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New to Bank Exams ?
« on: September 11, 2011, 10:32:01 pm »
I hav noticed it that when people start with Bank Exam Preparations they have no clue regarding where to start what to practice and how proceed...


Also they have very little knowledge about the syllabus of the Exams and Preparation which needs to be taken.


If U have decided to working in the Banking Industry and if U are confused where to start and how to Proceed , then here is the thread which will give you a head start :








Bank Exams Syllabus :-

1. Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability/Aptitude:

This section usually tries to test the reasoning abilities and mental aptitude of the candidate. Questions are asked mainly from the following categories.

VERBAL

    * Number Series
    * Alphabet Series
    * Test of Direction Sense
    * Coding-Decoding
    * Number Ranking
    * Arithmetical Reasoning
    * Problem on Age Calculation
    * Blood Relations
    * Analogy
    * Decision Making etc.

NON-VERBAL

    * Non Verbal Series
    * Mirror Images
    * Cubes and Dice
    * Grouping Identical Figures
    * Embedded Figures etc

2. Quantitative Aptitude:

This section tests the quantitative and mathematical skills of the candidate. Questions are asked mainly from the following categories.

    * Number System
    * HCF, LCM
    * Simplification
    * Decimal Fractions
    * Ratio and Proportions
    * Unitary Method
    * Percentage
    * Time and Distance
    * Time and Work
    * Profit and Loss
    * Average
    * Simple and Compound Interest
    * Mensuration (2D and 3D)
    * Algebra
    * Data Interpretation

3. English:

This section is designed to test the language abilities and understanding of English grammar. Questions are asked mainly from the following categories.

    * Verb
    * Adverb
    * Subject Verb Agreement
    * Error Correction
    * Tenses
    * Sentence Rearrangement
    * Fill in the Blanks with Modals, Articles etc
    * Comprehension
    * Answering questions based on Unseen Passages
    * Vocabulary
    * Synonyms
    * Antonyms

4. General Awareness:


This section is checks whether the candidate keep himself/herself up to date with the world around them. Questions are asked mainly from the following categories.

    * Current Affairs (National and International)
    * Major Financial/Economic News
    * Budget and Five Year Plans
    * Who’s Who
    * Sports
    * Books and Authors
    * Awards and Honours
    * Science - Inventions and Discoveries
    * Abbreviations
    * Important Days
    * International and National Organisations
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Re: New to Bank Exams ?
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2011, 10:32:50 pm »
Structure of the Test :





Bank PO Exam consists Objective Test + Descriptive Test = 300 marks

Objective Test 100 marks

Objective Test Constists
 

Test of Reasoning Ability:- 100 Questions
Test of Quantitative Aptitude:- 50 Questions
Test of General Awarness:- Questions

Descriptive Test 100 Duration:-

Descriptive Test Consists:- Knowledge of Current Development & Commpunication skills...
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Re: New to Bank Exams ?
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2011, 09:36:06 am »
hello abhishek ji thanks for doing unique effort in this section and tell me how should i prepare for the ibps specially ab't banking awareness and english. Thanks














Posted the required material , here is the link :


http://www.bankexam.smffy.com/index.php/topic,25.msg30.html#new




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