Although passing the IBPS Clerk test in 60 days might seem difficult, it is completely doable with the correct strategy and perseverance. This two-month study plan will help you cover the whole syllabus, improve your speed and accuracy, and raise your confidence—regardless of your level of preparation.
This is your comprehensive 60-day IBPS Clerk preparation plan, divided into three main stages:
Phase 1: Foundation Building (Days 1–20)
Goal: Understand the syllabus and clear basic concepts.
Start with topic-wise preparation to build a strong foundation in all three sections—Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language.
Quantitative Aptitude
Topics to cover: Simplification, Number Series, Approximation, Percentages, Ratios, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Work, Time & Distance, and Data Interpretation.
Daily target: 2 topics + 20–30 basic questions per topic.
Reasoning Ability
Topics to cover: Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Syllogisms, Inequalities, Direction Sense, Alphanumeric Series, and Blood Relations.
Daily target: 1–2 topics + 20–25 questions.
English Language
Topics to cover: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Tests, Error Detection, Sentence Rearrangement, Fill in the Blanks.
Daily target: 1 RC + 2 grammar exercises.
Tip:
Start solving sectional quizzes every 3rd day and maintain a checklist to track your progress.
Phase 2: Strengthening & Speed Practice (Days 21–40)
Goal: Practice, improve speed, and identify weak areas.
It's time to practice a lot and evaluate your performance now that you understand the principles.
What to do?
Start giving two practice exams every week, emphasizing accuracy and speed.
Every day, practice two DIs and two puzzles.
Every day, devote an hour to revising weak subjects.
Suggestion for a Daily Schedule
1 hour: Revision
Three hours: Practice of the topic
Two hours: Analysis and mock test
One hour: Vocabulary or editorial reading
Phase 3: Testing & Final Revision (Days 41–60)
Goal: Simulate exam pressure and perfect time management.
The most important stage is this one. Increase your attention to thorough practice exams, editing your notes, and increasing your time accuracy.
Important Focus Areas:
Practice exams every other day.
Examine each test's accuracy, sectional time, and error categories.
Review your formulas, grammar rules, shortcuts, and important subjects.
Targeting
Quant: 90% accuracy on over 25 questions
Reasoning: correctly answering over 30 questions
English: more than twenty-five questions with strong comprehension
Additional Preparation Tips
Use reputable books like Arihant and RS Aggarwal, as well as practice questions from websites like Adda247, Testbook, and Oliveboard.
Take brief notes for revision at the last minute.
Analyzing mock tests is crucial because this is where true progress is made.
Keep a good outlook, take pauses, and stay healthy.