How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude Section of SBI Clerk Exam

SBI Clerk Exam is held every year amongst millions of contestants. It is one of the most preferred exams from various government job exams. It has Quantitative Aptitude Section which needs to be attempted carefully as it involves lot of complex calculations.

Aspirants are advised to make an effective study plan and make some preparation tips to enhance the performance.

First of all you should know the syllabus of the SBI CLERK Q.A. Section which is given below:

Syllabus of Quantitative Aptitude of SBI Clerk Exam

1)       Series

2)       Data Sufficiency

3)       Data Interpretation.

4)       Whole numbers & Decimals

5)       Ratio & Proportion

6)       Percentages

7)       Averages

8)       Simple and Compound Interest

9)       Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnerships

10)   Mixture and Alligation

11)   Time and distance, Time & Work

12)   Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds

13)   Heights and Distance

14)   Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Pie Chart, Bar Chart.

How to deal with the syllabus topic-wise?

1. Series. After a thorough analysis of previous year question papers we have observed that most of the questions are asked from series. In this type of question you are given series of numbers which are interconnected. You need to identify the pattern which makes the solving easy.  It various involve patterns such as:

-              Prime Numbers.

-              Squares/ Cubes.

-              Patterns in differences.

-              Pattern in alternate numbers.

-              Geometric series.

-              Odd one out.

-              Cube roots/ square roots.

Do not try to solve it quickly rather given some time to reach accuracy level. In case you are out of practice then you will take more than 15 minutes with no accuracy. It will not give you good result. Therefore you are advised to practice as much as you can. Give a thorough review of basics of SBI Clerk Test series and solve at least 10 questions daily for a month. It will improve your speed and basic understanding of the concepts.

2. Data Sufficiency.

These are statement and conclusion based questions. It does not involve calculations but you have to read all the statements and probable conclusions given to reach to the accurate answer. Do not try it randomly, understand the statement and then look for the solution.

3. Data Interpretation.

Data Interpretation is an important part of the quantitative aptitude section. One question is definitely asked from DI and sometimes even more. Understand the question and then try to solve it. In case you give a casual read it will give you a wrong answer. Check all the options before marking the right answer. It needs accuracy and speed which you can acquire by practicing maximum times.

After extensively practicing these sections you should practice one hour daily to master the concepts. Each and every topic should be practice by taking subsequent topic tests involving minimum of 50 questions.

Analyze your performance and seek the help of subject expert to improve your weak areas.

Join online mock test series and solve one each day to identify the topics frequently asked in the exam.

Set a timer before starting any test to master time management.

These are some preparation tips that one must know before starting the SBI CLERK EXAM preparation. Joining BANK COACHING IN NAGPUR or elsewhere will be an added advantage as you will regulate your study schedule for few months to develop the habit of studying.