IBPS PO MAINS Paper Analysis 2024;30th Nov Shift 1

IBPS PO MAINS Paper Analysis 2024

(30th Nov Shift 1)

According to reports, the general difficulty level of the IBPS PO Mains Exam, which was held on November 30, 2024, was moderate to difficult. This is a thorough section-by-section analysis:

1. Reasoning and Computer Aptitude:
Topics include logical thinking, computer-related queries, machine input-output, puzzles, and seating configurations (such as circular and linear).

The level of difficulty is moderate to challenging.
Good Efforts: About 25–30.

2. Interpretation and Analysis of Data:
Caselets, bar and pie charts, and arithmetic-based data interpretation are among the topics covered.
Moderate difficulty.
Good Efforts: 18–22.

3. English language:
Subjects covered include error detection, language restructuring, and reading comprehension.
Moderate difficulty.
Good Efforts: 20–24.

4. General Awareness: 

Current events, financial knowledge, and static GK were all addressed in this session.
Moderate difficulty.
Good Efforts: 28–32.

5. Descriptive Writing: 

- Writing assignments for essays and letters were somewhat challenging, evaluating applicants' articulation and Language skills.

Overall Analysis:

Good attempts varied from 75-90 depending on accuracy and time management.​

IBPS PO exam pattern:

3 Stages

1. Preliminary Exam

This is a qualifying stage to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam.

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Sections:
  • English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks (20 minutes)
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks (20 minutes)
  • Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks (20 minutes)

2. Mains Exam

This is the key stage for selection.

• Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Total Marks: 225
• Sections:
  • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 questions, 60 marks (60 minutes)
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation: 35 questions, 60 marks (45 minutes)
  • General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 40 questions, 40 marks (35 minutes)
  • English Language: 35 questions, 40 marks (40 minutes)
  • Descriptive Test: 2 questions (Essay and Letter Writing), 25 marks (30 minutes)

3. Interview

• Marks: 100
• The final score is calculated by combining the Mains (80%) and Interview (20%) scores.

Important Tips:

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer in Prelims and Mains (excluding the descriptive test).
• Sectional Timing: Both Prelims and Mains have sectional time limits. 

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