The Daily Insight
updates /

Is IBPS clerk mains exam tough?

In 2020, the difficulty level of the prelims exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. The overall paper of IBPS Clerk mains exam was moderate. The General/Financial Awareness, General English and Quantitative Aptitude sections were easy. While the Reasoning Ability section was tough.

What type of questions are asked in IBPS Clerk Exam?

IBPS Clerk Prelims exam consists of 100 MCQs on English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. IBPS Clerk Main exam will comprise 190 MCQs on General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude.

Does IBPS clerk have interview?

IBPS Clerk exam is conducted in two phases, namely, Preliminary and Main. The prelims exam is conducted only to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam. The final selection is based on a candidate’s performance in the Mains examination. There is no interview for the selection of the post of Clerk.

How is IBPS clerk mains marks calculated?

The marks calculation for IBPS clerk and RRB assistant is calculated using the IBPS equipercentile method. The method normalizes the marks across all shifts of the main exam to neutralize the effects of differing levels of difficulty between every shift.

How can I prepare for IBPS clerk mains?

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Time Management Tips For IBPS Clerk Exam 2021

  1. Attempts the questions coding-decoding, blood relations, coded inequalities, arrangements, and patterns first.
  2. Attempt the puzzles at the end of the Reasoning section.
  3. Practice the tricks to solve the questions perfectly.

Can IBPS fail in interview?

The passing marks for the IBPS interview are 40 for general category aspirants and 35 for SC/ST/PWD category candidates. Based on the marks distribution, there is very less chance of failing in the interview. The only way you fail in an interview is if you start an argument with the panel.

Does IBPS clerk mains have sectional cut off?

There are two types of IBPS Clerk cutoffs, one being the overall or state-wise cutoff and the other is the sectional cutoff. Candidates are required to secure a minimum score in the individual tests as well as overall to qualify the exam.

How many questions are there in the IBPS clerk exam 2021?

As per the IBPS Clerk exam pattern 2021 for prelims, this section has 35 questions. Also, as per the IBPS Clerk exam pattern 2021 for mains, the reasoning section has 50 questions. The English language is also a major section in the IBPS Clerk exams.

Are there any IBPS clerk mock tests in Hindi & English?

All the mock tests prepared by our professional experts will be based on the recent IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern in Hindi & English. The IBPS Clerk exam pattern 2021 for both the prelims and mains exams is totally different. So for your practice, there will be separate IBPS Clerk mock tests for the prelims and mains exams.

What is the negative marking in IBPS exam 2021?

There will be a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer in IBPS Exam 2021. The IBPS Prelims Exam is of 100 marks of 1-hour duration with 20 minutes for each section.

How many questions are there in the mains exam?

The mains exam comprises a total of 190 objective-type questions from English Language, Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, and General/Financial Awareness. The total duration of the test is 160 minutes with sectional timings. The maximum marks allotted to the test are 200.