IBPS Clerk 2020: Last Minute Tips for Prelims Exam
Let’s have a look at some best last minute preparation tips that will help you in revision for the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2020 exam:
IBPS Clerk 2020 Prelims Exam: Important Instructions
- Candidates who are appearing for the exam must ensure to reach the centre 15 minutes before the reporting time
- All candidates must wear mask and they can also wear gloves if they want to
- Candidates must carry their own water bottle as no water would be provided at the centre
- Candidates will be only permitted to carry a personal hand sanitizer (50 ml) and a simple pen along with admit card and photo-id proof (original and copy).
- Candidates will also need to show their status on Aarogya Setu App at the entry points for this purpose mobile phones are permitted till that point
- Candidates will have to switch off their mobile phones and deposit at the designated places. It is hence advised to label your mobile phone
- Candidates are not permitted to share any of their personal belongings
- Proper social distancing must be followed and candidates should stand in rows and on the marked spots for the same
- Also, as per the guidelines issued, Candidates with Moderate or High-Risk Status on AarogyaSetu App will not be allowed entry
- In case any of the responses in declaration suggest Covid-19 infection/symptoms, the candidate will not be permitted inside the exam venue
- Candidates are advised to carefully go through the instructions as shared with admit card to avoid last-minute issues.
IBPS Clerk 2020 Prelims Exam: Things that can’t be carried
- Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner, communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band, camera, any metallic item, any eatable item (packed or otherwise) etc. are not allowed inside the exam centre
- Candidates are advised to wear weather appropriate clothing. Candidates are advised to avoid wearing ornaments like Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain/Necklace, Pendants, Badge, brooch etc
- Items like Goggles, Handbags, Hair-pin, Hair-band, Belt, Cap, Any watch/Wristwatch etc are not allowed.
Go through the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2020
One should be well aware of the latest exam pattern for the IBPS Clerk 2020 prelims examination. We have provided below the detailed exam structure or pattern below for the ease of candidates:
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
-The preliminary exam will be held online in Objective Multiple Choice (MCQ) format.
-Questions will be set bilingually in Hindi and English languages, except for English Language section.
-There is a sectional timing for each section and candidates also need to qualify each section separately.
-There is negative marking of one-fourth marks or 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Revise IBPS Clerk Important Topics 2020
This is the right time for candidates to revise the important topics of IBPS Clerk Prelims exam of all sections – English Language, Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability. By going through the important topics, candidates will have a quick revision of all subjects and will also get to know if they have missed out any topic, which otherwise is important for the prelims exam. Candidates can check the important topics of all the sections below:
Time Management & Accuracy
Cracking a competitive exam like IBPS Clerk Prelims 2020 requires high level of accuracy and good command over time management. Those who have practiced well for the exam will be able to solve the paper speedily in the given time frame that too with accuracy. Candidates should not allot more than a minute to a particular questions while solving the paper. The mantra is to skip the complex question and jump over to next in order to complete the paper.
Do not forget to carry IBPS Clerk Admit Card, Photograph and ID Proof
Carry your IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2020 to the exam centre along with the Photograph and Original Photo ID proof. Candidates should not forget to carry these documents, otherwise, you will not be allowed to appear for the examination. If you have still not downloaded the prelims admit card, download now by visiting the link mentioned below:
Download IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2020
Rules & Instructions to be followed at Exam Centres amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The IBPS has announced some rules and instructions to be followed by candidates at exam centres on the day of examination amid the COVID-19 pandemic as preventive measures. Have a look at these rules below:
-Candidates should reach the exam centre at the reporting time as mentioned in their respective admit cards. The reporting time has been allotted to avoid crowd at the centre and ensure social distancing in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
-It is compulsorily to wear face mask
-Candidates should mandatorily carry gloves, water bottle (transparent) & hand sanitizer (50 ml)
-Carry a ball point pen
-Do not share your personal belongings with anyone
-Maintain social distancing among each other
-Install AarogyaSetu App on your mobile phones & display AarogyaSetu status at entry point.
