IBPS Clerk Mains 2024 20 Days Preparation Strategy
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IBPS Clerk Mains 2024 20 Days Preparation Strategy: IBPS Clerk Mains is one of the most competitive exams which requires a well-planned preparation strategy as the syllabus of IBPS Clerk Mains is very vast. Hence, in this article, we are providing the 20-Day Study Plan with a Preparation Strategy for IBPS Clerk Mains 2024 exam, so that candidates can revise the entire syllabus in 20 days. To increase your chances of clearing the IBPS Clerk mains exam, it is necessary to balance speed, accuracy, and revision. Here is a detailed 20-day strategy to help you prepare effectively for IBPS Clerk Mains 2024 and organize your time well.

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Exam Pattern Overview

Before diving into the strategy, it is important to understand the IBPS Clerk Mains exam pattern:

SectionNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksTime Duration
General/Financial Awareness505035 minutes
General English404035 minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude506045 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude505045 minutes

Total marks = 200
Total time = 160 minutes

Given this structure, you will need to focus on speed, accuracy and time management to complete each section.

IBPS Clerk Mains 2024-20 Days Study Plan

Given below is a 20-day IBPS Clerk Mains study plan that will help you cover all the topics that make up the latest syllabus of the exam. Take Mock Tests and to keep checking how much you are grasping and what changes you need to improve through Mock Tests analysis. Make any changes you like in the study plan as per your study routine or style.

DateQuantitative Aptitude Reasoning English General Awareness 
DAY 1 Simplification, Quadratic Inequalities, Missing series 

*Take 1 FREE Mock Test & Go through the Complete Analysis*
Circular puzzle, input-output, logical Miscellaneous Quiz Current Affairs  
DAY 2 Misc. DI, Approximation, Wrong Series square puzzle, coding-decoding, direction Cloze test (Phrase replacement), Error detection (Jumbled)

 *Take Mock Test 1 & Go through the Complete Analysis*
Current Affairs with Quiz 
DAY 3 Caselet, profit & Loss, Number System 

 *Take Mock Test 2 & Go through the Complete Analysis*
floor puzzle, blood relation, data sufficiency Error detection(sentence-based), Reading Comprehension Current Affairs
DAY 4  *Take Mock Test 3 & Go through the Complete Analysis*linear puzzle, input-output, coding-decodingReading Comprehension, Idiom (Correct usage)Current Affairs (August) with Quiz 
DAY 5 *Take Mock Test 4 & Go through the Complete Analysis*Misspelt, Para Jumble (One sentence Fixed)Quizes of July 
DAY 6 Partnership, Average, Ages, Simplification circular puzzle, direction, miscellaneous Word Usage, Paragraph completion Current Affairs

*Take Mock Test 5 & Go through the Complete Analysis*
DAY 7 Mixture & Allegation, SI & CI, Approximation month based puzzle, input-output, coding-decoding Starters, Cloze test (New pattern) Current Affairs (September) with Quiz 
DAY 8 Time & Work, Pipes & Cistern, Wrong Series 

*Take Mock Test 6 & Go through the Complete Analysis*
Floor based puzzle, Input-output, logical Cloze test (phrase filler), Anto-Syno(Statements) Current Affairs (October) 
DAY 9 Boat & Stream, Trains, Caselet linear puzzle, blood relation, short puzzle Double Sentence-Single Filler, Sentence Improvement Current Affairs (October) with Quiz 
DAY 10 Mensuration, Missing Series, Misc. DI designation based puzzle, Syllogism, Miscellaneous Reading Comprehension, Word Swap+Replacement Indian States Capital/CM/Governor

*Take Mock Test 7 & Go through the Complete Analysis*
DAY 11 Data Sufficiency, Approximation, Misc. DIfloor puzzle, input-output, logical, miscellaneousPhrasal Verb (Meaning), Error (old pattern)RBI & Its Policy 
DAY 12 Mensuration, Missing Series, Caselet

*Take Mock Test 8 & Go through the Complete Analysis*
Square puzzle, blood relation, short puzzlePhrasal verb filler, Cloze test (one-word replacement)Nationalisation of Banks 
DAY 13 Probability, Permutation & Combination, Approximation floor puzzle, data sufficiency, coding-decoding Connectors, Cloze test (two words each option) Revision of Current Affairs

*Take Mock Test 9 & Go through the Complete Analysis*
DAY 14 Speed Time Distance, Quantity Based, Quadratic Inequalities linear puzzle, input-output, direction Idiom Fillers, Error Detection (Column Based) RBI’s Monetary policy 
DAY 15 Data Sufficiency, Misc. DI, Simplification 

*Take Mock Test 10 & Go through the Complete Analysis*
Mix puzzle, Syllogism, logical Column Based Double Filler, Cloze test HQs & Chairman of PSBs 
DAY 16 Partnership, Time & Work, Wrong Series circular puzzle, inequality, Blood relation Column Based (word replacement), Phrase replacement (multiple) Taglines of PSBs 

*Take Mock Test 11 & Go through the Complete Analysis*
DAY 17 Mixture & Allegation, Caselet, Missing Series month based puzzle, coding-decoding, syllogism Coherent Paragraph, Sentence Rearrangement Foreign Countries Capital/Currency/PM/President
DAY 18 SI & CI, Pipes & Cistern, Simplification

*Take Mock Test 12 & Go through the Complete Analysis*
month based puzzle, miscellaneous, short puzzleStarters, Phrase Replacement (Column Based)International Financial Organisations 
DAY 19 Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed Time DistanceCircular puzzle, data sufficiency, logicalCloze Test (four highlighted words), Error (Fixed one part)Negotiable Instruments 

*Take Mock Test 13 & Go through the Complete Analysis*
DAY 20 Average, Ages, Profit & Loss, Wrong Series box puzzle, alphanumeric series, direction Double Filler, Error Detection *Take Mock Test 14 & Go through the Complete Analysis*

Tips To Crack IBPS Clerk Mains 2024 in 20 Days

Understand the IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus: Those candidates who have not sorted out their preparation for the minuses yet, should first understand the exam pattern and syllabus well and prepare well for the most scoring topics from them, then revise all those topics once you know well.

Full length Mock Test: Take a full-length mock test to assess your performance and preparation. Focus on speed and accuracy. After the mock, review section-wise weak areas, but don’t start new topic preparation.

Time Management: Practice time management well in these 20 days. Focus on completing all the sections within the given time limit. So that you can easily attempt the questions of all sections during the exam.

Accuracy more than speed: Accuracy is important but do not hurry in solving the questions, as negative marking can harm your score.

Stay Updated: Keep reading daily news, banking updates, and current affairs up until the exam day.

Stay calm and focused: Last-minute stress can spoil your performance and exam. So stay calm and approach the exam with a positive mindset.

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IBPS Clerk Mains 2024 20 Days Preparation Strategy FAQ


Is 20 days enough to prepare for IBPS Clerk Mains 2024?

Yes, 20 days is sufficient if you have a strong foundation. Focus on revising important topics and take a free mock test.

How many hours should I study daily for the next 20 days?

Candidates aim to study for 8-10 hours daily. Divide your time across all sections, with extra focus on weaker areas and General Awareness.

Should I take mock tests during the 20-day preparation period?

Yes, take at least 3-5 mock tests per week. Mock tests help with time management and knowing your weak areas.

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