Best Strategy to Crack RBI Grade B 2024 Exam in First Attempt

Cracking the RBI Grade B 2024 exam on your first attempt requires dedication, a well-crafted preparation strategy, and a meticulous approach. 

In this article, we’ll explain the 6-month RBI Grade B preparation strategies to help you crack the exam on your first attempt.

6-Month RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy

Our 6-month preparation strategy is an integrated study plan that’ll help you cover the RBI Grade B exam syllabus for both Phase 1 and Phase 2. If you find a particular subject or topic demanding more time, you can adjust this study plan accordingly. For a better understanding, we have explained the RBI Grade B strategy in the following manners:

• Week-Wise Study Plan
• Day-Wise Study Plan
• Subject-Wise Study Plan

But before jumping on the study plan, you must understand that we have utilised 7 days of the week and further divided them into 3 sections:

• Monday to Friday: You need to dedicate a total of 3-4 hours daily to cover 2 subjects in 2 shifts.
• Saturday: You need to dedicate a total of 6-8 hours daily to cover 2 subjects in 2 shifts.
• Sunday: We have kept Sunday for the weekly revision. On Sunday, you should revise the topics that you have covered in a week.

We’ve crafted this strategy with the understanding that most aspirants work from Monday to Friday. Hence, we extend hours on Saturday and keep Sunday for revision. Below is the overview of our 6-Month RBI Grade B preparation strategy.

You can start our RBI Grade B strategy plan from Monday of any week. In this strategy, we have given priority to the topics based on the detailed analysis of the previous years’ papers.

After understanding the overview of the RBI Grade B study plan, let’s look at the week-wise strategy, allowing you to understand how to follow this plan.

Week-Wise 6-Month RBI Grade B Strategy 

Here is the 6-month strategy for the RBI Grade B 2024 exam, divided into 26 weeks.

After getting familiar with the week-wise RBI Grade B preparation strategy, let’s understand the day-wise study plan for each subject.

Management Strategy for RBI Grade B

Management is one of the highest-scoring components of the RBI Grade B Phase 2. It is easy to understand, and its scope is limited as it is a static component without current affairs. However, one needs to revise it multiple times as, being a theoretical component, retention can be a problem. 

Important Note

In this strategy, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:

Day Wise Management Strategy for RBI Grade B

Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Management:

Now that you have understood the day-wise Management preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare Logical Reasoning.

Logical Reasoning Strategy for RBI Grade B

Historically, the reasoning section of the exam has been challenging. However, students should not be disheartened by its difficulty. Consider this challenge an unexpected advantage, as this component primarily serves a qualifying purpose. Scoring a modest 15-20 marks can suffice.

Puzzles and Sitting Arrangements carry significant weight in the exam. While some focus solely on these, it’s a risky strategy due to their time-consuming nature. Aspirants may struggle to solve these questions during the actual exam.

Important Note: Your goal is not to solve all 60 questions but to target 15-20 with 100% accuracy. You must also learn the Art of Picking up the right questions in the exam.

Important Note 

In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:

Day Wise Logical Reasoning Strategy for RBI Grade B

Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Logical Reasoning:

Now that you have understood the day-wise Reasoning preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare Finance.

Finance Strategy for RBI Grade B

Students without a background in Finance should approach this component without any apprehensions. The Finance covered in the RBI Grade B syllabus isn’t the specialised Finance studied by MBA or CFA candidates; it falls under the category of ‘General Finance.’ This implies that anyone, irrespective of their background, can comprehend it. By focusing on grasping the fundamental concepts, you can achieve a solid understanding of finance.

Important Note

In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:

Day Wise Finance Strategy for RBI Grade B

Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Finance:

Now that you have understood the day-wise Finance preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare Quant.

Quantitative Aptitude Strategy for RBI Grade B 

Historically, the quantitative section of the exam has been challenging. However, students should not be disheartened by its difficulty, as this component primarily serves a qualifying purpose. Scoring a modest 5-7 marks can suffice.

Remember this: Your goal is not to solve all 30 questions but to target  5-7 with 100% accuracy. You must also learn the Art of Picking up the right questions in the exam. In case of a time crunch, even learning limited Topics, but at a hard level, can solve the purpose.

Important Note

In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:

Day Wise Quantitative Aptitude Strategy for RBI Grade B

Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Quantitative Aptitude:

Now that you have understood the day-wise Quant preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare ESI.

Economic and Social Issues Strategy for RBI Grade B

Historically, the ESI paper consistently emphasises current affairs, attributing a significant weightage to this aspect in contrast to static topics.

Therefore, it’s crucial to approach ESI Topics with the understanding that mere comprehension of these Topics won’t be enough to achieve a high score. The examination predominantly features questions rooted in current affairs. Hence, while studying, aim to cover these Topics within a defined timeframe, refraining from excessive immersion into intricate concepts.

Important Note

In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:

Day Wise Economic and Social Issues Strategy for RBI Grade B

Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Economic and Social Issues:

Now that you have understood the day-wise ESI preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare English.

English Strategy for RBI Grade B

Preparing for the English section in RBI Grade B Phase 1 requires a strategic approach to enhance grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. A thorough review of grammar rules can significantly enhance performance in this section. 

Important Note

In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:

Day Wise English Strategy for RBI Grade B

Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B English:

Now that you have understood the day-wise English preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare Descriptive English.

Descriptive English Strategy for RBI Grade B 

Descriptive English is one of the most underrated components. Many aspirants leave the preparation of this component till the last minute. But only a few understand that Descriptive English is a low-hanging fruit. You can excel in this component by practising for 20-30 minutes daily. So, you may start small, but start early before waiting for the last-minute rush.

Important Note

In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:

Day Wise Descriptive English Strategy for RBI Grade B 

Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Descriptive English:

Now that you have understood the day-wise Descriptive English preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare Current Affairs.

Current Affairs Strategy for RBI Grade B

Current affairs is one of the most talked about components among aspirants because of its vast nature. The vastness of current affairs and their factual nature make them a really tough nut to crack. The only mantra to excel in current affairs is to keep revising and attempting a lot of MCQs to have better retention.

Important Note

In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:

For Phase 1 of the RBI Grade B Examination, it is desirable that you should cover the Current Affairs of 5 Months before the Phase 1 Exam. For Phase 2, you should cover the Current Affairs of 6 Months before the Phase 2 Exam. 

• As we have mentioned in one of our previous articles, the RBI Grade B notification is expected to be released in June 2024, after the general election. This means that the Phase 1 exam is expected to be in August 2024 and the Phase 2 exam in September 2024. If this scenario is true, you have to start reading Current Affairs from March 2024.
• If there is a delay in Notification, you should start reading current affairs from later months.
• In case of a time crunch and you are unable to cover 5 months of Current Affairs before Phase 1, you should cover at least 3 months of Current Affairs on priority.

You should start covering Current Affairs from 1st March 2024. However, there can be 2 scenarios:

Week-Wise Current Affairs Strategy for RBI Grade B

Here is a week-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Current Affairs:

Download the RBI Grade B 6 Month Day-Wise Study Plan in PDF.

Here is a video explaining the 7-Months RBI Grade B preparation strategy.

Final Preparation Strategy Tips

• Allocate more time to weak areas while maintaining a balance.
• Regularly practise mock tests for time management and exam simulation.
• Review your performance, identify mistakes, and learn from them.
• Keep a separate notebook for important formulas, concepts, and notes.
• Prioritise understanding over rote memorisation.
• Stay physically active and maintain a healthy lifestyle for optimal performance.

Conclusion

Success in the RBI Grade B exam demands a combination of careful planning, consistent effort, and adaptability. In this article, we have mentioned the day-wise RBI Grade B preparation strategy for every subject. You can customise this study plan according to your needs, strengths and weaknesses, and available time. Staying updated on current affairs and leveraging effective revision techniques are the cornerstones of a robust preparation strategy.

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