The first step towards preparation is to understand the examination syllabus and pattern of the well.

• After analyzing the pattern and syllabus of the examination, candidates should prepare a preparation strategy for the examination.
• Then they need to analyze their weaker and stronger sections of study. Then start working on your weaker sections.
• Look at the topics that are given weightage in the examination and then start working on it. Through this you will be able to gain some marks.
• Practice more and more and do not give up until you gain proficiency in the subject.
• Make balance between all the sections of study. Do not give much importance to only one particular section. Focus on all the sections equally.
• Don't do selective study. It is not recommended at all.
• Make notes for the topics wherever required. This will help you immensely.
• Once you are over with your preparation start solving previous years test papers and taking mock tests.
• Stay confident, calm and composed. Do not lose patienceand hope.

Preparation Strategy for Every Section

English Language: English section is included in almost every competitive examination to check the understanding of the candidates of the language. To attain proficiency in this section, candidates should get hold on the basics of grammar and language as most of the questions are framed on these topics. They should start reading newspaper on daily basis and must use the newly learnt words in framing sentences.

Also Read: Free Online IBPS Test Series

Reasoning Ability: This is a very time consuming and tricky section and the only way to get good marks in this section is to practice more and more from several sources. Candidates should practice questions from the previous years' question papers and should devise shortcuts to solve the questions quickly.

Quantitative Aptitude: This section evaluates numerical ability of the aspirants. To attain good marks in this section, candidates should learn formulas and should learn the logic behind a particular question rather than blindly following shortcuts. Practice more and more and take online mock tests to gain speed.

Also Read: IBPS Previous Year Question Paper