Expert tips and tricks to crack IBPS PO 2016

“Potential means nothing if you don’t do anything with it.”- Michael Dooley

I still remember my college days when preparation for any exam was always a “last minute task” for the students. Procrastination was the one of the reasons for this. But, when the examination is round the corner, last minute preparation can be a double edged sword for anyone. The thought of failure used to be like a nightmare and we hardly had an idea of what to start with. In this scenario, a preparation which is smart is more effective than normal preparation. So, we bring you some of the expert tips and tricks which will be helpful for you to prepare for the IBPS PO examination in a short span of time.

Let us first take a look at the pattern of the IBPS PO examination:

The preliminary examination consists of three papers worth 100 marks. The total duration of the exam is of 1 hour.

The main examination consists of five subjects worth 200 marks. The total duration is of 2 hours.

The cut off marks (expected) for each category will be as follows:

Let us take a look at some of the incredible tips for IBPS PO 2016 preparation:

Work for your goals: Your target must be “To crack IBPS PO” and nothing less than that. Look at the entire pattern and make a study plan. Prepare the study plan by dividing different subjects in different time slots and make sure you go through every important topic without missing any of them.

Attempt mock tests repeatedly: As we all know that practice makes a man perfect,, practice will makes you go a long way. These mock tests will also help you getting a track of the type of questions asked and the changing pattern.

A break a day keeps stress away: Constant study without break will make you stressed out. When you prepare for the examination, give yourself a day break which will help you. Breaks revitalize your preparation and make you even more focused.

Let motivation make you go the extra mile: Go for some good motivational books and make a habit of reading them. These books will enhance your values in education as well as in other fields and will make you a good learner indeed.

Do not take it easy either: Do not take it easy as if it is a “child’s play”. Work hard to be counted among one of the best officers of IBPS which will make your family and friends happy and proud.

Pomodoro- A blessing in disguise: Use the IBPS Pomodoro technique and break the entire study time into phases of 30 mins. Study for 20/ 25 mins and take a 5/ 10 mins break. After 4- 5 Pomodoros, take a 15- 20 mins break and resume.

Revision- The perfect tool to wing it: Revision will help you stay in touch with the topics which will make you extremely handy. This will also help you intensify your speed and accuracy level.

Confidence- The greatest of all weapons: Be confident and believe in yourself. This is only thing which can drive you and make you “extraordinary from ordinary”.

It is you and only you who can set yourself apart from others. You need to set your priorities and endeavours and work accordingly. Stay connected for more updates. Good luck!