How to Crack IBPS: An All Bank Exam

Posted by Krishna Brar on July 27th, 2016

Institute of Banking Personnel Section (IBPS) conducts the IBPS Bank Exam which is the all bank exam in India’s banking sector. Passing this exam is of utmost importance to the candidates.

The IBPS exam comprises many parts such as;

1. The Common Write Exam (CWE) – this includes three subjects i.e. English (30 marks), Reasoning (35 marks) and Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks). It takes one hour to complete.
2. General Awareness (GK) – This section of the IBPS focuses on the current affairs in of the last six months. It includes; history of Banking, Indian Economy, Awards and Honors, Fiscal-Monetary Policies, Banking Terms, Marketing and Banking terms.
3. English/ Hindi language – this paper tests one’s knowledge of the English language, for one to score well in this paper, they need to have knowledge in English language. The questions inthis paper includes filling in blanks, phrases and idioms, prepositions, spotting errors and comprehension passage.
4. Quantitative Aptitude – includes data interpretation, which tests tabulation, line graphs, bar charts and pie charts. Has also other bits such as sequence and series, quadratic expressions, percentages and averages, simplifications and number systems
5. Computer Knowledge –this should only be taken by those candidates who have computer knowledge since it has the same marks as the others despite being optional. It tests network basis, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point, computer generations, computer shortcuts etc.

Tips on How to Crack the IBPS Exam

• Proper Planning –this is the most basic of all, to ensure you pass this all bank exam, plan for your studies well. This starts by identifying the areas you are weak in then prepare a good study schedule.
• Update yourself – as preparation to fare well in the IBPS exam, read magazines and newspapers regularly to pass the general awareness bit.
• Study topic wise –to improve your cognitive ability while studying for the IBPS exam, ensure you understand every topic before proceeding to the next topic. Do the tests at the end of each topic. This gives you experience and assures you good results.
• Work on your General Knowledge – this is the bit where you can scoop a lot of marks in the IBPS. Read the best General Knowledge books available, keep your self-informed of the issues immerging in the banking sector and read magazines frequently.
• Manage your time properly – to fare well in the IBPS exam, you have to be good in wrestling with time. Even when exercising as you study, time yourself well to cope with the timeframes allowed at the IBPS. Solving past questions helps you to achieve this.
• Revision – revision is basic to everyone who wants to crack the all bank exam. Ensure you are well-versed with the whole syllabus for good performance.
• Trials with Mock Tests – as a means of practice, do numerous online tests for you to have a sharp edge in competing at the IBPS.
• Perform like a hero – while in the exam room, ensure you work smart. Start with the section you are comfortable with and that which consumes less time before proceeding to the more complex and time consuming sections.
• Proper Diet and be Tension-free – As the last tip, for you to pass the all Bank exam, you need to be calm. Clear your mind of any distractors that may remove you from the right track. Also take food rich in carbs on the exam day to avoid feeling hungry during the paper. Also avoid foods that will make you feel lazy. Take enough water and sleep for a full 8 hours to relax your mind.

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