Clearing JAIIB in the first attempt requires the right guidance, concept clarity, and consistent effort. Sunny Kumar, currently working as an Associate in SBI, achieved this milestone in his very first attempt. Coming from a non-commerce background, he relied on Oliveboard’s structured resources, marathon sessions, and expert faculty guidance to clear all four papers confidently.
Introduction
Sunny Kumar joined State Bank of India in 2021 and is currently working as an Associate. JAIIB 2025 was his first attempt at the exam. With limited experience and a non-commerce background, Sunny focused on building strong fundamentals instead of rushing through the syllabus. By following Oliveboard’s free and paid resources and attending last-minute revision sessions, he was able to clear JAIIB successfully.
What was Sunny Kumar’s strategy for the IE & IFS paper?
For IE & IFS paper, Sunny studied mainly through Himanshu Sir’s free YouTube lectures and referred to the Macmillan book for important topics. The last-minute marathon sessions and question PDFs provided by Oliveboard helped him revise effectively and focus on exam-relevant areas.
How did he prepare for the PPB paper?
For PPB, Sunny followed a similar strategy. He attended Himanshu Sir and Ma’am’s marathon sessions and practiced using question PDFs shared by the Oliveboard team. These sessions helped him manage the lengthy syllabus and understand how to attempt questions in the exam.
How did Sunny Kumar build confidence in the AFM paper?
AFM was challenging for Sunny due to his non-commerce background. He credits his success entirely to Pradyuman Sir’s concept-building course and paid video lectures. The simple explanations and real-life examples helped him overcome fear and understand accounting concepts clearly.
What helped him clear the RBWM paper easily?
For RBWM, Sunny relied on Rajeev Sir’s YouTube lectures and practiced from Oliveboard’s RBWM 300-question PDF. This approach helped him strengthen his understanding of retail banking concepts and prepare confidently for the exam.
How Oliveboard supported his preparation journey?
Oliveboard played a crucial role in Sunny’s success by providing free question PDFs, marathon classes, and well-compiled module-wise videos. He also appreciated the class timings, which were mostly scheduled in the morning or evening making them convenient for working professionals. Sunny found the faculty experienced, supportive, and well aware of how to teach job-going candidates effectively.
Advice for aspiring JAIIB candidates
Sunny’s message to aspirants is simple: “Conquer your fear. If a non-commerce student like me can clear JAIIB, anyone can.” He strongly recommends the Oliveboard platform for all four papers and believes that consistent study, concept clarity, and smart revision are the keys to success.
FAQs
Yes, with concept-focused preparation and the right guidance, non-commerce candidates can clear JAIIB.
Clear concept-building through structured video lectures and real-life examples.
Yes, with fixed daily study time and well-planned classes scheduled around work hours.
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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.