Do you know why many non-math students struggle to clear the Quant section in banking exams?  It’s not because the questions are too difficult? Most students make a few common mistakes during preparation. 

Want to know what those mistakes are and how you can avoid them? Read this blog to find out.

Can a non-math student clear the Quant section in banking exams?

• Yes, Banking Quant is at class 6-10 level only, no complex calculations are needed. 
• Almost all toppers every year come from Commerce, Arts and non-engineering backgrounds and clear Banking Quant.
• What actually matter the most is formula, shortcut, and practice

What topics should non-math students focus on first?

• Percentages – base for every other topic
• Simplification & Approximation – quick, scoring, low-effort marks
• Number series – pattern-based, no heavy calculation
• Ratio & proportion- used across DI and word problems
• Averages- simple formulas, frequently asked

First understand these questions and then move to Profit & Loss, Time & Work, and Data Interpretation.

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How should a non-math student start preparing from zero?

• Revise Class 8-10 NCERT basics for fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Learn one topic at a time – don’t jump between topics
• Solve 15-20 basic –level questions daily before attempting exam-level ones.
• Maintain a formula notebook and revise it every morning.

What are the best shortcuts and tricks for Quant?

• Memorization tables till 20, square till 30 and cubes till 15.
• Learn percentage to fraction conversions
• For Data interpretation approximates the value rather than the exact values.
• Try the Vedic math tricks for Multiplication and division.

How much time should non-math students give to Quant daily?

• Beginners: 2-2.5 hours daily for the first month to build basics.
• Once concepts are clear, shift to 1-1.5 hours focused on speed and mock tests
• Spend the last 30 minutes of each session to reviewing mistakes.

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How can I Improve speed and accuracy in Quant?

• Solve previous years’ question papers under timed conditions
• Take sectional mock tests at least 3 times a week
• Track time spent per question type and eliminate slow patterns
• Always attempt easy topics (Simplification, Number Series) first in the exam. 

What mistakes do non-math students commonly make?

• Trying to learn all topics together instead of building one at a time.
• Jumping into Mock Tests directly by skipping the basics
• Not practicing or revising weak areas 
• Not Reviewing Mock Test Answers/Mistakes.

Which Quant topic do non-math student find hardest?

• At the starting stage, DI feels difficult due to lengthy calculations.
• Topics like Mensuration and Permutation & Combination are also tough 
• Once you understand the basics and regularly practice these questions these concepts will become easy

How many Quant questions are asked in Prelims and Mains?

• Prelims: Usually 30-35 Quant questions
• Mains: Usually 35-50 Quant Questions, with higher difficulty than prelims
• Mains also includes more Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency questions

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Can I Crack Quant with self-study?

• Yes, with the help of right study material and consistency 
• While doing self-study, Use sectional tests, previous year papers, and mock tests to score better marks
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What is the best attempt order for non-math students in the exam?

• Firstly solve questions related to Simplification, Number Series, and Approximation questions
• After understanding the basic concepts then move to advance topics like Average, Percentage, and Ratio-based questions next
• After completing almost half of the quant syllabus attempt Data Interpretation
• Leave time-consuming topics like Mensuration and P&C for the end

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FAQs

Ques: Is Quant compulsory to clear in banking exams?

Ans: Yes. Quant is a major section to clear Prelims, and Mains in all the SBI, IBPS, and RBI examinations.

Ques: Can a Commerce or Arts student clear banking exam Quant?

Ans: Yes, with consistent practice, analyzing mistakes, and by attempting mock test paper anyone can crack bank exam easily.

Ques: Are calculators allowed in the Quant section?

Ans: No, calculations are not allowed, students have to solve questions with the help of mental math and shortcuts are essential.

Ques: How many Quant questions should I practice daily?

Ans: For better result try to solve 30-40 questions on a daily basis.

Ques: Which topic has the highest weightage in bank exam Quant?

Ans: In most banking exams, Arithmetic and Data Interpretation is the highest weightage topics.

Ques: How Important are mock tests for Quant preparation?

Ans: In order to improve speed, accuracy, confidence, and time management mock tests are important.

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