Last Minute Tips and Strategy for SBI Clerk Prelims 2021 Exam

No matter how much you have studied, in order to sail through the exam, you are required to have a proper test-taking strategy so that you can utilize the time limit in an efficient manner. 

Last-Minute Tips for SBI Clerk Prelims 2021 Exam

1. Comprehensive Understanding of Exam Pattern –

Before propelling the Individual Sections, let’s first confer the exam pattern of SBI Clerk Prelims 2021 to have a fair estimate of the questions, marks & timings that need to be taken care of during the exam.

• There is a Sectional Time Limit of 20 Minutes for each section in the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2021
• There is no sectional cutoff in the prelims exam.
• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer marked by the candidate.

2. Read Instructions above the questions attentively -

• It is highly essential to read the instructions given above the questions carefully.
• Do not just start attempting the question before going through the instructions properly.
• It has been observed that the pattern or concept of the question does not change in the exam. The only change is the way of solving questions as per the given instructions.

For example, in the syllogism question, if it is given that 'Select the Conclusion which does NOT follow the statements' and you missed the 'Not' in this instruction then your all efforts to solve the Syllogism questions will go in vain.

3. Time Management is the deciding factor -

• In SBI Clerk Prelim, there is a sectional time limit.
• Time management is the key to success. Manage your time during the exam very efficiently and smartly.
• It is important to decide the time beforehand which you are going to spend on a particular question.
• Especially in Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability section, you must keep track of time properly.
• You must decide the time you are going to spend on each question.
• Understand that you need not solve tricky questions.
• Instead of this, make the most of the easy questions.
• Selecting the right questions in the exam is one important factor that leads to selection.

4.  Plan test-taking strategy beforehand in mind -

• Before appearing for the actual exam, make sure to have a clear-cut strategy in your mind regarding the exam.
• By now you must be acquainted with your Strong and weak topics in all the sections.
• So a smart tip is that attempt those topics first in which you are strong. Score maximum marks through them and then solve questions of weak topics if time allows.

5. Do not fetch Negative Marking -

• Accuracy plays a big role in your selection.
• To increase your attempts in the exam, do not take risk of negative marking.
• Keep your focus on attempting the questions with the utmost accuracy.
• Do not apply guesswork if you are not confident enough about the answer.

6. Do Not get stuck into any questions -

• As a candidate will have just 20 minutes to attempt a section, this is very important to not stuck into any question.
• If a question is taking more than the time it should usually take then do not challenge yourself for the question.
• There is equal marking for every question in the Prelims Exam.
• If you are not able to solve any question within a standard time, you should better leave it and move on to the next question.
• You must keep in mind that your main motive is to maximize your exam score smartly. 

8. Do not panic in case of new pattern questions  -

• Do not panic if you find any new pattern question, just attempt questions that you can.
• If it is new then it's new for everyone.
• Read the instruction and the question carefully.
• Solve it step by step by applying the basic concepts of the topic.
• Still, if you are not able to solve it then leave it and solve another question.

Sectional Strategy for SBI Clerk Pre 2021

Reasoning Ability :

To attempt the Reasoning Section in a smart manner, a candidate should NOT start attempting it with Puzzles/Seating Arrangement Questions. It is advisable to start the Reasoning section with the following topics to score well in less time:

• Inequality - (Chances of Direct Inequality) - 5 Questions
• Syllogism 
• Coding-decoding 
• Series (Alphanumeric Series, Number Series, Alphabet Series)
• Miscellaneous questions: Order and Ranking, Blood Relation, Direction Sense

After you are done with attempting these questions, you can start attempting puzzles and seating arrangement questions. Because these questions take much time in comparison to other questions. Also, there is no surety of cracking the puzzle/seating arrangement even after spending 10-15 minutes on it. So, follow a smart strategy for attempting this section.

Check also: Tip to Prepare Reasoning for SBI Clerk

Topic-wise expected number of questions -

Quantitative Aptitude:

To get a decent score in the Quant section, you should try to attempt questions in the following sequence:

• Simplification / Approximation 
• Number Series
• Data interpretation (selective questions which require less calculation) (Chances of Tabular DI)

After attempting questions, you can move to the miscellaneous question as per your remaining time for this section. Important Arithmetic topics are Average, Age-based questions, percentage, ratio, profit, loss & discount, simple interest & compound interest, boat, and stream, etc.

Read Here: How to Prepare Quantitative Aptitude for SBI Clerk 2021

Topic-wise expected number of questions -

English Language -

Attempt those questions first which you find easy and sure about the answer. Try to attempt the English section in the following sequence:

• Error spotting questions
• Fill in the blanks
• Cloze Test
• Antonyms/Synonyms from Reading Comprehension.

If the time allows then you can move to the para jumble and reading comprehension questions.

Note: In the clerical level exam, there is a possibility of Story-Based reading comprehension. Then you should surely attempt it because it is comparatively easy and less time taking than economy etc. based passages.

Check also: How to Prepare English for SBI Clerk 2021 Prelims Exam

Topic-wise expected number of questions -

Along with the above-mentioned strategy, take note of the following mentioned points and come out with flying colours -

• Attempt a mock test in the meantime to devise your strategy. Check which mistake you must not repeat in the exam.
• Believe in yourself and have faith in your capabilities. 
• Attempt the exam with a cool and calm mind.
• Take proper sleep before the exam. An attentive mind is the most important factor during the exam.
• Reach the exam centre on time to avoid any last-minute hustle.
• Do not forget to take your admit card, original valid ID proof as well as the photocopy of this ID proof, and a photograph(same as that on the admit card) along with you.

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