WHAT ARE SOME TIPS FOR CRACKING THE SBI PO IN FIRST ATTEMPT?

·    CHECK THE PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS

The most important thing to do is to get a clear idea about the SBI PO exam pattern. You should know about the various sections, the number of questions in each section, time duration, and marking scheme of each stage of the SBI PO online exam – Prelims and Mains. Check SBI PO Previous Year Questions Papers and memory based papers to get an exact idea of the exam. Analyze SBI PO Previous Year Cut-Offs. This will be very helpful in your preparation as you can set your target accordingly.

·       KNOW YOUR SYLLABUS

The next thing to do is be aware of the SBI PO syllabus for each section – for both Prelims and Mains. Remember, you have to prepare for SBI PO Prelims and Mains simultaneously. This is because, for example, certain sections are common to both Prelims and Mains, and the syllabus for those sections is more or less same, but the type of questions might be a little different. So, you should remember this and prepare accordingly as you may not get enough time for Mains after the Preliminary exam. Also, the marks in the Preliminary exam will not be considered for final merit listing. Here, you just have to clear the SBI PO cutoff. But in the SBI PO Main exam, you will have to score as high as possible to ensure you get into the final merit listing. So, you have to prepare as per need the exam from the very beginning.

·       CREATE A TIMETABLE

Now that you know about the exam pattern and syllabus of SBI PO exam, you need to create a proper but a realistic time table based on your needs and demand of the exam. Allocate your time for each section.

·       CLEAR THE BASICS AND PRACTICE DILIGENTLY

You should start off your preparation from the basics and then go for high level. So, during the allocated time for learning new concepts (for each section), understand the theory behind every concept of each topic. Every time you finish understanding a concept, practice ample amount of questions. Even if a certain concept is very easy, you need to practice it diligently so that you master that topic. Mark the questions that you find difficult or get incorrect. Revise/practice them later.

·       PRACTICE ONLINE MOCK TESTS

This is the best way to check your preparation. SBI PO Online Practice Tests will also help you increase your speed, along with smooth and easy movement across sections. While doing Online Practice tests, focus on clearing sectional cut off and gaining high score too. This will give you an idea about the nature of the questions asked in the exam and then you can prepare accordingly. Also, you will get to know where you stand and how much you are likely to get in the actual exam. You can then work on weak concepts and improve on them. Analyzing your paper after every test and identifying your strengths and weaknesses is very important. Taking mock tests also helps in getting used to the pressure of taking the exam

·       CULTIVATE READING AND WRITING HABITS

Read English newspapers and books regularly. This is very important especially for General Awareness, English Language and the descriptive test of SBI PO exam. Pay more attention to social, economic, cultural, financial, and banking related articles. Make notes of important points and learn the meaning and usage of new words.

·       IMPROVE YOUR TEST-TAKING SKILLS

This is something of great importance and yet, most of the candidates ignore this aspect of preparation. Even if your concepts are clear, you will not be able to convert your knowledge into marks unless you have a proper and effective strategy to take the exam. Two of the most important aspects of a smart test-taking strategy are Time management and Question selection. You must work on them as you practice and take tests. Remember, you shouldn’t try to attempt all the questions. Also, spending too much or too little time on any question is not at all recommended at all.

If an aspirant wants to clear SBI PO in first attempt, he/she should include these tips in his/her strategy. Just believe in yourself and do your best.

NO one can stop you if you have decided to achieve your goal.

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Good Luck!!!