With just a few days left for the mains exam, here are a few SBI PO last-minute preparation tips and tricks which will boost the confidence of candidates and help them to crack the exam with flying colours.
SBI PO Last Minute Preparation Tips
SBI PO Last Minute Preparation Tips: With just a few day left for the exam, candidates must be busy in their preparations. During the last phase of preparation, candidates are advised to give more time on revision rather than starting any new topic. The revision helps candidates recollect all the crucial concepts, formulae, facts, and data. Candidates must utilise this time in chalking out their exam day strategy, such as how many questions to attempt, allocation of time for each section, which section to attempt first, etc. They should also focus on improving speed and accuracy. It is necessary to keep some important mantras ingrained in mind inorder to crack the cutoff. Here, we have provided some vital SBI PO last minute preparation tips 2023 which will help candidates boost their confidence and improve their scores. On the basis of SBI PO mains exam, candidates are selected for the Phase 3 exam.
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2023
SBI PO prelims exam pattern is such that it is divided into three sections-English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. The duration of the test is one hour, and each section carries separate exam timings. The question paper carries a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The structure of SBI PO exam pattern for prelims is given below.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
100 |
20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
20 Minutes |
|
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
20 Minutes |
|
| Total |
100 |
1 Hour |
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Test |
|||
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
45 |
60 |
60 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation |
35 |
60 |
45 Minutes |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness |
40 |
40 |
35 Minutes |
| English Language |
35 |
40 |
40 Minutes |
| Subjective/ Descriptive Test |
|||
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) |
2 |
50 |
30 Minutes |
| Total |
157 |
250 |
3.5 Hours |
SBI PO Last Minute Preparation Tips 2023
Check below a few last-minute SBI PO preparation tips and tricks to crack the exam.
Prepare a Section-wise Strategy
In order to attempt the questions with high accuracy and within the given time frame, you should prepare a proper section-wise strategy. You should know which questions to attempt and which ones should be skipped.
Revise through Previous Years’ Question Papers and Mock Tests
The last phase of preparation is not meant for deep studies. You should devote time to revision. Brush up preparations by going through the previous years’ question papers, practice papers, and mock tests. If you have already attempted previous years’ question papers, practice papers and mock tests, then analyse them to know your weak and strong areas. Solving question papers will also give candidates an idea about the type of questions asked in the mains exam.
Avoid Guesswork and Focus on Accuracy
In the SBI PO prelims exam, there will be a penalty for the wrong answer given by you. Each wrong answer will invite a negative marking of 0.25 marks. Besides, you are also required to secure the SBI PO cutoff marks to qualify for the next round. In such a scenario, focus on delivering accurate answers. Avoid guesswork and try to attempt questions with accuracy. If you are not sure about the correct option in a particular question, then leave it.
Also Read: SBI PO Exam Day Guidelines
Time Management
Your main focus should be to manage your time properly while attempting the exam. To attempt as many questions with high accuracy, it is advised that you should avoid spending much time on any particular question. You should not devote more than one minute to a question.
Read Complete Question First
You often commit the mistake of marking the answer without reading the question first. This might result in an inviting penalty for negative marking for incorrect answers. Therefore, read the questions first carefully and choose the most accurate option.
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