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IBPS will be conducting the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2022 on 3rd and 4th September 2022 to select clerks for 11 Participating Banks across India. If you’re an eligible candidate who aspires to join any of the Participating Banks as a Clerk you’ll have to clear the upcoming Prelims exam first.

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Today we’ll take a look at the 6 last-minute tips that you must take care of in order to avoid last minute glitches.

जल्दी करो और Syllabus को आसानी से तैयार करने और Prelims और Mains Exam दोनों को Crack करने के लिए सर्वश्रेष्ठ IBPS Clerk 2022 Prelims Mock Tests लें!

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

S. No.Name of Tests (Objective)No. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
1English Language303020 minutes
2Numerical Ability353520 minutes
3Reasoning Ability353520 minutes
Total100100

IBPS Clerk 2022 Prelims: Best 6 Last-Minute Tips to Score High

Here are the best 6 last-minute tips to crack IBPS Clerk 2022 Prelims:

1. Revise all the important topics & go through the cut-off

You need to go through the syllabus, especially all the important topics and know the progress. Revise all the formulas, equations, concepts, dates that you have memorized. Take Mock Tests to test your knowledge and skills.. Practice questions that you find easier and are less time-consuming. Don’t forget, the last week before the exam is significant for revision.

2. Attempt questions carefully & avoid guesswork

Try to attempt every question carefully, as there is a negative marking for every wrong answer. The IBPS Clerk Prelims exam is a qualifying in nature and will help you reach the Mains exam. Leave a question blank if you are confused about you or do not know the correct answer. Otherwise, you’ll have to sacrifice 1/4th of 0.25 marks on every question attempted wrongly.

3. Attempt Mock Tests & solve previous years’ question papers

If you want to experience what it will be like giving the actual exam, you should take as many Mock Tests as you can and and go through previous years’ question papers. Give Mock Test with a timer in place and see how would you perform in the actual exam. IBPS has allotted 1 hour for IBPS Clerk 2022 Prelims exam, where 20 minutes will be allotted for each section. You’ll have to solve 30 questions in English, 35 questions in Numerical Ability, and 35 questions in Reasoning Ability. So make sure you work on your calculation speed, time management skills, and accuracy.

4. Avoid taking up new topics

The most fatal mistake just a few days before the exam would be taking up new topics. The last few days before the exam are recommended to go through important topics, re-visit the bookmarks, revise all that you have prepared to strengthen your strong areas. If one wants further intake of information, one can read newspapers, magazines, GK/Current Affairs to keep abreast with the latest developments.

5. Don’t forget your Admit Card, Photographs, ID Proofs & Aarogya Setu app

You cannot appear in the exam without required photo-ID proofs or documents. So, don’t forget your IBPS Clerk 2022 Prelims Admit Card, photographs, and ID Proofs. Plus, reach the exam centre at least 2 hours before the exam time for collection of documents, verification, handwriting sampling, logging in, etc. Your photo identity proof may include your PAN Card/Passport/ Permanent Driving License/Voter’s Card with photograph/Bank Passbook with photograph. Or the Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer or People’s Representative on official letterhead. Or the Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognised College or University/Aadhar Card/E-Aadhar Card with photograph/Bar Council Identity card with photograph/Employee ID). The exam centre staff will only verify and duly stamp the call letter of the preliminary exam at the exam venue. The call letter will not be collected. Candidates should note to keep the call letter (along with authenticated/ stamped copy of the ID proof) safely. Candidates who will be called for Main Exam will be required to bring this call letter along-with Main Exam Admit Letter. Candidates need to retain at least 8 copies of the photograph as posted on the admit card. These photographs will be required in the further stages.

Please Note – Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License will NOT be accepted as valid ID proof.

6. Sound sleep & healthy food is important

Candidates are advised to monitor their sleep and food habits during the preparation and most importantly the day before the exam. Consume healthy and mood-lifting foods and take proper sleep to rest your brain. A recharged brain is key to recalling all you have studied. Include some exercise or walks in the fresh air to rejuvenate yourself. You deserve it. Say to yourself ‘I am Prepared, Keep Calm’. Do not try to pull an all-night study just before the exam. Sleep early, get up early, eat a healthy filling breakfast to keep you full and energized throughout the exam process. Maintain healthy, peaceful environment to keep positive vibes.

IBPS Clerk Prelims 2022: Best 6 Last-Minute Tips to Score High

Have may Mock Test should you take now?

As per the toppers, importance of talking mock tests in IBPS Clerk Prelims 2022 preparation cannot be denied. But then the question is, how many Mocks are enough? And what should be the what should be its frequency of taking them when there is only a week left for the D-Day. Mock Tests gives enough practice so as to provide the hands-on experience for the exam day. Therefore, it still enough time left to get an idea to work upon different type of questions that the exam may test you with. It will not only made you adept to the habit of reading from computer but also helped you to identify your weak areas and improve on them.

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By Asad Yar Khan

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