The Reasoning section of RBI Grade B Phase 1 is a scoring section that may be filled with tricky questions. In it, you might have to solve difficult puzzles in a short amount of time. Along with this, you will also have to face different types of questions like coding and decoding, input-output, and alphanumeric series. You will need to practice regularly and thoroughly to master these topics in the remaining days. Now, as the Phase 1 exam is on 8th September 2024, you still have enough time to fine-tune your preparation for this high-scoring section. In this blog, we’ll discuss the best practical tips and tricks needed to score 55+ marks in the Reasoning Ability section.
Previous Years’ trends say the reasoning section is tough in RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam. This section tests the candidates’ reasoning skills with 60 questions having 60 marks. You can qualify for this section with 15 accurate attempts and get a score of 15 to 20 marks easily and accurately. Puzzles and Seating Arrangements are important in this regard as they have a high weightage and consume a lot of time. Therefore, you need to follow the right strategy and practice to score high in this section. Here are the tips and tricks for reasoning to master the art of selecting the right questions and answering them accurately to score 55 + marks.
Since only a few days are left for the exam, you should follow a good revision plan. An effective revision plan will help you revise all the topics quickly. Take a look at the table below to know how you can make the most of the remaining days.
| Week | Focus Area | Important Topics | Tasks to Complete |
| Week 1 | Test Your Foundation | – Syllogisms – Inequalities – Blood Relations | – Revise basic concepts in logical reasoning. – Practice seating arrangements and puzzles daily. – Practice coding-decoding and data sufficiency to identify patterns and sequences. |
| Week 2 | Focus on High-Scoring Topics | – Seating Arrangements – Puzzles – Data Interpretation – Data Sufficiency – Critical Reasoning | – Give sufficient time to the practice of seating arrangements and puzzles questions. – Solve data interpretation questions and practice analyzing data sufficiency. – Do reasoning exercises, including assumptions and conclusions. |
| Week 3 | RBI Grade B Phase 1 Mock Tests and Revision | – Reasoning Ability (Mock Tests) – Previous Years’ Papers – High-Level Puzzles | – Take RBI Grade B Phase 1 mock tests. Focus on the reasoning section to test your speed and accuracy. – Review your performance in mock tests and work on your weak areas. – Practice previous years’ papers and difficult puzzles to improve your problem-solving skills. |
Practice questions on Puzzles and seating arrangements. It forms a large part of the Reasoning Ability section. Start revising with Simple Arrangements. Begin with linear arrangements and then move on to tough puzzles like circular arrangements with conditions. Go step by step. First, break down puzzles into smaller steps. For seating arrangements, list all the conditions first and then you can apply the elimination methods to arrive at the correct answer. Practice regularly. Practice will help you become faster at solving puzzles during exam time. Therefore, you must practice at least 4 to 5 puzzles daily and gradually increase the difficulty level.
You should understand the logic behind questions on logical and analytical Reasoning to successfully answer all types questions on them. But remember, don’t just memorize the patterns. You need to make sure you genuinely understand them. You need to achieve mastery in understanding the reasoning behind syllogisms with regular practice. Regular revision will help you fully understand assumptions and learn how conclusions are derived. Practice critical reasoning and also solve various questions on assumptions, arguments, and inferences with careful analysis. The more you practice, the better your analytical skills will become. Given the limited time left, regular practice is very important. On the other hand, also practice data sufficiency questions thoroughly. In data sufficiency, you’ll need to answer mixed questions of reasoning and data interpretation. Lastly, train your mind to decide whether the information given in the question is sufficient to answer it or not to answer questions on it.
Just like in other sections, speed and accuracy play an important role in the reasoning ability section as well. So, it’s very important to pay close attention to it during the entire revision process. How? Solve questions under timed conditions. You can use your phone’s timer while practicing for this purpose. With continuous practice, you will start managing your time effectively. Along with this, make full use of shortcuts and tricks. These will be very useful in topics like coding-decoding and blood relations. Also, develop the habit of skipping tough questions initially. For example, if you find an arrangement or puzzle question difficult, skip it and solve it later. Don’t get stuck on a single question. Don’t waste your time on it.
Data interpretation and sufficiency questions may be difficult but are also scoring. You need to thoroughly understand their question types to solve them effectively. Data sufficiency questions are often related to inequalities, sequences, etc. Even sitting arrangements can be part of these. Train your mind to use the least amount of information necessary to reach an answer to face such questions. If the given data is sufficient as per the conditions, don’t overthink. Also, practice with mixed sets. Solve the sets with questions from different types of reasoning topics. This will make it easier for you to switch between different topics during the exam. Practice this daily.
This is the best way to check your speed, as the name suggests. You must take them. You can take full-length or section-wise speed tests. It will train your mind to manage your time in the reasoning section and check your speed and accuracy.
Mock tests are the best tool as they replicate the real exam experience. Through them, you can analyze your performance, understand your weaknesses, and improve your time management skills. Take as many mock tests as possible, and after each test, carefully analyze the questions you got wrong. Also, note how much time you took for each section. By doing this daily, you will see consistent improvement. In these remaining days, if you practice more mock tests, it will surely show positive results in the exam. Also, solve previous years’ question papers along with mock tests. This will give you a clear idea of the types of questions that are usually asked in the reasoning section of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam.
While every topic in the RBI Grade B Phase 1 reasoning section is important, some are more important. Therefore, you should focus more on the most important topics like seating arrangements, puzzles, syllogisms, inequalities, blood relations, and directions. Practice different kinds of questions from these topics extensively. However, don’t just rely on these topics. Make sure you thoroughly revise the entire reasoning syllabus.
| Topic | Details |
| Seating Arrangements and Puzzles | -High weightage. -Easy to answer quickly after mastering logic. |
| Syllogisms and Inequalities | -Relatively easy. -Easy to solve quickly with practice. |
| Blood Relations and Directions | -Easy to solve with practice -Less time-consuming. |
Keep in mind that consistent practice is key to mastering the reasoning section. In the remaining days, focus on practicing extensively and revising all important concepts thoroughly. You can achieve 55+ marks in the RBI Grade B Phase 1 reasoning section with a solid preparation strategy and regular practice. Make sure you master the basics, practice daily, and take as many RBI Garde B 2024 mock tests as possible to polish your reasoning skills.
The Reasoning section is important and contains 60 questions worth 60 marks. It includes tough puzzles, coding-decoding, and alphanumeric series.
You must aim for at least 15 accurate attempts to easily score 15 to 20 marks.
Follow a structured revision plan: revise basic concepts, practice key topics, and take mock tests.
Practice daily. Start your revision by practicing with simple puzzles and gradually increasing difficulty level of the questions. Break down tough puzzles. Apply elimination methods for seating arrangements.
Understand the logic behind questions. Practice critical reasoning, assumptions, and conclusions regularly. Avoid just memorizing patterns.
RBI Grade B 2024 Mock tests replicate the RBI Grade B exam experience. They can help you practically analyze your performance, understand your weaknesses, and improve your time management skills.
Focus on topics with high weightage such as seating arrangements, puzzles, syllogisms, inequalities, and blood relations.
Yes, you can score 55+ marks in the Reasoning section by following the tips mentioned in this blog above.
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