Can I prepare for bank exams like SBI PO, IBPS PO, etc. if I have below 50% in graduation?

My academic record is sound other than my graduation marks. I'm a general category student. Kindly suggest.

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Asked by Ankit R
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amish jain
8 years ago
Hello Ankit, Yes, you can prepare and apply for the banking job exams conducted by IBPS or SBI. IBPS and SBI conduct various exams to recruit candidates in public sector banks. The minimum qualification required for the banking exams is graduation degree in any stream from recognized university. Ch

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Harsh Ranjan
8 years ago
Hello Ankit, You have to score as much as possible in your graduation exam which is more beneficial at the time of interview. So don't think only of you are eligible or not, think how to compete between all and if you score more than 50% then you are eligible for exam. All the best!

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I scored 49.6. Now, what options are available for me?

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