1. What are some tips for bank exams preparation?
Exams in the banking sector is considered to be one of the most important exams in India. The number of seats in the exam is limited and clearing the exam is itself a herculean task. Lakhs of students appear in the exam every year which is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, known as IBPS. It’s never too late to start your banking preparation if you are motivated enough to clear the exam. The preparation for the exam can turn out be really stressful for aspirants and some tips and tricks will help ease them out and get selected for the exams.
Have a look at these tips and it will help you to ease your brain cells before the exams.
a) Start with proper planning

It is always good to have a plan. Keep an eye on all the important exam dates and latest syllabus will make you prepare for the battle. Always consider your current attempt is the last attempt for the exam which will motivate you to for extra efforts and will encourage you to win the war.

b) Know your syllabus and make a study plan:

Prepare for the exam by starting off with an updated syllabus, which is available on the official website of the exam. It is better to pen down your syllabus and then go through it. Discover your strengths and weaknesses and prepare according to them. Never underestimate your strengths and always climb an extra ladder for the tricky topics.

c) Push yourself harder than before:

Initially, you will be really motivated and working hard for your exams. But, as the exam day starts approaching, you might feel a lump in your throat. It is the time to overcome that inertia and strive harder to win this race. Because you wanted this to happen, don’t you?

d) Practise makes a man perfect:

Revise your topics after a certain amount of time because brushing up your syllabus will prepare your brain for the exam. There is a lot of websites which offers the free mock test. You can try them out and check for your accuracy and speed, as they are the key factors to get selected in the exam.

e) Watch out your physical and mental health:

This might be a little cliche, but exercise really keeps your body as well as the mind in control. Just try out meditation and yoga for half to one hour daily and you will see the notice the change in yourself, both physically and mentally. Always remember, not to stress yourself.

Be focused and prepared for the exam and you will be excelling it already. All the best.
2. How do I prepare for bank exam at home?
Self Study for the banking sound might sounds just like havoc for the aspirants, but trust me it’s not! These days, preparing for the exam at home is just as simple as going to a coaching centre or might be easier and economical than that. Believe it or not, going to fancy coaching will never assure you that you will surely clear the exams. Practising at home for the exam can be challenging but it is comfortable for your physical and mental health. There are lots of apps and website which offers you the same kind of coaching and helpline numbers to clear your doubts and strengthen your concepts.
Well, if you are not convinced enough, then let me provide you with some of the tips that will help you to prepare for the bank exams (or any exam) at home:
1) Get a complete overview of the syllabus

Before starting the preparation of the exam, aspirants should go through the syllabus because it will help you to evaluate the topics at the first place and it will also make you aware about the pattern in the exam.

2) Know the selection process

Different exams have a variety of selection procedure, that every aspirant to clear in order to get selected in the exam. Generally, the exam is divided into a preliminary exam, main exam and personal interview as well as group discussion. Understand the process and then prepare for it accordingly.

3) Schedule your preparation time

Making a timetable might seem like an ‘old-school’ thing but it always turns to be positive. It helps you to divide your time into the specific subjects and make the process easier while preparing for the exam.

4) Look for online experts

The Internet has an open wide gate for the aspirants who are preparing for any kind of exam. There is a lot of websites that offer free guidance and tricks on a particular subject. Youtube is one of the best teachers for online coaching at home.

5) Practise more and more

Practise plays an important role in the selection process for any exam. Put your energy positively in preparing and practising. Never be harsh or stress yourself too much.

6) Revise your topics thoroughly

Making notes and shortcuts for the topics helps you for the better revision within the last few days of the exam. Practise more and revise even more.

I know, preparing for an exam is easier said than done. But it is not impossible, right? Sink your teeth into your books and beat the battle of banking exam. All the best.

1. How do I study the maths of the competitive exams?
Mathematics/Quantitative Aptitude is one of the highest scoring subjects in Competitive Exams. To develop Quantitative skills aspirants require a lot of practice.
Below mentioned are some of the tips to improve Quantitative Skills.
Screen the Syllabus: Candidates must go through the syllabus thoroughly on that basis they can start their preparation point by point. It will help in covering all the topics without missing anything.
Basic Calculations: The topics that include basic calculations should be aced first.
The basic calculations topics include: [ Not Exhaustive]

Number system

Profit and Loss

Ratio and proportion

Ages

Profit and Loss

Boats and streams

Time and work

Pipes and Cisterns

Practice & Practice: Practice makes man perfect, Practice more and more as Mathematics/Quantitative Aptitude can only be answered with practice. Check on an average of how many minutes you take to solve a particular question and what is the actual time allotted to it. Then try to reduce the time by practicing more often.
Review Errors: When you’re practicing with these problems, it’s important to work through the process for each solution. If you have made any mistakes, you should review them and understand where your problem-solving skills let you down.
Prepare a study Plan: Prepare a study plan for yourself. Making a good study plan is a really important step in the studying process as it helps you to track what you’ve done. It is better to study different subjects one after another
Focus both on your strongest and weakest topics to avoid any surprises during the exam: Candidates should focus on their weaker points too because that will help in solving problems effectively. Go for revision again and again in order to get perfect with the weaker sections.
Study Material: Study material is also an important task for candidates, like there are many preparatory materials available in the market.
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