Study guide
How to use daily practice to clear Prelims
Bank Prelims reward speed and accuracy more than deep theory. Most candidates know how to solve a simplification or a seating arrangement; they lose marks because they are slow, or because they guess under pressure and lose 0.25 for every wrong answer.
Short daily sets fix both problems. Ten questions per subject take about 6 to 8 minutes, so you can practise every section without burning out. Do them at the same time each day, ideally the time of your actual exam slot.
A simple weekly plan
- Monday to Friday: one set in each subject, then read every solution, including the ones you got right.
- Saturday: re-attempt the two sets with your lowest accuracy.
- Sunday: one Mains set in Reasoning (puzzles or seating) and one in Data Interpretation.
Watch accuracy before speed
Aim for 85% accuracy first. Once you're there, start cutting your time per set. Your percentile tells you how your score compares with others on the same set, and it's often more useful than the raw score.