IBPS PO Study Plan 2024 for 45 Days, Detailed Strategy

IBPS PO Study Plan 2024

IBPS PO Study Plan: Preparing for the IBPS PO exam in just 45 days requires a well structured study plan and a focused strategy. The key to success lies in effective time management and targeted revision. Start by familiarizing yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus, then create a daily schedule allocating specific time slots for each subject. Focus on strengthening your weak areas while also revising the topics you are already confident in. Utilize online resources, mock tests, and previous year’s question papers to assess your progress and improve your speed and accuracy.

IBPS PO Exam Dates 2024

The IBPS PO Exam dates for Prelims and Mains were announced on 15th January 2024, along with the release of the IBPS Calendar 2024. Here are the scheduled dates:

Exam	Dates
Prelims Exam	19th and 20th October 2024
Mains Exam	30th November 2024

This year, candidates can prepare for the IBPS PO Prelims on 19th and 20th October 2024, followed by the Mains exam on 30th November 2024, as per the IBPS Calendar 2024.

IBPS PO Exam Pass Marks

The pass marks for the IBPS PO exam vary according to categories. The total scores for IBPS PO Mains Cut Off are out of 225 marks. Here are the IBPS PO Cut Off marks:

Category	IBPS PO Mains Cut Off (Out of 225)
General	63
EWS	61
OBC	62.25
SC	50.25
ST	41

Candidates need to be familiar with both the overall cut off and the sectional qualifying marks for each category to understand the scoring criteria for the IBPS PO exam.

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

In the IBPS PO Preliminary Exam 2024, candidates face an online assessment lasting one hour. Comprising three sections, the exam totals 100 questions with a maximum score of 100 marks. Each incorrect answer incurs a penalty of 0.25 marks.

S. No.	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
1	English Language	30	30	20 minutes
2	Numerical Ability	35	35	20 minutes
3	Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
	Total	100	100	60 minutes

IBPS PO Study Plan for Prelims 2024

IBPS PO Prelims 2024 with a clear study plan designed for success. Check strategic review mentioned below.

Week	English Language	Reasoning Ability	Quantitative Aptitude
1	Cloze Test, Sentence Correction	Syllogism, Inequalities, Puzzles	Simplification & Approximation, Number Series
2	Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles	Blood Relation, Order and Ranking, Direction & Distance	Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie Charts)
3	Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement	Input-Output, Coding-Decoding	Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic (Percentage, Ratio)
4	Reading Comprehension, Sentence Rearrangement	Seating Arrangements, Puzzles	Data Interpretation (Bar Graphs, Line Graphs)
5	Para/Sentence Completion, Word Swap	Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning	Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest)
6	Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks	Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric/Symbol Series	Data Interpretation (Caselets, Radar Graphs)
7	Sentence Based Errors, Para Jumble	Miscellaneous (Input-Output, Order & Ranking)	Arithmetic (Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns)

IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2024

All questions in both sections (A & B) are mandatory. Some questions carry 2 marks, while others carry 1 mark.

S. No	Name of test	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Medium of Examination	Time Allotted
1	Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	English & Hindi	60 minutes
	(Section A and Section B)
2	English Language	35	40	English only	40 minutes
	(Section A and Section B)
3	Data Analysis and Interpretation	35	60	English & Hindi	45 minutes
	(Section A and Section B)
4	General, Economy/Banking Awareness	40	40	English & Hindi	35 minutes
5	English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)	02	25	English	30 minutes
Total		157	225		3 hours 30 minutes

IBPS PO Study Plan for Mains 2024

Here, we have compiled the IBPS PO study plan for IBPS PO mains exam, which is scheduled to take place in 2024.

Month	Topics
1	General Awareness English/Hindi Language (Reading Comprehension)+ General Knowledge/Static Awareness + Revision
2	General Awareness English/Hindi Language (Error Spotting & Phrase Replacement)+Financial/Banking Awareness+Revision
3	General Awareness English/Hindi Language(Fill in the Blanks/Sentence Completion/Para Completion + Para Jumbles/Sentence Jumble/Odd Sentence Out) +Revision
4	General Awareness +English/Hindi Language (Para Jumbles/Sentence Jumble/Odd Sentence Out)+Quantitative Aptitude +Revision
5	General Awareness +English/Hindi Language( Word Association Pair) + Logic Reasoning + Revision
6	General Awareness + English/Hindi Language + Computer Awareness (Online Course) + Test Series

IBPS RRB PO 2024 Books

Check out these recommended books for IBPS RRB PO 2024, covering both preliminary and main exam topics:

Topic	Name of Book
Quantitative Aptitude	Quat Quest
Logical Reasoning	Absolute Reasoning
English Language	English Simplified

Effective Study Tips for IBPS RRB PO 2024

• Practice answering questions on paper instead of trying to memorize.
• Don’t leave topics unfinished for the next week, follow the study plan to avoid stress.
• Taking more quizzes and test series will improve your skills.
• Remember to take breaks and avoid long study sessions to stay flexible and prevent frustration.
• After completing topics, prioritize review over learning new material.

That’s all from us in this blog. We hope this study plan for the IBPS PO Exam helps in your preparation.

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