questions patiently
Q: Is SBI Clerk exam more difficult than IBPS Clerk?
Q: How do I prepare GK and computer syllabus for IBPS clerk?
IBPS Clerk mains exam pattern comprises four sections-General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. The duration of IBPS Clerk is 160 minutes and there are sectional timings. The test carries a total of 190 questions and total marks are 200.
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Tips & Tricks to Crack IBPS Clerk 2022 in 6 Months
Here are some points that candidates need to focus while preparing for IBPS Clerk in six months.
- Try to complete IBPS Clerk syllabus for pre exam within three months. For this, candidates need to invest atleast eight hours a day with complete dedication
- After completing IBPS Clerk syllabus for pre exam, candidates must attempt mock tests. Candidates must practice atleast one mock test per day
- One of the most important thing that candidates need to do is to analyse the mock test and find out the number of questions attempted wrongly. Also candidates must compare their time of the mock tests with topper’s time. It will help candidates to enhance their speed
- Candidates must work on their accuracy and speed. Because 80 attempted questions with 90 per cent+ accuracy is far better than the 90+ questions with mere 60 per cent accuracy
- After clearing the prelims exam, candidates need to change their tactics for the mains exam. Prelims exam is to test speed and accuracy and mains exam is to test their intelligence and strategy to approach any particular question
- In the mains exam, it is not possible to attempt all the given questions. Therefore, learn the art of skipping questions. Candidates must choose their questions by themselves
- For the mains exam, candidates must invest time for General Awareness, Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, English because these are scoring sections
- Candidates must formulate a proper timetable and follow that properly
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Hi Aniruddha,
The application process for the IBPS Clerk 2024-25 exam has concluded, with the last date for registration being July 28, 2024.
The IBPS Clerk 2024 Mains Exam is scheduled for October 13, 2024.
For the upcoming IBPS Clerk 2025-26 exam, the official notification and application details
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
Following are the documents required at the time of IBPS Clerk document verification:
- Proof of Date of Birth: Something that proves when they were born, like a birth certificate, SSLC/10th standard certificate, or passport.
- Educational Qualification Certificates: Papers that prove they have the right
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Relaxation in the upper age limit given to IBPS Clerk is given below.
| Category | Age relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons With Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years
(8 years for Disabled ExServicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years |
| Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Age concession upto the age of 35 years for General/EWS,
38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
The minimum and maximum age limit of IBPS Clerk is given below.
| IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria Age Limit | |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
The provisional allotment is subject to the candidate fulfilling the criteria for Participating Bank and identity verification to the satisfaction of the allotted bank. This does not constitute an offer of employment. Verification of documents with regard to eligibility criteria will be carried out
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
A candidate belonging to reserved category, selected on the basis of norms as applicable to General Category, is treated at par with a General category candidate. Such own merit candidates belonging to reserved categories who are provisionally allotted under unreserved (General) category is not adju
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 weeks ago
The exam pattern for IBPS Clerk is summarised below.
| Specifications | Prelims | Mains |
|---|---|---|
Number of sections | Three | Four |
IBPS clerk exam time duration | 60 minutes | 160 minutes |
IBPS Clerk sectional timing | 20 minutes | General/Financial Awareness and English: 35 minutes Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude: 45 minutes |
Number of questions | 100 | 190 |
IBPS clerk total marks | 100 | 200 |
Language of question paper | 13 regional languages along with English & Hindi | |
Mode of exam | Online | |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a month ago
To correct errors in your IBPS Clerk Admit Card, contact the IBPS Help Desk via the official website ibps.in, email, or helpline. Provide your registration number, roll number, date of birth, and details of the error along with the correct information. Attach a copy of your admit card for reference.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IBPS Clerk 2024 prelims cut off is given below.
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| States/ UT | General | EWS/SC/OBC/ST |
| Andhra Pradesh | 77.5 | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 71 | |
| Assam | 83.75 | OBC- 82.25 SC- 81.25 |
| Bihar | 79.5 | OBC- 79.5 |
| Chhattisgarh | 77 | OBC-77 |
| Chandigarh | 81.50 | |
| Delhi | 80.75 | SC-75.25 OBC- 78.25 |
| Gujarat | 77.25 | ST- 67.75 |
| Goa | OBC- 68 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | ST- 83 | |
| Haryana | 83 | |
| J & K | 86.25 | |
| Jharkhand | 83.5 | |
| Kerala | OBC- 81 | |
| Madhya Pradesh | 73 | SC- 74.5 |
| Maharashtra | 73 | ST- 69.50 |
| Manipur | OBC-70.25 | |
| Meghalaya | ST- 73.50 | |
| Odisha | 86.75 | |
| Punjab | 81.25 | SC- 70 OBC-79.75 |
| Rajasthan | 83.25 | EWS- 83.25 |
| Karnataka | 64.75 | |
| Telangana | 68.25 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | 79 | OBC- 79 SC- 70.75 ESM- 56 |
| Uttarakhand | ||
| West Bengal | 87.75 | SC- 80.25 |
| Tamil Nadu | OBC- 63.25 | |
| Tripura | 80.25 | ST- 71 |
| Sikkim | 41 | |
| Lakshadweep | ||
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IBPS Clerk prelims cut off 2024 is given below.
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| States/ UT | General | EWS/SC/OBC/ST |
| Andhra Pradesh | 77.5 | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 71 | |
| Assam | 83.75 | OBC- 82.25 SC- 81.25 |
| Bihar | 79.5 | OBC- 79.5 |
| Chhattisgarh | 77 | OBC-77 |
| Chandigarh | 81.50 | |
| Delhi | 80.75 | SC-75.25 OBC- 78.25 |
| Gujarat | 77.25 | ST- 67.75 |
| Goa | OBC- 68 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | ST- 83 | |
| Haryana | 83 | |
| J & K | 86.25 | |
| Jharkhand | 83.5 | |
| Kerala | OBC- 81 | |
| Madhya Pradesh | 73 | SC- 74.5 |
| Maharashtra | 73 | ST- 69.50 |
| Manipur | OBC-70.25 | |
| Meghalaya | ST- 73.50 | |
| Odisha | 86.75 | |
| Punjab | 81.25 | SC- 70 OBC-79.75 |
| Rajasthan | 83.25 | EWS- 83.25 |
| Karnataka | 64.75 | |
| Telangana | 68.25 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | 79 | OBC- 79 SC- 70.75 ESM- 56 |
| Uttarakhand | ||
| West Bengal | 87.75 | SC- 80.25 |
| Tamil Nadu | OBC- 63.25 | |
| Tripura | 80.25 | ST- 71 |
| Sikkim | 41 | |
| Lakshadweep | ||
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Contributor-Level 10
How do I register for IBPS Clerk 2024-25 exam?