IBPS Clerk Prelims: Scoring Topics of Numerical Ability

IBPS Clerk 2023 prelim exam will start in August 2023. Aspirants should know what topics carry maximum weightage in Numerical Ability to get a perfect score in this section. 35 questions of 35 marks (1 mark each) are of Numerical Ability. Candidates preparing for IBPS clerk prelims not to ignore strengthening conceptual knowledge of formulas and practice Numerical Ability questions. Check out the target topics of Numerical ability carrying maximum weightage in the IBPS Clerk Examination.

IBPS Clerk Exam 2023 Preliminary Examination Pattern

IBPS clerk prelim is the first step of your journey in the banking recruitment examination. Online objective type test is conducted in prelims. 100 questions of 100 marks are asked in the exam. Candidates have to finish these 100 questions in 60 minutes. 1 mark is awarded for every correct answer and 0.25 mark negative for every wrong answer. If you leave any questions unanswered then, no marks will be deducted.

Sections	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Time Allotted
English Language	30	30	20 mins
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 mins
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 mins
Total	100	100	60 mins

Numerical Ability Syllabus

S.no	Numerical Ability Topics
1	Profit, Loss and Discounts
2	Quadratic Equations
3	Approximation and Simplification
4	Mixtures and Allegations
5	Simple and Compound Interest
6	Surds and Indices
7	Work and Time
8	Speed, Time, and Distance
9	Mensuration: Cone, Sphere, Cylinder
10	Data Interpretation
11	Ratio, Proportion, and Percentage
12	Permutation, Combination, and Probability
13	Number System
14	Sequences and Series

IBPS Clerk Exam: Numerical Ability Topic-Wise Weightage

Numerical Ability Topics	Weightage
Arithmetic and Geometry	15 Questions
Simplification	15 Questions
Series	5 Questions
Data Interpretation	5 Questions

Topics to target in Numerical Ability to Score 35/35

Three sections of the IBPS Prelim Exam: Numerical Ability, English Language & Reasoning Ability. Numerical Ability section is considered the most time-consuming section as it requires clarity on concepts and practice questions. Clarify your basic concepts & focus on practice to get the maximum number of good attempts in the exam. Have a look at the specific topics to cover in the Numerical Ability section. 

Simplification/Approximation

Around 10-12 questions are asked about simplification/approximation. The level of difficulty is easy to moderate. Aspirants should give priority to covering simplification topics as it is not much time-consuming section. Practice maximum number of questions to get a grasp of concepts. 

Arithmetic Problems

The topics covered in arithmetic problems are Profit & Loss, Problems on Trains, Boats & Streams, SI & CI, etc. The number of questions asked in the exam is around 10-12. The questions are so easy that you can solve them with your basic knowledge levels to get maximum good attempts in IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination. 

Number Series

5 questions of Number Series appear in the prelim examination. These questions are based on topics like square patterns, cube patterns, prime numbers pattern, etc. Candidates can be familiar with these topics through regular practice. Get a hold on number series questions by understanding concepts and attempting topic-wise questions daily. 

Quadratic Equations

Observations based on X and Y values can fetch good marks in the Numerical Ability section. With ample practice, candidates can get a strong hold on quadratic equation questions in the clerk’s preliminary exam. Target these topics strongly to score well. Around 5 questions are asked from the Quadratic Equations topic. 

Data Interpretation & Sufficiency

Aspirants with the knowledge to analyze bar graphs and pie charts can solve data interpretation & sufficiency problems in one go. You can be familiar with different DI questions with ample practice of questions regularly. 5 questions are asked from data interpretation & sufficiency topics in the prelim examination.

Final Takeaway on Most Scoring Topics of Numerical Ability

Numerical Ability section carries a maximum weightage of 35 marks in the IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination. Analyze the syllabus and question pattern then, begin your practice. Strengthen your conceptual understanding and revise formulas regularly. 

Take regular topic tests and then, mini-mocks to evaluate your preparation levels to score 35/35 in Numerical Ability. Getting maximum good attempts in Numerical Ability can qualify your IBPS Prelims on the first attempt. 

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