COMPLETE ROADMAP TO CRACK BANK-PO EXAM

Preparing for the IBPS PO exam requires a structured approach and consistent effort
over a period of time. Here's a detailed roadmap with resources and a timeline to help
you prepare effectively within a year:

Month 1-2: Understanding the Exam Pattern and Syllabus

​ Familiarize Yourself with Exam Pattern: Understand the structure of the IBPS PO
exam, including the number of sections, marks distribution, and duration of the
exam.
​ Review Syllabus: Go through the syllabus provided by IBPS thoroughly to
understand the topics and subtopics covered in each section of the exam.

Month 3-4: Strengthening Basics and Conceptual

Understanding
​ Brush Up on Basics: Start with fundamental concepts in each subject, focusing
on areas such as arithmetic, reasoning, and grammar.
​ Refer to Standard Study Materials: Utilize standard study materials such as:
● For Quantitative Aptitude: "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive
Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal.
● For Reasoning Ability: "A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal
Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal.
● For English Language: "Objective General English" by S.P. Bakshi.
● For General Awareness: Newspapers like The Hindu, and magazines like
Pratiyogita Darpan.
● For Banking Awareness: "Banking Awareness" by Arihant Publications.
​ Practice Regularly: Solve practice questions and quizzes to reinforce your
understanding of concepts. Websites like Gradeup, Adda247, and Oliveboard
offer free quizzes and mock tests.

Month 5-6: Intensive Practice and Time Management

​ Focus on Time Management: Practice solving questions within the stipulated
time frame to improve your speed and accuracy.

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 ​ Take Mock Tests: Start taking full-length mock tests regularly to simulate exam
conditions. Analyze your performance, identify weak areas, and work on
improving them.
​ Revise Regularly: Review and revise topics regularly to retain information and
strengthen your grasp on key concepts.

Month 7-8: Revision and Refinement

​ Subject-wise Revision: Allocate time for revising each subject thoroughly. Focus
on revisiting difficult topics and practicing more questions in those areas.
​ Mock Test Analysis: Continue to take mock tests and analyze your performance.
Pay attention to your strengths and weaknesses and adjust your study plan
accordingly.

Month 9-10: Strategy Development

​ Work on Speed and Accuracy: Focus on increasing your speed without
compromising accuracy. Time yourself while solving questions and aim for
efficient problem-solving techniques.
​ Develop Exam Strategies: Develop strategies for tackling different sections of the
exam, such as prioritizing questions, skipping difficult ones, and managing time
effectively.

Month 11-12: Final Preparations and Revision

​ Final Revision: Revise all topics thoroughly, paying special attention to formulas,
shortcut tricks, and important concepts.
​ Take Additional Mock Tests: Take a few more mock tests in the last month to
gauge your readiness and build confidence.
​ Stay Calm and Confident: Maintain a positive mindset and stay calm during the
exam. Trust in your preparation and give your best effort on exam day.

Additional Tips:
● Stay updated with current affairs, especially in the banking and financial sectors.
● Practice previous years' question papers to get acquainted with the exam pattern
and difficulty level.
● Stay consistent with your preparation and avoid burnout by taking regular breaks
and staying physically active.

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Week-wise bifurcation of months:-

Month 1-2: Understanding the Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Familiarize Yourself with Exam Pattern and Syllabus

● Spend the first week understanding the structure of the IBPS PO exam, including the
number of sections, marks distribution, and duration.
● Allocate time to thoroughly go through the official IBPS PO notification and understand
the exam pattern and syllabus provided by IBPS.
● Make note of the sections, topics, and subtopics covered in each subject.

Reviewing Basic Concepts

● Start with the basics of each subject, focusing on arithmetic, reasoning, and grammar.
● Utilize standard study materials to review basic concepts. For example:
● For Quantitative Aptitude: Review basic arithmetic operations, fractions,
percentages, and ratios.
● For Reasoning Ability: Understand basic concepts of logical reasoning, verbal
reasoning, and analytical reasoning.
● For English Language: Review grammar rules, parts of speech, tenses, and basic
vocabulary.
● Solve simple practice questions and quizzes to reinforce your understanding of basic
concepts.

Month 3-4: Strengthening Basics and Conceptual

Understanding
Strengthening Basic Concepts

● Continue revising and strengthening basic concepts in each subject.

● Focus on more advanced topics and concepts, such as geometry, data interpretation,
and critical reasoning.
● Solve practice questions from each topic and subtopic, focusing on improving accuracy
and speed.

Practicing Regularly and Referring to Standard Study Materials

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 ● Increase the intensity of your practice sessions, dedicating more time to solving
questions and quizzes.
● Continue referring to standard study materials for each subject and consolidating your
understanding of key concepts.
● Take topic-wise quizzes and mock tests to assess your progress and identify areas for
improvement.

Month 5-6: Intensive Practice and Time Management

Focus on Time Management

● Start focusing on time management strategies for each section of the exam.
● Practice solving questions within the stipulated time frame, aiming to improve your
speed and accuracy.
● Implement techniques such as skipping difficult questions, prioritizing easier ones, and
utilizing shortcuts and tricks.

Take Mock Tests and Analyze Performance

● Begin taking full-length mock tests regularly to simulate exam conditions.

● Analyze your performance in mock tests, identifying strengths and weaknesses in each
section.
● Review and analyze the solutions to questions you couldn't solve and understand the
reasoning behind them.

Month 7-8: Revision and Refinement

Subject-wise Revision

● Allocate time for revising each subject thoroughly, focusing on key concepts and
formulas.
● Review difficult topics and practice more questions in those areas to reinforce your
understanding.
● Create summary notes or flashcards for quick revision of important topics and tricks.

Mock Test Analysis and Fine-tuning

● Continue taking mock tests regularly and analyzing your performance.

● Fine-tune your exam strategies based on mock test analysis, focusing on areas where
you need improvement.

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 ● Identify and rectify any remaining weaknesses or gaps in your preparation.

Month 9-10: Fine-tuning and Strategy Development

Focus on Speed and Accuracy

● Work on increasing your speed without compromising accuracy.

● Implement time-saving techniques and shortcuts for solving questions quickly.
● Practice solving questions from previous years' papers to get accustomed to the exam
pattern and difficulty level.

Develop Exam Strategies

● Develop strategies for tackling each section of the exam, including time allocation,
question selection, and prioritization.
● Practice applying these strategies in mock tests and adjust them based on your
performance.
● Stay updated with the latest exam trends and patterns to adapt your strategies
accordingly.

Month 11-12: Final Preparations and Revision

Final Revision

● Review all topics and subjects thoroughly, paying special attention to formulas,
concepts, and tricks.
● Focus on revising weaker areas and practicing more questions to build confidence.
● Refrain from learning new topics at this stage and focus on reinforcing what you've
already studied.

Take Additional Mock Tests and Stay Calm

● Take a few more mock tests in the last month to gauge your readiness and build
confidence.
● Focus on maintaining a positive mindset and staying calm during the exam.
● Trust in your preparation and give your best effort on exam day.

By following this detailed breakdown for months 1-12, you'll be able to cover the entire syllabus

thoroughly, refine your exam strategies, and build confidence for the IBPS PO exam. Remember

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to stay disciplined, dedicated, and consistent in your study routine throughout the preparation

period.

Resources that I personally followed 👍:

● Adda247 bankmahapack books set.

QUANT

● Ashish Arora sir checklist for quant and videos for mains.
https://www.youtube.com/@studified

ENGLISH

● Nimisha Bansal Mam

https://www.youtube.com/@NIMISHABANSAL

REASONING

● Puneet Sir for reasoning.

https://www.youtube.com/@reasoningbypuneetsir

● Bankers Way youtube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@bankerswaybyunacademy

Mock Test

● Testbook for mocks. https://testbook.com/

Banking related updates

● Anil Agarwal Sir

https://www.youtube.com/@AnilAggarwalbankinterview

● Akash Jadhav Sir

https://www.youtube.com/@SankalpEducation

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