Android app for Preparing for CAT Exam and Bank Exams - Aptitude Trainer

If you are an aspirant aiming to crack any Competitive Exam Like CAT, Bank Exam Please Download Aptitude Trainer and benefit from its useful resources.

Aptitude Trainer has crossed 75,000 Downloads and has over 1700 Ratings . Download Aptitude Trainer now Available on Google Play  Download Aptitude Trainer

The Latest Version Of Aptitude Trainer has 14 Chapter and over 500 Questions with detailed explanations.
Here are the list of Chapters :
1.Boats & Streams,
2.Permutation & combination,
3.Probability,
4.Profit & Loss,
5.Problems based on ages,

6.Problems on Trains,
7.Time & Work,
8.Number System,
9.Ratio & Percentage,
10.Time & Distance,
11.Simplification.
12. Simple Interest,
13. Compound Interest,
14. Partnership 

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Download SBI PO Exam Pre - Exam Training Call Letter

SBI has released Call Letters / Admit Cards for attending Pre - Exam Training for Probationary Officers. Candidates who have applied for Pre - Exam Training can download their Call letter.

The training will be held from 2/6/2014 to 7/6/2014.

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Important Note : Only the aspirants of  SC/ST/Minority communities who have applied for Pre - Exam training can download these call letters. 

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Download SBI PO Exam Admit Card for Written Examination

SBI has provided direct link to download Admit cards / Call Letters for Probationary Examination. Candidates who had applied for SBI PO Exam can download their Admit Card for written examination from SBI's official website www.sbi.co.in from 30/05/2014 onward.

Download Admit Card for SBI PO Exam

How to download SBI PO Exam Admit Card / Call Letter 2014 ?

1. Log in to SBI Official Weibste www.sbi.co.in or Click here to download


2.  Select the language in which you want to download your Admit Cards. It can be downloaded either in English or Hindi.

3. Enter required details like Registration Number, Date of Birth or Password and then press submit button

4. Admit Card will be displayed on the screen

5. Candidates are required to take print out of it and submit it in the exam center.



Note: Without submitting their Admit Card / Call Letter , Candidates will not be allowed to take up the examination. 

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SBI Clerk Exam 2014 - Syllabus

For the first time SBI is conducting Clerk Exam Online. As usual, there exists high competition to get job in this reputed organization. So, Candidates have to work in a smarter way to crack the exam. Lot of practice and proper planning is very much essential. We share SBI Clerk Exam Syllabus for your reference. Hope this will be useful for your preparation.

Quantitative Aptitude :

Simplifications (BODMAS rules, Squares, Cubes),
Averages & Roots (Square Root, Cube Root),
LCM & HCF,
Percentages,
Profit & Loss,
Ratio & Proportion,
Number Series,
Partnership,
Time & work ,
Time & Distances ,
Simple Interest ,
Compound interest ,
Mensuration (Volume & surface area) ,
Permutations & combinations of Basic level,
Probability of Basic level,
Problems on trains ,
Boats & streams .

Data Interpretation (Basic level) :

Line graphs,
Bar graphs,
Pie charts,
Tabulation.

General English :

Passage Comprehension, 
Common Errors, 
Sentence Correction,
Sentence Improvement,
Fill in the blanks,
One word Substitution,
Cloze Test ,
Paragraph Rearrangement,
Antonyms and Synonyms.

Reasoning :

Verbal Reasoning :

Analogy,
Classification,
Syllogism,
Directions,

Seating Arrangement,

Series Completion (Numbers and Alphabets),
Coding & Decoding,
Blood Relations,
Statement & Conclusion.

Non Verbal Reasoning :

Analogy,
Series Completion,
Classification,
Finding the Missing Figure.

General Awareness :

Knowledge of Current Events, Important Dates,

News about famous People (Awards, Resignation, Deaths) and Places,

News about Science, Technology & Researches,
Knowledge of Sports, Economy,
Indian Constitution and Politics ,General and Railway Budget 2014, Assembly Elections,
News about India and its Neighboring Country.

Marketing :

Basic Terminology,
Abbreviations,
Marketing Concepts and Types,
Marketing Research, Information, Segmentation,

Concept of Buying & Selling,

SWOT Analysis,
CRM,
Branding.

Computer Knowledge :

Basic Computer Terminology,
Abbreviations,
Computer hardware & Software,
Operating system concepts,
Shortcut keys,
MS Office - word, excel, power point, 
Internet & networks,
Basic security concepts,
Latest technologies. 

Banking Awareness :

Not Required.



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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2014 - 5092 Vacancies

Good news is awaiting for Banking Aspirants. SBI has released notification for Clerk Recruitment for the year 2014 . There are totally 5092 vacancies. Interested Candidates are advised to go through the Eligibility Criteria as there is a change in Educational Qualification. This year SBI has announced the minimum required qualification as Graduate Degree in any discipline. 

(Note: +2 Candidates are not eligible to apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment.)

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SBI Clerk Recruitment Notification Details:

Organisation Name : State Bank of India

Designation : Clerk

Total Vacancies : 5092

Posts : Anywhere in India

State Wise Vacancy :

Gujarat - 665, Karnataka - 259, Madhya Pradesh - 436, Chattisgarh - 135, West Bengal -252,  A&N Islands - 08, Sikkim - 14, Orissa - 129, Himachal Pradesh - 79,Haryana -139, Chandigarh - 0, Punjab - 277, Tamil Nadu - 373, Pondicherry - 03, Delhi/Haryana -146, Rajasthan - 120, Uttar Pradesh(W) - 120, Uttarakhand - 140, Andhra Pradesh -208, Kerala - 487, Uttar Pradesh - 275, Maharashtra - 539, Goa - 25, Assam - 35,Arunachal Pradesh - 10, Manipur - 03, Meghalaya -12, Mizoram - 05, Nagaland - 10,Tripura - 02, Bihar - 62, Jharkhand - 124

Category Wise Vacancy: 

General - 2690, SC - 760, ST - 463, OBC - 1179

Educational Qualification (as on  31/08/2014) :

1. Graduate Degree in any discipline from recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by State / Central Government. 

2. Final year students can also apply provided, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the Graduation Examination on or before 31/08/2014.


Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.05.2014) :

1. Minimum Age : 20 years ; Maximum Age : 28 years (as on 01/05/2014). 

2. Candidates born between 02/05/1986 and 01/05/1994 (both days inclusive) are only eligible to apply. 

3. However, there is a relaxation of 5 years for SC and ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.

Application Fee : 

General and OBC Candidates - Rs.450/-
SC/ST/PWD/XS Candidates - Rs.100/- 

Important Dates :

Online Registration of Application: 26/5/2014 to 14/6/2014
Payment of Fees - Online: 26/5/2014 to 14/6/2014
Payment of Fees - Offline: 28/5/2014 to 17/6/2014
Date Of Written Examination: July / August 2014 (Tentative)

For more details about SBI Bank Clerk exam visit SBI official website www.statebankofindia.com

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How to Solve Pie Chart Questions in Data Interpretation? - A Solved Example

Direction (Q.1 to 5): Study the pie chart carefully to answer the questions that follow:

Percentage-Wise Break up of Students in terms of Specialisation in MBA

   Total Number of Students = 8000

1. What is the total number of students having specialization in IR, Marketing and IT?
(a)4640
(b)4400
(c)4080
(d)4260
(e)None of these

Answer: Option(b) 4400
Explanation:
Total number of students having specialization in IR,Marketing and IT
=(16 + 22 + 17) % of 8000 
=(55/100) x 8000 
= 4400


2. Students having IB as specialization forms approximately what percent of students having Marketing as specialization?
(a)124
(b)116
(c)86
(d)74
(e)66

Answer: Option(c) 86
Explanation:
Required Percentage = (19/22) x100 = 86

3. What is the total number of students having IB as specialization?
(a)1280
(b)1360
(c)1120
(d)1520
(e)None of these

Answer: Option(d) 1520
Explanation:
Total number of students having IB as specialization
=(19/100) x8000 = 1520


4. What is the respective ratio of the students having Finance as specialization to that of students having HR as specialization?

(a)18:13
(b)11:19
(c)12:21
(d)6:7
(e)None of these

Answer: Option(d) 6:7
Explanation:
Required ratio = 12:14 = 6:7


5. Students having IR as specialization forms approximately what percent of students having HR as specialization?
(a)106
(b)76
(c)114
(d)62
(e)87


Answer: Option(c) 114
Explanation:
Required percentage = (16/14) x 100 = 114




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Aptitude Trainer - A Better Guide to Prepare Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude is a section where your Mathematical Skills are tested. Sound knowledge of Basic Quantitative Techniques and a regular practise would help to score high in this section.

Aptitude Trainer - Quantitative Aptitude App :

Aptitude Trainer is one such App that trains you on Basic Mathematical Principles and Formulas. Its a very useful App with excellent user interface. In Aptitude Trainer all important Mathematical Concepts are presented in an organized way. This App would be a great guide for all Competitive Exams. 

There are totally 11 Chapters :Boats and Streams, Permutation and Combinations, Probability,

Profit and Loss, Problems Based on Ages, Problems on Trains, Time and Work, Number System, Ratio and Percentage, Time and Distance, Simplification.to acquire knowledge to solve problems.

Each chapter is provided with a formula list that would help to acquire knowledge to solve problems.

                                                
There are 33 test series in the training section along with detailed explanation. Also, there is a final test where you can test back your learning along with scores.

Overall, the Aptitude Trainer would surely help to enhance your Quantitative Skills , that is required to succeed in all Competitive Examinations.


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How to solve Bar Diagram Questions in Data Interpretation?

Directions (Q. 1 to 5): Study the following graph and answer the questions below it:

Number of students from various faculties studying in various colleges (Number in Thousands)

1. What is the ratio of the number of students from the faculty of Arts studying in college C to the number faculty of Arts studying in college D?

(a) 13:10
(b) 9:13
(c) 13:9
(d) 10:13
(e) None of these


Answer: Option (a) 13:10

Explanation:

Number of students from the faculty of Arts:

From college C = 32500

From college D = 25000

=> Required ratio = 32500:25000 = 13:10



2. What is the average number of students studying in college A from all the faculties together?

(a) 28500
(b) 26000
(c) 26500
(d) 27000
(e) None of these

Answer: Option (e) None of these

Explanation:

Required average = (25+27.5+30)/3 = 82.5/3 = 27.5 (thousand) = 27500 



3. What is the average number of students from the faculty of Arts from all the colleges together?

(a) 26250
(b) 27250
(c) 26500
(d) 27000
(e) None of these

Answer: Option (a) 26250

Explanation:

Required average no. of Arts students = (25+22.5+32.5+25)/4  = 105/4 (thousand) = 26250
                                     

                                      

4. The students from the faculty of Commerce studying in college B are approximately what percent of the total number of students in the same college?

(a) 35
(b) 30
(c) 48
(d) 43
(e) 53

Answer: Option (d) 43

Explanation:

Total no. of students in college B = (22.5+32.5+20) thousand = 75 thousand
                                   
Number of Commerce students in college B = 32.5 thousand

=> Required percentage = (32.5/75) x 100 = 43


5. What is the difference between the total number of students from the faculty of Commerce from all the colleges together and the total number of students from the faculty of Science from all the colleges together?

(a) 25000
(b) 20000
(c) 10000
(d) 15000
(e) None of these

Answer: Option (d) 15000

Explanation:

Total number of Commerce students = (27.5+32.5+25+22.5) thousand = 107.5 thousand
                                  
Total number of Science students  = (30+20+12.5+30) thousand   = 92.5 thousand
                                
=> Required difference = (107.5 - 92.5) thousand  = 15 thousand



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Data Interpretation - An Introduction

The aim of the Data Interpretation section is to test not only your Quantitative Skills but also Relative, Comparative and Analytical Ability.

Important Points:

1. Data Interpretation is a section were questions are based on the given Data (information).

2. The data can be presented as

• Bar Diagram,
• Tabular Column, 
• Pie Chart,
• Graph. 

3. Sound Knowledge of Quantitative Techniques are required to score high in this section.

Points to Remember:

1. Get a general picture of the given data before reading the question.

2. Analyze the given data carefully with the titles given. 

3. Generally, the questions asked in this section does not require lengthy calculations. So, avoid lengthy calculations.

4. Most questions simply require reading the given data correctly and carefully applying the basic Mathematical Rules, Principles and Formulae.

5. Use only the given information and your knowledge of basic facts such as number of hours in a day to answer the questions.

6. Be careful while dealing with units.

7. Breakdown lengthy question into smaller parts and eliminate impossible choices.



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Analysis of SBI PO Exam 2013

A). ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS OF SBI PO 2014:

AREA	NUMBER OF QUESTION	DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Reading Comprehension	10+10	Moderate to Difficult
Faulty Construction	15	Easy to Moderate
Jumbled Sentences	5	Easy to Moderate
Close Passages	10	Easy

Note: According to the analysis of previous year question paper there were two Reading Comprehensions.

B). REASONING (High Level) 

NAME	NUMBER OF QUESTION	DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Input - output	5	Difficult
Sentence coding	5	Easy
Logical Reasoning	15	Easy to Moderate
Syllogism	5	Moderate
Puzzle / Seating Arrangement	10	Moderate
Data Sufficiency	5	Moderate
Direction &other problem	5	Easy to Moderate

C) GENERAL AWARENESS SYLLABUS OF SBI PO 2014

Area	NUMBER OF QUESTION	DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Banking Awareness	14	Moderate to Difficult
Current Affairs	16	Easy to Moderate
Computer Awareness	10	Easy to Moderate
Marketing	10	Easy

D) DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION 

AREA	NUMBER OF QUESTION	DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Probability	5	Easy to Moderate
Line Graph	5	Moderate
Pie Charts	10	Moderate to Difficult
Bar Charts	15	Easy
Tables	15	Moderate to Difficult

DESCRIPTIVE SECTION SYLLABUS OF SBI PO – 50 Marks

1. Letter Writing

2. Paragraph Writing

3. Essay Writing

4. Precise Writing

5. Reading Comprehension

AREA	NUMBER OF QUESTION	TOPICS
Letter Writing	10	To a branch to close the saving account, To friend to attend a seminar on net banking, To a bank for higher education loan
Paragraph Writing	8	If I were an author, Rural Banking, Impact of autonomy provided to bank
Essay Writing	12	Right to education act, Financial Inclusion, How Technology can help banking sector
Precise Writing	10	Chief Vigilance Officer
Reading Comprehension	10	ATM and its uses

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What is the Expected Cut Off Marks for SBI PO Exam 2014?

SBI has announced Probationary Officer Recruitment for the year 2014. Already, candidates have started applying from April 7, 2014. Eligible candidates can apply online in SBI's official website www.sbi.co.in. Registration ends on April 25, 2014.

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Nowadays, Banking career has become a dream job for many. Each year no. of aspirants taking up Bank Exams are highly increasing. In 2013 for 1500 vacancies, nearly 17,00,000 candidates took part in the SBI PO Exam. Therefore, the probability of getting job is just 1 among 1133 candidates. This clearly reveals, there exists heavy competition among the candidates to get the job.

At this situation, getting qualified with minimum cut off marks alone will not be sufficient. The candidates are required to score good marks in each section. Only then there is a chance for getting called for interview.

How Cut Off Marks are Calculated ?

Cut off marks of SBI PO exam will be evaluated on many factors. Some of the factors are mentioned below:

• No of candidates passed the exam,
• No. Of vacancy for this exam,
• Difficulty level of question paper,
• Cut off may also be sectional wise.

Analysis of Previous Year Cut Off Marks - SBI PO Exam 2013:

To get an idea about SBI PO Exam Cut Off 2014, we analyzed and shared the cut off marks of 2013. This year we could expect higher cut off , since there is even more tougher competition.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Each Section in 2013:

Minimum Marks Required to Evaluate Descriptive Paper in 2013:

Minimum Marks Required to Take Part in Interview in 2013:

From the above analysis , it is very clear that even though individual sectional cut off were low, the overall cut off was high. This reveals, candidates who scored marks above the minimum cut off marks or who scored good marks in each section were only given higher priority and candidates were shortlisted for interview based on merit list.

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