Clearing JAIIB while maintaining a full-time banking career is a true test of focus and perseverance. The exam requires understanding practical banking concepts, theoretical knowledge, and smart time management. Sanjay Devidas Patke, Senior Customer Service Associate at Bank of India, successfully balanced his work responsibilities and exam preparation by relying on Oliveboard’s structured guidance. Here’s his inspiring journey and preparation strategy.
Introduction
Sanjay Devidas Patke works as a Senior Customer Service Associate at Bank of India. With long work hours and professional responsibilities, he had limited energy and time for traditional study methods. Determined to clear JAIIB, he turned to Oliveboard’s video lectures, concise notes, and exam-focused PDFs. With consistent effort and guidance from expert faculty, he managed to excel in all papers without compromising his professional commitments.
What was the preparation strategy followed by him?
Sanjay followed a focused and structured approach for all JAIIB papers, relying heavily on Oliveboard’s video classes and PDFs. For IE & IFS and PPB, he revised all PDFs daily after attending Himanshu Sir’s lectures, which helped him understand key concepts clearly and apply banking principles practically. AFM became his favorite subject under Pradyumna Sir’s guidance, as he followed instructions precisely, practiced systematically, and built strong clarity in accounting concepts. For RBWM, he followed Rajeev Sir’s advice “Aaram se padhenge” attending all classes and revising PDFs to strengthen his practical understanding of retail banking. Across all subjects, consistent revision, structured practice, and exam-focused guidance ensured he remained confident and well-prepared despite a busy work schedule.
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How Oliveboard helped him in his journey?
Oliveboard played a pivotal role in Sanjay’s preparation. From the first call explaining strategies like time management and exam-focused content to enrolling in the paid course, Oliveboard provided clarity, guidance, and motivation. He particularly appreciates the dedication and professionalism of the faculty Himanshu Sir, Pradyumna Sir, and Rajeev Sir whose structured approach and encouragement made the journey manageable and even enjoyable.
Suggested tips for fellow bankers
Sanjay advises aspirants not to get overwhelmed by books or try to cover the entire syllabus. With limited time after a full day of work, following Oliveboard’s resources and engaging with expert faculty makes preparation simple, motivating, and effective. Focus on understanding key concepts, stay consistent, and enjoy the process, and success will follow.
FAQs
Ordinary IIBF members working in banks or financial institutions with at least 12th pass, or clerical/supervisory staff with manager recommendation, are eligible.
No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers in any of the four papers.
A minimum of 50 marks in each paper is required to pass JAIIB.
Yes, solving past papers helps understand exam pattern, question style, and important topics.
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Hi, I’m Aditi. I work as a Content Writer at Oliveboard, where I have been simplifying exam-related content for the past 4 years. I create clear and easy-to-understand guides for JAIIB, CAIIB, and UGC exams. My work includes breaking down notifications, admit cards, and exam updates, as well as preparing study plans and subject-wise strategies.
My goal is to support working professionals in managing their exam preparation alongside a full-time job and to help them achieve career growth.