SBI PO Reasoning Preparation Strategy 2025
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SBI PO Reasoning Preparation Strategy 2025: As candidates are aware, the SBI PO 2025 Notification has been released on the official website, along with the exam dates. The SBI PO prelims exam is scheduled to take place on March 8th and 15th March 2025, So candidates start preparation as soon as possible. The SBI PO prelims section is the first stage of the section process and It contains three sections including Reasoning, Quant and English. The Reasoning section is Scoring and easy because the reasoning section tests a candidate’s logical thinking and ability to solve problems efficiently. Here we are providing the SBI PO Reasoning Section preparation Strategy along with the Important topics, free mock tests, topic tests and sectional tests.

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SBI PO Reasoning Important Topics 2025

Here we are providing the SBI PO Reasoning Important Topics including five-year weightage. This analysis was provided by the Previous year’s trends. Candidates should start preparation in these topics and boost their preparation level, Practicemock provides Free topic tests in Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, coding-decoding, Alphanumeric series, direction, blood relation, Order & Ranking and Miscellaneous.

SBI PO Reasoning Important Topics 2025
TopicsWeightage 2023Weightage 2022Weightage 2021Weightage 2020Weightage 2019
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement18-2515-3315-2815-2415-25
Syllogism2-63-44-53-45
Inequality3-52-50-50-2
Coding Decoding0-50-51-50-30-5
Alphanumeric Series50-20-2
Direction1-30-30-30-30-4
Blood Relation2-40-40-30-40-4
Order & Ranking0-20-20-4
Miscellaneous1-81-51-21-21-4

SBI PO 2025 Preparation Resources (According To Latest Pattern)

Free Resources LinksPaid Resources Links
SBI PO Quant Free Topic TestsMock Test 1
SBI PO English Free Topic TestsMock Test 2
SBI PO Reasoning Free Topic TestsMock Test 3
SBI PO Free Full Lenght Mock TestMock Test 4
SBI PO Previous Year PapersMock Test 5

SBI PO 2025 Reasoning Preparation Tips

As per the latest pattern, the SBI PO Reasoning Section consists of 30 Questions with 30 Marks. Candidates can solve all 30 Questions in 20 minutes, So here we are providing some tips to crack the SBI PO reasoning section. Candidates can follow all the tips and boost your reasoning preparation.

Understand Exam Patterns and Syllabus

Prelims Reasoning Section

  • Number of Questions: 30
  • Marks: 30
  • Time Allotted: 20 minutes

Prelims Reasoning Syllabus

  • Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
  • Syllogism, Inequality
  • Coding-decoding
  • Alphanumeric series
  • Direction
  • Blood relation
  • Order & Ranking
  • Miscellaneous.

Prioritize Most Scoring Topic

All the candidates must start their preparation with Inequality, Syllogism and Direction as these are the most scoring topics from which 4-5 questions are asked every year. Candidates who want to measure their preparation in these topics can take the free topic tests of PracticeMock which will help the candidates to know their preparation level.

Master In Puzzles and Seating Arrangements

Candidates should prepare for different types of puzzles as this topic is the most important topic of reasoning. Every year more than 10 questions are asked from this topic in the exam. Candidates should look for short tricks to solve puzzles and seating arrangement questions so that candidates can solve all the questions in a limited time.

Understand the Question Patterns

Familiarize yourself with the new patterns and question formats introduced in recent exams. So that candidates start preparation with the latest lattern.

Develop Shortcut Techniques

Candidates use techniques like Venn diagrams for syllogisms and coded inequalities to solve questions quickly. Through these techniques, candidates can solve syllogisms and coded inequalities questions in less time.

Attempt Mock Tests Regularly:

Practice with timed mock tests to improve speed, accuracy and time management. After solving each mock test, candidates review their mistakes and focus on improving weak areas. Candidates solve previous year’s papers to understand the difficulty level of the exam and commonly asked questions.

Best Books for SBI PO Reasoning Preparation

Check out the list of some of the best books for SBI PO 2025 Reasoning preparation:

Again, if you want to clear your basic concepts, “A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S Agarwal” will help you greatly. You can pick any one of the other mentioned books for advanced preparation. 

Book Author/Publication
A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning(Verbal Reasoning – Blood Relations, Coding-decoding, Input-Output, Critical Reasoning (Statement-Assumption, Strong & Weak Arguments, Courses of Action), Direction Sense)R.S Agarwal

Analytical Reasoning (Analytical Reasoning – Seating Arrangements, Grouping, Selection etc.)
MK Pandey
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-VerbalBS Sijwali, Indu Sijwali
How to Crack Test of Reasoning in All Competitive Exams (English)Arihant Publication

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SBI PO Reasoning Preparation Strategy 2025 FAQ

What is the weightage of the Reasoning section in the SBI PO exam?

The Reasoning section in the SBI PO Prelims consists of 30 questions for 30 marks.

What topics are most important for SBI PO Reasoning in 2025?

Candidates can check most scoring topics in the article below.

What role do mock tests play in Reasoning preparation?

The Mock tests help in time management, identifying your weak areas, and improving your speed and accuracy.

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