Saturday 24 March 2018

What study strategy one should adopt to clear the IBPS exam on the first attempt?




Banking sector is one of the prestigious sectors which offer competitive jobs to the graduates. Millions of candidates apply every year for IBPS Clerk or IBPS PO Exam which makes it a tough exam to crack. IBPS Exam preparation should be done with dedication and interest to qualify in the first attempt. To grab the most prestigious career one need to make an effective study strategy to clear IBPS Exam.

Essential Tips for Exams
1. Before planning your exam preparation one should go through few previous year question papers of IBPS Clerk or IBPS PO Exam, which ever you have targeted.
2. Study Current Affairs of previous 6 months and revise them every day. One should give special focus to annual events news related to Budget, Oscar Awards, other Prestigious Awards, Cups and Trophies etc.
3. Give equal time to study all the sections of the exam rather than one or two. Special focus should be on the section you are good at. It will boost your morale and you will be motivated to work hard.
4. Join online test series and attempt one test each day. While attempting the test it is advisable to open the question paper tab and quickly read the questions. Then choose the easy ones first to solve and then switch over to those questions which are not easy. It will help you to manage time effectively.
5.Prepare English language from the examination point of view. Develop the habit of reading newspaper in Hindi and then the same news in English, it will boost your understanding. Listen to various news debates to enhance your reading comprehension. Do not forget to keep Oxford dictionary while reading newspaper or any magazine or novel and make a note of the difficult words.
6.Prepare Current Affairs with a special focus on the topics related to National & International Events, Summits-Place-Participants-Heads, Committees-Heads-Issue, Books & Authors, Awards & Honors, Persons & Positions, Persons in News, Obituaries, Sports, Countries- Capitals-Currencies, Important Days, Organisations-Heads-Head Quarters-Tag/Punch Lines, Government-Persons, Science-Technology-New Inventions/Discoveries, Places-Importance, PM/President Visits, Any Notable Issues within India & of Other Countries, Superlatives.
7. To revise current affairs, the best way is to discuss them with your friends to retain for a long time.
8.To prepare for banking awareness section it is highly recommended to study Banking History, Types of Banks, Types of Banking, Banking Terminology and Dealings, Banking Services and Their Details in Depth, Organisations like RBI, NABARD, IRDA, NBFCs, BIRD, RRBs, DICGC, SEBI, PFRDA, FSDC, FMC, NHB, FEMA, NEFT, RTGS, Credit Rating Agencies, All Other Regulatory Bodies in India, Mutual Funds in India, IMF, IBRD (World Bank), ADB, SWIFT, Basel, UN Agencies, Monetary Policy of RBI, Fiscal Policy of the Government, Capital & Money Markets in India, Instruments in Banking, Money Instruments, Indian Financial System, Indian Economy in Brief, Important Acts and Abbreviations.
9.Learn computer basics as questions are usually asked from the topics like Evolution of Computers & History, Computer Generations, Types of Computers, Computer and Its Parts, Input-Output Devices, Number System, Software & Hardware, Computer Memory, Operating Systems, Computer Languages, Internet-E-mail-Web Technologies- Search Engines-Social Networking-Protocols, Computer Networks & Communication, Security Tools-Virus Types-Hacking, Computer Shortcuts, Database Basics, MS-Windows, Booting, Computer Terminology and Abbreviations.
10.In Reasoning section questions are asked in the quiz or puzzle form. Practice the topics which are mostly asked in this section such as:
1. Sitting/Seating Arrangement
2. Syllogisms
3. Coded Inequalities
4. Statements & Conclusions
5. Input-Output
6. Data Sufficiency
7. Cause & Effect
8. Restrictions-Decisions
9. Direction Sense
10. Blood Relations
11. Puzzle
12. Logical Reasoning-Decision Making
13. Venn Diagrams
14. Analogy/Odd One Out
15. Figures' Series, Group of Identical Figures, Foldings.
11. Quantitative section is an important section where you need to acquire speed and accuracy to deal with complex calculations.  The following topics are some of the important topics from the exam point of view:
1. Data Interpretation
2. Quadratic Equations
3. Series
4. Data Sufficiency
5. Simplification
6. Algebra
7. Percentages-Ratios-Proportions-Fractions
8. Permutations-Combinations-Probability
9. Profit-Loss-Patnership
10. Simple & Compound Interest
11. Time-Work-Pipes-Cisterns
12. Time-Distance-Speed
13. Geometry
14. Mixtures
15. Trains-Boats

Hope this strategy will help you plan your studies effective enough to crack Bank Exam. Although one can join Bank Coaching in Chennai or elsewhere but making a plan is always an ideal option to get the desired result.
All the best!!!!


Monday 19 March 2018

Is there any difference in syllabus between SSC CHSL Exam & SSC CGL Exam?



No, there is no difference in syllabus of SSC CHSL & SSC CGL Examination. These two are, competitive examinations which are conducted by Staff Selection Commission across India for 10+2 & Graduate students. The syllabus and pattern of both the examination is same but the level and quality of questions asked in SSC CGL examination is generally high than that of SSC CHSL examination. The next main difference is the eligibility criteria of these two.

Eligibility Criteria of SSC CGL & SSC CHSL
All the eligibility criteria of both the examinations are same except these two: -

Educational Qualification
SSC CGL Posts
·         Essential qualification for Bachelor’s Degree from a well-recognised university or Institute for Assistant Audit Officer & all other posts.

·         Desirable Qualification of Chartered Accountant/ Cost & Management Accountant/ Company Secretary/ Master of Commerce/ Master of Business Administration/ Master of Business Economics for Assistant Audit Officer.
·         Bachelor Degree in any subjects from recognized University or Institute with at-least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th Standard for Junior Statistical Officer.

·         OR Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with statistics from a recognized University or Institute for Junior Statistical Office.

SSC CHSL Posts
According to the SSC CHSL eligibility criteria, candidates must have passed/qualified 10+2 or equivalent exam from any recognized board or university.

Age Limit
 SSC CGL Examination
SSC CGL eligibility criteria of Age is different for different posts: -

Post Name
Ministry/Dept./Cadre
Current Age Limit
Assistant Section Officer
Intelligence Bureau
Not exceeding 30 Years
Assistant Section Officer
Ministry of Railway
20-30 Years
Assistant Section Officer
Ministry of External Affairs
20-30 Years
Assistant Audit Officer
Indian Audit & Account Department Under CAG
20-30 Years
Inspector of Income
CBDT
Not exceeding 30 Years
Inspector (Central Excise
CBEC
Not exceeding 30 Years
Inspector (Preventive Officer)
CBEC
Not exceeding 30 Years
Inspector (Examiner)
CBEC
Not exceeding 30 Years
Sub-Inspector
Central Bureau of Narcotics
18-27 Years

SSC CHSL
As per SSC CHSL age eligibility criteria, candidates must be in the age group of 18-27 years.

NOTE  : Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation certificate will be accepted by   the SSC for defining age.

Candidates who are eligible for these examinations and want to make career within Government Department can apply now as the SSC has been releasing its recruitment notification of 2018 in the month of April 2018. If you want to crack these two examinations in first attempt, you can join high quality SSC coaching in Chennai. The IBT coaching can be your right choice to gain best in the SSC exams, so don’t you delay and grab the best of your future by taking a right step.





Monday 12 March 2018

Is Coaching Necessary to Qualify SSC CGL Examination?





SSC CGL Examination held every year where several candidates try to crack it positively. As the examination process starts, candidates feel the heat of nervousness and anxiety. To get relief from such heat, they must join a prompt and reliable coaching of SSC CGL, as it helps them in following ways: 

  • ·It brings uniformity and regularity in applicants.
  •    The highly trained faculties teach them the best and shortest way of solution of a question.
  •  They get a good competitive environment within the coaching.
  •    Teachers teach candidates with very precise syllabus so can avoid wastage of time and efforts.
  •  The best benefit of coaching is that they can ask their queries from faculties directly and get their query solved.
  • Can get material of importance and regular test of SSC CGL pattern & format.
So, by considering above points, it is clear that is beneficial to take coaching from well reputed institution of SSC CGL rather than preparing for SSC CGL exam at home.

Why SSC CGL examination attracting thousands of candidates every year?
SSC CGL examination is very important and considered second most important exam after UPSC. It attracts thousands of candidates’ in-spite the fact that it is held every year. The main reason is that this exam appoints for Grade B & C officers in Government sectors. You can get a good career start without investing huge.

The candidates who want to sit in examination must know about the SSC CGL process. The SSC CGL process is a lengthy process as it has 4 tiers.

Tier 1
It is online exam of 100 questions with time limit of 75 Minutes. It questions format is as follow:-

·       Maths – 25 Question
·       Reasoning – 25 Questions
·       General Studies – 25 Questions
·       English – 25 Questions

After cracking tier 1, candidates will have to appear for tier 2 which comprised of 2 exams.

Tier 2
The 2 examinations of tier 2 are also online: -

·         Maths – 100 Questions of 200 Marks with 2 Hours’ time limit.
·         English – 200 Questions of 200 Marks with 2 Hours’ time limit

Tier 3
This tier judges the writing ability of the candidates. They have to write descriptive essays on given topic. The maximum marks are 100 with 60 minutes time limit.

Tier 4
The candidates who qualify the three tiers get the opportunity to face tier 4. It includes personality test aptitude and an interview with experts’ panel.

If you want to crack positively all the four tiers of SSC CGL examination, then you must get a high-level SSC Coaching in Chennai like IBT.