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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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.
Check the IBPS PO recruitment notification for all the detail here: https://www.eduncle.com/ibps-po-recruitment-exam -click here.
However, there are different eligibility criteria required for different exams that candidates must ensure if they are eligible for the exam or not?
There are nationality, age limit and educational or physical requiremen...more -
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!
Similar Questions for you
You can prepare for SBI PO exam through self-study. However, to understand the techniques of solving questions it is always advised to take coaching.
SBI PO prelims result 2025 was announced on September 1, 2025. The result was announced on the official website of SBI. The direct link to check the result is provided on this page. Candidates can check their results by logging with the required credentials.
The distribution of questions in the Quant section of SBI PO 2025 prelims exam is given below.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
Pie chart DI (based on variable) | 6 |
Bar graph DI + Table DI (related graduate, post-graduate students in college) | 6 |
| Caselet DI | 5 |
| Quadratic equation | 3 |
| Arithmetic problems | 10 |
| Total | 30 |
The distribution of questions in the prelims exam is given below.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Parallel row seating (single variable, 14 persons) | 5 |
| Circular seating (7 persons, double variable, inside facing) | 5 |
| Age puzzle (single variable) | 5 |
| Box puzzle (single variable) | 5 |
| Month-based puzzle | 5 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
Misc. Meaningful word - 1 Forward, backward -1 | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
SBI PO 2025 prelims good attempts refer to the number of questions attempted successfully by candidates. The number of good attempts is given below.
| Sections | Total Questions | Good Attempts |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 19-25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 16-22 |
| English Language | 40 | 24-30 |
| Overall | 100 | 59-77 |
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