IBPS PO Exam Analysis Slot 2 and expected cutoff.
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IBPS PO Exam Analysis Slot 2
The Prelim Exam consisted of 3 sections which were spread over English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude. The duration of the exam was one hour which carried 100 marks.
IBPS PO Exam Analysis Slot 2 2016 – October 23rd
- LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY – MODERATE
- DOABLE QUESTIONS- ALL
- TIME LAG – YES (Candidates who manage their time well will have an overall advantage. The time saved in Quantitative Aptitude section can be used for solving RC passage in the English section)
- SURPRISES – The English section was slightly more challenging than from the exam held on Oct 22nd and Oct 16th. An edge over English is surely expected.
| Section | Good Attempt | Time |
| English Language | 8-12 | 25 mins |
| Reasoning | 20-22 | 15 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 21-22 | 20 mins |
| 49-56 | 60 mins |
Section Wise Analysis
Quantitative Aptitude
Level : Easy
Type of Questions
- Quadratic Equations – 5
- Series – 5
- DI – 10
- Approximation – 5
- Numeric Ability (Various Topics) – 10
The Numeric ability was of moderate level. The rest of the questions were easy this year.
English Language
Level : Difficult
Type of Questions
- Reading Comprehension – 8
- Cloze Passage – 7
- Para Jumbles – 5
- Errors – 10
Overall , the English section was complex this year. The RC passages were challenging testing the grip of the student on vocabulary and basic understanding of the English language.
Reasoning Ability
Level – Moderate
Type of Questions
- Inequalities – 5
- Syllogism – 5
- Sitting Arrangement – 10
- Puzzles – 10
- Miscellaneous Topics – 5
Reasoning Ability was moderate this year. No coding decoding questions were asked. Puzzles were easy to attempt.
Expected Cutoff
Predicted Sectional Cutoff
- English Language – 6-7
- Reasoning Ability – 9-14
- Quantitative Aptitude – 10-12
Predicted Overall Cutoff
- General & OBC – 32-36
- SC – 30-32
- ST – 16 -19
VIEW HERE QUESTIONS ASKED IN IBPS PO PRELIMS – OCT 16th, OCT 22nd and OCT 23d
Note: The candidates will have to qualify in all the three sections separately. They will have to secure the sectional and overall cutoff as well to qualify the exam.
IBPS PO Exam Analysis Slot 2 – October 22nd
- LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY – MODERATE
- DOABLE QUESTIONS- ALL
- TIME LAG – YES (Candidates with speed will have an advantage especially in the English section)
- SURPRISES – There was a slight change in the English Section in terms of the pattern. Also the level was difficult just like the Ist shift)
Overall level of the paper was not much different from the one held on Oct 16th.
| Section | Good Attempt | Time |
| English Language | 13-15 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning | 18-22 | 15 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 19-21 | 25 mins |
| 50-58 | 60 mins |
Section Wise Analysis
Quantitative Aptitude
Level : Moderate
Type of Questions
- Quadratic Equations – 5
- Series – 5
- DI – 10
- Approximation – 5
- Numeric Ability (Various Topics) – 10
The Numeric ability was of easy level. The rest of the questions were of moderate level.
English Language
Level : Difficult
Type of Questions
- Reading Comprehension – 8
- Cloze Passage – 7
- Para Jumbles – 5
- Errors – 10
Overall , the English section was complex this year. The RC passages incorporated information from the latest financial news from top organisations just like the Ist shift.
Reasoning Ability
Level – Moderate
Type of Questions
- Inequalities – 5
- Syllogism – 5
- Sitting Arrangement – 10
- Puzzles – 10
- Miscellaneous Topics – 5
Reasoning Ability was easy this year. No coding decoding questions were asked. Puzzles were easy to attempt. Syllogism questions were very simple.
Expected Cutoff
Predicted Sectional Cutoff
- English Language – 7-8
- Reasoning Ability – 9-12
- Quantitative Aptitude – 8-10
Predicted Overall Cutoff
- General & OBC – 33-38
- SC – 30-33
- ST – 16 -19
VIEW HERE QUESTIONS ASKED IN IBPS PO PRELIMS SHIFT 1 OCT 22nd
Note: The candidates will have to qualify in all the three sections separately. They will have to secure the sectional and overall cutoff as well to qualify the exam.
IBPS PO Exam Analysis Slot 2 – October 16th
Seeing this year’s paper, speed, accuracy and planning was expected out of candidates to perform well in the exam. Also, a grip over English section was a must in this slot as well. The overall level of Slot 2 was the same as slot 1.
- LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY – MODERATE
- DOABLE QUESTIONS- ALL
- TIME LAG – YES (Candidates with speed and precision surely will have an advantage)
- SURPRISES – No filler questions asked in English section. No coding/decoding questions asked in reasoning.
| Section | Good Attempt | Time |
| English Language | 12-15 | 15 mins |
| Reasoning | 22-24 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 17-20 | 25 mins |
| 51-59 | 60 mins |
Section Wise Analysis
Quantitative Aptitude
Level : Easy
Type of Questions
- Quadratic Equations – 5
- Series – 5
- DI – 10
- Approximation – 5
- Numeric Ability (Various Topics) – 10
The Numeric ability was of easy level. The rest of the questions were simple to attempt as well.
English Language
Level : Difficult
Type of Questions
- Reading Comprehension – 8
- Cloze Passage – 7
- Para Jumbles – 5
- Errors – 10
Overall , the English section was complex this year in both slot 1 and 2.
Reasoning Ability
Level – Moderate
Type of Questions
- Inequalities – 5
- Syllogism – 5
- Sitting Arrangement – 10
- Puzzles – 10
- Miscellaneous Topics – 5
Reasoning Ability was pretty simple this year especially the syllogism questions.
Expected Cutoff
Predicted Sectional Cutoff
- English Language – 5-6
- Reasoning Ability – 9-12
- Quantitative Aptitude – 6-8
Predicted Overall Cutoff
- General & OBC – 36-40
- SC – 30-33
- ST – 15 -19
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68 attempted english18(55.55) reasoning 21(100)quant 29(100) chances? cat:gen
You have decent chances of getting in.
Eng 21 (50% accuracy)
Reasoning 19 (95%accuracy)
Maths 18 (100% accuracy)
My attempts 58 (OBC)
Is there any chance?? I am not sure in English….should I start for mains??
Yes you should. No point speculating about results and not preparing. I insist you prepare.
Anybody remember parajumble and cloze set answers 23 oct 2 shift
Thanks mock bank
You’re most welcome.
sir my attemps ( OBC)
english : 17 with 60% accuracy
maths : 20 with 100% accuracy
reasoning : 21 with 90% accuracy
total attemps 58
is there any chance to qualify in prelims
Close call
Sir my attempts were math 20, reasoning 22, eng 16 with 85 % accuracy in all subjects…any chance sir???
Decent chances
sir, my attempts were english-19(80% accurate), reasoning 18(100% accurate) quants 20(100% accurate.. shall i start preparing for mains sir
Absolutely you should
hi
IBPS pre 22 oct 2nd sitting )
attempt 43
cat- obc
eng- 12 (9 sure 3 not sure)
math-13 ( 100 %)
reasoning- 18 (16 sure 2 not sure)
what are the chances ?
this was my 1st attempt (preparing from last 2 month only)
I think you should be in.
Cloze set and parajumble option
hii
65 attempted
27 eng(60 prcnt accuracy)
18 maths(80 prct accuracy)
20 reasoning(80 prcnt accuracy)
chances??gen category
Close call Nidhi.
confused….
See your attempt is good as in the number of questions. However the accuracy level puts you in the ‘maybe’ category. But don’t worry. Lets see how much does IBPS set the official cutoff.
i think i have made more than required attempts in eng section…that makes me feel worried
Don’t worry. Panic won’t help. Utilize this time in preparing.
thanxx alot for imbibing sm positivity
u were ryt..i hv qualified..wth 53 mrks
sir i attempted 41 (22ND OCT 2ND SHIFT)
STATE- TELANGANA
category- SC
ENGLISH-13 (70% accuracy)
REASONING-13 (100% accuracy)
QUANT-15 (100% accuracy)
will i clear the exam?
Swetha you should be in.
Sir what can be the cut off in English ?
7-8
iam kerla gen
sir i have attemted 53 ,rea-18, quan-22, eng-13 , what are my chnces, iam so worry about my english cut off any chnce for main exam
See if you don’t lose marks in negative, chances are good.
Me at 52.I fear about english
Don’t worry. Stay positive.
Mera original name Nitin aggarwal h bt in my aadhar card it’s showing Nitin agarwal exam m koi problem to nhi hogi what to do please suggest me
In my passbook it’s correct name is it going to work
e-adhar card is not allowed for entry
By what name did you originally fill the application form ?
Nitin aggarwal
Please help me out
I don’t think it should be an issue. But just to guide you , here’s what you can do – If you get selected, that time during the verification you can show your Class 10th certificate as name proof. It’s the most authentic proof. Don’t worry.
exam to dene denge y log
Yes
i have attempted 63
If you’re sure about the accuracy, this counts as a good attempt.
1 missing di k que bhi th kya
2 machine input output 3 coding decoding
No missing DI, no input output, no coding decoding
No.
i have attempted 55
good
I hv attmptd 56
good
I had attempted 76. 30 Quant, 30 Reasoning, 16 English
excellent
Thanks
aapki fb id kya hai veer g thodi help hi kr do math me meri
Fb id- Monu.aj@facebook.com
i have attempted 52 out of 100.
Good.
it’s too beneficial for us….. mine is 22nd oct………… English is big problem……
Don’t worry. Focus more on your weak areas in English. All the best.