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Step 1: Understand What Banking Exams Are
Before studying anything, understand:
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What banking exams test
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Prelims vs Mains difference
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Subjects involved (Quant, Reasoning, English, GA)
📌 Banking exams test speed, accuracy, and consistency, not deep theory.
Step 2: Know the Exam Pattern & Syllabus
You must clearly know:
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Number of sections
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Time limit
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Marks distribution
At zero level, just remember:
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Prelims → Speed-based
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Mains → Concept + awareness-based
👉 This clarity avoids wrong preparation.
Step 3: Start with Basics (Very Important)
Never start with shortcuts.
Start with:
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Quant: Simplification, Percentage, Average
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Reasoning: Inequality, Syllogism, Series
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English: Reading Comprehension, Grammar basics
📌 Strong basics make advanced questions easy.
Step 4: Fix a Simple Daily Study Routine
You don’t need 8–10 hours daily.
A beginner-friendly routine:
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Quant: 60 minutes
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Reasoning: 60 minutes
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English: 30–45 minutes
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Revision: 30 minutes
👉 Consistency matters more than hours.
Step 5: Practice Is Non-Negotiable
Concepts without practice don’t work in exams.
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Solve topic-wise questions daily
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Focus on accuracy first
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Gradually increase speed
📌 Banking exams reward practice, not memorization.
Step 6: Start Mock Tests Early
Don’t wait to “finish syllabus”.
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Start sectional mocks early
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Move to full mocks gradually
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Analyze every mock seriously
👉 Analysis is more important than score.
Step 7: Avoid Common Beginner Mistakes
❌ Studying without plan
❌ Following too many resources
❌ Ignoring revision
❌ Comparing with others
❌ Waiting for notification
These mistakes delay preparation unnecessarily.
Step 8: Be Patient with Yourself
At zero level:
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Progress feels slow
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Mistakes are common
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Scores may be low initially
📌 This phase is normal. Don’t quit early.
Final Words
Starting banking exam preparation from zero is completely possible with the right mindset and strategy. If you focus on basics, stay consistent, and practice regularly, improvement is guaranteed. Most selected candidates once started exactly where you are today.
👉 Start small, stay consistent, and trust the process.
