OB mock discussion...what are ur top scores and lowest scores..
considering u have complted all of them 😛
Dear PaGaLGuY readers,
The SBI PO preliminary exam 2015 is just around the corner and all of you must be in your last stage of preparation. As we all know, starting this year, the State Bank of India has changed the pattern of the Probationary Officer (PO) written exam and introduced a preliminary exam. As a result, candidates are quite curious (and concerned) about the likely qualifying marks required to clear this exam.
Before we look at the likely qualifying marks, let us quickly summarise the pattern of the SBI PO 2015 Preliminary exam. This 1-hour exam will consist of 100 objective questions (worth 100 marks) spread across 3 sections. The 3 sections are as follows:
1. English Language - 30 Qs 30 marks
2. Quantitative Aptitude - 35 Qs 35 marks
3. Reasoning - 35 Qs 35 marks
Now, let us look at the qualifying marks for previous years' SBI - PO phase-I exams.
Year Qualifying marks (out of 200)
2014 General : 80
OBC : 70
SC/ST : 60
2013 General : 80
OBC : 70
SC/ST : 70
2011 General : 86
OBC : 74
SC/ST : 70
As you can see, the qualifying marks has hovered between 80- 86 marks out of 200 marks. In fact, there has been some reduction in the qualifying marks year-by-year. Keeping this in mind, as the new exam comprises 100 questions for 100 marks, we can conclude that the qualifying marks for this year's exam will not be more than around 40 marks (for general category candidates), i.e. around half of the 2014 qualifying marks.
It must also be noted that a higher number of candidates are likely to clear the prelims this year than the number of candidates who cleared the Phase I exam last year. Candidates who cleared the Phase I exam last year were called for the interview whereas candidates who clear the prelims this year would have to appear for another round of written test (the Main exam).
Another point to note is that, with the reduction in the duration of the exam, the time factor has become more important. In any exam, candidates end up spending at least the first 5 to 10 mins merely getting a sense of the test. These 5 to 10 mins would hardly yield many marks. Thus, candidates would effectively end up with just 50-55 mins for actually solving the test.
Similarly, the reduction in the number of questions means that candidates would have far fewer questions to choose from.
Hence, if the level of difficulty of this year's prelims is comparable to the level of difficulty of last year's Phase I exam, then the expected qualifying marks/cutoff marks for the prelims is likely to be around 40 (for general category candidates). There is some chance that this cutoff may decrease but it is relatively unlikely to go up.
All the Best!
To download our Model Papers for SBI PO Prelims 2015, click on the following links:
http://www.pagalguy.com/articles/sbi-po-2015-prelims-tier-i-model-paper-33258691
http://www.pagalguy.com/articles/sbi-po-2015-prelims-tier-i-model-paper-2-33794259
To view the article regarding the Test taking strategy for SBI PO 2015 Prelims, click on the following link :
http://www.pagalguy.com/articles/sbi-po-2015-prelims-the-rush-hour-34411684
Dear Readers,
The SBI PO 2015 exam (prelims) is just around the corner. By now, you must be familiar with the pattern of this exam. You must be wondering about how to allocate your time across the three sections of this exam.
Do note that the three sections of this paper have separate qualifying marks. Thus, each of the sections is equally important. However, you must note that while the English Language section comprises 30 questions, the other two sections comprise 35 questions each. Further, when you look at the question types for different sections, you can observe that many question types in the English Language section (such as Fill in the blanks, Spot the error, etc.) require comparatively lesser time than typical Quantitative Aptitude questions and Reasoning questions. Thus, a good time allocation strategy would be around 15 mins for English Language, 20 mins for Reasoning Ability and 25 mins for Quantitative Aptitude (considering that Data Interpretation questions can sometimes be very time consuming).
Now, what should be the order of attempting the different sections of the test? A standard answer to this question is that you should start with your favourite section (that section in which you are most comfortable). This would give you confidence and help boost your speed since you would be starting with questions that you are most comfortable with. Another approach can be as follows - start with English Language, move on to Reasoning Ability and then go to Quantitative Aptitude. The logic behind this approach is quite simple. As already discussed, many questions in English Language would be short and less time-taking. Hence, you would gain some momentum/speed as you solve several questions quickly. Reasoning Ability requires sound thinking as the questions are often relatively complex. Towards the end of the exam, you would be worried about time left, etc. Hence, it is better to attempt Reasoning earlier instead of keeping it for the end. Quantitative Aptitude questions can be lengthy at times but they are usually relatively simple/straightforward. Hence, keeping Quantitative Aptitude for the end is sensible. This is one strategy that is likely to give good results.
Let us now look at the individual sections and see what should be done in each section.
English Language: Some of the common question types in this section include:
1. Reading Comprehension
2. Spot the Error/Sentence correction
3. Fill in the blank
4. Cloze test
5. Para-Jumbles
Among these, question types like spot the error, fill in the blanks and cloze test need hardly 10-15 seconds per question. So, if you begin your exam with these questions, you will be done with around 20 questions within the first 6-7 minutes easily. Additionally, these questions will not tire you or exhaust you (calculation-intensive questions can easily exhaust you). This will help in ensuring that you perform better in the exam overall.
After you are done with the other question types, go for the comprehension questions. In this exam, it is expected that there would be only one passage with five questions. Be very attentive while reading the passage and try to understand its gist. This will save your time once you attempt questions based on the passage.
As discussed earlier, you should finish the English section in about 15 mins.
Reasoning Ability: This section commonly includes questions based on:
1. Syllogism
2. Seating Arrangement
3. Directions and Blood Relations
4. Data Sufficiency
5. Logical Reasoning
6. Input Output
As discussed above, you should give about 20 minutes to this section.
Questions based on syllogism, inequality, logical reasoning and data sufficiency are generally less time consuming. Their solutions can be derived by using simple tricks and formulae. Thus, these questions should be attempted first.
Question types like seating arrangements/ordering and puzzles are often asked in groups. If you are able to solve/arrange things for the entire set, the whole bunch can be answered at a time. Read such questions quickly but carefully. Attempt a question set only if you are confident of solving it quickly. Do not waste time on sets that appear too complicated to be solved quickly.
Keep questions based on input-output for the end. These questions are fairly straightforward, but can often be time-consuming.
Quantitative Aptitude: Some of the common topics that are covered in this section are:
1. Number Series
2. Simplification
3. Averages
4. Profit & Loss
5. Time & Work
6. Time & Distance
7. Partnership
8. Ratio & Proportion
9. Problems on Ages
10. Data Interpretation
SBI PO written exams often include a lot of data interpretation questions. Hence, it is possible that out of the 35 questions allotted for this section, almost 25 questions in 5 different sets could be based on data interpretation. The remaining 10 may be based on the other topics listed above.
It is better to target single questions first since they are generally direct and less time consuming. Such questions often involve basic mathematical concepts and are formula-based.
After solving the single questions, start on the group questions in this section. Usually, these questions are based on simple mathematical processes and test your speed of calculation. It would be better to solve the maximum questions possible in a single group because moving to another set will require extra time to read and process the whole data to find the solution. This can be avoided by attempting all of the questions in a group at a time.
These simple strategies should help you score well in this exam and get through to the Mains.
All the Best!
To download our Model Papers for SBI PO Prelims 2015, click on the following links:
http://www.pagalguy.com/articles/sbi-po-2015-prelims-tier-i-model-paper-33258691
http://www.pagalguy.com/articles/sbi-po-2015-prelims-tier-i-model-paper-2-33794259
To view the article regarding SBI PO 2015 Prelims qualifying marks (expected), click on the following link :
http://www.pagalguy.com/articles/sbi-po-2015-prelims-qualifying-marks-expected-34411452
When are bank PO ibps forms out generally? Month?
Kadbury offers a packet of 5 chocolates at the list price of 4 chocolates and on purchasing 19 such packets gives one packet absolutely free. A trader receives 20 packets of the chocolates in the offer and sells each chocolate at its list price. What is his net percentage profit?
Which few among the OB papers were comparatively easier?
@mailmishrar @gatidha @Rohit143 @akshita12 @sanchitandon100 @PiMolitor @aarin @d20_mrunal @DarkAlex @AcBC
*Fod ke aana* All the best.
Over and out.20 ki sham ko reviews de dena bhai log jiska bhi ho jaye. Ab atleast 2 din to padh lu 😂
7% of 77 + 77% of 777 + 777% of 7777
Options are:
58090.54
60457.25
68709.16
71000.01
NOT
any shortcut to solve this ...frnds
hey guys do u attempt input output questions in OB ..i feel it takes time
olive 19....57.25 when will i reach 60:(:( Guys if anyone has done it can u pls tell hw different could b the real exam level on 20th??
donot stress , do ur best ,forget the rest .all the best to all those having exam on first day.pls apne apne review dena kuch na kuch to helpful hoga
A purchased an item for 45000 at 12 % loss. with this amount he buy another item and sold at 12 % profit. what is overall loss/profit?
1. 748 loss
2.698 loss
3. 648 loss
4.748 profit
Dear PaGaLGuY readers,
We are pleased to present you the SBI PO Prelim (Tier I) Model Paper, which is based on the pattern of SBI PO 2015 Prelim (Tier I) Exam. This Model Paper is certain to help you in your preparation for SBI PO 2015 exam.
As you all know, from 2015 onwards, State Bank of India has changed the exam pattern of the Probationary Officer recruitment exam. As per the SBI PO 2015 notification, the new pattern will have a two - tier written exam comprising Prelims and Main exams.
Download SBI PO 2015 Prelims (Tier I) Model Paper 3
Also, download Solutions of the Model Paper3
http://bit.ly/pgsbi-paper3-solutions
Related content:
SBI PO 2015 - Prelims (Tier I) Model Paper - I
http://www.pagalguy.com/articles/sbi-po-2015-prelims-tier-i-model-paper-33258691
SBI PO 2015 - Prelims (Tier I) Model Paper - 2
http://www.pagalguy.com/articles/sbi-po-2015-prelims-tier-i-model-paper-2-33794259
To view the article regarding SBI PO 2015 Prelims qualifying marks (expected), click on the following link :
http://www.pagalguy.com/articles/sbi-po-2015-prelims-qualifying-marks-expected-34411452
To view the article regarding the Test taking strategy for SBI PO 2015 Prelims, click on the following link :
http://www.pagalguy.com/articles/sbi-po-2015-prelims-the-rush-hour-34411684
What is the least number added to 5300 to make it perfect square?
short method??
Any gk capsule for tier 1?
A group of workers were working on the construction of building. From the second day onwards, one worker was withdrawn each day. The construction was finished when the last worker was withdrawn. Had no worker been withdrawn at any stage, the group would have finished the construction in 70% of the time. How many workers were there in the group?
Answer is:10. Solution please 😐
What considered a safe score for SBI PO phase-1 exam out of 100 marks?
The ratio in which Darjeeling tea at 32 rs/kg is mixed with Assam tea at 25 Rs/kg so as to gain 20% by selling the mixture at Rs 32.40/kg is?
Ans: 2:5. Plz explain solution.
A and B can do the work in 20 and 15 days respectively.If they work alternately Starting with A Then in how many days the work will be finished?
need a short method
There are two taps P and Q. Milk flows out from tap P, whereas water flows out from tap Q. P alone can fill the tank in 20 hours and Q alone can fill the tank in 60 hours. When the tank is empty, tap P is opened. After how much time should tap Q be opened so that the ratio of milk and water in the tank is 5 : 1, when the tank is full?
4 hours
5 hours
6.66 hours
8.33 hours
10 hours
(Dont have the answer )