HOW TO PREPARE QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE SECTIONS FOR BANKING EXAMINATIONS

The Quantitative Aptitude section generally consists of 35 questions and the questions are given in the bank examination are related to some of the important topics from the bank exam syllabus.

In the recent world, around 75% of questions can be easily solved in quantitative aptitude topics but the aim of the IBPS preparation should be to score the remaining 25% which will take you near to the finish line of merit list. If this is done, then definitely it is the most helpful tool to fetch good marks to crack this section.

The bank exam the syllabus contains the following topics in the Quantitative Aptitude section like –

Ø  Number series

Ø  Decimal fractions

Ø  Time, Speed and Distance

Ø  Boat and Stream

Ø  Allegations

Ø  Averages

Ø  Simple interest and Compound interest

Ø  Simplification

Ø  Problems based on trains

Ø  Profit or Loss

Ø  Percentage

Ø  Ages

Weightage of questions in banking examinations

In the quantitative aptitude section, there are 35 questions in prelims and 40-45 questions in mains examinations.

Prelims

Topic	Number of questions
Simplification	8-12
Number series	5
Quadratic equations	3-5
Data interpretation	5-10
Word problems*	8-10

Mains

Topic	Number of questions
Data interpretation	15-20
Data sufficiency	5
Quantity based questions	3-5
Word problems*	8-10

*In word problem there are questions from Average, Ratio and proportion, Ages, Percentage, CI and SI, Time speed and distance, Time and work, Trains etc.

some key points to be remembered during the preparations of examinations:

The total aptitude questions generated in IBPS exams are definite and the number of questions on some essential topics also definite (discussed above). So, tie a knot to achieve a very good command on those topics to secure your minimum 20-25 marks out of a total of 35 questions.

Ø  Start with simplification.

Ø  Proceed towards Data Interpretation. As told earlier, this is literally a very strong zone. You can score higher on this particular topic.

Ø  Pick Inequality as your third chapter and then the number series.

Ø  After this, clear the concepts from each individual topic found in the miscellaneous category.

Ø  Figure out the Quantitative Aptitude short tricks to solve the questions rather than approaching the traditional long methods. This will save a lot of time which a must for competitive exams.

Ø  If you find difficult to understand the quick magical tricks, then understand the basics first and then try to solve with tricks. Learn the squares of numbers till 50 and cubes till 20 to speed your calculations.

Ø  As and when you clear your basics on a topic, pick the separate practice sheet of that particular topic only (topic wise sheets we mean) and solve every question. This will clear all your doubts from every angle.

Ø  Give at least 5-6 months to strongly prepare yourself for the bank examinations. During this period, you can cover each topic nicely and achieve command on this subject. Less time does not let you practice sufficiently and promotes stress among students which only and only negates their marks.

Ø  Don’t forget to join the test series. Either join some institute or give an online test from your home, the choice is yours. You can win 80% victory in your hand just by taking test series only.

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Ø  Practice regularly and avoid guesswork. Try IBPS mock test papers for quantitative aptitude from online portals or coaching institutes.

Ø  Check IBPS Quantitative Aptitude previous year question papers and observe the kind of questions asked there. Solve them actively.

Make my exam is providing you with Daily Quizzes on topics with the latest pattern questions.

Hope it helps you with your preparation.

Also, students are advised to go through the previous year’s paper, and  attempt IBPS Video Course from MakeMyExam to make a grip in cracking the examination.

Author Bio: Above content is published from IBT Chandigarh: Best Institute for Bank Coaching in Chandigarh