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IBPS Clerk 2020-21 Mains Exam has been conducted on 28th February 2021 and it’s time to discuss the most awaited exam analysis & review of IBPS Clerk Mains Exam 2020-21. A lot of candidates appeared for this exam in order to fulfill their dream of joining the prestigious Public Sector Banks as a clerk in India. At Career Power, we are providing IBPS Clerk 2020-21 Mains Exam Analysis, Review and questions asked in the exam.
This year, The difficulty level of IBPS Clerk 2020-21 Mains exam was Moderate. There were many new types of questions introduced in the reasoning and english section. IBPS Clerk Mains exam had 4 sections in the objective test comprising of 200 questions to be solved in 160 minutes whice are given below:
Let’s have a look at IBPS Clerk 2020 Mains Overall Exam Analysis for 28th February 2021:
The level of the exam can be considered as Moderate.
| Sections | Good Attempts |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 27-30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 24-27 |
| General/ Financial Awareness | 30-35 |
| English Language | 21-22 |
| TOTAL | 95-105 |
The average number of good attempts are 95 to 105, which makes the competition level a little higher. However, considering the level of exam to be moderate, one should not be too nervous for the results, if they have attempted properly.
This section had 50 questions. The level of Quantitative Aptitude section was Moderate. One can easily attempt questions if they have practised well. DI questions are based on Tabular + Bar DI, Caselet DI & Pie Chart in this slot. The arithmetic questions are asked from SI & CI, Profit & Loss, Train, Time & Work, Boat & Stream, Age etc.
Data Interpretation Questions:
Tabular + Bar (Mixed DI)- 5 Questions
Caselet DI (Speed/Time distance)- 5 Questions
Pie Chart- 5 Questions
Caselet DI- 5 Questions
The Quantitative Aptitude questions asked were:
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
| Data Interpretation (Line Graph) | 20 | Easy-Moderate |
| Approximation | 5 | Easy |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 | Moderate |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
| Arithmetic Word Problems | 15 | Moderate |
| Total | 50 | Moderate |
The level of reasoning was of Moderate. 4 Puzzles and Seating Arrangement questions were asked in the exam. The section did not come with any surprises whatsoever but the paper was lengthy. The topic of Substitutional Coding covered 2-3 questions.
Following were the types of Puzzles & Seating Arrangement asked in the exam:
The Reasoning Ability questions are:
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
| Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | 20 | Moderate |
| Machine Input | 2 | Easy |
| Logical Reasoning | 6-7 | Easy-Moderate |
| Coaded Blood Relation | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Substitutional Coding | 2-3 | Easy |
| Step Based Alphanumeric | 4 | Easy |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 50 | Moderate |
This section had 40 questions and the overall level of difficulty was Easy-Moderate. There were three set of Reading Comprehension with 15 questions out of which 2 questions were of identifying the synonyms and antonyms. English Language was not difficult but it was lengthy.
Reading Comprehension Topics:
Artificial Intelligence
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| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
| Reading Comprehension (Obesity & Sleep) | 15 | Easy |
| Match the Column | 4 | Easy-Moderate |
| Parajumbles | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
| Fill in the Blanks | 2-3 | Easy |
| Synonyms & Antonyms | 2 | Easy |
| Replace the words | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 40 | Easy-Moderate |
General/ Financial Awareness section was of easy level as compare to other sections. Let's have a look at the General/ Financial Awareness questions asked in the IBPS Clerk Mains Exam.
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We may see that the pattern of exam has been consistent as expected. Also, our analysis says that the level of exam was tough as compared to the previous year exam. This brings us to the conclusion that the cutoff may decrease this time.
We hope the information provided was useful for the candidates to assess their performance.
We would like to wish all the candidates the very best for the results. You may refer to the previous year cut off through the given link.
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Q1. What was the difficulty level of IBPS Clerk 2020-21 Mains exam?
IBPS Clerk 2020-21 Mains exam was of Moderate level.
Q2. How many questions are asked from Seating Arrangement & Puzzles?
In this slot, 4 Seating Arrangement & Puzzles Set have been asked in the exam. The topics of puzzles are mentioned above.
Q3. How many DI questions asked in the IBPS Clerk 2020-21 Mains exam?
There were 20 questions of Data Interpretation (DI) asked in the IBPS Clerk 2020-21 Mains exam of 28th February, 2021.
Q4. What is the expected cut-off of IBPS Clerk 2020-21 Mains exam?
The level of IBPS Clerk 2020-21 Mains exam was moderate. The expected cut-off would be between 90 to 100 for General category (UR).
Q5. How much time does it take for the IBPS Clerk Mains Exam?
IBPS Clerk Mains exam is conducted for 160 minutes and the Mains Exam is conducted for 160 minutes.
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