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70 Days Study Plan for IBPS PO 2020 Mains

IBPS PO 2020 Mains is 70 days away. We sincerely hope that aspirants would be doing all the preparation & revision for different sections of this exam. Remember: You cleared Prelims; there is something special in you but now in Mains exam, your competition is with all those aspirants who cleared Prelims. The level of competition will be extremely high and you need a full-proof strategy to clear IBPS PO 2020 Mains exam. In this article, we have come up with a study plan which will help you have a balanced preparation across all the sections of the Mains exam.

Understanding IBPS PO 2020 Mains Exam Pattern

If you’re aware of the exam pattern, you must have noticed that there are 4 sections which are followed by a Letter Writing & Essay Writing test. These sections are Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, English Language and Data Analysis & Interpretation. The cut-offs of Prelims will not be considered in the final merit list. But the cut-offs of IBPS PO Mains exam will be considered to get shortlisted for interviews as well as for final merit listing. So you need to prepare keeping the fact in mind that you need to clear sectional as well as overall cut-offs.

Mock Tests for a Systematic Preparation

We have included mock tests at selective places in the study plan. This will ensure that the topics which you have studied can be tested. Taking Mock Tests will provide you a report card which will have the below details:

  • Overview: Gives a detailed overview of your performance
  • Strengths & Weaknesses: Highlights the areas where you excel and where you need to improve
  • Comparison: Gives you a comparison of your performance with the toppers of different sections
  • Percentile vs Score: A graph depicting the correlation between your percentile and your score

With these insights, you can definitely work on the topics which need further improvement. After continuously putting efforts on your weak areas, you should definitely see an improvement in your score as you keep taking mock tests as per the below study plan. Also, taking mock tests has the below benefits:

  1. Practising on a regular basis
  2. Answering questions of the same difficulty level which is asked in the actual exam
  3. Dealing with the same number of questions in a limited time in a pressurized environment
  4. Getting your all India rank of each mock test you submit
  5. Comparing your performance with that of the topper in several respects so that you know how much more you can improve on

Let’s have a look at the study plan now. While making this study plan, we have ensured that all the topics are covered. Please note that you need to devote at least 6-8 hours of study on a daily basis starting now. After all, you are looking forward to start your career in the banking industry with a government job. If you get bored with your studies, remind yourself of this fact. Apart from mock tests, we have also included sectional tests in this IBPS PO Mains Study Plan so that you can stay a cut above the rest.

IBPS PO 2020 Mains 70 Days Study Plan

DayDate1st Goal2nd Goal3rd Goal
1Thursday, November 26, 2020Free IBPS PO Mains Mock TestWorking on the weak areas as found in the analysisGeneral Awareness- Dams and Thermal Power Plants, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biodiversity Hotspots
2Friday, November 27, 2020Data Analysis & Interpretation- Profit & LossReasoning & Computer Aptitude- Seating ArrangementsRevision of Basic Banking Terminologies
3Saturday, November 28, 2020English Language- Reading ComprehensionData Analysis & Interpretation- HCF & LCMRevision of RBI FAQs
4Sunday, November 29, 2020Reasoning & Computer Aptitude- Direction SenseData Analysis & Interpretation- Approximation & SimplificationRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
5Monday, November 30, 2020Practice Essay Writing & Its ReviewPractice Essay Writing & Its ReviewRevision of Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
6Tuesday, December 1, 2020Data Analysis & Interpretation- Number SeriesReasoning & Computer Aptitude- Machine Input-OutputTake Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
7Wednesday, December 2, 2020Reasoning & Computer Aptitude- Data SufficiencyEnglish Language- Idioms and Phrases & Practicing SetsRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
8Thursday, December 3, 2020IBPS PO Mains Mock Test 1Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Static GK- Indian Cities on river banks, Stadiums in India, Famous monuments and temples
9Friday, December 4, 2020English Language- Synonyms/AntonymsReasoning & Computer Aptitude- SyllogismRevision of Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
10Saturday, December 5, 2020Reasoning & Computer Aptitude- Coding-decodingEnglish Language- Fill in the Blanks & Practicing SetsRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
11Sunday, December 6, 2020Data Analysis & Interpretation- Problems on AgesReasoning & Computer Aptitude- InequalitiesRevision of Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
12Monday, December 7, 2020Practice Letter Writing & Its ReviewPractice Letter Writing & Its ReviewTake Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
13Tuesday, December 8, 2020English Language- Reading ComprehensionData Analysis & Interpretation- HCF & LCMRevision of Static GK- Countries- Capitals & Currencies, CMs and Governors
14Wednesday, December 9, 2020Data Analysis & Interpretation- Time & Work and Time & Speed and Distance & TimeReasoning & Computer Aptitude- Logical Reasoning & Computer AptitudeRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
15Thursday, December 10, 2020Reasoning & Computer Aptitude- Seating ArrangementsEnglish Language- Synonyms/AntonymsGeneral Awareness- Scientific Inventions & Discoveries
16Friday, December 11, 2020IBPS PO Mains Mock Test 2Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
17Saturday, December 12, 2020Data Analysis & Interpretation- Ratio & ProportionEnglish Language- Sentence Rearrangement & Practicing SetsGeneral Awareness- Dams and Thermal Power Plants, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biodiversity Hotspots
18Sunday, December 13, 2020Data Analysis & Interpretation- Time & Work, Time & Speed and Distance & TimeReasoning & Computer Aptitude- InequalitiesGeneral Awareness- News related to Finance & Economy
19Monday, December 14, 2020Practice Essay Writing & Its ReviewPractice Essay Writing & Its ReviewRevision of Static GK- Indian Cities on river banks, Stadiums in India, Famous monuments and temples
20Tuesday, December 15, 2020English Language- Spot the Error & Practicing SetsReasoning & Computer Aptitude- Machine Input-OutputGeneral Awareness- International & National Organizations and their Headquarters
21Wednesday, December 16, 2020Reasoning & Computer Aptitude- Coding-decodingEnglish Language- Fill in the Blanks & Practicing SetsGeneral Awareness- Budget, Awards & Honours
22Thursday, December 17, 2020Data Analysis & Interpretation- MensurationReasoning & Computer Aptitude- Blood RelationsTake Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
23Friday, December 18, 2020Data Analysis & Interpretation- Data InterpretationEnglish Language- Reading ComprehensionGeneral Awareness- Countries & Capitals and Sports in News
24Saturday, December 19, 2020IBPS PO Mains Mock Test 3Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisGeneral Awareness- Important Days
25Sunday, December 20, 2020Reasoning & Computer Aptitude- SyllogismReasoning & Computer Aptitude- Seating ArrangementsGeneral Awareness- Books & Authors
26Monday, December 21, 2020Data Analysis & Interpretation- Data SufficiencyEnglish Language- Fill in the Blanks & Practicing SetsGeneral Awareness- National & International Affairs
27Tuesday, December 22, 2020English Language- Reading ComprehensionReasoning & Computer Aptitude- Logical Reasoning & Computer AptitudeRevision of Basic Banking Terminologies
28Wednesday, December 23, 2020Practice Letter Writing & Its ReviewPractice Letter Writing & Its ReviewGeneral Awareness- Dams and Thermal Power Plants, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biodiversity Hotspots
29Thursday, December 24, 2020Data Analysis & Interpretation- Profit & LossReasoning & Computer Aptitude- Seating ArrangementsRevision of Basic Banking Terminologies
30Friday, December 25, 2020English Language- Reading ComprehensionData Analysis & Interpretation- HCF & LCMRevision of RBI FAQs
31Saturday, December 26, 2020Reasoning & Computer Aptitude- Direction SenseData Analysis & Interpretation- Approximation & SimplificationRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
32Sunday, December 27, 2020IBPS PO Mains Mock Test 4Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
33Monday, December 28, 2020Data Analysis & Interpretation- Number SeriesReasoning & Computer Aptitude- Machine Input-OutputTake Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
34Tuesday, December 29, 2020Reasoning & Computer Aptitude- Data SufficiencyEnglish Language- Idioms and Phrases & Practicing SetsRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
35Wednesday, December 30, 2020Practice Essay Writing & Its ReviewPractice Essay Writing & Its ReviewRevision of Static GK- Indian Cities on river banks, Stadiums in India, Famous monuments and temples
36Thursday, December 31, 2020English Language- Synonyms/AntonymsReasoning & Computer Aptitude- SyllogismRevision of Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
37Friday, January 1, 2021Reasoning & Computer Aptitude- Coding-decodingEnglish Language- Fill in the Blanks & Practicing SetsRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
38Saturday, January 2, 2021IBPS PO Mains Mock Test 5Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
39Sunday, January 3, 2021Data Analysis & Interpretation- Problems on AgesReasoning & Computer Aptitude- InequalitiesTake Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
40Monday, January 4, 2021English Language- Reading ComprehensionData Analysis & Interpretation- HCF & LCMRevision of Static GK- Countries- Capitals & Currencies, CMs and Governors
41Tuesday, January 5, 2021Data Analysis & Interpretation- Time & Work and Time & Speed and Distance & TimeReasoning & Computer Aptitude- Logical Reasoning & Computer AptitudeRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
42Wednesday, January 6, 2021Practice Letter Writing & Its ReviewPractice Letter Writing & Its ReviewGeneral Awareness- Scientific Inventions & Discoveries
43Thursday, January 7, 2021Reasoning & Computer Aptitude- Seating ArrangementsEnglish Language- Synonyms/AntonymsRevision of Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
44Friday, January 8, 2021IBPS PO Mains Mock Test 6Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisGeneral Awareness- Dams and Thermal Power Plants, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biodiversity Hotspots
45Saturday, January 9, 2021Data Analysis & Interpretation- Ratio & ProportionEnglish Language- Sentence Rearrangement & Practicing SetsGeneral Awareness- News related to Finance & Economy
46Sunday, January 10, 2021Data Analysis & Interpretation- Time & Work, Time & Speed and Distance & TimeReasoning & Computer Aptitude- InequalitiesRevision of Static GK- Indian Cities on river banks, Stadiums in India, Famous monuments and temples
47Monday, January 11, 2021English Language- Spot the Error & Practicing SetsReasoning & Computer Aptitude- Machine Input-OutputGeneral Awareness- International & National Organizations and their Headquarters
48Tuesday, January 12, 2021English Sectional Test 01Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisGeneral Awareness- Budget, Awards & Honours
49Wednesday, January 13, 2021Practice Essay Writing & Its ReviewPractice Essay Writing & Its ReviewTake Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
50Thursday, January 14, 2021IBPS PO Mains Mock Test 7Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisGeneral Awareness- Countries & Capitals and Sports in News
51Friday, January 15, 2021Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Sectional Test 01Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisGeneral Awareness- Important Days
52Saturday, January 16, 2021Data Analysis & Interpretation Sectional Test 01Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisGeneral Awareness- Books & Authors
53Sunday, January 17, 2021English Sectional Test 02Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisGeneral Awareness- National & International Affairs
54Monday, January 18, 2021Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Sectional Test 02Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Basic Banking Terminologies
55Tuesday, January 19, 2021Data Analysis & Interpretation Sectional Test 02Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisGeneral Awareness- Dams and Thermal Power Plants, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biodiversity Hotspots
56Wednesday, January 20, 2021English Sectional Test 03Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Basic Banking Terminologies
57Thursday, January 21, 2021IBPS PO Mains Mock Test 8Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of RBI FAQs
58Friday, January 22, 2021Practice Letter Writing & Its ReviewPractice Letter Writing & Its ReviewRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
59Saturday, January 23, 2021Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Sectional Test 03Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
60Sunday, January 24, 2021Data Analysis & Interpretation Sectional Test 03Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisTake Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
61Monday, January 25, 2021English Sectional Test 04Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
62Tuesday, January 26, 2021Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Sectional Test 04Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Static GK- Indian Cities on river banks, Stadiums in India, Famous monuments and temples
63Wednesday, January 27, 2021Data Analysis & Interpretation Sectional Test 04Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
64Thursday, January 28, 2021English Sectional Test 05Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
65Friday, January 29, 2021Practice Essay Writing & Its ReviewPractice Essay Writing & Its ReviewRevision of Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
66Saturday, January 30, 2021Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Sectional Test 05Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisTake Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
67Sunday, January 31, 2021IBPS PO Mains Mock Test 9Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Static GK- Countries- Capitals & Currencies, CMs and Governors
68Monday, February 1, 2021Data Analysis & Interpretation Sectional Test 05Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
69Tuesday, February 2, 2021IBPS PO Mains Mock Test 10Working on the weak areas as found in the analysisRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
70Wednesday, February 3, 2021Revision of Current Affairs of past 6 monthsTake RestTake Rest

Preparation Tips for IBPS PO 2020 Mains

  • First things first, take a free mock test to assess your current level of preparation.
  • Once you have done the assessment, you can take the corrective actions and put extra efforts to improve on your weak areas.
  • Go slow but learn the concepts properly. Remember, you have 70 days for preparation which is enough to clear this exam provided you study dedicatedly for 6-8 hours in a day. Please keep in mind that IBPS PO Mains checks the conceptual clarity, unlike the Prelims exam which checks the speed.
  • Use relevant study material to clear your basic concepts. Take the help of online videos available if it suits you.
  • Do a lot of practice on the topics you have understood. For eg. if you have learnt the concept of number series, solve at least 100 questions on this topic. Similarly, if you have understood the concept of error spotting, solve at least 100 questions on this topic as well.
  • At the same time, have a complete understanding of the exam pattern. Ensure that you don’t miss out on any important detail.
  • With the help of Mock & Sectional Tests, keep evaluating your performance. Check out the analysis of the questions you skipped/ answered incorrectly.
  • Take due time to look at the analysis you receive once you have submitted the mock/ sectional test.
  • Work on the weak areas as highlighted in the feedback. Check which kinds of questions are consuming the majority of your time.
  • After putting more efforts on your weak areas, you should see an improvement in the highlighted weak areas in the subsequent mock tests.
  • Continue this practice for all the sections. Ensure that you have minimal weak areas across all the sections.

Tips for General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness Section

Tips for English Language Section

  • Be through with the IBPS PO 2020 Mains Exam Pattern. Also, check the detailed syllabus English Language section of IBPS PO 2020 Mains.
  • Revise all the English grammar rules
  • Reading Comprehension is a very important section. Ensure that you start solving 1 RC on a daily basis.
  • Start reading on a regular basis.

Tips for Data Analysis & Interpretation Section

  • Be aware of IBPS PO 2020 Mains Exam Pattern & Syllabus.
  • Make a schedule and assign 1-2 topics for each day.
  • Ensure that you focus more on those topics in which you are weak.
  • Be thorough with the concepts of averages, ratio, percentage etc. These concepts are often checked in Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency and word problems.
  • Start solving a Data Interpretation Set on a daily basis.

Tips for Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

  • Puzzles & Seating Arrangement are very important in this section. If you face any difficulty in this topic, start solving the given set slowly and take the help of the detailed solution.
  • Whatever is your proficiency level in Puzzles & Seating Arrangement questions, ensure that you solve 1 set on a daily basis for these 70 days.
  • Clarify your concepts on topics like coding-decoding, syllogisms, questions related to direction sense, blood relations etc. These questions are easy to answer and don’t take much time provided you have done enough practice beforehand.
  • When solving questions on data sufficiency, don’t assume any data of your own. Remember: Data Sufficiency questions don’t ask for an answer. You only have to answer whether the given information is sufficient to answer the question or not.

This is all from us in this article. Remember: following this study plan will ensure that you cover all the topics of all the sections. Once you have clarified a majority of the concepts and have done enough practice, you can start taking sectional & mock tests to get a feeling of the exam-like environment. Taking mock tests will also help you with a continuous assessment of your performance.

Happy Learning!

Nikunj Barnwal

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