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What to expect in IBPS PO Mains 2019?

IBPS is all set to roll IBPS PO Mains 2019 tomorrow, 30th November 2019. Less than a day is left in the exam. Aspirants who are about to appear in the IBPS PO Mains must be anxious about their performance and question that is to be thrown by IBPS in the exam. IBPS PO Mains Exam is a hard nut to crackle. To cut the guardian knots, we are always here to prepare you for taking the bulls by the horns. We are dedicate to provide you with everything you need. If you want to sail through the IBPS PO Mains 2019, read the full article to batten down the hatches.

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IBPS conducted IBPS PO Prelims Exam on 12th and 19th October 2019 that consist of 3 sections: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and English. The result for the same was released on 1st November 2019. IBPS PO Mains has different exam pattern than the prelims stage. Before going into the details, we are providing you with IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern:

S.No. Name of Tests(Objective) No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
1 Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 minutes
2 English Language 35 40 40 minutes
3 Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 60 45 minutes
4 General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness 40 40 35 minutes
Total 155 200 3 Hours

There is one more test of descriptive exam that is to be done in 30 minutes and carries 25 marks.

What to expect in IBPS PO Mains 2019?

General Overview

  • IBPS PO Mains is generally considered the longest exam due to the 3 hours 30 minutes duration of the exam without a break. So, candidates need to have patience and should focus on time management accordingly.
  • The level of difficulty in IBPS PO Mains Exam is higher than any other exam. So, candidates need to maintain accuracy in the examination.
  • Also, it is advised to candidates to keep negative marking in mind. So, attempt the question that you are sure with. You can however make smart guesses upto a limited level.
  • After IBPS PO Mains, there is a stage of interview in the IBPS PO Exam. The marks of Mains and Interview together is take for the merit list. So, candidates are advised to keep a eye on their score.

Section- Wise Overview for IBPS PO Mains 2019:

The following overview is given in accordance with the latest trends, past year experiences.

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

There are total of 45 question that is to be solved in 60 minutes carrying 60 minutes. Puzzles and seating arrangement forms an important part and hence, focussing on them can help you a lot. As compared to quants section, the reasoning section was little easy. Candidates who have gone through topics like puzzle, seating arrangement, blood relations, directions etc will ace this section already. Those who still want to add more score to the upcoming examination can look into the scoring topics and can easily fetch marks.

English Language

This section consist of 35 questions in total with a weightage of 40 marks and 40 minute time duration. Candidates who have knowledge of grammar must have aced through it. Reading comprehension, jumbled word, error spotting, cloze test, antonym & synonym, etc were the high scoring point that can help you in scoring in the English language paper.

IBPS PO Mains Guide To Score 25+ Marks in English Language Section

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Data Analysis & Interpretation Section forms a major portion of IBPS PO Mains with 35 questions in total and 60 marks. It is also known as Quantitative Aptitude in general. Also,  questions from percentage, ages, partnership, boat and stream and other miscellaneous topics makes up to a total of 14 questions.  Practicing more and more mock can help you in acing this section for various bank exams.

Strategy to Score in Data Analysis & Interpretation Section in IBPS PO Mains

General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness

This part contains 40 questions and does not require complex calculation like Maths and Reasoning. One can easily score well in the GA section in IBPS PO Mains if he is prepared well. You can refer to the link given below to look for the scoring topics for GA in IBPS PO Mains.

IBPS PO Mains 2019 – How To Prepare GA Section 

Descriptive 

 The Descriptive Test of 30 minutes duration with 25 marks is a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). Also, the marks of descriptive is added in the total marks out of which merit list is framed. the tips to ace description are Read the questions and your answer carefully; Write what is asked, do not move out of the track and Before submitting the test, make necessary edits wherever required to avoid any mistake in the writing.

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