IBPS PO Exam Analysis – 22nd Oct 2016 (1st Slot)

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The IBPS PO race is on! The Institute of Banking Personnel (IBPS) has successfully completed the first slot of IBPS PO VI 2016 examination on 22^nd of October 2016. The examination will be conducted in four slots. The slot 1 has come to an end and an amazing response was received from the aspirants.

Let us take a look at the slot timings:

IBPS PO VI 2016: Slots of the examination-

Slot 1 - 8:00 AM - Morning Shift

Slot 2 - 10:30 AM - Morning Shift

Slot 3 - 1:00 PM - Afternoon Shift

Slot 4 - 3:30 PM - Evening Shift

All the four slots are expected to receive equal response in terms of curiosity from the aspirants. Now, let us go through the section wise analysis of the entire examination of IBPS PO VI 2016.

English Section:

Good Attempts for this section: An attempt of 16- 18 questions will create your chances to clear the cut- off marks.

Difficulty Level: The difficulty level of the examination was of moderate- difficult level.

Analysis:

1. Reading Comprehension - 8 questions – (Moderate- difficult)
2. Error Spotting - 10 questions- (Moderate- difficult)
3. Para Jumbles -  5 questions- (Moderate)
4. Cloze Test - 7 questions- (Moderate)

Quantitative Aptitude Section:

.Good Attempts for this section: An attempt of 18- 22 questions will create your chances to clear the cut- off marks.

Difficulty Level: The difficulty level of the examination was of easy- moderate level

Analysis:

1. Number Series - 5 questions – (Moderate- difficult)
2. Quadratic Equations - 5 questions- (Easy)
3. Data Interpretation - 10 questions- (Easy- Moderate)
4. Approximation - 5 questions- (Easy)
5. Miscellaneous - 10 questions- (Moderate)

Reasoning Ability Section:

Good Attempts for this section: An attempt of 21- 24 questions will create your chances to clear the cut- off marks.

Difficulty Level: The difficulty level of the examination was of moderate level.

Analysis:

1. Syllogism – 5 Questions (Easy)
2. Inequality – 5 Questions - (Easy)- Direct Questions
3. Puzzle and Arrangement – 15 Questions - (Moderate)- Question on Floor arrangement and Circular arrangement facing centre and outside with one more parameter, Linear arrangement – 8 people in a straight line, some facing north and some facing south
4. Miscellaneous Questions  (Blood Relation, Direction based) – 10 Questions  (Easy to Moderate)

Overall analysis of IBPS PO Prelims 2016 for Slot 1- 22^nd October 2016

When we have an overall look at the IBPS PO Prelims paper held on 22^nd October 2016, it can be said that the overall difficulty level of the paper of the examination was easy to moderate. Students can perform really well if they prepare well for the examination.

IBPS PO Prelims 2016 for Slot 1 held on 22^nd October: Summary of the Section wise Analysis

Sections	Difficulty level	Good Attempts
Reasoning Ability	Moderate	21- 24
Quantitative Aptitude	Easy to Moderate	18- 22
English Language	Moderate	16- 18

This analysis will help you get an insight of the questions asked in the IBPS PO Prelims examination. This will help you to prepare well for the upcoming slots. We will be back with some more important updates on IBPS PO Prelims 2016. Prepare well and reach the heights of success!