Are there sectional timings in IBPS PO exam?
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Yes, there are sectional timings in IBPS PO exam. In prelims exam, candidates get 20 minutes to solve each section. In Mains exam, to solve English section, candidates get 40 minutes. The duration to attempt Data Interpretation and Analysis section and Reasoning section, candidates get 45 minutes and 50 minutes respectively. The time duration allotted for General Awareness section is 25 minutes. To solve the descriptive paper, candidates get 30 minutes. The sectional timings for IBPS PO prelims and Mains exams are given below.
Prelims Exam
Sections
Duration (In minutes)
English Language
20
Quantitative Aptitude
20
Reasoning Ability
20
Total
60
Mains Exam
Section name
Allotted Time
English Language
40
Data Interpretation and Analysis
45
Reasoning
50
General Awareness
25
Total
160
English (Essay and Letter Writing)
30 minutes
Grand Total
3 hours 10 minutes
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| Category | Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
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