Pattern of IBPS PO 2015 Prelim Exam:
The Prelim Exam consists of 3 sections which is spread over English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude. Total number of questions is 100 and the duration of the exam is of one hour.
The Prelim Exam consists of 3 sections which is spread over English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude. Total number of questions is 100 and the duration of the exam is of one hour.
Detail Analysis of each section – October 2015
1. English Language – Total 30 Questions (Level – Moderate)
(i) Reading Comprehension – 10 Questions (Small Banks in China)
(ii) Cloze Test – 5 Questions (Primary middle education)
(iii) Fill in the blanks – 5 Questions (Double spacing)
(iv) Spotting Error – 5 Questions (Easy)
(v) Parajumbles – 5 Questions (Moderate) (Based on Global Investment paragraph)
2. Quantitative Aptitude – Total 35 Questions (Level – Moderate)
(i) Number Series – 5 Questions (Easy)
(ii) Approximation – 5 Questions
(iii) Data Interpretation (2 Sets) – 10 Questions
Note: One D.I. – Line Graph
Second D.I. – Students based on Examination Qualification/ Not qualified
(iv) Quadratic Equation – 5 Questions (Easy)
(v) Miscellaneous Questions – 10 Questions
Miscellaneous questions include – Age, Mixture Allegation, Partnership, Profit Loss, Average, Boats & Stream, Compound/Simple Interest, Time & Work, etc.
3. Reasoning Ability – Total 35 Questions – (Level – Easy to Moderate)
(i) Syllogism – 5 Questions (Moderate)
Note: Syllogism Questions was of 2 statement and 2 conclusion. Also possibility questions was asked but it was of easy level.
(ii) Inequality – 5 Questions (Easy)
(iii) Sitting Arrangement (Circular) – 5 Questions
(iv) Linear Arrangement – 5 Questions (Easy to Moderate)
Note: 5 people sitting in tow rows each facing North South
(v) Puzzle (Floor) – 5 Questions (Level – Moderate)
(vi) Coding Decoding – 5 Questions (Easy)
(vii) Blood Relations – 3 Questions
(viii) Miscellaneous Questions – 2 Questions (based on For e.g. – Ram is taller than Mahesh, Mahesh is smaller than Shyam)
Note: No Input Output questions was asked in 2nd Slot of the exam.
Expected Cutoff – IBPS PO 2015 Prelims Exam
The expected cutoff of each section of IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2015 is –
1. English Section – 6.5 – 7
2. Quantitative Aptitude – 6.75 – 7
3. Reasoning Ability – 9 – 10.5
Overall Expected cutoff – The overall expected cutoff of IBPS PO Prelims Exam will be around 38 – 43 for general category.