{"id":9103,"date":"2021-10-11T10:23:41","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T04:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/blog\/?p=9103"},"modified":"2021-11-20T09:53:24","modified_gmt":"2021-11-20T04:23:24","slug":"sbi-po-exam-analysis-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/sbi-po-exam-analysis-2020","title":{"rendered":"SBI PO Exam Analysis 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The much-awaited notification of the year SBI PO is finally out. This time the number of vacancies announced in the SBI PO recruitment 2021 is 2056. The application window is open from October 5, 2021 to October 25, 2021<\/strong>. The recruitment process for SBI PO 2021 consists of three stages- Prelims, Mains and Interview\/ GD+PI (however GD may or may not happen depending on the Covid-19 situation). Before you begin your preparation it is very important to get a hold of the syllabus, exam pattern, study resources and other important details so that you can utilize your saved time in an effective direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with all these inputs, it\u2019s important to get aware of the previous year exam analysis. Previous year exam analysis will help you to structure your study plan and look out for ways to enhance your speed and accuracy so that you are able to clear the overall merit list. Let\u2019s get an insight into the SBI PO 2020 exam analysis from below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI PO Prelims 2020 exam analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SBI PO Prelims consisted of three sections namely- English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. Let\u2019s check out the difficulty level of questions asked in each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasoning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/td> Question Number<\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Alphabet Pairing<\/td>1<\/td>Easy<\/td><\/tr>
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement<\/td>20<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Coding-Decoding<\/td>4<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Alphabet Pairing<\/td>1<\/td>Easy<\/td><\/tr>
Blood Relation<\/td>3<\/td>Easy<\/td><\/tr>
Syllogism<\/td>4<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Direction Sense<\/td>2<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/td> Question Number<\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Miscellaneous Word Problems<\/td>10<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Quadratic Equation<\/td>5<\/td>Easy<\/td><\/tr>
Missing Number Series<\/td>5<\/td>Easy<\/td><\/tr>
DI<\/td>15<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 English Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/td> Question Number<\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Word Rearrangement<\/td>4<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Close test and Double Fillers<\/td>9<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Error Detection<\/td>4<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Match The Column<\/td>3<\/td>Easy<\/td><\/tr>
Reading Comprehension<\/td>10<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Overall the SBI PO Prelims exam 2020 was of moderate level. An individual who attempted between 56 and 67 questions was able to clear the merit list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI PO Mains 2020 Exam Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you clear the SBI PO Prelims, Mains is the next stage. The SBI PO Mains consisted of four sections – Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General\/Economy\/Banking Awareness, English Languages and Data Analysis & Interpretation. Let\u2019s get an insight into the individual section from below-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/td>Question Number<\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Reading Comprehension<\/td>13<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Word Rearrangement<\/td>5<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Error Detection<\/td>5<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Cloze Test<\/td>5 to 7<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/td> Question Number<\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement<\/td>25<\/td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><\/tr>
Data Sufficiency<\/td>3<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Reverse Syllogism<\/td>4<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Miscellaneous<\/td>4<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Coding-Decoding<\/td>1<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/td> Question Number<\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Miscellaneous<\/td>5<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Data Sufficiency<\/td>5<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Missing Number Series<\/td>5<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
DI<\/td>25<\/td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 General Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/td> Question Number<\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Financial Awareness<\/td>25<\/td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><\/tr>
Miscellaneous<\/td>6<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Static Awareness<\/td>9<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The overall difficulty level of the SBI PO Mains can be considered moderate to difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now after getting a detailed understanding of the SBI PO previous year cutoff<\/a>, it\u2019s time to sharpen your skills by practising online mock test of SBI PO<\/a>. These mocks will help you in increasing your calculation speed along with accuracy. Also if you feel directionless for your preparation do check out ixamBee the SBI PO Online Course.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At ixamBee you can find <\/strong>free Online Test Series<\/strong><\/a>, GK updates in the form of <\/strong>BeePedia<\/strong><\/a>, as well as latest updates for Bank PO, Bank Clerk, SSC, RBI, NABARD, and Other Government Jobs.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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