Last Minute Tips for IBPS SO 2021 Prelims

IBPS SO Prelims exam is about to commence within this week. The exam is scheduled on 26^th Dec, 2021 and thus it is the right time to put all your efforts in revising for this exam. The time has now come to smartly execute your revision plans for IBPS SO Prelims 2021. For those who are able to execute their plans properly get close to the success. Since, it is the time when many aspirants must be feeing anxious as well, so we are here to calm them with few last-minute tips for IBPS SO 2021 Prelims.

We are assuming that by now aspirants are done with their IBPS SO preparation part and should have now jumped onto the revision. If to be mentioned in simple terms then you need not have a buzzing mind at this point in time and simply relax and keep on practicing and revising the concepts whatever you have done so far. Don’t forget to download your admit card and carry it along with you on the examination day.

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As far as IBPS SO exam pattern is concerned, mentioned below is the same for different posts.

IBPS SO 2021 Prelims Exam Pattern (For the Post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer)

Sr. No.	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
1	English Language	50	25	English	40 minutes
2	Reasoning	50	50	English and Hindi	40 minutes
3	Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	English and Hindi	40 minutes
	Total	150	125

IBPS SO Exam Pattern (For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari)

Sr.	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
1	English Language	50	25	English	40 minutes
2	Reasoning	50	50	English and Hindi	40 minutes
3	General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry	50	50	English and Hindi	40 minutes
	Total	150	125

Mentioned below are few last-minute tips for IBPS SO so that candidates can ace the exam. We hope that these tips shall boost their confidence, thereby help them crack the exam.

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Last Minute Tips for IBPS SO 2021 Prelims

One of the most important point which is also mentioned above is revision.

Solve Mock Tests

Revision does not mean only revising the concepts again, however it means practicing and implementing what you have done till now and that can be done by practicing mock tests. Aspirants should regularly practice mock tests even if they know everything. Practicing and then analyzing mocks let you know your weak and strong areas on which one can further improve.

Avoid Preparing any New Topic

At this point in time, preparing for any fresh topic won’t serve the purpose. Moreover, it can even confuse you with other topics which you have already mastered. It is a waste of time and can even lead to stress in the minds of the aspirants. It is advisable to focus only on your strong areas and revise accordingly.

Time Management

It is quite an essential tip which many tend to ignore. Time management is very important as candidates will be given fixed time in which they have to complete their exam. Attempt Quant section in the end because lot of time and patience is required to solve this particular section. Avoid wasting time on tricky questions and try and attempt those first who are a sure shot win for you. Guessing the answers here won’t do the trick as it may fetch you negative marks.

As far as reasoning section is concerned, more focus is to be given on accuracy as lot of questions to be solved from blood relations, syllogism, inequality, data sufficiency and directions etc. Before applying any formula it is important to read the question carefully as it may not be as simple of a question as you may think.

Proper Rest

Aspirants generally study hard especially during the last few days of the exam thus, taking lot of stroll on their body and mind. Avoid stress and even if you are putting a lot of effort make sure it does not affect your health. Take a break and refresh your mind so that you feel relaxed on the actual day of the exam.

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IBPS SO Last Minute Preparation Tips – Before the Exam Guidelines

Download call letter timely and don’t forget to carry it along with you on the examination day. It is an important document without which the candidate will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
Verify the exam centre and make sure you reach there on time. The exam centre is mentioned in the Admit Card. If you have time a day before the exam, aspirants much go and check the venue personally so that the next day you know exactly where you have to reach.
Practice is the key to success as mentioned earlier also. Practice is the only thing that can make you climb mountains. If you want to try out some different questions keep solving mock tests as you will come across many different questions you can think off.

Guidelines for the Exam Day

Current Affairs to be brushed up well so that you can answer the GK section well.
Revise all the formulae for Data Interpretation
Don’t be over confident as it will not help you in any manner
Manage your time well and try and answer possible questions in the given time frame.
Focus on accuracy to score well

This is all from us as far as last minute tips for IBPS SO 2021 Prelims are concerned. Wish you all the best.

Cheena Sawhney