As many readers asked me to post a final analysis of IBPS PO IV exam, today I am posting analysis with expected cutoff scores
Overall Analysis:
Overall, the exam was difficult. A good number of attempts in the exam were 85-100.
Expected Cutoff
Sections | General | OBC | SC | ST | HI | OC | VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QA | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Reasoning | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
English | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
GA | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Computer | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Overall | 68-73 | 65-70 | 55 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
*Note - Expected cutoff was bit higher but difficulty level of the exam was higher than previous year so I am decreasing the expected cutoff
Reasoning:
Overall, the Reasoning section was difficult. A good number of attempts in the exam were 15-20. Topics from which the questions were asked:- Seating Arrangement: 10
- Data Sufficiency: 5-7
- Input - Output: 5-7
- Puzzles: 5-7
- Inequality: 5-7
- Logical Reasoning: 10 – 15
- Syllogisms: 5-7
Quantitative Aptitude:
Overall, the Quantitative Aptitude section was difficult and a good number of attempts in this section were 10-15. Topics from which the questions were asked:- Profit Loss, Time, Speed & Distance, Mixture, Trains, Age, Geometry: 15
- Series: 5
- Data Interpretation: 20
- Quadratic Equations: 5
- Data Sufficiency: 5
English:
Overall, the English section was moderate to difficult and a well prepared candidate could attempt 20-25 questions. Topics from which the questions were asked:- Reading Comprehension: 20
- Cloze Test: 10
- Para Jumbles: 5
- Sentence Correction: 5
Computer Knowledge:
Overall, the CK section was easy to moderate and a well prepared candidate could attempt 13-18 questions. The main areas from which questions were asked were: MS word shortcut keys, programming language, database, networking, virus, Acronyms like URL, EPROM, etc.General Awareness:
Overall, the GA section was moderate to difficult and a well prepared candidate could attempt 20-25 questions. Topics from which the questions were asked were:- General Awareness: 5-10
- Banking Awareness: 10-15
- Current Affairs: 15
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