SBI Clerk Prelims 2021 Quant Preparation Tips

Those preparing for SBI Clerk 2021 exam must have started their exam preparation after the update on SBI Clerk notification 2021. The SBI Clerk 2021 recruitment notification is now released featuring 5000 vacancies. For all those who wish to clear the exam in the very first attempt they must keep practicing for SBI Clerk Prelims 2021 by practicing as many mock tests as possible. Most of the candidates preparing for this exam face issues with Quant section at times. We are here with some SBI Clerk Prelims Quant preparation tips.

Generally, the basic issue comes while solving quantitative aptitude section is solving each question maintaining the speed and accuracy. This mainly happens due to lack of practice and lack of knowing calculation shortcuts. Quantitative aptitude is all about calculations and that too to be fast and in an accurate manner. So, here we are with some quant tips for the upcoming SBI Clerk Prelims examination.

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

S. No.	Name of Test	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
1	English Language	30	30	20 mins
2	Numerical Ability	35	35	20 mins
3	Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 mins
	Total	100	100	1 hour

Note:

• Negative marking of 0.25 mark will be there.
• No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed for individual test OR for aggregate score.
• Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Mains exam (in each category).

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SBI Clerk Prelims 2021 Tips for Quantitative Aptitude Section

As per the SBI Clerk Prelims exam pattern there are 35 questions do be in a time frame of 20 minutes. Mentioned below are the important topics and SBI Clerk Prelims exam pattern of the Quant section that are to be done thoroughly:

• Time, Distance & Speed
• Simplification
• Profit & Loss
• Problems based on trains
• Averages
• Number Series
• Boat and Stream
• Decimal fractions
• SI & CI

SBI Clerk Prelims Quant Preparation Tips

Now, let’s start with the quant preparation tips for the upcoming SBI Clerk exam.

Basic Concept

The quant section is completely mathematical and calculations-based section that involve numerous formulas and calculation shortcuts. Get the conceptual clarity of each and every topic. Once this is done half of the battle is won. Aspirants will be able to clear this section only once the concepts are clear.

Conceptual clarity in quant is of utmost important. Keep clarifying the same by taking mock tests consistently.

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Basic Formulas

Next comes formulas. Quant section is all about knowing and implementing the formulas well. These kinds of formula-based questions help you to score better in quants.

Make your own Tricks and Shortcuts

Instead of knowing the old school tricks and shortcuts, try and create your own so that you will be able to remember easily. However, this can be done only if you are hands on with quant section. Practicing mock tests play an important role here. Also, aspirants can try to solve each question with different methodologies so that you will be able to find new tricks yourself.

Practice is the only key to Success

Rightly said as practice is the only key to success especially when it comes to quantitative aptitude section for SBI Clerk 2020 exam. Practicing more will be able to get to know solve questions in different methods and also the speed will be increased.

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Time Management

Along with practicing mock tests, practice previous papers especially related to quant section. Try to attempt the section in the given time frame so as get used to it. Generally, this section takes more time than usual which is why candidates are not able to complete the section on time. So, while practicing a mock test focus on both time management and accuracy at the same time. Here are few SBI Clerk 2020 Prelims Time Management tips to check.

Other than quants, aspirants seeking help in RC and Reasoning sections can check SBI Clerk 2021 Books and Preparation Resources and SBI Clerk Prelims & Mains 2021 Syllabus & Preparation Tips respectively.