IBPS Clerk Analysis 2016 highlights various aspects of the exam. Analysis and expected cut off of IBPS Clerk 2016 is published for prelims and mains, after exam gets over. It is useful for candidates who have appeared in exam as they can know about chances of selection, and at the same time helpful for bank job aspirants who can keep in mind difficulty level of exam during preparation. Get here IBPS Clerk 2016 Exam Analysis of Prelims held on 26.11.2016, 27.11.2016, 03.12.2016, 04.12.2016 and IBPS Clerk 2016 Exam Analysis of Mains held on 31.12.2016, 01.01.2017.
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IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis and Expected Cut Off 2016
Name of exam – IBPS Clerical Cadre Recruitment 2016
Conducted by – Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
IBPS has conducted CWE Clerks VI Main Exam on 31 Dec 2016 and 01 Jan 2017; CWE Clerks VI Preliminary Exam on 26 Nov 2016 and 27 Nov 2016. Analysis and Expected Cut Off has been published after the exam.
IBPS Clerk Prelim 2016 Main Analysis and Expected Cut Off
Dates of exam – 31.12.2016, 01.01.2017.
As per exams held on 31 December 2016 and 1 January 2017, overall analysis is that insofar exams have been of moderate difficulty level.
Overall Analysis
| Sections | Number of qs | Good Attempts |
| English Language | 40 | 17 – 22 |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 16 – 21 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 15 – 19 |
| Computer Awareness | 40 | 24 – 28 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 23 – 27 |
Expected Cut Off of IBPS Clerk Mains
A lot of education experts have pointed out that the exam of 01 Jan 2017 was a bit baffling. Several candidates were bothered by the difficulty level. This could mean a lowered cut off. An important thing to note while talking about cut offs is that the IBPS Clerk Cut Off varies for each state. Hence the cut off applicable for a candidate in New Delhi will be different from cut off for
We must keep in mind that the IBPS Clerk cut offs is different for each category as well as state. While creating expected cut offs analysis, a mean data is considered which may vary from place to place.
- You can see the IBPS Clerk 2016 Expected Cut Off given below to get an idea.
- These figures are projected by taking into consideration the inputs of test takers, coaching centers, and education experts.
- It is the authority of IBPS to decide and publish final cut off.
| Category | Expected IBPS Clerk Cutoff Mains |
| Unreserved | 99-107 |
| OBC | 94-99 |
| SC | 87-93 |
| ST | 80-86 |
State Wise Cut Offs Expected
| state | Expected IBPS Clerk Cutoff Mains State Wise |
| Andhra Pradesh | 122-125 |
| West Bengal | 120-123 |
| Odisha | 118-122 |
| Kerala | 115-120 |
| Bihar | 115-120 |
| Uttarakhand | 115-120 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 112-117 |
| New Delhi | 112-117 |
| Chandigarh | 110-115 |
| Rajasthan | 110-116 |
| Jharkhand | 109-113 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 109-114 |
| Chhattisgarh | 108-121 |
| Haryana | 109-112 |
| Telangana | 105-113 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 100-108 |
| Punjab | 104-107 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 105-108 |
| Assam | 100-109 |
| Tamil Nadu | 102-105 |
| Maharashtra | 91-93 |
| Gujarat | 89-92 |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 83-86 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 82-85 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli Na | 84-86 |
| Daman & Diu | 84-87 |
| Goa | 89-92 |
| Karnataka | 92-96 |
Section wise analysis of IBPS Clerk Mains 2016
English Language ( Difficult )
This year it was seemed in IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 that english language section was of difficult level. However, In every banking exams, CLERK or PO, The type of questions asked have been changed dramatically.
Reasoning Ability ( Difficult )
The level of reasoning was moderate to difficult. This sections comprises of questions which are based on logical ability, sitting arrangement and puzzles, coding & decoding, data sufficiency etc.
Quantitative Aptitude ( Moderate – Difficult )
The level of quantitative aptitude was moderate to difficult. There were two sets of Data Interpretation. This section includes questions based on quadratic equations, data interpretation, number series, data sufficiency etc.
Computer Awareness ( Easy )
Computer Awareness is seemed to be quite easy. This section was quite easy to attempt as questions were asked from familiar topics. One who have quite good knowledge of computer awareness has easily solved this section.
General Awareness ( Easy )
General Awareness was moderate. This section is quite easy for those who knows banking terms. Generally it seemed that a person who is aware of general science, current affairs etc. has easily solved this section. This section also consists of 40 questions.
IBPS Clerk Prelim 2016 Exam Analysis and Expected Cut Off
Dates of exam – 26.11.2016, 27.11.2016, 03.12.2016, 04.12.2016.
Number of slots in each day – four (4).
As per exams held on 26 and 27 November 2016, overall analysis is that insofar exams have been of moderate difficulty level.
26 Nov 2016
| Subject | Number of qs | Good Attempts | |||
| Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 | Slot 4 | ||
| English Language | 30 | 15-17 | 17-19 | 15-18 | 17-19 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 18-21 | 17-21 | 18-22 | 19-23 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 17-19 | 19-21 | 18-22 | 17-22 |
| Total | 100 | 61-65 | 60-64 | 63-67 | 64-68 |
27 Nov 2016
| Subject | Number of qs | Good Attempts | |||
| Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 | Slot 4 | ||
| English Language | 30 | 16-19 | 16-19 | 17-20 | 17-20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 19-23 | 21-25 | 20-24 | 19-23 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 17-22 | 18-21 | 18-23 | 17-21 |
| Total | 100 | 61-65 | 60-64 | 63-67 | 61-65 |
Expected Cut Off of IBPS Clerk Prelims
An important thing to note while talking about cut offs is that the IBPS Clerk Cut Off varies for each state. Hence the cut off applicable for a candidate in New Delhi will be different from cut off for candidate in any other state like say West Bengal, and likewise for all states.
- The IBPS Clerk 2016 Expected Cut Off given below represents a mean data value.
- They have been calculated on the basis of inputs from test takers, coaching centers, and education experts.
- Actual cut off will be decided by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Expected cut offs will have no role to play in selection.
| Section | Maximum Marks | General | OBC | SC / ST |
| English language | 30 | 10-12 | 7-9 | 6-8 |
| Reasoning ability | 35 | 12-14 | 10-12 | 8-10 |
| Quantitative aptitude | 35 | 9-11 | 10-12 | 7-9 |
| Overall | 100 | 45-56 | 38-50 | 20-40 |
Section wise analysis of IBPS Clerk Prelims 2016
Statistics on good attempts and expected cut offs have been discussed above. A detailed analysis of each subject follows.
English Language
According to most test takers, English Language questions have been the easiest to solve. Questions are broadly divided into Reading comprehension, Error finding, Cloze test.
Reasoning Ability
Questions asked in reasoning ability were moderately difficult. It would take a little time for one to solve the questions accurately. The key to solving questions in reasoning ability is to focus and catch the main points.
Others in the above chart represents questions on blood relation, direction and miscellaneous topics.
Quantitative Aptitude
All questions in this are calculative in nature. For a candidate who is good in math or is familiar with speed calculation skills, this would be an easy section, for others it would be moderately tough.
Others section in the chart above include questions on age, probability, partnership, profit and loss, averages, boat and stream, interest calculation, ratio and proportion, percentage, time and work.
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