The SBI PO Mains exam is known for high level of difficulty, and the 2023 exam was no exception. In all classes, the quantitative qualification section, in particular, became a point of discussion for its extraordinary challenge. Many candidates found this section one of the most difficult to face in recent years. This article closely looks at the fact that the quantitative qualification section of the 2023 SBI PO Mains Exam was so difficult, analyzing the types of questions.
SBI PO Mains the most difficult volume section so far
The quantitative qualification segment of the 2023 SBI PO Mains Exam included 35 questions. This section was separated from previous years, a mixture of traditional subjects and new question formats. Data interpretation (DI) and arithmetic were again the most challenging part. The overall difficulty level was considered difficult, and many candidates said that this section took a large part of their examination time. Experts believed that about 8–10 questions with accuracy are considered a good performance in this section.
Factors contributing to difficulty
Many reasons raised the quantitative qualification section of SBI PO Mains 2023 as one of the most difficult. First, data interpretation questions were complex and required several stages. Instead of simple bar graphs or tables, the examination had a ratio-based argument with caslet dishes, radar graphs and pie charts. More time was required to understand and solve these questions.
Arithmetic questions were also difficult. Time and work, profit and loss, and partnership had long statements and additional knowledge. Candidates were required to focus to remain calm and resolve them properly. The number chain and quadratic equations were also not in the normal format. Their patterns were unusual and confused under the examination pressure. Overall, the questions were unfamiliar, it took longer to solve, and limited time, leading to the level of difficulty.
Comparison with other years
2023 SBI PO Mains Quantitative Qualification Section was harder than in previous years. In 2020, this section was moderate with normal DI and arithmetic questions. The 2021 exam was known for its extremely difficult DI set and long arithmetic. The 2022 section was also challenging, but more structured and predicted questions. In 2023, the difficulty came from new question formats and careful interpretation and calculation requirement. While all the years had the level of its challenge, the 2023 exam stood out for a mixture of traditional themes with new twist and strict time pressure.
