How banking Quant differs
Compared with other exams, banking papers lean heavily on simplification, approximation, number series and data interpretation sets that you must read, extract from and compute quickly. Many of these questions can be answered by estimating, so building a feel for approximate arithmetic is one of the most useful skills.
Topic priorities
- Simplification and approximation for quick marks
- Data interpretation in tables, bar charts and line graphs
- Number series and quadratic-equation comparisons
- Arithmetic word problems on interest, ratio, time and work
Practise in sets
Practise with sectional timers, because pacing is the crux. After each test, split your time between easy, medium and long questions and see whether DI sets are consuming more minutes than they earn. A table of speeds and target accuracy for each topic gives you a measurable goal. See the broader plan in the banking exam preparation strategy.
Also see Reasoning, English and General Awareness for banking.