IBPS PO exam date has been announced for both preliminary and main exams. IBPS PO preliminary exam is conducted on October 13^th, 14^th, 20^th, 21^st. Hope, all would have applied for the exam and will be preparing for the exam now. Okay. Let us talk about IBPS PO Prelims first. What kind of materials are you using for the preparation of IBPS PO Prelims exams? Many students may go with various answers such as books, IBPS PO prelims mock test, coaching classes etc.

When compared to all the sources, free online mock test for IBPS PO prelims helps in preparing the prelims levels of the exam very much. If you pass in prelims only, you can move for IBPS PO mains. That much importance is there for prelims. IBPS PO 2018 Preliminary exam pattern is

The time allotted for each subject is 20 minutes and the total mark is 100 with a time frame of 1 hour. The question paper for IBPS PO prelims is available as bilingual except English language. For every wrong answer 0.25 will be deducted as a negative marking and for unattended questions no marks will be deducted. Each section contains individual cut-offs.

When you search on the internet you may find out various sources for free online mock test for IBPS PO prelims. Most of the sites incline to the latest model and design their tests in such a way. Subject-wise tests are available to prepare on every subject thoroughly along with timer. Full-length test are availed to prepare as such in real-time exam. Both are beneficial to the exam preparing students.

Tips to break each section:

Quantitative aptitude: Of course, if you are used with calculations, you can easily solve the 35 questions in 20 minutes easily. The real trick is using mental calculations and shortcuts. First pick the easily solvable sums and then go for tougher end. Generally, simplifications, Ratio and proportion, Mensuration, Problems on Ages, Speed, time and distance, Linear equations will be covered in Quantitative aptitude.

Reasoning ability: It is always a key section. This is where your performed shall be showed. There will be many twists in the question. You should ensure each pattern before starting the problems. Syllogisms, Coding & decoding, Blood relations, ordering and ranking, scheduling, series, are the sub-topics of reasoning ability.

English language: You should be good enough in grammar part to attend the part neatly. Do not forget to answer your questions within 20 minutes and also ensure about your accuracy part. Error spotting, reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, Vocabulary, Verbal ability will be the definite parts of the English language in IBPS PO exam.

Now, everything will be under your observation. Hope you would have started your preparation by this time. However, choose free online mock test for IBPS PO prelims and if possible go for paid mock test for IBPS PO prelims to crack your exam successfully.