IBPS Clerk 2020 preparation Strategy
Published on Sep 04, 2020
IBPS conducts the IBPS clerk exam every year for the candidates willing to work in public sector banks. This exam is a computer-based test. The level of this exam is very high as lots of candidates apply for the exam. This exam needs a lot of practice and proper revision of topics to qualify each level. You have to cover hundreds of topics to successfully qualify the exam and this can create stress in your min. To get rid of this tension proper preparation tips are need to be followed by a candidate.
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IBPS Clerk 2020 Selection process and State wise Vacancies
IBPS clerk 2020 exam highlights
EXAM NAME
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IBPS CLERK
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CONDUCTED BY
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IBPS
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EXAM LEVEL
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NATIONAL
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OCCURRENCE
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ANNUALLY
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MODE
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ONLINE
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STAGES
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PRELIMS AND MAINS
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EXAM DURATION
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PRELIMS-60 MINUTES
MAINS- 160 MINUTES
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LANGUAGE
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ENGLISH AND HINDI
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WEBSITE
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https://www.ibps.in/
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Once a candidate is done with the applying procedure he/she should start preparing for the exams by keeping some preparation tips in mind. The first thing all the candidates need to qualify for this exam is 'self-confidence' "that yes! I can do this". With this positive spirit, you should start preparing for the exam with the depth of your heart and with full focus. So here are some tips and tricks you should follow if you are preparing IBPS clerk exam and wants to qualify it successfully after making yourself determined about the exam
Before moving further you should know that the IBPS clerk exam has two different stages.
- Preliminary exam
- Mains exam
The syllabus is almost the same for both of the exams but there is a variation in the difficulty level of these two exams as the mains exam is difficult than the preliminary exam. You should have a study plan which you have to follow every day to pass these two exams.
Secondly, you should know the exam pattern of the exam before making the strategy. This will help you to plan how much time you have to give to a certain topic and it also gives you a little bit idea of the exam.
This exam includes:
- Reasoning ability
- General awareness
- English language
- Quantitative aptitude
- Computer knowledge
IBPS Clerk 2020 Exam Pattern and marking scheme
Candidates should focus on Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude topics more as compared to the focus you give to other topics. This can make you score better marks as a huge part of the exam is based on these two sections. You can make these topics your strengths by taking IBPS mock tests.
Meanwhile, you have to also give your focus to other topics like Computer Aptitude, General Awareness, and the English language. You should give more importance to English news channels and newspapers as compared to Hindi news channels and newspapers as they give you knowledge about current affairs and additionally help you to improve your English language.
IBPS Clerk 2020 detailed Syllabus
Let's take a look at all of these topics in detail
Reasoning ability
This is the most important part of your syllabus for the IBPS exam. Analytical reasoning should be given more importance than logical reasoning. Every question related to this needs the ability to think and practice. You have to make a separate time interval for practicing these types of questions by taking proper mock tests every day.
Topics covered in reasoning ability are
- Problem-solving
- Blood relations
- Coding decoding
- Letter and symbol series
- Syllogisms
- Directions
General Awareness
This section is the most scoring and also an easy section of the entire exam. You should read newspapers, listen to news channels and radio, and surf the internet for the latest news updates. Remember to make notes of the important news you have read. The banking and financial section of the news should also be taken into account.
Topics covered in general awareness are
- Indian economy
- Finance
- Principles of insurance
- Current affairs
- Banking terms and abbreviations
- Marketing
English Language
This is the most essential part of the syllabus as the whole exam is based on this language. You should clear your base first and then move to modern English. Make a habit of reading English books, newspapers, etc. to make your English base strong.
Topics covered under the English language
- Vocabulary- synonyms, spellings, antonyms, and word formation
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- Tenses
Quantitative Aptitude
This section is also among the important sections of the exam. This test's your numeric ability. This topic needs a strong base in calculations. Taking online quizzes related to this topic can help you a lot to make your calculation base stronger.
Topics covered under quantitative aptitude
- Ratio and proportion
- Data interpretation
- Percentage
- Averages
- Quadratic equation etc.
You should also practice and learn different shortcut tricks of calculations.
Computer knowledge
This is the most scoring part of the entire exam. The only thing you need to go through is the fundamentals of computers and some Microsoft office.
Topics covered under computer fundamentals
- Basics of computer
- Network basics
- Ms word
- Ms excel
- Generation of computers
Also, take care of the following things while preparing for IBPS Clerk 2020
- Time management
- Proper time table which suits you
- Daily studies
- A scheduled routine of the day
- Understanding the marking scheme
- Practicing sample papers and previous year question papers
- Hard work and determination
- Remember to take proper diet and proper sleep as improper sleep and improper diet can make you feel ill which can harm your performance.
IBPS Clerk 2020 calendar
EVENTS
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DATES
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APPLICATION DATES
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2nd SEPTEMBER 2020 TO 23rd SEPTEMBER 2020
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ADMIT CARD RELEASE DATE
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18th NOVEMBER 2020
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PRELIMINARY EXAM,
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5th DECEMBER 2020
12th DECEMBER 2020
13th DECEMBER 2020
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PRELIMS RESULT
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31st DECEMBER 2020
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MAINS EXAM
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24th JANUARY 2021
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RELEASE OF MAINS EXAM ADMIT CARD
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12th JANUARY 2021
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PROVISIONAL ALLOTMENT
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1st APRIL 2021
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