IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2024, 25 August Shift 4 Good Attempts and Difficulty Level

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

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Anangsha Patra
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Updated on Aug 25, 2024 18:25 IST

IBPS Clerk 2024 prelims exam was conducted on August 25 in four shifts. The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy. The English Language section was easy. The Reasoning Language section was easy to moderate. The Quantitative Aptitude section was moderate. Read here IBPS Clerk 2024 prelims exam analysis Aug 25.

IBPS Clerk 2024 prelims exam analysis Aug 25

IBPS Clerk 2024 prelims exam analysis Aug 25

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducted IBPS Clerk 2024 exam in four shifts on August 25. The Shift 4 exam concluded at 5.30 pm. The exam started at 4.30 pm. According to IBPS Clerk 2024 exam analysis Aug 25, the overall difficulty level of the IBPS Clerk exam was easy. The English Language section was easy. The Reasoning Language section was easy to moderate. The Quantitative Aptitude section was easy.

According to IBPS Clerk exam pattern, the test paper carried three sections-Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and English Language. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. In this article, we have provided IBPS Clerk 2024 exam analysis Aug 25. Going through the exam analysis candidates can know the section-wise and overall difficulty level of the exam.

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:   Is 3 months enough for IBPS Clerk?

A:

To crack IBPS Clerk exam with three months preparation, candidates must prepare for the exam with sincerity and dedication. Candidates must devote two to three hours each day to complete the syllabus. Candidates must also solve mock tests and practice previous year question papers to prepare well for IBPS Clerk exam in three months. Candidates must analyse their performances through the mock tests. After analysing the mock test, candidates must focus upon improving the weak areas. Conceptual clarity is important because it helps candidates to solve the questions easily. The tips and tricks to crack IBPS Clerk are given below:

  • Candidates must understand the exam pattern and syllabus to know the structure of the exam and topics that are important for the exam
  • After going through the syllabus, candidates must find out the important topics for the exam
  • Candidates must solve previous year question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam
  • Candidates must attempt mock tests to improve the speed and accuracy
  • Candidates must study regularly for the exam

Q:   Is IBPS Clerk easy or tough?

A:
The overall difficulty level of the IBPS Clerk prelims exam was easy to moderate. The Quantitative Aptitude section was easy, English Language section was easy and Reasoning section was easy. The overall difficulty level of the IBPS Clerk Mains exam was moderate. The English language section was easy, Reasoning section was moderate, Quant section was moderate.

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IBPS Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam Analysis Aug 25

The Shift 1 of IBPS Clerk prelims concluded at 10 AM. According to the students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was easy. Candidates who prepared well for the exam have nailed it.

IBPS Clerk Shift 4 Exam Analysis 2024 Aug 25

Sections Difficulty Level
Reasoning Ability Easy
Numerical Ability Easy
English Language Easy

IBPS Clerk Shift 3 Exam Analysis 2024 Aug 25

Sections Difficulty Level
Reasoning Ability Easy
Numerical Ability Easy
English Language Easy

IBPS Clerk Shift 2 Exam Analysis 2024 Aug 25

Subjects Difficulty Level Good Attempts
English Language 25-27 Easy
Reasoning Ability 29-31 Easy
Quantitative Aptitude 28-30 Easy

IBPS Clerk 2024 Shift 1 Exam Analysis Aug 25 (Overall)

The overall IBPS Clerk 2024 Shift 1 exam analysis Aug 25 is given below.

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Subjects Difficulty Level

English Language

Easy

Quantitative Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

Reasoning Ability

Easy

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2024, Shift 1, 25 August: Numerical Ability

In Numerical Ability, 35 questions were asked in the exam. The total marks allotted to this section are 35. The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy.

Topics No. of Questions

Data Interpretation (Bar/Tabular)

05

Data Interpretation (Caselet)

05

Simplification

10

Arithmetic (Boat & Stream, Partnership, SI-CI, Time & Work, Percentage, Average, Age)

14

 

Mensuration

01

IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2024, 1st Shift 25 August: English Language

The distribution of questions in English Language section is given below:

  • Reading Comprehension (Industrial Colour): 08-09
  • Fillers: 03-04
  • Para Jumbles: 05
  • Error Detection 04
  • Sentence Improvement: 02-03
  • Word Swap : 05
  • Word Usage: 03

IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2024, 25 August Shift 1: Reasoning Ability

The distribution of questions in this section is given below.

Puzzles (Month Based- 7 person): 05

Puzzles (Box Based): 05

Seating Arrangements (Circular 8 person): 05

Seating Arrangements (Uncertain-16 persons): 05

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 to prepare for IBPS Clerk in 6 months?

A:

To prepare for IBPS Clerk 2023 in 6 months, candidates need to be consistent with their studies. Candidates need to examine the previous years' question papers for difficulty level, important topics, expected topics, etc. Divide the study time into three stages: understanding the fundamentals, practicing different patterns of questions and analysis of performance. IBPS Clerk 2023 preparation tips for 6 months are given below:

  • Start preparing General Awareness from the first day without any delay
  • Focus on improving speed. The questions are not too difficult but candidates must have the speed to solve the questions
  • Solve IBPS Clerk previous years' question papers to get an idea of the paper pattern and question level
  • Candidates must train their minds to decide to choose the questions that they are going to solve in the examination
  • Find strength and candidates must prepare in a way that they can solve any question from the chapter

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Q:   How to prepare for IBPS Clerk in 3 months?

A:

Preparing for the IBPS clerk exam in three months is not a tough task, and the aspirants need to devote more time for the exam preparation so that they can clear the exam with flying colours. To crack IBPS Clerk 2023 in three months, candidates must follow the strategy below:

  • Segregate & set targets
  • Self analysis based on the subject
  • Learn shortcut and tricks
  • Enhance speed & \accuracy
  • Focusing on English and General Knowledge
  • Practice regularly
  • Attempt IBPS Clerk mock tests

Also Read: IBPS Clerk last minute preparation tips for prelims

Q:   What is the ideal score to crack IBPS Clerk exam?

A:

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) does not announce ideal score specifically for IBPS Clerk exam. The examination authority only announce the section-wise and overall cut off marks. Candidates need to secure equal to or more than the cut off marks inorder to qualify the exam. The score required to pass the exam varies depending on the number of candidates and the difficulty of the exam. However, generally speaking, the higher candidate's score, the better their chances of being selected for the clerk position. Candidates can also get an idea about the ideal score by checking the previous years' cut off marks. Candidates should prepare well for the exam inorder to qualify the exam.

Q:   Can I use the IBPS Clerk syllabus to prepare for other banking exams as well?

A:

IBPS Clerk syllabus is same for all other Clerical level exams. Candidates preparing for other banking exams can use IBPS Clerk syllabus to clear the topics and concepts covered in the syllabus. However, candidates should always check the specific syllabus for the exam they are preparing for to ensure that they are focusing on the most relevant topics.

Alpha-numeric Series: 05

Blood Relation: 03

Direction & Distance: 03

Pair Formation (Charity): 01

Odd One Out: 01

Inequality: 04-05

Order & Ranking: 01

IBPS Clerk Expected Cut off 2024

IBPS Clerk expected cut off 2024 has been calculated based on the difficulty level of the exam. The state-wise cut off is given below.

State IBPS Clerk Expected Cut off 2024

Andhra Pradesh

80-85

Assam

79-82

Bihar

78-83

Chhattisgarh

77-82

Chandigarh

84-88

Delhi

80-84

Gujarat

76-80

Goa

50-55

Himachal Pradesh

84-89

Haryana

79-83

J & K

61-64

Jharkhand

82-85

Kerala

83-86

Madhya Pradesh

77-81

Maharashtra

73-78

Odisha

84-89

Punjab

80-84

Rajasthan

81-85

Karnataka

75-89

Telangana

78-82

Tamil Nadu

70-71

Tripura

67-72

Uttar Pradesh

83-85

Uttarakhand

86-89

West Bengal

84-87

 

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The prelims exam for IBPS Clerk  (Customer Service Associates) will be conducted on December 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2025. The Mains exam for this post will be conducted on February 1, 2026. The examination authority has renamed the post of Clerks to Customer Service Associates. 

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Answered 3 weeks 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

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Answered a month 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.
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Ishita Aggarwal

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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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Answered 2 months 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 
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