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IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2020: Time management is the only way that can help you to score good marks in IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2020. As the number of questions are more and time allotted is half of that number i.e. Questions Asked are 80 and time is 45 minutes, which is quiet important for every candidate to know how to manage time in the exam. As the competition level is increasing every year, so cracking RRB PO prelims exam can be quite tough for the candidates, however, this time management may be a great help for you to crack the exam with flying colors. Read the complete article to learn time management for both the sections. This article is quite important for the candidates who have been appearing for the first time in the exam.
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Time Management for IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2020
The candidates are required to allot proper time to each section asked in the exam and try to solve the questions which are of your strength areas. Try not to give more than 30 seconds to any question while solving them as only 45 minutes are alloted for 80 questions. Instead of getting stuck with a particular question, move to other questions and keep it for last. Candidates must keep track of time during the whole examination and solve questions according without panic and loosing mind. There is a negative marking of 1/4th marks for every incorrect attempt in the Prelims exam so with speed maintain accuracy for the solved questions too.
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Time Management for Reasoning Section
The candidate must give 20 minutes out of total 45 minutes for solving reasoning section. We have provided a rough idea of time to be consumed to the topics of Reasoning Section, you plan accordingly your preparation level. Solve questions calmly and correctly as there is negative marking for each wrong answer.
SNo | Topics | Time |
1 | Inequality | 2-3 Minutes |
2 | Syllogism | 3-4 Minutes |
3 | Coding- Decoding | 3-4 Minutes |
4 | Directions- Single | 1 Minute |
5 | Directions- Passage | 3 Minutes |
6 | Miscellaneous | 1 Minute |
7 | Puzzles | 3-4 Minutes |
8 | Blood Relations | 2-3 Minutes |
Also read; Important topics for Reasoning Sections
Time Management for Quant. Section
The candidates should give rest of 25 minutes for this section, and begin with the topic on which you are confident about. Do not stuck on any question which consumes more time as per your plan as it would be a loss to the further question which you might be knowing very well. Plan for your exam with the help of the table below
S No | Topics | Time |
1 | Number Series | 2.5 Minutes |
2 | Simplifications | 2.5 Minutes |
3 | Arithmetic | 6 Minutes |
4 | Data Interpretation | 7 Minutes |
5 | Caselets | 4 Minutes |
6 | Quadratic Equations | 3 Minutes |
*Note: This time management is just an rough idea as per the number of questions expected and difficulty level; the candidates can plan their own time distrbution with the help of this article.
Practice with;
Quadratic Equations Questions PDF | Arithmetic Word Problems Practice PDF | Simplification Questions-PDF | Puzzles, Order & Ranking-PDF |