“Success comes sooner to those who align hard work with smart work”: Prathamesh Kurlekar (IBPS PO, Bank of Maharashtra)

After my Graduation in civil engineering (2015), I started preparing for Civil Services. But due to repeated failed attempts and unable to clear Prelims. I shifted my focus towards preparation for Banking in August 2017. It was my first attempt and with only few months left for IBPS RRB PO and IBPS PO, I had to fasten up my preparation along with smart strategy.

It took me 1 whole month to clear the concepts of all the subjects. After which I shifted my preparation to mock test from the Adda247 app. I was unable to clear prelim of IBPS RRB PO with the just minimal attempt of 35. I was nowhere near to the cut off declared and was disheartened. But I took it as a challenge and prepared more hardly for IBPS PO Prelims.

After result declaration of Prelims, I hardly had 25 days for mains preparation. With 10-12 hours study per day and right resources used along with Adda247 mains mock tests and Adda247 (Bankersadda) GA capsule. I was able to clear the mains and later interview also.

Finally, I would request all the aspirants to practice lot of mocks (especially Adda247). Invest money in them, because they are worth it. Remember, Mocks will be the cornerstone of your success. All the Best!