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RBI Assistant 2021 Quants Preparation Tips

RBI Assistant 2021: Want to grab maximum Marks in the Quantitative/Numerical Section of the upcoming RBI Assistant Exam? RBI Assistant exam is one of the most lovable and prestigious Banking jobs in India. A candidate who wants to crack it will need a good performance in all the sections of the exam. Quants are one of the most scoring and trickiest sections of the exam but guarantee maximum marks if you have prepared it well.

This article will explore the most important tips and the best RBI Assistant Mock Tests to ace the Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical ability section to grab maximum marks in it!

Before discussing the tips let us take a look at the latest exam pattern for RBI Assistant Exam 2021!  

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RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2022

To give your best in any exam, it is most important to know the exam pattern including the number and the type of question asked. We have provided a detailed list of everything required.

RBI Assistant Preliminary Examination 2021

RBI Assistant Exam Pattern for Preliminary Stage
SectionsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
English Language3030A composite time of 1 hour is provided to the candidate.
Numerical Ability3535
Reasoning Ability3535
Total100100

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RBI Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 2021

The table below shows the RBI Assistant Exam Pattern for the Preliminary stage:

RBI Assistant Exam Pattern for Mains
SubjectsMarksQuestionsTime (in minutes)
Reasoning Ability404030
English Language404030
Quantitative Aptitude404030
General Awareness404025
Computer Knowledge404020
Total200200135

Note:

  • There will be negative marking in this exam. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer given by the candidate.
  • No marks will be deducted for the question that is not attempted by the candidate.
  • RBI can change the Assistant exam pattern as per its needs and requirements. The official notification specifies the RBI Assistant exam pattern every year.

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Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus for RBI Assistant 2021

Given below are the subjects you need to cover to counter questions in the exam:

  • Number System
  • Simplification/Approximation
  • Quadratic Equation
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Percentage
  • Average
  • Profit & Loss
  • Mixture & Allegation
  • Ages
  • Partnership
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time and Distance
  • Boat and Streams
  • Time and Work
  • Pipes and Cistern
  • Mensuration
  • Probability
  • Permutation & Combination
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Data Interpretation
  • Quantity Based Questions

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Numerical Ability

The marks distribution of Numerical Ability in the RBI Assistant Exam is as follows:

Numerical AbilityThe weightage (maximum marks)Difficulty LevelType of questions
Simplification, data interpretation, Quadratic Equation, Number Series15-20Easy-ModerateSeries completion, Approximation, Decimals, etc
Average, Interest, mensuration, Percentage, ratio & proportion, Algebra, Profit & loss, Mixture15 Moderate- DifficultWork efficiency, speed, average, divisibility, LCM, HCF, etc.

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Tips to get maximum Marks in Quantitative Aptitude-RBI Assistant 2021

The Quantitative Aptitude section is also part of both Prelims and Mains exams. In Prelims, it is named as Numerical Ability and in Mains, it is called Quantitative Aptitude, which is slightly tougher than the Numerical Ability in terms of difficulty level. The Prelims exam tests the candidates with 35 questions of 35 Marks (1 mark each) and the Mains exam sees 40 questions of a total of 40 marks (1 mark each).

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This QA section is all about real-life calculations and the candidates should possess mathematical skills to deal with numbers in various ways. The best strategy to deal with this section is to perfect all the fundamentals or basic theories, formulas, and short-cuts, and practice different types of questions as much as possible.

Here we bring you the best tips to prepare for bank exams and crack the Quantitative Aptitude section with ease:

1.    Identify Easy and Difficult Topics

You need to have complete knowledge about the complete and updated Quantitative Aptitude syllabus for RBI Assistant 2021 and then plan your preparation accordingly. Once you are fully aware of the RBI Assistant 2021 syllabus for the Quantitative Aptitude section, you should make a list of all the easy and difficult topics. To make it easy, the topics that can be solved by the direct application of formulas are easy to tackle as compared to their topics. Then there are topics that need a critical and analytical approach to get solved with or without the application of formulas. These questions are a bit tricky. For instance, here are some easy and difficult topics.

Easy Topics:

  1. Average
  2. Profit and Loss
  3. Simplification
  4. Percentage
  5. Ratio and Proportion

Difficult Topics:

  1. Number Series
  2. Number Systems
  3. Time and Work
  4. Boats and Streams
  5. Time, Distance and Speed
  6. Mensuration
  7. Quadratic Equations
  8. Probability
  9. Linear Equations
  10. Mixtures and Alligations
  11. Data Sufficiency
  12. Pipes and Cisterns
  13. Problems on Ages

Note: The difficulty level differs from candidate to candidate. A question that somebody finds tough to answer can be a child’s play for someone else. So, you can choose the easiest and toughest questions at your own convenience.

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2. Basic Concepts, formulas & Identities


As the Quantitative Aptitude section is entirely based on maths, questions involve either formulas or some basic concepts. So, the concepts are the most important things to remember if you want to score good marks in the QA section. On the other hand, there are some questions that need formulas and identities. Mastering these concepts is important to maximize scores in the Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability sections.

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3. Solve questions using shortcuts and tricks

Shortcut tricks help in saving a lot of time while doing lengthy mathematical solutions. You should try to use shortcuts, like, shortcut tricks of squares and cubes in mathematics, and use them while practicing questions. You can increase your speed by solving questions using different shortcuts and tricks.

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3. Cover all the important topics

It is important to cover all the important topics to make sure you are ready to face the often-repeated questions in the exam. Cover important topics for the RBI Assistant Exam that we have mentioned above in the table in the beginning. Make sure you have covered topics like:

  • Number Systems.
  • Number Series.
  • Simple Interest & Compound Interest.
  • Time & Work.
  • Time & Distance.
  • Profit & Loss.
  • Percentage.
  • Average.
  • Ratio and Proportion.
  • Data Interpretation.
  • Probability.

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4.    Focus on Time, Speed and Accuracy

The quantitative Aptitude section is one of the lengthy and time taking sections of RBI Assistant Exam 2021. Therefore, you need to focus on both the speed and the accuracy so that you can finish all the questions within the stipulated time. Making the second guess for the answers need more time and can prove harmful, so it is better to practice answering the questions in one go and revise at the end. For instance, if any question requires lengthy calculations, you can mark it for later review and come back to it after you have solved the other questions and if time allows.

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5. Practice as many Mocks as you can

Mocks are the keys to success! Without proper and time-bound practice you cannot solve the RBI Assistant questions, especially the questions related to Quants. Therefore, the more you will attempt the Mocks the more will you practice all the tricks and methods in solving the questions with speed and accuracy. By it, you will also get the perfect idea about how much time they can invest to deal with the different sections of the Exam. Therefore, you need to prepare and revise all the topics from the syllabus via Mock Tests and develop a strategy to answer all sorts of questions of every level that the actual RBI Assistant exam entertains.

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6. Solve previous years’ question papers

Solve previous years’ question papers, and see how much time you take in solving a single question, and improve your timing. As the Quant section takes a lot of time in solving the questions, most candidates fail to clear this section and the sectional cutoff. This way, you will practically work on both accuracy and speed while solving mathematical problems. It will improve your time management skills. 

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Best Quantitative Aptitude Books for RBI Assistant 2021

  • Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by R S Aggarwal
  • Magical Book On Quicker Maths by M Tyra
  • Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K Varma
  • Fast track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
  • How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT Exams by Arun Sharma
  • Rapid Quantitative Aptitude with Shortcuts & Tricks by Disha Publications

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Conclusion

This section will test you with questions from Data Interpretation, Simplification, and Arithmetic. Aspirants should learn shortcuts to solve questions in Quantitative Aptitude. Candidates should be thorough with Squares, Cubes, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Profit & Loss, Simplification, Simple & Compound Interest, etc. Data Interpretation questions might be lengthy. High school and intermediate level questions will come from Simple & Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Time and Work, Time and Distance, and Speed. Therefore, practice is the key to success in Numerical Ability or Quants section. practice as many questions as possible on this topic via the best Mock Tests to improve speed and accuracy.

Asad Yar Khan

I write and oversee the creation of informative educational blogs centering around study strategies, exam techniques, and more, to guide aspirants in clearing SSC, banking, engineering, and other competitive exams. I ensure a range of subjects are covered with precision and clarity. With over 7 years of diverse writing experience, I share a wealth of wisdom and expertise with thousands of students, through PracticeMock every day, helping them achieve their goals.

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