Tips to Score 35 in Quantitative Aptitude Section of SBI Clerk: Check Details Here
State Bank of India Clerk Exam 2024 ( SBI Clerk )
The Quantitative Aptitude section appears in both prelims and mains exams. This is one of the important sections in SBI Clerk exam. Through practice candidates can ace this section. Check here tips to score 35 in the Quantitative Aptitude section of SBI Clerk.
Tips to Score 35 in the Quantitative Aptitude Section of SBI Clerk
Tips to score 35 marks in Quantitative Aptitude: In the SBI Clerk exam, the Quantitative Aptitude section appears in both prelims and mains exams. However, the level of difficulty varies in prelims and mains exams. To score good marks in the Quantitative Aptitude section of SBI Clerk, candidates must have conceptual clarity, time, speed and knowledge. The difficulty level of this section remains to be moderate. Candidates must begin their preparations for the upcoming SBI Clerk 2023 and they should focus more on Quantitative Aptitude. The tips to score 35 in the Quantitative Aptitude section of SBI Clerk is practice. Solving questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section requires speed.
Moreover, candidates need to solve the questions with accuracy. To improve speed and accuracy for the Quantitative Aptitude section, candidates should attempt mock tests. In this article, we have explained the tips to score 35 in the Quantitative Aptitude section of SBI Clerk.
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SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2023
The preliminary exam of SBI Clerk comprises three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The test paper carries a total of 100 questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The duration of the exam is one hour. The Numerical Ability section in the prelims exam carries 35 marks and comprises 35 questions.
The exam pattern of SBI Clerk mains exam consists of four sections: General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability and computer Aptitude. The test paper will have a total of 190 questions. The total marks for the test are 200. Candidates will be given 2 hours 40 minutes to solve the question paper. The Quantitative Aptitude section in the mains exam comprises 50 questions and carries 50 marks.
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SBI Clerk Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
SBI Clerk Quantitative Aptitude syllabus for prelims and mains exams is given below:
Syllabus for Prelims Exam
- Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Number Systems
- Percentage
- Permutation Combination
- Probability
- Profit & Loss
- Puzzle
- Ranking/ Direction/ Alphabet Test
- Rearrange randomly and Make a numbered list
- Ratio & Proportion
- Syllogism
- Tabulation
- Time & Distance
- Work & Time
Syllabus for Mains Exam
- Simplification
- Number Series
- Data Sufficiency
- Data Interpretation
- Quadratic Equation
- Time & Distance, Work
- Partnership
- Profit & Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Mixture and Allegations
- Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages
Tips to Score 35 in the Quantitative Aptitude Section of SBI Clerk
Students who are preparing for SBI Clerk 2022 must be looking for some pro tips to excel the Quantitative Aptitude section. One can score maximum marks in this section it just requires practice, patience, and perseverance. There is no method to excel in any subject, it is just practice and core determination towards the goal that leads to a better understanding of the concepts. For Quantitative Aptitude, candidates need to master the basic concepts first. Candidates can check the below tips to score 35 in the Quantitative Aptitude section of SBI Clerk.
Calculations: Candidates can expect tricky and lengthy questions in the examination. Having a good hold on the calculation part will help candidates to tackle even the trickiest question in less possible time. Do lengthy calculations on the rough sheets.
Speed: Besides having a good calculation technique, one must pay attention on speed. Prepare your mind to solve the questions as fast as you can.
Study Regularly: Devote at least two hours daily for the Quant section to clear all the basic concepts.
Prioritise Important Topics: Candidates should prioritise important topics for the exam and start the preparation by learning those concepts.
Learn Square Roots and Cube roots up to 30 at least to be quick with the question-solving part.
Scan through the previous years' papers to get an idea about the difficulty level, types of questions asked, changes introduced, etc.
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Topic-Wise Strategy to Score 35 Marks in Quant
Candidates can check below the topic-wise strategy to score 35 marks in Quantitative Aptitude of SBI Clerk 2022:
Number Series
- Try to figure out the hidden pattern in one go for Number Series
- Practice this topic daily basis
- Practice questions on missing as well as wrong number series
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Data Interpretation
- One can expect three to four sets in DI
- DI is generally time-consuming and lengthy
- Solving questions of DI depends on the knowledge of basic concepts
Also Read: What are the Important Topics for SBI Clerk?
Quadratic Equation
- Knowledge of formula and calculation speed is important for solving questions in this section
- Be well versed with the formula and know how to solve questions through the factorisation method
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