IBPS PO Last Minute Preparation Tips 2023: Check Strategy To Ace Mains Exam

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer Exam 2025 ( IBPS PO )

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Anangsha Patra
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Updated on Nov 3, 2023 11:13 IST

With few days to go for IBPS PO mains exam, candidates' prime focus should be on revision. Read here for more details on IBPS PO last minute preparation tips 2023.

IBPS PO Last Minute Preparation Tips 2022

IBPS PO Last Minute Preparation Tips

IBPS PO Last Minute Preparation Tips 2023: With just a day left for the mains exam, candidates should do proper preparation to avoid any last-minute confusion. In this article, certain IBPS PO last minute preparation tips and strategies have been discussed to help candidates to crack IBPS PO exam. First of all, candidates must know exam pattern and syllabus. As the competition is tough, only qualifying the exam is not enough. Candidates should aim to score high marks to be able to clear the cut off marks. It is the perfect time to brush up the preparation and get hold of weak and strong areas.

IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2023

IBPS PO prelims exam pattern is such that it comprises three sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. The mains exam comprises objective and descriptive papers. The objective test comprises four sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation. The descriptive paper comprises English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). The structure of IBPS PO exam pattern is given below:

Prelims Exam

Sl. No

Topic

No. of Questions

Marks Obtained

Duration

1

Reasoning Ability

35

35

1 Hour

2

Quantitative Aptitude

35

35

3

English Language

30

30

Total

100

100

Mains Exam

Sl. No.

Topic

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks 

Duration

1.

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

45

60 

3 hour 30 minutes

2.

General Awareness

40

40 

3.

English Language

35

40 

4.

Data Analysis & Interpretation

35

60

5.

English Language(Letter Writing & Essay)

2

25 

Total

157

225 Marks

IBPS PO Last Minute Preparation Tips 2023

Given below are a few last-minute IBPS PO preparation tips and tricks:

Revise important topics

Revise all the important topics that you have prepared so far. Do not forget to revise them at the last moment.

Do not start a new topic

You should not touch any new topic before the exam. This will be of no good and will lead to confusion.

Revise all the formulas

It is important to revise all the formulas and tricks to compute them in solving the questions. Revising formulas will help you keep them in mind.

Time management

Try to improve your time management. Make sure to attempt all the questions that you know in the given stipulated time.

Work on speed

Speed matters a lot in the banking exam. It is important to improve your speed inorder to attempt the maximum number of questions.

Check accuracy

This is the most important factor in getting good marks. To improve accuracy, you need to solve previous years’ question papers and mock tests.

Take mock test

Analyze your performance through the mock tests. The mock test will help you to identify your weakness.

Work on weak points

After analysing yourself, work on the areas you are lagging behind. Clear the concepts, take mock tests, and solve previous years’ question papers to improve the weak areas.

Keep yourself stress-free

Do not take stress as this will ruin your exam. Keep yourself calm and confident enough to face the exam.

IBPS PO Syllabus 2023

Candidates can check below IBPS PO mains syllabus.

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus General Awareness Syllabus Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Syllabus English Language Syllabus

Simplification

Financial Awareness

Verbal Reasoning

Internet

Reading Comprehension

Average

Current Affairs

Syllogism

Memory

Vocabulary

Percentage

General Knowledge

Circular Seating Arrangement

Keyboard Shortcuts

Grammar

Mixture and Allegations

Static Awareness

Code Inequalities

Computer Abbreviation

One word Substitution

Ratio and Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Linear Seating Arrangement

Microsoft Office

Verbal Ability

Data Interpretation

Double Lineup

Computer Hardware

 

Mensuration and Geometry

Scheduling

Computer Software

Quadratic Equation

Input-Output

Operating System

Interest

Blood Relations

Networking

Problems of Ages

Directions and Distances

Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies

Profit and Loss

Ordering and Ranking

 

Number Series

Data Sufficiency

 

Speed, Distance and Time

Coding and Decoding

Time and Work

 

Number System

Data Sufficiency

Linear Equation

Permutation and Combination

Probability

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