How to score good marks in IBPS RRB PO Mains 2020 Exam?

Posted by Notes Mantra on Oct 21, 2020

The IBPS RRB PO Mains 2020 exam which was scheduled for October 18^th 2020 has been postponed until the updated IBPS RRB PO Mains exam date 2020 is announced. With the Prelims over between Sept 12^th-26^th 2020, it leaves ample time for candidates to formulate a solid IBPS RRB PO Mains 2020 preparations strategy.

In this effort, a week-wise IBPS RRB PO Mains Study Plan may just give you the right direction. Read on to know more about how you can make the most out of your prep weeks before IBPS RRB PO Mains exam date 2020

IBPS RRB PO Mains 2020: Exam Pattern

The pattern of the IBPS RRB PO Mains 2020 comprises of five sections mentioned below. Further, there will 200 multiple-choice questions to be complete in a total time duration of 120 minutes. As for the marking scheme, correct answers are awarded by 1 mark each and incorrect answers lead to a deduction of 0.25 marks each.

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning	40	50	2 hours
General Awareness	40	40
Quantitative Aptitude	40	50
English/Hindi Language	40	40
Computer Knowledge	40	20
*Total*	*200*	*200*

IBPS RRB PO Mains Study Plan

Given below is a week-wise IBPS RRB PO Mains Study Plan which helps you shape up your IBPS RRB PO Mains 2020 preparations strategy.

Week	Topics	Topics	Topics
Week 1	*Reasoning:* Inequalities, Coding-Decoding, Clocks, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Dates & Calendars, Order & Rankings, Partnership, Blood Relation, Directions	Quantitative Aptitude Ratio & Proportion, Number System, Speed & Distance, Simplification, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Average, Linear Equations, Series,	*General Awareness* Current Affairs, Indian Constitution & Polity, National Issues, Business & Economics,
End of Week 1	1 Reasoning Test + 1 Quantitative Aptitude *Test + 1 General Awareness Test + 1 Mock Test [You can alternate as per your suitability]*
Week 2	*Reasoning:* Cause & Effect, Assertion & Reason, Data Sufficiency, Statements & Conclusion, Advanced Puzzles, Syllogism, Advanced Coding-Decoding	*Quantitative Aptitude* Introductory Probability, Simple & Compound Interest, Ages, Quadratic Equations, Permutation & Combination, Probability Graphs & Tables, Data Interpretation	*General Awareness:* Indian and World History Film & Television, Science & Technology, Indian & World Geography, Culture
End of Week 2	*1 Reasoning Test + 1 Quantitative Aptitude Test + 1 General Awareness Test + 1 Mock Test [You can alternate as per your suitability]*
Week 3	*English/Hindi Language:* Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Error Detection, Jumbled Sentences, Grammar, Active & Passive Voice, Cloze Test, Vocabulary [Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution], etc.	*Computer Knowledge:* Computer Fundamentals, Hardware, Software, Input & Output Devices, Operating System, Networking & Internet, Office applications, Keyboard shortcuts, Database Management Cybersecurity, etc.	*General Awareness:* Important Dates, Events & Anniversaries, Environment & Ecosystem, Personalities, Sports, Currency, Books & Authors, etc.
End of Week 3	*1 English/Hindi Language Test + 1 Computer Knowledge Test + 1 General Awareness Test + 1 Mock Test [You can alternate as per your suitability]*
Week 4	· Revisit your notes for all the previous weeks. · Refresh important formulae and strategies · Do not dive into new topics. Remain focused on what you know and leave the rest. · Attempt one and if possible two full-length rigorously timed mock tests every day for five days only. Leave it after that. · Keep reviewing your notes.
Day Before Exam	· Revise and Revisit important topics and exam strategies.
Exam Day	· Get ready for your exam.

IBPS RRB PO Mains Study Plan: Tips

The following pointers will help you interpret and adjust the above-mentioned table in the best way possible for your IBPS RRB PO Mains 2020.

First of all, flexibly use this table. The rationale behind putting Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude continuously for two weeks alongside General Awareness is that both of them carry the joint highest weightage. However, you are free to make any changes by way of shifting any section up or down as per your prep level.

The overall difficulty level of the exam tends to hover around a moderate level with anywhere between 130-150 generally enough to take you over the line. As per the previous year question paper, the Quantitative Aptitude section was adjudged to be a little on the difficult side. Apart from the difficulty level of all other sections was easy or easy-moderate.

In the Reasoning Ability section, it is noticed that Puzzles tend to carry the most questions with 20 questions. Further, Data Interpretation and Arithmetic Problems constitute 30 questions in Quantitative Aptitude. Reading Comprehension is an important one in English/Hindi Language with 14 questions. For General Awareness and Computer Knowledge, the questions paper was quite mixed.

In the first and second weeks of your preparation, the best IBPS RRB PO Mains 2020 preparations strategy is to combine both short topic-based tests as well as mock tests in a timed manner. This bolsters your time management skills.
The third week has been reserved for comprehensive preparation of Computer Knowledge and English/Hindi Language. As you may have noticed, the General Awareness section is divided into three portions to make it easier to remember.

In the last week before your IBPS RRB PO Mains exam date 2020, devote solve 1-2 mock test every day only till five days and do not touch any new topic. Revisit formulae and exam strategies, refresh vocabulary as well as facts and general awareness notes.

The IBPS RRB PO Mains Study Plan aids you in preparing on the time front as well. Remember, you have 120 minutes which is not equally divided between all sections. As an IBPS RRB PO Mains 2020 preparations strategy, if you don’t arrive at the answer within the per-question time limit, move on and come back to it later.

In the last two days before your exam composes yourself and catch on your sleep. Take a light and healthy diet and avoid outside food. On the last day before your IBPS RRB PO Mains exam date 2020, breezing through notes is enough.

Do not think of family expectation or peer pressure. Have faith in yourself and give your best.

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