How to Manage Time Effectively During SBI PO Exam Preparation?

SBI PO Exam Preparation: The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the SBI PO exam to recruit candidates for the Probationary Officer posts. As per the notification or recruitment process, the SBI will conduct the SBI PO prelims exam in February 2025 (tentative). The time for the preparation of the SBI PO exam is much less. Candidates must follow a systematic schedule that can include timely, revision, practice, and much more to complete their study without any pressure. Our blog, “How to Manage Time Effectively During SBI PO Exam Preparation?” provides a brief 1-day study schedule and some valuable expert tips that will help them in their preparation effectively.

Structured Daily Study Schedule for the SBI PO Prelims Exam Preparation

Here we have provided the 1-day study schedule for the SBI PO prelims exam preparation that includes a systematic study, revision, practice, and much more. Candidates are advised to follow this plan carefully to cover the whole syllabus without stress.

Time	Activity	Duration	Details
6:00 AM – 6:30 AM	Morning Revision	30 minutes	Quick revision of the previous day’s topics (important formulas, rules, or concepts)
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM	Quantitative Aptitude	1 hour	Practice solving 15-20 problems from topics like Number Series, Simplification, and Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, Time & Work, etc.)
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM	Breakfast Break	30 minutes	Take a short break and have breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Reasoning Ability	1 hour	Focus on puzzles, seating arrangement, and blood relations. Try solving 2-3 puzzles along with 15-20 other reasoning problems
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM	English Language	1 hour	Read comprehension passages, work on vocabulary, and practice sentence correction questions. Solve a set of 15-20 questions from various topics
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Short Break	15 minutes	Take a break to refresh yourself
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM	Quantitative Aptitude (Advanced)	1 hour	Solve problems related to Data Interpretation (PI), Quadratic Equations, and Speed, Distance & Time
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM	Reasoning Ability (Advanced)	1 hour	Solve advanced-level puzzles (like floor-based, arrangement-based problems, etc.)
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM	Lunch Break	45 minutes	Rest and eat lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM	English Language (Advanced)	1 hour	Focus on Cloze Tests, Sentence Rearrangement, and Error Spotting. Practice 10-15 questions
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Mock Test (1 hour)	1 hour	Take a mock test of 60 minutes. Prioritize accuracy and time management while attempting questions from all sections (QA, Reasoning, English)
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM	Break	15 minutes	Relax after the mock test
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM	Quantitative Aptitude – Practice (DI)	1 hour	Practice 2-3 Data Interpretation sets to improve speed and accuracy
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM	Reasoning Ability – Practice (Puzzle)	1 hour	Practice 2-3 puzzles and sitting arrangement sets to enhance logical reasoning skills
5:15 PM – 5:45 PM	Tea Break / Relaxation	30 minutes	Take a break and refresh yourself
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM	Revision & Concept Strengthening (Weak Areas)	1 hour	Revise weak areas, solve questions you struggled with during the day. Focus on building confidence in challenging sections
6:45 PM – 7:15 PM	Evening Break / Walk	30 minutes	Take a short walk to clear your mind and relax
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM	Practice a Mock Test	60 minutes	Practicing a mock test is very important. You are advised to practice topic-wise mock tests and practice those topics mainly that you have on the day.
8:15 PM – 9:00 PM	Mock Test Analysis	45 minutes	After taking the mock test, mock test analysis is important. It will tell you your weak points that you can cover before the exam.
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM	Dinner Break	30 minutes	Rest and have dinner
9:30 PM – 10:00 PM	Relaxation/Light Reading	30 minutes	Engage in light reading, such as reviewing a few English vocabulary words or relaxing activities to wind down
10:00 PM	Sleep	–	Rest for the night to be fully refreshed for the next day’s preparation

Tips to Manage Time Effectively During SBI PO Exam Preparation

Below we have provided some valuable tips that are provided by the experts. Reading these tips will help you how to manage time effectively during the SBI PO exam preparation.

• Create structured classes: Plan your study time in advance and break it down into manageable chunks. Assign a specific amount of time to each section (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English). Stick to the program, and check your progress regularly.
• Prioritize important topics: Focus on topics that contain high weight and are frequently asked in exams. Identify your weak areas, allow extra time for weak areas and high-weightage topics, and revise periodically to update strong points.
• Use blocks of time for classes: Use the Pomodoro technique (25 minutes of focused practice followed by a 5-minute break) or use a 1-hour block time. This improves concentration and prevents burnout. You can take long breaks after studying every 2-3 hours.
• Practice mock test: To know the real exam scenarios you must practice the mock tests within a time frame. You can practice the mock tests on the PracticeMock website an Ed-Tech platform that provides mock tests based on the real exam environment. This will help you learn how to use the time available during the test to improve your speed and accuracy.
• Reviewing and analyzing errors: Take time to analyze your mistakes after performing each mock test. This will not only help you in identifying your weak areas of topics but also it will help you in improving your speed for the exam.
• Avoid Disturbance: Be disciplined and avoid distractions like social media, cell phones, or unnecessary things during preparation. Disturbance can waste valuable time, especially when you have less time for study.
• Focus on conceptual understanding: Make sure you fully understand basic concepts before moving on to more advanced topics. This will save you time in the long run as you will be able to solve complex problems more effectively on your solid understanding of the basics.
• Maintain a Healthy Balance: While focusing on preparation, ensure you maintain a balance between study and rest. Take regular breaks to relax and recharge, and get adequate sleep to maintain focus and mental clarity during study sessions. A well-rested mind works faster and more effectively.

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