Tips to Score 75+ in IBPS PO Prelims 2021

IBPS PO Prelims is one of the important exams which is scheduled for 4th Dec, 2021 and is an exam which is being given by lakhs of aspirants every year. This year, IBPS PO has released 4135 vacancies for which candidates are getting ready to strive. As far as the IBPS PO exam is concerned it is a three step selection process and the first step which is the IBPS PO prelims is going to start soon now. Candidate must qualify each and every stage to get through the IBPS PO 2021 selection procedure and in order to get selected finally. While candidates are preparing for this exam there are lot of queries coming into their minds and one such important question which all want to know is how to clear the cutoffs for IBPS PO Prelims. In order to help the candidates on this we are here with few tips to score 75+ in your IBPS PO prelims examination. With the difficulty level on the rise the cutoff seems to rise continuously.

Clearing the prelims examination is just the first step and every aspirants has his or her own strategy to prepare for it. However, there are certain key points which one should remember. Here in this article we are providing with some sure shot tips and tricks for you to get 75+. Let us first go through the detailed exam pattern.

IBPS PO Prelims 2021 Exam Pattern

Sr.No.	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
1	English Language	30	30	English	20 minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	English and Hindi	20 minutes
3	Reasoning Ability	35	35	English and Hindi	20 minutes
	Total	100	100

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IBPS PO Prelims 2021 Syllabus

For your convenience, we have listed the topics which need to be compulsorily prepared for this exam. Try not to forget to solve previous year questions and along with this practice as many mock tests as possible.

English Language	Reasoning Ability	Quantitative Aptitude
Cloze Test	Alpha-numeric/ Alphabetical Series	Age Problems
Correct Usage	Analogy	Average
Error Spotting	Analytical Reasoning	Boats and Stream
Fillers – Single, Double	Blood Relations	Clock and Calendar Problems
Idioms and Phrases	Coded Inequalities	Data Interpretation – Charts and Graphs: Line Graph, Bar Graph, Pie Chart; Tabular; Caselet; Mixed DI
Odd One Out	Coding and Decoding	Data Sufficiency
One Word Substitution	Data Sufficiency	LCM and H.C.F
Parajumbles	Directions and Distances	Mensuration
Paragraph Completion	Double Line-up	Mixture and Allegations
Reading Comprehension	Inequality	Number Series
Sentence Improvement	Input Output	Number System
Synonyms/ Antonyms	Order and Ranking/Direction	Partnership
Vocabulary based questions	Puzzles – Box based, Floor, Calendar, Day/Months based, etc.	Percentage
Word/Phrase Replacement	Scheduling	Permutation and Combination
	Seating Arrangement– Linear, Circular, Facing Inside/Outside, Mixed	Pipes and Cisterns
	Statement and Conclusion	Probability
	Statement-Course of Action	Profit, Loss and Discount
	Syllogism	Quadratic Equations
		Simple and Compound Interest
		Simplification & Approximation

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IBPS PO Prelims Study Plan

Here is a comprehensive study plan for the upcoming IBPS PO Prelims 2021 examination. One should religiously follow this study plan and get acquainted with all the important topics. The best approach to get 75+ in IBPS PO Prelims is to get a command over every topic and concept, though this may seem unrealistic to many, but this is the ideal way to do it. Achieving this is not easy, but we will have to figure out a way by which we can make it possible. Mentioned below are few tips to score 75+ in IBPS PO prelims.

Tips to Score 75+ in IBPS PO & Enhance your Preparation

• Follow a study plan. One is mentioned above for your convenience, you can tweak the same according to your own preparation level.
• Keep your resources limited especially when it comes to online. Follow only standard books for reference.
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses.

• For quick practice, take help from free material online, but then ensure that you are following the trusted ones.
• Try and maximize your score in the strongest sections. You must be either strong in English, Quant or Reasoning. Make great use of this in the exam.
• Practice any new pattern questions you come across.

Section-Wise Strategy to Score 75+ in IBPS PO Prelims

How to Score Well in English Section

• According to the exam pattern, 30 questions are asked in the English language section.
• Inculcate the habit of reading newspaper on daily basis and catch hold of new words and their meanings.
• Enhance your vocabulary by all possible means
• If you are good at reading comprehension, begin this section by doing this first. Red the questions first before you try to look for the answers.
• Do not miss individual questions on Error Spotting, Word Interchange, Phrase Replacement & Match the Following etc.
• Keep a check on your accuracy and speed throughout the examination.
• Don’t answer questions of which you are not sure of as w wild guess work may fetch you negative marks.

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How to Score Well in Quantitative Aptitude Section

• 35 questions are to be answered in this section within 20 minutes.
• First attempt those questions that are easy for you to attempt.
• Don’t spend much time on Number Series. Mark the answer correctly if you get that, else simply move onto the next question.
• DI Questions comprise of around 10-15 marks and these generally come in sets and gaining marks in this can be a good deal for your strategy.
• Lastly, move onto questions on Data Sufficiency and Miscellaneous topics and attempt these as per your strong areas.
• Again, keep a check on your speed and accuracy

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How to Score Well in Reasoning Ability Section

• Aspirants are are well aware that there are 35 questions to be answered in this section within 20 mins.
• Puzzles including seating arrangements, queue, stack based, week, month based, Alphanumeric series etc contribute to around 20 marks in the prelims exam. So, one will have to surely prepare well for this.
• Practice lot of puzzles before sitting for the actual examination.
• First attempt the easy ones which are from the topics Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Inequalities, Syllogism etc.
• Puzzles are generally asked in a set and solving just 1 set shall help you grab good marks.
• The move onto individual questions including miscellaneous and the Alphanumeric series. Try and attempt these in the end as since these are individual questions they take a lot of time to solve each one of these.
• Keep a check on your accuracy and speed throughout the examination.

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This is all we have in this blog as how to score 75+ in the IBPS PO prelims 2021 examination which is approaching soon. Stay well prepared and leave no stone un-turned from your end.