The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2024 on November 27, 2024, along with the IBPS PO Prelims Scorecard 2024. This release marks an important milestone for candidates who appeared for the Probationary Officer (PO) exam as part of the CRP PO/MT-XIV recruitment process. The cut off marks are a crucial reference for aspirants, as they determine whether candidates have qualified for the next stage of the recruitment process — the IBPS PO Mains Exam.
IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2024
The IBPS PO Prelims 2024 exam was conducted on October 19, 20, and 30, 2024. Following the release of the results and scorecards, the official cut-off marks were made available for candidates. The cut-offs are released category-wise and section-wise, and they determine which candidates are eligible to proceed to the IBPS PO Mains Exam 2024, scheduled for November 30, 2024.
The final cut-off for the IBPS PO exam will be calculated based on the combined score from the Mains Examination and the Interview round. Let’s dive into the IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2024 marks for each category and section.
IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2024: Category-wise
Here are the category-wise IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off marks for 2024:
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General (GEN) | 48.50 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 48.00 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 41.00 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 48.50 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 48.50 |
| Hearing Impaired (HI) | 16.00 |
| Orthopedically Challenged (OC) | 35.00 |
| Visually Impaired (VI) | 15.75 |
| Intellectual Disability (ID) | 15.50 |
Candidates who meet or exceed the cut-off for their respective category are eligible to appear for the Mains Exam.
IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2024: Section-wise
The section-wise cut-off marks for the IBPS PO Prelims 2024 exam are as follows:
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Cut-Off Marks (GEN) | Cut-Off Marks (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 7.00 | 3.50 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
| English Language | 30 | 10.00 | 6.75 |
These sectional cut-offs reflect the minimum scores a candidate must secure in each section of the exam to qualify for the IBPS PO Mains Exam 2024. Keep in mind that the overall cut-off (for the entire exam) needs to be met in addition to these sectional minimums.
Previous Year IBPS PO Cut Off
To give candidates a better perspective on how the difficulty level of the IBPS PO Prelims 2024 compares to previous years, let’s take a look at the IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2023. Analyzing the previous year’s cut-offs can help candidates prepare better for future exams and gauge the exam’s changing trend.
IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2023: Category-wise
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General (GEN) | 54.25 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 49.50 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 43.00 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 54.25 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 54.25 |
| Hearing Impaired (HI) | 21.75 |
| Orthopedically Challenged (OC) | 42.50 |
| Visually Impaired (VI) | 39.00 |
| Intellectual Disability (ID) | 20.25 |
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IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2023: Section-wise
Here are the sectional cut-offs for IBPS PO Prelims 2023 for the General category:
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Cut-Off Marks (GEN) | Cut-Off Marks (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 7.00 | 4.25 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 10.00 | 5.75 |
| English Language | 30 | 11.50 | 8.25 |
The cut-off marks serve as a benchmark for candidates to assess their performance in the exam. Here’s how you can use this information effectively:
- Understanding Exam Difficulty:
By comparing the 2024 cut-off with the 2023 cut-off, candidates can gauge the difficulty level of the exam. A higher cut-off in 2024 may indicate that the exam was tougher, while a lower cut-off could suggest easier paper sections. - Formulating Your Strategy:
Candidates who didn’t meet the cut-off should analyze their weak areas based on the sectional scores. For future exams, focus on improving these sections to increase your chances of clearing the cut-off. - Preparation for Mains:
If you have qualified the Prelims, your next step is preparing for the Mains Exam. While the Prelims test your basic knowledge, the Mains will test your deeper understanding and reasoning ability, so it’s important to start strategizing early.
The release of the IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2024 is a key milestone for candidates who appeared for the exam. With the Mains Exam fast approaching on November 30, 2024, candidates who cleared the cut-off should begin their preparation with renewed focus.
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