Reasoning Ability Preparation tips for IBPS Clerk 2016 Mains

Dear Aspirants,

Last few days are left to tighten your grip for the IBPS Clerk Mains 2016. It is time to analyze the preparation and quickly resolve any weak points before the exam.

In this article, we are presenting expert preparation tips to easily crack 'Reasoning Ability' section.

Let us have a look at the pattern and syllabus of reasoning ability section of IBPS Clerk Mains examination.

IBPS Clerk Reasoning Section Pattern:

The reasoning section will consist of 40 questions which will carry a maximum of 50 marks. There will be a sectional time limit of 30 minutes(half an hour) duration. Also, it is necessary to keep in mind that 1/4^th marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

IBPS Clerk Reasoning Section Syllabus:

The reasoning section will consist of questions to test verbal, non-verbal and analytical skills. The  questions will be framed from the below mentioned topics:

 

Verbal Reasoning	Analytical Reasoning
Analogy Classification Coding Decoding Number Series Input Output Blood Relations Direction Sense Test Logical Venn Diagrams Alphabet Test Sitting Arrangements Mathematical Operations Arithmetical Reasoning Inserting the Missing Character Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test Syllogism Logical Sequence of Words Alphanumeric Sequence Test Puzzle Test	Statement and Conclusions Statement & Arguments Statement & Assumptions Cause and Effect Courses of Action Inference

Useful Preparation Tips for Reasoning (Logical) Ability Section:

1. Try to solve less time consuming topics first such as - Coding & Decoding , Ranking,Direction, Blood Relation and Data suffifiecny.
2. Do more practice for topics such as seating arrangement and puzzles. Try to identify the different types of questions asked from such topics. For example – seating arrangement may be linear or circular and people may be facing the centre, away from the centre or a combination of both.
3. In the problems based on coding-decoding, identify the pattern of aplphabetical orders and numerical sequence.
4. Solve Statement based questions which can be of following types:

• Statement- Assumptions
• Statement-Conclusion
• Statement- Arguments
• Statement- Courses of Action

In such questions, we need to make assumptions based on certain rules. It needs a lot of practice which will help you in marking accurate judgement.

5. Keep an eye on the sectional time limit. Attempt questions which you are sure of to avoid negative marking.

Solve Previous Years’ questions papers

Previous years’ papers are available online for practice. Solve last 5 year’s paper to improve your speed , accuracy and confidence level.

Solve Mock tests and Sample papers

Take  at least 5 mock tests for IBPS Clerk Mains daily. You will get model papers and sample papers as per the latest pattern . Practice sectional test series focused on reasoning section.

How to Manage Time for Reasoning section:

The time limit for the reasoning section is 30 minutes. Hence take 15-20 minutes for the time consuming questions. The less time consuming questions can be attempted in 5 minutes. Keep aside last 5 minutes for reviewing your answers. Practice this when you attempt free mock test series in order to get a flow.

Books recommended by our experts for Reasoning Ability:

• A Modern approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
• Analytical Reasoning –  M. K. Pandey

Stay focussed towards your goal and  keep practising to fulfil your dreams. We wish you All the Best for the exam.