Quantitative Aptitude is an essential part of all major Bank exams. A candidate good in mathematical calculations can score maximum marks in it, as it involves questions based on numerical calculations. It evaluates the numerical ability and problem-solving skills of candidates. To score maximum marks in the QA section, the candidate needs to practice hard by learning and implementing the formulas and short-cut tricks well. So, the candidates must be smart enough to implement new methods and techniques to clear this exam.
In this article, we will discuss the strategy for preparing the Quantitative aptitude section for the SBI PO Exam! Before we jump straight to the strategy, we need to shed some light on the QA trends to craft a perfect strategy to clear the exam.
Candidates can check below the exam pattern of SBI PO for preliminary and mains exam.
| SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2022 | |||
| Name of Subject | No of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
*Note:Â 0.25 marks will be deducted for every question attempted wrong by a candidate. No deduction will be there in marks if a question is left un-attempted or blank by a candidate.
| Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 50 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Descriptive | 2 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 157 | 250 | 3 hrs 30 minutes |
(i) Objective Test:Â The objective test of 3 hours duration consists of 4 Sections for total 200 marks. The objective test will have separate timing for every section.
(ii) Descriptive Test:Â The Descriptive Test of 30 minutes duration with two questions for 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).
To make and develop a good strategy for the upcoming SBI PO 2022 Exam you will have to follow the following points:
Make a list of all the easy and difficult topics from the Quantitative Aptitude syllabus. To make it easy, you can create the list on the basis of the application of the formulas. The problems that can easily be solved through the formulas can be termed as easy. Whereas the topics which need a critical and analytical approach with or without the application of formulas are tough to solve, as they can be tricky.
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 SBI PO exam that we have mentioned above in the table in the beginning. Make sure you have covered topics like:
Try to solve the questions using conventional methods, at first. Then, implement your own shortcut methods to increase the speed with accuracy. See what comes out to be the best for you. But before that, you should solve the topic-wise practice questions using step-by-step formulas. Don’t try to jump straight to important steps which might confuse you later.Â
Clear the basics or the fundamentals before the exam. Most of the candidates who get good marks in the quantitative aptitude section are because they are good in it and are benefited by the maximum utilization of the basics. Avoid leaving any topic even if it seems relatively unimportant. The questions can be asked from anywhere. Revise the concepts as much as you can.
Practice different types of models and previous years’ papers. It will help you in getting an idea of the various ways the questions can be set in the upcoming exam. Be ready to face questions that can be deliberately set to confuse you to check your knowledge.
The quantitative Aptitude section is one of the lengthy and time taking sections of SBI PO. 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.
Practice and revision are the utmost essential part of any bank exam, especially when it comes to the Quants section. Practice the topics well, especially those that take more time to solve. The best way to do it is by attempting SBI PO 2022 Mock Tests. By solving the mock tests, you will get a clear idea about the difficulty level of the exam, and how you can allot minimum time to solve a particular type of question. This will test your skills and the topics you are weak in. It will help you in sharpening your skills.
Keep a balance between speed and accuracy as discussed above. Don’t forget that there is a negative marking scheme for each wrong answer in the objective tests of both Preliminary and Mains Exam of SBI PO 2022. 1/4th of the mark allotted for a certain question will be deducted for marking a wrong answer. So, be careful. Take SBI PO 2022 Mock Tests to make a good balance between the two.
Aspirants should have a solid understanding of basic mathematics. The component assesses the applicants’ Mathematical and Analytical ability. Candidates must attempt questions that are simple to solve, take little time to complete, and, most importantly, score well. To assist applicants in identifying those concepts, we have included a list of themes that can be easily solved in a short period of time:
| Topics | No. of Questions | Topic Description |
|---|---|---|
| Simplification | 5-10 | BODMAS rule, fractions, approximation, decimals, and surds & indices |
| Number System | 0-1 | Divisibility & remainder, multiples & factors, integers, LCM & HCF |
| Average | 1-2 | Average weight//age/marks, average money expenditure, average temperature, etc. |
| Percentage | 1-2 | Calculation oriented basic percentage problems |
| Ratio and Proportion | 1-2 | Simple ratios, compound ratios, componendo and dividendo, proportions |
| Interest | 1-2 | Simple interest, compound interest as well as a mixture of both SI & CI |
| Number Series | 3-5 | Simple AP, GP, AGP, or more complex patterns |
| Profit and Loss | 0-2 | Successive selling, partnerships, discount & MP, and dishonest dealings |
| Speed, Time and Distance | 1-2 | Relative speed, average speed, problems based on trains, and boats and stream |
| Algebra | 3-5 | Problems based on quadratic equations and linear equations |
| Mensuration | 1-2 | Areas of square, rectangle, circle, semicircle, and parallelogram |
| Data Interpretation | 5-10 | Line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts, tables, and other miscellaneous infographics- triangular graphs and radial graphs appear rarely |
| Mixture Problems | – | Mixture of two or more entities |
| Permutation and Combination Probability Data Sufficiency can be based on all the above-mentioned topics | – | – |
Books play a pivotal role in SBI PO preparation. Here are the names of the best Quants books that will help in covering the basics as well as all the topics from the SBI PO 2022 Prelims and Mains Quants syllabus:
| Book | Author/Publication |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R. S Agarwal (S. Chand Publication) (Will help you clear your concepts) |
| Data Interpretation | Arun Sharma (TMH Publication) |
| Magical Book on Quicker Mathematics | M Tyra (BSC Publication) (Will help you clear your concepts) |
| Quantum Cat | Sarvesh Kumar Verma |
If you want to clear the SBI PO 2022 Mock Tests on the very first attempt, you should start taking Mock Tests from the very beginning of your exam preparation. It will reveal your strengths and flaws and help you in quick improvement, resulting in sure-shot success if you are really serious about your success!Â
As we have discussed above, the three main ways to build a perfect exam strategy to gain maximum marks in the Quantitative Aptitude section are Practice, revision, and focus along with developing speed and accuracy while solving the questions. Without speed and accuracy, no amount of knowledge or expertise will lay waste on exam day as the exam has allotted a limited amount of time to exhibit your skills. Hence, you need to Practice, revise and focus on important topics to make a perfect strategy to clear the QA section of the upcoming SBI PO Prelims and Mains exam.
Take a Free SBI PO Prelims 2022 Mock Test to see how brilliantly it can help your competitive journey!
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