IBPS SO IT Mains 2024 | 10-Day Prep Strategy | Previous Year Cutoffs & Safe Target Score

Summary

In this video, we discuss a focused 10-day preparation strategy for the IBPS SO IT Mains exam, scheduled for December 14, 2024. The exam consists of a Professional Knowledge paper with 60 questions and 60 marks, and your performance in both the Mains and the interview will determine your final merit list. Aiming for a score of 25-30 marks in the Mains and performing well in the interview will improve your chances of success. The video also highlights a structured online course, offering resources like practice questions, mock tests, and live doubt-clearing sessions to aid in last-minute revision.

Takeaways

• 😀 The IBPS SO IT Officer Mains Exam 2024 is scheduled for December 14th, with only 10 days remaining for preparation.
• 😀 The Mains Exam consists of 60 questions worth 60 marks, and candidates have 45 minutes to complete it.
• 😀 The Mains marks are crucial for shortlisting for the interview and final merit list.
• 😀 The final interview has 100 marks, and the qualifying marks are 40% for General candidates and 35% for others.
• 😀 Recent past year cut-offs for Mains have been between 10.5 to 14.75, making it important to score well in the Mains to clear the final merit list.
• 😀 A target score of **25-30** marks in the Mains will give a good margin above the cut-off and improve your chances of clearing the final merit list.
• 😀 Mains exam carries 80% weightage, while the interview has 20% weightage, meaning scoring well in the Mains is more important.
• 😀 A score of **15 marks** in Mains, with average interview performance (around 80 marks), may still fall short of the final merit list, so aim higher in the Mains.
• 😀 Focus the last 10 days on **revision**, covering IT subjects, practicing mock tests, and reviewing weaker areas.
• 😀 Utilize online courses that offer video lessons, practice tests, study notes, and live classes to clarify doubts and boost confidence.
• 😀 The **35-day study plan** shared after the Prelims exam provides a structured approach to revision and can be used to catch up in the final 10 days.

Q & A

When is the IBPS SO IT Officer 2024 exam scheduled?

The IBPS SO IT Officer 2024 exam is scheduled for December 14th, 2024.

What is the structure of the IBPS SO IT Officer Main Exam?

The Main Exam consists of a single paper: Professional Knowledge with 60 questions worth 60 marks. Candidates have 45 minutes to attempt the paper.

How are the marks from the Main Exam and Interview weighted in the final merit list?

The Main Exam has an 80% weightage, and the Interview carries a 20% weightage in the final merit list.

What is the minimum qualifying mark for the Interview for General and Other categories?

The minimum qualifying marks for the Interview are 40% for the General category and 35% for other categories.

What are the past year cutoff scores for the IBPS SO IT Officer Main Exam?

The past year Main Exam cutoffs have been 10.5, 13.75, and 14.75 marks.

What is the recommended target score for the IBPS SO Main Exam?

It is recommended to aim for a score between 25 to 30 out of 60 in the Main Exam to increase your chances of clearing the final cutoff.

How does a student's score in the Main Exam and Interview affect their final merit ranking?

A student's score in the Main Exam is converted into 80% weightage, and their Interview score is converted into 20% weightage. For example, if a student scores 15/60 in the Main Exam and 80/100 in the Interview, their total score would be 36 out of 100, which may not be enough to clear the final cutoff.

Why is it important to score well in the Main Exam?

Scoring well in the Main Exam is crucial as it has a higher weightage (80%) compared to the Interview, and a strong Main Exam score provides an edge even if the Interview score is average.

What resources does I Exami provide for IBPS SO IT Officer Main Exam preparation?

I Exami offers an online course for IBPS SO IT Officer Main Exam preparation, which includes 150+ video lessons, 80+ study notes, 15 mock tests, live classes for doubt clarification, and practice questions across various topics.

How should candidates approach the last 10 days of preparation before the exam?

In the last 10 days, candidates should focus on revising key topics, strengthening areas of weakness, and attempting practice questions and full-length mock tests to build confidence and gauge their preparedness.