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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