The BSCB Mains Exam 2025 presented a balanced mix across all sections, with Reasoning and Quant being moderately challenging due to lengthy puzzles and calculation-heavy DI sets. English and Computer sections were comparatively easier and scoring, while the General Awareness portion focused mainly on current affairs and banking updates. Overall, the exam tested both speed and accuracy.
1. Reasoning Ability
The Reasoning section was slightly on the tougher side, mainly because of the high volume of puzzles. Candidates found it lengthy and required strong logical accuracy to manage time effectively.
Key Highlights
- Overall Difficulty: Moderate to High
- Puzzle Weightage: 25–30 questions
- Section felt lengthy and logic-heavy
- Important Question Types
Puzzles:
- Age-based puzzle
- Linear seating (North–South)
- Uncertain number arrangement
- Left–Right seating arrangement
- Silo-based puzzle
- Other Topics:
- Blood Relation
- Coding–Decoding (if any)
- Miscellaneous reasoning questions
2. Quantitative Aptitude
The Quant section was moderately difficult, with a strong focus on Data Interpretation. While calculations were slightly heavy in places, the overall section remained manageable for well-prepared candidates.
Key Highlights
- Overall Difficulty: Moderate
- Calculation-focused but doable
- DI dominated the section
Major Question Types
Data Interpretation (4 Sets):
- Pie Chart
- Bar Graph
- Caselet
- One additional DI set
Simplification/Approximation:
- 4–5 questions
- Quadratic Equations:
- 3–4 questions
Arithmetic Topics Covered:
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Other standard arithmetic chapters
3. Hindi Language
The Hindi section offered a balanced mix of moderate-level comprehension and grammar. While passages required careful reading, grammar and vocabulary questions were scoring.
Key Highlights
Overall Difficulty: Moderate
Balanced mix of comprehension & grammar
Important Question Types
- Two Reading Passages
- Grammar-based questions
- Cloze test
- Vocabulary & word-usage
4. English Language
The English section followed a standard pattern with no major surprises. Most questions tested basic comprehension, grammar, and contextual understanding.
Key Highlights
Overall Difficulty: Moderate
- Predictable and familiar pattern
- Important Question Types
- Fillers / Fill in the Blanks
- Cloze Test
- Reading Comprehension (RC)
- Basic grammar-oriented questions
5. General Awareness (GA)
GA turned out to be the toughest and most unpredictable section. Heavy dependence on Static GK and unexpected question types made it challenging for many aspirants.
Key Highlights
Overall Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
- Major focus on Static GK
- Several SSC-style factual questions
- Important Question Types
- Static GK: Capitals, Currencies, GI Tags, Important Locations
- Current Affairs (mainly October)
- Banking & National Appointments
5. Computer Knowledge
The Computer section was simple and highly scoring, with most questions based on basic concepts. Candidates generally found this section straightforward and predictable.
Key Highlights
- Overall Difficulty: Easy
- Direct, factual questions
- Best scoring section of the exam
- Important Topics Asked
- Input–Output concepts
- Network Topology types
- MS Word: 2–3 questions
- Antivirus & security basics
- Basic Networking fundamentals
