How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk in three months?

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Exam 2024 ( IBPS Clerk )

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Anangsha Patra
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It is possible to prepare for IBPS Clerk in three months with dedication, hard work and knowing the priorities. Candidates need to be focused and try to plan effectively. Check here how to prepare for IBPS Clerk in 3 months.

How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk in 3 months?

How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk in 3 months?

IBPS Clerk exam is conducted to recruit candidates for Clerk position in the public sector banks of the country. IBPS Clerk notification has been released and it’s high time that candidates should begin their preparations for the exam. To ace the exam, candidates must have a well-defined preparation strategy for different sections and stages of the exam. The candidate’s three-month IBPS Clerk preparation strategy should include revision of important topics, solving previous years’ question papers, attempting full-length & sectional mock tests and working on the weaker areas. In this article, we have explained how to prepare for IBPS Clerk in three months.

IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2022

IBPS Clerk exam pattern is such that it is divided into prelims and mains exams. The prelims exam comprises three sections and the total marks allotted to the test are 100. The mains exam comprises four sections and carries 200 marks. IBPS Clerk exam pattern for prelims and mains is given below.

Q:   How many hours to study for IBPS Clerk?

A:

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?

A:

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?

A:

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 
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
Sections No. of Questions Total Marks IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Time Duration (In Minutes)

English Language

30

30

20

Numerical Ability

35

35

20

Reasoning Ability

35

35

20

Total

100

100

60 Minutes

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern

Sections No. of questions Ibps clerk mains total marks IBPS clerk mains sectional timing

General/Financial Awareness

50

50

35 minutes

General English

40

40

35 minutes

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

50

60

45 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

45 minutes

Total

190

200

160 minutes

How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk in 3 Months?

The tips and tricks to crack IBPS Clerk in 3 months are given below:

Set Targets

To prepare for the IBPS Clerk exam, candidate should divide and break down the entire study plan as per IBPS Clerk syllabus. The segregation based on prelims and mains exams help candidates to focus on the target that has to be achieved on the exam day. Candidates should go through IBPS Clerk exam analysis to get clarity on the difficulty level of the exam. Candidates can accordingly devise preparation strategy for the exam. Once the proper preparation is done as per the target, it is easier to score well in the exam.

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Analysis of Weak Areas

Candidates must analyse their weak areas by going through the performance in the mock test. Once their weak areas are improved, candidates can perform well in the exam.

Shortcuts Tricks

To solve any given question quickly, candidates should be clear about every concept. Applying shortcut tricks in solving questions will help candidates to save time.

Enhance Speed & Accuracy

Candidates to enhance their speed and accuracy must take mock test time to time. Candidates should also note the time taken to solve a particular question.

Practice

Numerous Practices during the preparation for IBPS Clerk exam is very crucial to cover the syllabus and score well in the objective section. After revising the syllabus, candidates must give mock test.

Q:   How can I crack IBPS clerk exam?

A:

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?

A:
The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk comprises questions from Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The Mains exam comprises questions from Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude English Language, and General/ Financial Awareness. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The total marks allotted to the Mains exam are 200.

Q:   What are the last minute preparation tips for IBPS Clerk exam?

A:

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?

A:
There is not much difference in the difficulty level of SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk exams. The exam pattern and syllabus of IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk are more or less the same. IBPS Clerk exam pattern comprises prelims and Mains exams. The prelims exam comprises three sections English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The Mains exam comprises General/ Financial Awareness, General English Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. SBI Clerk exam pattern comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and language proficiency test. The prelims exam comprises three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to prelims exam are 100. The Mains exam comprises three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 200.

Q:   How do I prepare GK and computer syllabus for IBPS clerk?

A:
To prepare for the GK and computer syllabus for the IBPS Clerk exam, candidates should first familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and the topics that will be covered. For GK, candidates must focus on current events, banking and financial awareness, and general knowledge. Students can use resources such as newspapers, magazines, and websites that focus on banking and financial news. Candidates can also find practice questions and mock tests online to help them prepare for the exam. For the computer section, candidates should focus on the basics of computer hardware and software, as well as internet and networking concepts. Some resources candidates can use to study include computer tutorials and online courses, as well as books and study guides specifically designed for the IBPS Clerk exam. Additionally, candidates should also practice time management skills as they prepare for the exam. Take breaks, rest and practice self-care. This help candidates to stay focused and refreshed.

Refer to Good Books

To clear the concept of every topic, candidates must refer to a good IBPS Clerk book. If the concepts are not clear then it will become difficult to solve the questions. 

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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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Ankit kumar

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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Ishita Aggarwal

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

Relaxation in the upper age limit given to IBPS Clerk is given below.

CategoryAge 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 remarriedAge 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 riots5 years

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Bhumika Lama

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 Age20 Years
Maximum Age28 Years

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Chanchal Jain

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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Indrani Thakur

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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Mani Shukla

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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Mani Shukla

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.

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Amit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

IBPS Clerk 2024 prelims cut off is given below.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024
States/ UTGeneralEWS/SC/OBC/ST
Andhra Pradesh77.5 
Arunachal Pradesh71 
Assam83.75OBC- 82.25
SC- 81.25
Bihar79.5OBC- 79.5
Chhattisgarh77OBC-77
Chandigarh81.50 
Delhi80.75SC-75.25
OBC- 78.25
Gujarat77.25ST- 67.75
Goa OBC- 68
Himachal Pradesh ST- 83
Haryana83 
J & K86.25 
Jharkhand 83.5 
Kerala OBC- 81
Madhya Pradesh73SC- 74.5
Maharashtra73ST- 69.50
Manipur OBC-70.25
Meghalaya ST- 73.50
Odisha86.75 
Punjab81.25SC- 70
OBC-79.75
Rajasthan83.25EWS- 83.25
Karnataka64.75 
Telangana68.25 
Uttar Pradesh79OBC- 79
SC- 70.75
ESM- 56
Uttarakhand  
West Bengal87.75SC- 80.25
Tamil Nadu OBC- 63.25
Tripura80.25ST- 71
Sikkim41 
Lakshadweep  

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

IBPS Clerk prelims cut off 2024 is given below.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024
States/ UTGeneralEWS/SC/OBC/ST
Andhra Pradesh77.5 
Arunachal Pradesh71 
Assam83.75OBC- 82.25
SC- 81.25
Bihar79.5OBC- 79.5
Chhattisgarh77OBC-77
Chandigarh81.50 
Delhi80.75SC-75.25
OBC- 78.25
Gujarat77.25ST- 67.75
Goa OBC- 68
Himachal Pradesh ST- 83
Haryana83 
J & K86.25 
Jharkhand 83.5 
Kerala OBC- 81
Madhya Pradesh73SC- 74.5
Maharashtra73ST- 69.50
Manipur OBC-70.25
Meghalaya ST- 73.50
Odisha86.75 
Punjab81.25SC- 70
OBC-79.75
Rajasthan83.25EWS- 83.25
Karnataka64.75 
Telangana68.25 
Uttar Pradesh79OBC- 79
SC- 70.75
ESM- 56
Uttarakhand  
West Bengal87.75SC- 80.25
Tamil Nadu OBC- 63.25
Tripura80.25ST- 71
Sikkim41 
Lakshadweep  

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10