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IBPS PO 2025/Previous Years Cut Off Trends

IBPS PO Previous Years Cut Off Trends (2020-2024)

Comprehensive analysis of cut-off trends to help you understand competition levels and set realistic targets for your IBPS PO 2025 preparation.

Last Updated: December 2024
5 Years Data Analysis

Rising Competition

Cut-off scores have increased by 5-6 points over 5 years, indicating higher competition

Category-wise Gap

General category cut-offs are consistently 2-3 points higher than reserved categories

Vacancy Impact

Higher vacancies in recent years have slightly eased competition pressure

Score Stability

Mains cut-offs are more stable compared to prelims, showing consistent performance requirements

Year-wise Cut Off Analysis

YearPrelims Cut OffMains Cut OffVacanciesApplicants
2024
General:65.5
OBC:63.25
SC:58.5
ST:55.75
EWS:63.25
General:78.5
OBC:76.25
SC:71.5
ST:68.75
EWS:76.25
5,000450K
2023
General:64.25
OBC:62
SC:57.25
ST:54.5
EWS:62
General:77
OBC:74.75
SC:70
ST:67.25
EWS:74.75
4,500420K
2022
General:63
OBC:60.75
SC:56
ST:53.25
EWS:60.75
General:75.5
OBC:73.25
SC:68.5
ST:65.75
EWS:73.25
4,000380K
2021
General:61.75
OBC:59.5
SC:54.75
ST:52
EWS:59.5
General:74
OBC:71.75
SC:67
ST:64.25
EWS:71.75
3,500350K
2020
General:60.5
OBC:58.25
SC:53.5
ST:50.75
EWS:58.25
General:72.5
OBC:70.25
SC:65.5
ST:62.75
EWS:70.25
3,000320K

Key Trends

  • •Cut-off scores have increased by 4-5 points over 5 years
  • •General category consistently requires highest scores
  • •Mains cut-offs are 10-15 points higher than prelims
  • •Competition ratio has remained stable around 90:1

Preparation Tips

  • •Aim for 70+ in prelims to ensure qualification
  • •Target 85+ in mains for better selection chances
  • •Focus on accuracy over speed in both phases
  • •Practice previous year papers regularly

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