IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: 30th August Shift 1, 2 - Topics Asked And Difficulty Level

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has scheduled the IBPS SO Prelims examination for August 30th, which will be held in two separate shifts. The IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025 is expected to follow its traditional structure, comprising three sections: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language, which will be conducted online. The examination was structured to evaluate the fundamental knowledge and problem-solving skills of candidates in all sections. While it was not overly challenging, it required strategic time management and a thorough grasp of fundamental concepts. Individuals who have taken this exam can examine the detailed analysis of the IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025 to assess their performance. Additionally, it is important to assess the overall good attempts in relation to the section-wise topics that are available for your review. A complete IBPS SO Prelims Exam analysis 2025 for Shift 1 and Shift 2 can be found here, detailing the number of questions asked in each section, organised by topic. The candidates need to undertake a thorough analysis of their performance, focus on the areas that require growth, and maintain consistent practice to excel in future banking exams. Move forward in this article to obtain comprehensive information on IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025. For any queries, kindly visit the FAQs listed below.

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IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 - 30th August - All Shifts Analysis

Candidates can check IBPS SO prelims Exam Analysis 2025 for all shifts held on 30th August 2025 here. The detailed exam analysis is provided with overall and section-wise difficulty levels, good attempts, types of questions, and topics asked.

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IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: 2nd Shift – 30th August 2025 – Good Attempts And Difficulty Level

Here we have added the IBPS SO Prelims good attempts and difficulty level of the exam held on 30th August in shift 2. Candidates can analyse their exam level and details by referring to the details given below.

Exam Sequence: English=>Reasoning=>Quants

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: 30th August – Shift 2
Sections Total Questions Good Attempts Difficulty Level
English Language 50 30 to 40 moderate
Reasoning 50 27 to 32 moderate to difficult
Quantitative Aptitude 50 26 to 31 moderate
Overall 150 83 to 103 moderate

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 For 30th August Shift 2 – Quantitative Aptitude

Candidates can check the IBPS SO prelims exam analysis 2025 for the 2nd shift for the quantitative aptitude section through the table provided below.

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 – Shift 2 – 30th August – Quantitative Aptitude
Topic No. of Questions
Caselet DI 5

Pie Chart DI (number of students based)

6
Bar Graph DI (boys & girls in school) 6
Table-based DI (sports & arts based) 6
Approximation 6
Quadratic equation 6
Arithmetic Problems 15
Total 50

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 – Shift 2 – 30th August – Reasoning Ability

Candidates can check the IBPS SO prelims exam analysis 2025 for the 2nd shift for the reasoning ability section through the table below.

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 Shift 2 –  30th August – Reasoning Ability
Topic No. of Questions
Parallel row seating arrangement (14 persons) 5
Circle Seating (8 persons face  inside - double variable) 5
Floor Puzzle (8 floors) 5
linear seating arrangement (8 persons - double variable) 5
Order & ranking puzzle 3
Data sufficiency 3
Input output 5
Direction 3
Syllogism 3
Blood Relation 4
Inequality 3
Critical Reasoning 3

Miscellaneous

alphabet series - 1

number series - 1

meaningful word - 1

3
Total 50

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 For 30th August Shift 2 – English Language

Candidates can check the IBPS SO prelims exam analysis 2025 for the 2nd shift for the English language section through the table below.

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 – Shift 2 – 30th August – English Language
Topic No. of Questions

Reading Comprehension set 1 (AI used in USA - 9 questions)

Reading Comprehension set 2 (BPO industry in Africa - 9 questions)

18
para jumble 5
Error spotting 4
Miscellaneous 6
Word Swap 6
Connectors 2
Double fillers 7
Match the column 2
Total 50

 


 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: 1st Shift – 30th August 2025 – Good Attempts And Difficulty Level

Here we have added the IBPS SO Prelims good attempts and difficulty level of the exam held on 30th August in shift 1. Candidates can analyse their exam level and details by referring to the details given below.

Exam Sequence: English=>Reasoning=>Quants

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: 30th August – Shift 1
Sections Total Questions Good Attempts Difficulty Level
English Language 50 35-45 Easy to moderate
Reasoning 50 25-30 Moderate to difficult
Quantitative Aptitude 50 20-25 Moderate to difficult
Overall 150 80-100 Moderate

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 For 30th August Shift 1 – Quantitative Aptitude

Candidates can check the IBPS SO prelims exam analysis 2025 for the 1st shift for the quantitative aptitude section through the table provided below.

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 – Shift 1 – 30th August – Quantitative Aptitude
Topic No. of Questions
Table DI (Condition-based) 6

Double Pie (based on ring and bracelet)

  1. Percentage of rings and bracelets given
  2. Percentage of rings given
6
Line Graph DI (multiple of 6) 6
Table-based Caselet DI (A, B, C - Zomato, Swiggy orders) 6
Approximation 6
Data Sufficiency 3
Wrong Number Series 6
Arithmetic Problems 11
Total 50

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 – Shift 1 – 30th August – Reasoning Ability

Candidates can check the IBPS SO prelims exam analysis 2025 for the 1st shift for the reasoning ability section through the table below.

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 Shift 1 –  30th August – Reasoning Ability
Topic No. of Questions
Square seating arrangement (double variable, inside or outside) 5
Circle Seating (inside, outside - single variable) 5
Box Puzzle (double variable) 5
Sequence puzzle (2 variable) 5
Condition-based puzzle 5
Data sufficiency 3
Inequality 3
Direction 3
Input Output (word and number) 5
Blood Relation 3
Critical Reasoning 6

Misc.

  1. number-based - 1
  2. alphabet-based - word rearrange) - 1
2
Total 50

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 For 30th August Shift 1 – English Language

Candidates can check the IBPS SO prelims exam analysis 2025 for the 1st shift for the English language section through the table below.

 

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 – Shift 1 – 30th August – English Language
Topic No. of Questions

Reading Comprehension (2)

Related to:1) Country X (banned game) - 8 

2) Microorganisms- 8

Synonym: Hit

16
Cloze Test 6
Error spotting 6
Starters and connectors 2
Word Swap 6
Word usage 2
Sentence rearrangement 6
Phrasal replacement 5
Total 50

 

FAQs

Q. What is the overall difficulty level of the IBPS SO prelims exam 2025 for shift 1?

The overall difficulty level of the IBPS SO prelims 2025 is mentioned in this article.

Q. What is the total number of questions for the IBPS SO prelims examination 2025?

The total number of questions for the IBPS SO prelims examination 2025 is 150.

Q. What are the overall good attempts of the IBPS SO prelims exam 2025 for shift 1?

The overall good attempts of the IBPS SO prelims exam 2025 for shift 1 are mentioned in this article.

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