Quantitative Aptitude is often the most feared yet most scoring section of the IBPS Clerk exam. With the right strategy, consistent practice, and smart time management, you can turn Quant into your biggest strength for IBPS Clerk 2026.

Quantitative Aptitude plays a decisive role in clearing the IBPS Clerk Prelims cut-off. Since there is sectional timing, speed and accuracy matter more than ever.

Key Facts:

• Total Questions: 35
• Total Marks: 35
• Time Limit: 20 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

A strong performance in Quant can compensate for other sections and significantly boost your overall score.

Understanding the syllabus is the first step to mastery.

Arithmetic Topics (High Priority)

• Simplification & Approximation
• Number Series
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Average
• Mixture & Allegation

Data Interpretation (Very High Weightage)

• Table DI
• Bar Graph
• Line Graph
• Pie Chart
• Caselet DI

1️⃣ Build Strong Basics First (Non-Negotiable)

Many aspirants jump into mock tests without clearing fundamentals—this is the biggest mistake.

✔ Learn formulas by understanding concepts
✔ Practice basic calculations daily
✔ Focus on mental maths (tables, squares, cubes)

📌 Tip: Spend the first 20–25 days only on fundamentals if you are a beginner.

2️⃣ Master Simplification & Number Series (Score Boosters)

These topics are:

• Less time-consuming
• Highly scoring
• Asked every year

• BODMAS rules
• Approximation techniques
• Missing number patterns
• Wrong number series

⏱ Ideal Time per Question: 20–25 seconds

3️⃣ Crack Data Interpretation with Smart Techniques

Data Interpretation alone contributes 05–10 questions in IBPS Clerk Prelims.

Winning Approach:

• Learn percentage to fraction conversions
• Approximate values instead of exact calculations
• Skip lengthy DIs initially

📌 Pro Tip: Accuracy matters more than attempting all questions.

4️⃣ Arithmetic: Selective but Smart Preparation

Arithmetic questions are concept-based and time-taking.

✔ Prepare frequently asked models
✔ Avoid rare and lengthy question types
✔ Practice word problems daily

🎯 Focus on:

• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Work
• Speed & Distance

📌 Golden Rule:
Attempt easy questions first, skip lengthy ones, and come back only if time permits.

⏰ Beginner Level

• Concept Learning: 1 hour
• Practice: 40 minutes
• Revision: 20 minutes

⏰ Intermediate Level

• Mixed Practice: 1 hour
• Mock Analysis: 45 minutes
• Weak Area Focus: 30 minutes

Mock tests help you:

• Identify weak topics
• Improve speed & accuracy
• Learn question selection

✔ Start topic-wise mocks
✔ Move to sectional mocks
✔ Finally, attempt full-length mocks

📌 Analyze each mock for at least 2 hours.

❌ Ignoring basic concepts
❌ Attempting all questions blindly
❌ Not analyzing mock tests
❌ Spending too much time on one question

Avoiding these mistakes can increase your score by 8–10 marks easily.

• Previous Year Question Papers
• Free YouTube concept videos
• Daily practice PDFs
• Online mock tests

📌 Consistency matters more than paid resources.

✔ Practice daily, even if only 30 minutes
✔ Revise formulas every week
✔ Focus on accuracy first, speed later
✔ Stay calm during the exam

Mastering Quantitative Aptitude for IBPS Clerk 2026 is not about being great at maths—it’s about strategy, practice, and discipline. With the right plan and regular revision, Quant can become your strongest scoring section.

Start early, practice smartly, and success will follow