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Breakdown of IBPS Clerk 2025: Section-wise Analysis No One Told You!

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Here is a comprehensive analysis of the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2025 based on recent shifts held on October 4 and 5, 2025:

Overall Exam Analysis

  • Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate across all shifts.
  • Sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability.
  • Total Questions: 100 (30 English, 35 Numerical, 35 Reasoning).
  • Ideal Good Attempts: 70-84 with high accuracy.
  • Time Management: Balancing speed and accuracy is crucial.

Section-wise Difficulty & Question Types

SectionNo. of QuestionsDifficulty LevelCommon Question TypesGood Attempts Range
English Language30Easy to ModerateReading comprehension, error detection, para jumbles, fillers20-27
Numerical Ability35Easy to ModerateSimplification, arithmetic, data interpretation (tables/bars)21-28
Reasoning Ability35Easy to ModeratePuzzles, seating arrangements, inequalities, series, syllogisms25-33

Notable Question Formats

  • Reasoning: Box-based puzzles, month and date puzzles, seating arrangements (linear, circular), inequalities, blood relations, direction and distance.
  • Numerical: Simplification, partnership, mensuration, time and work, mixture problems, DI sets.
  • English: Comprehension passages (varied topics), word rearrangement, error spotting.

Good Attempts Guidance

  • Overall good attempts of 70-84 are considered safe for qualifying.
  • Accuracy is critical; random guessing may lead to negative marking.
  • Some shifts reported slightly tougher reasoning puzzles; numerical calculations took more time in a few shifts.

Purpose of Analysis

  • Helps candidates plan attempts and time allocation in upcoming shifts.
  • Provides insights into expected cut-offs based on performance trends.
  • Aids in focused preparation targeting most scoring topics.

Candidates appearing in future shifts should review memory-based question papers and focus on improving speed and precision in reasoning and numerical ability blocs.

Here is the section-wise question types and weightage for IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2025 for today’s shifts (4th October 2025):

SectionNumber of QuestionsCommon Topics/Question TypesDifficulty Level
Numerical Ability35Simplification, Arithmetic (SI, CI, Boat & Stream, Averages), Data Interpretation (Bar, Line, Caselet), Missing Number SeriesEasy to Moderate
English Language30Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Para Jumbles, Spotting Errors, FillersEasy to Moderate
Reasoning Ability35Puzzles (Box, Month-based, Comparison), Seating Arrangements (Floor, Flat, Circle), Blood Relations, Inequalities, Syllogism, Numeric Series, Coding-DecodingEasy to Moderate

Weightage Summary:

  • Total Questions: 100
  • Numerical Ability: 35%
  • English Language: 30%
  • Reasoning Ability: 35%

Good Attempt Ranges:

  • Numerical Ability: 23-28
  • English Language: 22-26
  • Reasoning Ability: 24-33
  • Overall: 70+

Candidates reported the exam sections to be mostly easy to moderate, with reasoning posing slightly more challenge in some shifts due to tricky puzzles and time management.

This analysis is based on multiple shifts conducted on October 4, 2025. The detailed distribution helps candidates prepare strategically by focusing on key topics and sectional weightage.

For the remaining IBPS Clerk Prelims shifts, here is an effective time-management strategy per section to optimize performance and maximize attempts:

SectionNumber of QuestionsSuggested Time AllocationStrategy
Reasoning Ability3520 minutesStart with puzzles and seating arrangements as they carry high weight and are scoring. Focus on accuracy rather than rushing. Skip very complex puzzles to save time.
Numerical Ability3525 minutesAllocate sufficient time for Data Interpretation and simplification questions first. Solve easy arithmetic problems quickly. Avoid lengthy calculation questions.
English Language3015 minutesFocus on Reading Comprehension first as it takes the most time. Handle easier questions like error spotting or para jumbles if time permits. Focus on speed and accuracy in this section.

Additional Tips:

  • Total Exam Time: 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Maintain a steady pace and do not get stuck too long on any difficult question.
  • Attempt questions with high certainty first to secure marks.
  • Use the last 5 minutes for revising saved questions or attempting easier unsolved questions.
  • Regular practice with mock tests helps to improve speed and accuracy under time pressure.

This strategic division balances the sectional weightage and difficulty, helping candidates improve overall score and likelihood of selection in the IBPS Clerk exam.

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