6-Month Study Plan
| Month | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Month 1 | Arithmetic foundations (Percentage, Ratio, Profit-Loss, SI/CI, Time-Work); Basic Reasoning (Series, Analogies, Syllogism); English Grammar (Wren & Martin); Banking basics |
| Month 2 | Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar, Pie, Line); Advanced Reasoning (Puzzles, Seating Arrangements); Vocabulary building; Current Affairs daily habit |
| Month 3 | Advanced Aptitude (Quadratic Equations, Number Series, Approximation); Machine Input-Output; Reading Comprehension; Banking Awareness static content |
| Month 4 | Prelims full-length mocks (3/week); Error log review; DI (Caselet, Missing DI); Descriptive writing practice (2 letters/essays per week) |
| Month 5 | Mains full-length mocks (2/week); Computer Aptitude; Economy/Financial Awareness; Current Affairs intensive (last 6 months) |
| Month 6 | Daily full mocks; Weak area targeting; Interview preparation (banking GK, current events, resume-based questions); Descriptive polishing |
Key Strategies
- DI is the game-changer in Mains: Mains DI section carries 60 marks. Solve 5+ DI sets daily from Month 3 onwards.
- Sectional cutoffs: IBPS PO has sectional cutoffs in both Prelims and Mains. Do not neglect any single section.
- Banking Awareness is a free gift: 40 marks in Mains with sufficient preparation. Read RBI monthly bulletin summaries and the Economic Survey.
- Descriptive Test: 25 marks with a 30-minute window. Practice writing 250-word letters and 300-word essays within time.