GATE 2026 Registration Last Date with Late Fee TODAY; Apply Here

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GATE 2026 Registration Last Date with Late Fee TODAY; Apply Here

Guwahati, October 13, 2025 – The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the organizing body for GATE 2026, will close the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 registration portal TODAY, October 13, 2025, with an applicable late fee. 

This provides a final window for candidates who missed earlier deadlines to apply for the prestigious exam, which serves as a gateway for M.Tech, Ph.D. admissions at IITs, NITs, IISc, and over 1,000 institutes, as well as PSU recruitments. 

The extension follows multiple revisions to the original schedule, reflecting strong applicant interest amid a new sectional paper introduction.

Originally slated to end on October 6 without late fee and October 9 with late fee, the deadline has now been pushed to October 13 to accommodate more registrations. “This final extension ensures broader access to quality education opportunities,” stated an IIT Guwahati official. Over 10 lakh candidates are expected to appear, building on the record 9.3 lakh from GATE 2025.

Latest Updates:

GATE 2026 – Key Deadlines and Exam Schedule

The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, across 30 test papers (including full and sectional options like the new Energy Science – XE-I). GATE 2026 results are anticipated by March 19, 2026.

EventDate
Registration StartAugust 28, 2025
Last Date (No Late Fee)October 7, 2025 (extended)
Last Date (With Late Fee)TODAY: October 13, 2025
Form Correction WindowFirst week of November 2025 (expected)
Admit Card ReleaseJanuary 2026 (tentative)
Exam DatesFebruary 7–8 & 14–15, 2026
Results DeclarationMarch 19, 2026

GATE Application Form 2026 – Registration Fee

CategoryGATE 2026 Application Fee
Regular PeriodDuring the Extended Period
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper)INR 1000INR 1500
All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper)INR 2000INR 2500

GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

  • Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, or Arts (final-year students eligible).
  • Nationality: Indian or international (no international exam centers for 2026; all in India).
  • Age Limit: None.
  • Papers: Choose up to two from 30 subjects; no changes post-registration.

How to Apply for GATE 2026 (Last Chance Today!)

  • Visit the official GOAPS portal: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
  • Click “Apply Online” and register using email/mobile to generate Enrollment ID and password.
  • Log in, fill personal/academic details, select papers and exam cities (up to three preferences).
  • Upload photo (5–600 KB, JPG; 3.5×4.5 cm) and signature (3–300 KB, JPG;Aspect ratio must be 1:R, where the value of R must be between 2.75 and 3.75).
  • Pay the fee (including late fee) and submit; download the confirmation PDF.
  • Track status via GOAPS using Enrollment ID/password.

SBI PO Mains Result 2025 OUT Soon —541 Vacancies on the Line, Check How to Download and What’s Next

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SBI PO Mains Result 2025 OUT Soon —541 Vacancies on the Line, Check How to Download and What’s Next

Mumbai, October 12, 2025 – The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to declare the Probationary Officer (PO) Mains Result 2025, as early as this week. The much-anticipated results will be declared for all candidates who appeared in the exam online at SBI official website. 

To check your results, you need to log-in using your log-in credentials.

SBI PO Mains Exam 2025 was held on September 13, 2025, which saw thousands of candidates battle it out for a coveted spot among the 541 available Probationary Officer (PO) positions in one of the country’s largest public sector banks. 

SBI PO Mains results will be followed by interviews and group exercises by late October 2025.

The SBI PO 2025 recruitment drive, launched earlier this year, drew a staggering 657,850 applications, underscoring the fierce competition for these entry-level managerial roles. 

SBI PO 2025 Preliminary results were announced on September 1, 2025, shortlisting qualifiers for the Mains—a rigorous two-hour objective test (200 marks) and a 30-minute descriptive paper (50 marks) covering reasoning, data analysis, English, and general/economic awareness. With no negative marking in the descriptive section but penalties for wrong answers in the objective part, the exam tested both speed and precision under pressure.

SBI PO Mains 2025 Result – Expected Timeline

SBI has maintained a tight-lipped stance on the exact date, but recruitment portals and career experts align on a mid-to-late October rollout—specifically the second or third week—to allow buffer time for processing. 

“The delay, if any, is standard post-evaluation, but with the interview phase looming, we’re expecting the scorecard and merit list by October 15-20,” noted a Delhi-based banking coach. 

Once out, the result will appear as a PDF merit list on sbi.co.in, followed by individual scorecards for download. Qualifying candidates will receive interview calls via email/SMS, with the Psychometric Test, Group Exercises (20 marks), and Personal Interview (30 marks) forming the final hurdle—contributing 50 marks overall, normalized with Mains scores for the merit list.

For now, the official SBI Careers page lists no updates beyond the Prelims scorecard, but candidates are urged to monitor it daily. Rumors of delays tied to festive seasons or internal audits have been dismissed as baseless, with SBI emphasizing transparency in its process.

How to Check SBI PO Mains Result 2025

Once released, downloading your SBI PO 2025 Mains result is straightforward. Keep your registration number and date of birth handy:

  1. Head to the official SBI website: www.sbi.co.in.
  2. Navigate to the “Careers” tab and select “Current Openings” or “Recruitment Results.”
  3. Click on the link for “SBI PO Mains Result 2025” or “Phase-II Result for Probationary Officers.”
  4. Enter your roll number/registration number, password/DOB, and captcha.
  5. Hit submit to view your scorecard—check sectional and overall scores against expected cut-offs.
  6. Download the PDF and print a copy for records.

Tip: Enable email alerts from SBI to avoid missing the window. The scorecard will detail marks per section, helping you gauge performance for future attempts if needed.

NMAT 2025 Application Deadline Extended to October 18; Apply Here

Manashjyoti Hazarika
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NMAT 2025 Application Deadline Extended to October 18; Apply Here

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has extended the NMAT 2025 registration deadline to October 18, 2025, giving aspiring MBA candidates an additional opportunity to apply for the 2026-28 academic cycle. Originally set to close on October 10, the new deadline allows more time for registration and exam scheduling, which is now open until October 25, 2025. 

The NMAT by GMAC, a key entrance test for MBA programs at NMIMS and over 57 other B-schools, will be conducted from November 5 to December 19, 2025, across a 44-day testing window.

Latest Updates:

  • NMAT 2025 application form extended – Apply Here

This extension aims to accommodate the growing number of applicants, with NMAT’s flexible format—allowing up to three attempts and adaptive testing—making it a popular choice. Candidates applying to NMIMS must also submit a separate application form by October 18, with the first NMAT attempt score used for shortlisting.

NMAT 2025 Registration Details

  1. How to Apply – Register at mba.com/exams/nmat. Create an account, fill in details, select up to five B-schools (additional schools at ₹1,000 each), upload a photo (10–200 KB, JPG) and signature (4–30 KB, JPG), and pay the fee online.
  2. Fees: ₹3,000 + taxes (standard); ₹2,000 (Indian Armed Forces); ₹1,000 (NMAT Scholars).
  3. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or final-year students; no age limit.
  4. Test Modes: Online proctored or at test centers (India and international).

NMAT 2025 Exam Highlights

  • Format: 108 questions (Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning), 120 minutes, computer-adaptive, no negative marking.
  • Scoring: Scaled score (12–240); results within 48 hours.
  • Attempts: Up to three, with the best score considered by most institutes.

Why Act Now?

With slots filling fast, candidates are urged to register and schedule early to secure preferred dates and centers. 

For NMIMS aspirants, aligning both NMAT and program applications by October 18 is critical. 

NMAT 2025 exam preparation resources, including official mocks, are available on the GMAC website.

For further details or to apply, visit mba.com/exams/nmat. Stay updated via GMAC’s official channels to ensure a smooth application process.

Bihar STET Admit Card 2025 released amid rumors – Exam kicks off on October 14

Manashjyoti Hazarika
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Bihar STET Admit Card 2025 released amid rumors – Exam kicks off on October 14

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) officially released the BSEB STET 2025 admit cards for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025 on October 11, 2025, just days before the high-stakes exam begins. 

The admit card can be downloaded online at @secondary.biharboardonline.com or @bihar-stet.com.

To download the admit card, log-in using your application number and password.

The Bihar STET 2025, the gateway to teaching roles in secondary (Classes 9-10) and higher secondary (Classes 11-12) government and aided schools, is set to commence on October 14 and run through October 31, 2025. This confirmation comes even as online rumors of postponement – fueled by delays in other recruitment exams and speculation tied to the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections – have been swiftly debunked by the board.

The BSEB issued a firm clarification on October 8, emphasizing that the exam will proceed as per the original schedule announced in a newspaper advertisement on October 1. 

“Candidates are advised to rely solely on official channels for updates,” the board stated on its website, urging aspirants to ignore unverified social media alerts and job portals. 

With over a lakh expected participants, BSEB’s is one of the most competitive exams in the state.

How to download the Bihar STET 2025 admit card

To download the Bihar STET Admit Card, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Bihar STET 2025 exam portal – Click Here
  2. Click on the “Get Admit Card” tab
  3. You will be redirected to a log-in window
  4. Enter the following details – 1) Application Number, and 2) Password.
  5. On successful log-in, you can download the admit card.

On the exam, the candidate must bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

Bihar STET 2025 Exam Centres 

The Bihar STET exam will be conducted in 9 districts across the state. Each of these districts may have one or more exam centers. The candidate could select their choice of exam center at the time of filling out the Bihar STET 2025 application form.

The list of exam cities for Bihar STET 2025 is given below.

  • Patna
  • Gaya
  • Muzaffarpur
  • Darbhanga
  • Bhagalpur
  • Munger
  • Saharsa
  • Purnea
  • Bhojpur

NEET UG Counseling 2025: MCC Set to Release Round 3 Seat Allotment Results Today

Manashjyoti Hazarika
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NEET UG Counseling 2025: MCC Set to Release Round 3 Seat Allotment Results Today

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is gearing up to announce the Round 3 seat allotment results for NEET UG 2025, a crucial phase for thousands of medical aspirants seeking MBBS and BDS seats across India. The results, expected to be published shortly on the official MCC website (mcc.nic.in), will cover the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, as well as seats in deemed universities, central universities, and ESIC institutions.

NEET 2025 counseling registration for Round III was conducted from September 29 to October 5, 2025.

Candidates are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the third round, which comes with an expanded seat matrix. The MCC recently added 139 new MBBS seats, including 42 in Delhi (NCT), 25 each in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Punjab, 15 in Haryana, and 7 in Uttar Pradesh. 

This addition aims to address the over 4,900 clear vacant seats and 10,700 virtually vacant seats reported for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing programs from earlier rounds.

NEET Counseling 2025 – Round III Schedule

EventDates
Registration & Choice FillingSeptember 29 – October 5, 2025
Choice LockingOctober 5, 2025 (up to 11:55 PM)
Seat Allotment ResultOctober 8, 2025 (expected soon)
Reporting to Allotted CollegeOctober 9 – 17, 2025
Registration & Choice FillingOctober 22-26, 2025
MCC – NEET UG Counseling 2025 PortalClick Here

NEET Seat Allotment 2025: Key Details

  • How to Check: Candidates can check their allotment status by logging into the MCC portal using their NEET roll number and password. The provisional results will be available in PDF format, with a brief window to report discrepancies before final confirmation. 
  • What after SEAT allotment: Those allotted seats must report to their assigned colleges for document verification and admission between October 9 and October 17, 2025. Missing this deadline could lead to seat forfeiture and exclusion from further rounds.
  • Recent MCC Update: MCC added 139 MBBS seats for Round 3 across states like Delhi, Gujarat, and Maharashtra to provide more opportunities.

For real-time confirmation, keep checking the MCC site directly, as release times can vary.

JEE Main 2026 Registration Live – Application Form Demo Link STARTED, Check Step-wise Process, Key Updates

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JEE Main 2026 Registration Live – Application Form Demo Link STARTED, Check Step-wise Process, Key Updates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the demo registration link for JEE Main 2026 at demo.nta.nic.in, allowing candidates to practice the online application process ahead of the official launch. This step comes as the agency prepares to START the formal JEE Main 2026 registration between October 10 and 20, 2025 (tentative), via jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

JEE Main 2026 exam, a key qualifier for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and other engineering institutions, will be held in two sessions: January 2026 (Session 1) and April 2026 (Session 2).

To apply for the JEE Main 2026 exam, candidates must complete online registration, fill the application form, upload documents (including a passport-sized photo, signature, and valid ID proof), and pay the fee—expected to be ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS (single paper) and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD/Female/Transgender categories. 

Latest Updates:

  • To visit JEE Main 2026 Demo Registration Portal – Click Here

On October 2, NTA issued an JEE Main 2026 advisory urging applicants to update their Aadhaar, UDID (for PwD), and category certificates (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in advance to prevent discrepancies. 

As the JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria, the candidate must have passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects; no age limit applies.

The exam pattern for JEE Main 2026 remains unchanged from 2025: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) features 75 questions (20 MCQs + 5 numerical value per subject) worth 300 marks, conducted fully online in 13 languages over 3 hours. Paper 2A (B.Arch) includes a pen-and-paper drawing section, while Paper 2B (B.Planning) is CBT-based. 

Marking scheme: +4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect (no penalty for unattempted).

Review of JEE Main Difficult Level

In a significant development, the Centre has formed a high-level panel led by Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi to review the difficulty levels of JEE Main and NEET UG. This follows feedback on escalating competition and perceived imbalances in recent exams. The review aims to ensure fairness, potentially easing question complexity to better align with the rationalized NCERT curriculum while maintaining conceptual depth.

The review process also seeks to implement measures to reduce dependency of students on coaching centers.

Read here – Coaching Vs Self-Study

What it means: 

  • Potential adjustments: The panel may recommend moderating difficulty to reduce stress on students, focusing on core concepts rather than overly advanced applications. This could result in a more balanced mix of easy, moderate, and hard questions, similar to past trends where JEE Main was rated moderate-to-difficult.
  • Timeline: Recommendations are expected soon, with implementation likely in the official notification by late October 2025. No immediate overhaul is anticipated, but it could influence question framing in both sessions.

Expected Changes to JEE Main 2026 Pattern and Syllabus

  • Pattern: No major revisions are forecasted; the 2025 structure—with compulsory numerical questions and no optional Section B—will likely carry over. Speculation about reintroducing optional questions persists but remains unconfirmed.
  • Syllabus: Based on NCERT Classes 11–12, the syllabus is expected to stay intact from 2025, with no confirmed reductions despite the review. Minor tweaks in topic weightage (e.g., emphasizing high-scoring areas like Mechanics in Physics or Organic Chemistry) could occur, but aspirants should prepare comprehensively. The full PDF will be available post-registration.

Over 12 lakh candidates are projected to register for the JEE Main 2026 exam.

To prepare for the JEE Main exam, focus on NCERT texts, solve previous years’ papers, and take mock tests, including via the NTA portal. 

The JEE Main 2026 admit cards for Session 1 will be released in early January 2026, with results by mid-February.

For real-time alerts, visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in. The detailed JEE Main 2026 information brochure, including exact dates and fees, is slated for release alongside registration. Stay proactive—early application avoids last-minute rushes.

GATE 2026 registration with regular fee closes; late fee application open

Priyanka Dubey
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GATE 2026 registration with regular fee closes; late fee application open

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the organizing body for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, has officially closed the regular registration window on October 6, 2025. Aspiring candidates who missed the deadline can still apply through the late fee option, with submissions accepted until October 9, 2025, via the official GOAPS portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

The GATE 2026 registration process, which commenced on August 28, 2025, saw an extension of the regular fee deadline from the initial September 28 to October 6, providing additional time for applicants amid high demand. 

The national-level GATE examination serves as a gateway for postgraduate admissions to IITs, NITs, and other prestigious institutions, as well as recruitment opportunities in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).

Under the regular fee structure, candidates were required to pay INR 2,000 for General/OBC/EWS categories and INR 1000 for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates for the first paper (additional fees apply for a second paper). Those opting for the late fee window will incur an extra charge: INR 2,500 for General/OBC/EWS and INR 1,500 for reserved categories per paper. This adjustment aims to accommodate last-minute applicants without penalizing early registrants excessively.

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IIT Guwahati has insisted that all applications submit their applications online through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). 

Documents that the candidate has to submit during the registration process include a valid photo ID, recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable). The candidate is advised to double-check their eligibility criteria – typically undergraduate degree holders or those in their final year of qualifying programs in engineering, technology, science, architecture, or humanities.

The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and will be conducted as a computer-based test across 30 papers, including a new sectional paper on Energy Science within Engineering Sciences (XE). 

The CAT 2026 admit cards will be released around early January 2026, with results anticipated by March 2026. GATE 2026 scores will be valid for three years.

For more details, including syllabus, exam pattern, and two-paper combinations, visit the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. IIT Guwahati has confirmed that no further extensions will be granted beyond October 9.

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GATE 2026 Application Form Under Scrutiny – What does this message mean and what should you do?

Manashjyoti Hazarika
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GATE 2026 Application Form Under Scrutiny – What does this message mean and what should you do?

The GATE 2026 registration process is currently underway and some students are receiving the message that says “Your GATE application form is under scrutiny.” Understandably students who received the message are anxious to know what this message means. Importantly, the candidates want to know whether their applications have been cancelled.

IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. 

The CAT 2026 application form is open till October 6 (without late fees). With late fees, applications will be accepted till October 9, 2025.

Here we discuss the message “Your GATE application form is under scrutiny” message received by the candidate – what it means, what the candidate needs to do, and much more. 

GATE 2026 Application Status

You can check the GATE 2026 application status using your enrollment ID and password.

The status can be checked online through the GOAPS 2026 portal immediately after the submission of the GATE 2026 application form. Once the application form is submitted, GATE officials will check the information entered in the application form, including personal, educational, contact, photo, signature, etc.

Note that the “application scrutiny” message does not necessarily mean that your GATE 2026 registration form has been rejected. It simply means that your application form is undergoing a verification process.

If there is any discrepancy in the application form or if it is incomplete in any respects, you might get an update.

Sample of GATE 2026 Application Form Under Scrutiny Message

GATE 2026 Application Under Scrutiny Steps to Check Status Sample What It Means

How to Check the Status of GATE 2026 Application Form?

To check the status of your GATE application form 2026, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the GOAPS 2026 portal – Click Here
  2. In the log-in window that opens, enter your enrollment ID/ email ID and password
  3. On successful log-in, you can check the status of your GATE 2026 application form
  4. After checking the status, make the necessary corrections
  5. Submit the application form after making the corrections.

Do I have to pay an application fee to make corrections for GATE Application Under Scrutiny?

No, you don’t have to pay any fee to edit the GATE application form 2026 during the registration period. However, fees will be charged if the form is edited during the GATE 2026 application for correction window. 

GATE 2026 application fee

CategoryGATE 2026 Application Fee
Regular PeriodDuring the Extended Period
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper)INR 1000INR 1500
All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper)INR 2000INR 2500

GATE Application Form 2026 – Contact Information

For any GATE application form-related issues, including uploading of documents, payment of fee, application form correction, you can contact exam officials at:

Address: 
GATE-JAM Office 
IIT Guwahati – 781039, India
Phone number: +91 361 258 6500
The helpline facility is available from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm

For application form-specific queries, students can contact 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Monday to Friday)

Email address:
helpdesk.gate@iitg.ac.in (for general category)
pwd.gate2026@iitg.ac.in (for PwD applicants)
Candidates can also contact their respective GATE zone authorities for any issues.

GATE Registration 2026 with regular fee closes today; apply here

Manashjyoti Hazarika
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GATE Registration 2026 with regular fee closes today; apply here

Guwahati, October 6, 2025 – The GATE 2026 application fee with standard fee will close today, October 6, 2025. 

Organized by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, GATE 2026 is a national-level exam for admission to prestigious postgraduate programs at IITs, NITs, and other top institutions. GATE scores are also considered for job applications in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like ONGC, IOCL, and BHEL.

The GATE 2026 application process kicked off on August 28, 2025, via the official GOAPS portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in, and has seen a surge in submissions as the deadline looms. Candidates who complete their registration by midnight today will have to pay the regular fee—₹2,000 for General/OBC/EWS categories and ₹1000 for SC/ST/PwD categories (plus ₹500 per additional test paper for Indian applicants). 

GATE Application Form 2026 – Late Fees

A late fee will be applicable in case the candidate applies between October 7 and October 9, 2025.

Late Fees:

  • General/OBC/EWS – ₹500 
  • reserved categories – ₹250

GATE 2026 application fee

CategoryGATE 2026 Application Fee
Regular PeriodDuring the Extended Period
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper)INR 1000INR 1500
All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper)INR 2000INR 2500

Conduct of GATE 2026 exam

IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. The exam will be conducted for 30 test papers. One can appear in a maximum of TWO papers. 

As per the official GATE 2026 exam pattern, the exam question paper will be set in English and include objective-type questions.

How to fill GATE 2026 Application Form

  1. Go to GATE 2026 exam portal gate2026.iitg.ac.in and log in/create your GOAPS account using your email and password.
  2. Fill in the Form: Upload your photo, signature, and category certificate (if applicable). Choose up to two test papers.
  3. Pay the application fee: The candidate has to next pay the applicable application fee using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.

Submit and Save: Download the confirmation page.

IBPS Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam Analysis – Check Shift-wise Difficulty, Good Attempts, Expected Cut-off

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IBPS Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam Analysis – Check Shift-wise Difficulty, Good Attempts, Expected Cut-off

IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2025 Live Updates: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting the clerk prelims exam. The Shift 4 of IBPS Clerk prelims exam concluded at 5.30 pm, Oct 5, 2025. 

The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. 

The IBPS Clerk prelims exam was conducted in FOUR shifts. The shift-wise exam analysis is provided below and includes insights like overall and section-wise difficulty levels, expected cut off and good attempts.

The exam analysis is based on real-time candidate feedback given by candidates. The IBPS Clerk paper consists of 100 questions (English: 30, Numerical Ability: 35, Reasoning: 35) for 100 marks, with sectional timings (20 minutes each).

Key Highlights Across Shifts (October 5)

  • Overall Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (consistent with Day 1; English remains the easiest section).
  • Good Attempts (Overall): 70-80 (to qualify comfortably; varies by shift).
  • Expected Cutoff: 65-75 (overall, based on normalization; state-wise variations expected, e.g., higher in North India).
  • Common Topics: Simplification/Approximation in Quant, Puzzles/Seating in Reasoning, RC/Cloze Test in English.
  • Student Reactions: Candidates report the exam as “manageable” but time-tight in Quant and Reasoning due to calculation-heavy questions. No major surprises; focus on accuracy over attempts.

Shift-Wise Detailed Analysis

ShiftOverall DifficultySection-Wise BreakdownGood AttemptsKey Topics & Highlights
Shift 1 (9-10 AM)EasyEnglish: Easy (Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Cloze Test).

Numerical Ability: Easy to Moderate (Simplification dominant; some Arithmetic word problems).

Reasoning: Easy (Puzzles, Syllogism, Inequality; fewer seating arrangements).		English: 22-26

Numerical: 22-26

Reasoning: 26-30Total: 70-78
Memory-based: Line Graph DI (5Q), Age-based Arithmetic (3Q). 

Feedback: “Quick paper, but Quant calculations tricky for some.”
Shift 2 (11:30 AM-12:30 PM)Moderate (Easy to Moderate)English: Easy (Vocab-heavy, Phrase Replacement, Sentence Rearrangement).

Numerical Ability: Moderate (Data Interpretation focus; Table/Caselet types).


Reasoning: Moderate (Circular Seating, Coding-Decoding; more logical puzzles).
English: 20-25- Numerical: 20-24- Reasoning: 24-28Total: 68-75
Memory-based: Books-based Line DI (5Q), Discount/Train problems (4Q). 

Feedback: “Balanced, but Reasoning puzzles time-consuming.” (Preliminary; more updates expected post-shift).
Shift 3 (2-3 PM)Moderate (Ongoing)Early indications: Similar to Shift 2; Quant slightly tougher with mixed DI.– Estimated: 65-75–
Shift 4 (4:30-5:30 PM)––––

Section-Wise Trends (Across October 5 Shifts)

  • English Language (30Q, 20 min): Easiest section overall. Focus on comprehension (7-10Q), error detection (5-7Q), and fillers (5Q). Good attempts: 22-26.
  • Numerical Ability (35Q, 20 min): Moderate; heavy on Simplification (10-15Q) and DI (10-15Q, e.g., Tabular/Line). Arithmetic (8-10Q: Ages, Profit-Loss). Avoid guesswork on calculations.
  • Reasoning Ability (35Q, 20 min): Easy to Moderate; Puzzles/Seating (20-25Q), Syllogism/Inequality (5Q each). Alphanumeric series (5Q).

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksTime (Minutes)
English Language303020
Numerical Ability353520
Reasoning Ability353520
Total10010060

Other key details:

  • Mode of the exam: Online, Computer-based Test (CBT) mode
  • Test duration: 1 hour; 20 minutes will be allocated for each of the three sections
  • Types of questions asked: 100
  • Total marks: 100
  • Marking scheme: 1 mark for a correct answer; -0.25 marks for an incorrect answer

IBPS Clerk Salary Structure 

Salary ComponentsIBPS Clerk Salary Structure
Basic PayINR 19,900
Dearness AllowanceINR 5209.82
Special AllowanceINR 4118
Transport AllowanceINR 757.08
CCAINR 0
House Rent Allowance(HRA)INR 2039.75
Gross PayINR 32,024.65
Deduction (NPS Fund, Union Fee)INR 2570.98
Net PayINR 29453.67

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