JAIIB PPB Last 15 Days Study Plan, Check Details

Preparing for the JAIIB (Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers) exam can feel overwhelming, especially in the last few weeks before the exam. Based on the JAIIB exam date, the PPB paper is going to be held on 8th November 2025, leaving nearly just 15 days for preparation. The Principles and Practices of Banking (PPB) paper is one of the most important subjects, and with the right strategy, you can qualify with good marks even in the last 15 days. In this blog, we provide a simple, practical, and thorough study plan to maximize your preparation.

Understanding the JAIIB PPB Exam Structure

Before diving into the plan, it is important to know the exam structure:

Exam Details	Information
Total Marks	100
Total Questions	100 (1 mark each)
Duration	2 hours
Passing Marks	50 (aim for 60+ for safety)
Negative Marking	None

The PPB syllabus is divided into four modules:

PPB Syllabus Modules	Topics Covered
Module A	Banking Theory and Practice
Module B	Banking Regulation and Compliance
Module C	Credit Management and Lending Practices
Module D	Technology in Banking

8 Essential Topics of JAIIB PPB

The 8 important JAIIB PPB topics are as follows:

1. KYC and AML Norms
2. Priority Sector Lending
3. Lending Principles and Loan Products
4. Digital Banking and Payment Systems
5. Banker-Customer Relationship
6. Ethics in Banking
7. Negotiable Instruments Act
8. Non-Performing Assets

JAIIB PPB Last 15 Days Study Plan

Here’s how to efficiently use your last 15 days for PPB preparation.

Days 1–5: Focus on High-Scoring Modules (A & B)

Day-wise study plan for the first 5 days

Day	Focus	Study Plan (2–3 hours/day)
1	Module A	Banking theory basics, functions of banks, role in economy. Highlight key points.
2	Module A	Deposit and loan products, account types, banking operations. Solve 15–20 MCQs.
3	Module B	Regulatory framework, RBI guidelines, banking laws overview. Make short notes.
4	Module B	Compliance, KYC, anti-money laundering, and important acts. Solve 15–20 MCQs.
5	Module A & B	Revise high-weightage topics from A & B. Solve a mini mock test (20–30 questions).

Important Tips:

• Break study time into 1 hour morning + 1–2 hours evening.
• Use highlights/notes for quick revision.
• Focus on topics with maximum marks first.

Days 6–10: Cover Modules C & D

Day-wise study plan for the next 5 days.

Day	Focus	Study Plan (2–3 hours/day)
6	Module D	Banking technology, electronic payments, communication systems. Easy concepts first.
7	Module D	ATMs, core banking, mobile banking, cybersecurity basics. Solve 10–15 MCQs.
8	Module C	Credit appraisal process, lending practices, types of loans. Take notes.
9	Module C	Risk management, NPAs, provisioning, recovery methods. Solve 15–20 MCQs.
10	Module C & D	Revise C & D. Practice 20 MCQs + 1 case study for real exam scenario.

Important Tips:

• Focus on Module D first because it is easy and quick to cover.
• Divide Module C into smaller topics over multiple days.
• Practice statement-based questions wherever possible.

Days 11–13: Revision & Mock Tests

Day-wise study plan for the next 3 days

Day	Focus	Study Plan (2–3 hours/day)
11	Module A & B	Take module-wise tests. Identify weak areas.
12	Module C & D	Take module-wise/unit-wise tests. Solve 2–3 case studies.
13	Full Syllabus	Attempt 1 full-length mock test (2 hours). Analyze results: strengths and weaknesses.

Important Tips:

• Focus on topics where mistakes were made in mocks.
• Take short notes of formulas, definitions, and important points for last-minute revision.

Days 14–15: Final Revision & Exam Strategy

Day-wise study plan for the last 2 days.

Day	Focus	Study Plan (2–3 hours/day)
14	High-weightage topics	Revise all Module A & B important topics and tricky parts of C & D.
15	Exam strategy	– Review notes and high-weightage MCQs. – Solve 1 short mock test (50 questions). – Plan exam timing:   • 10 min: scan paper   • 60 min: Module A & B   • 40 min: Module C & D   • 10 min: review answers

Important Tips:

• Do not try to learn anything new in the last 2 days.
• Focus on accuracy, speed, and confidence.
• Stay calm and trust your preparation.

Tips for the Last 15 Days JAIIB PPB Study Plan

Some of the tips and tricks for the working professionals preparing for the JAIIB exam are as follows:

1. Morning + Evening Split: 1 hour in the morning, 1–2 hours in the evening.
2. Weekend Focus: Use weekends for longer sessions (3–4 hours) and mock tests.
3. Smart Notes: Keep short notes & highlights for quick revision.
4. Practice MCQs & Case Studies: This improves speed and confidence.
5. Prioritize High-Weightage Topics: Modules A & B are key to scoring.
6. Stay Consistent: Even daily study for a few hours is better than long but irregular sessions.

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