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As the IBPS PO 2025 exam looms closer, aspirants are diving deep into past trends to sharpen their strategies. With over 5,000 vacancies announced, competition is fierce—and understanding how the exam has evolved is key to staying ahead.
The Prelims Exam remains the first hurdle, testing candidates on Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language. Over the last four years, certain patterns have emerged:
Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation (DI) continues to dominate, especially formats like Table DI, Line DI, and Pie Charts. Arithmetic topics such as Profit & Loss, Time & Work, and Simple Interest consistently carry weight. Approximation and Quantity Equations also appear regularly, making them essential for practice.
Reasoning Ability: Puzzles and Seating Arrangements are the backbone of this section. Week-based, Floor-based, and Category puzzles have shown up frequently. Syllogism, Inequality, and Direction & Distance questions also maintain a steady presence. Coding-Decoding and Blood Relation questions appear sporadically but can be scoring if mastered.
English Language: Reading Comprehension remains a staple, often paired with Error Detection, Cloze Tests, and Sentence Rearrangement. Newer formats like Word Swap and Phrase Replacement have gained traction, requiring a strong grasp of grammar and vocabulary.
The Mains Exam builds on this foundation with added complexity and sections like General Awareness and Computer Aptitude. Over the past three years, difficulty levels have fluctuated, with Reasoning and Quantitative sections becoming more analytical. General Awareness now leans heavily on current affairs, especially banking and economic updates.
Why does this matter? Because smart preparation begins with prioritizing high-weightage topics. By analyzing trends, candidates can allocate time more effectively, avoid surprises, and boost their chances of success.
With the notification expected later this month, now’s the time to lock in your study plan. Focus on consistency, mock tests, and mastering the patterns that history has laid out. The exam may change year to year—but the blueprint is already in your hands.