Wednesday, August 10, 2011

An in time question ! How to prepare for JAIBP ?

Today Faisal Hirani asked me recommended books and ideal time for preparation for IBP exam, I am sharing the reply with all the readers & examinees so they can also benefit with the tips and ideas ,



For stage-I you can find the recommended books & reading material in the following documents, (click to open the document)


(Documents are also available on IBP website  on the following link )

http://www.ibp.org.pk/new_syllabus_subjects.aspx

These newly designed documents are published by the IBP to help the examinees . 

Each syllabus guide contains following topics,

1       Aims/ Objectives of the ISQ
2 ISQ Scheme of Study
3 Rationale of the ISQ Program
4 JAIBP Program Format
5 Aims/ Objectives of the Course
6 Syllabus
7 Specific Learning Objectives (SLOs)
8 Scheme of Assessment
9 Recommended Texts and Reference Materials
10 Definition of Cognitive Levels and Command Words of the SLOs\

Annexure 1 — Transition Process for Mid-stream Candidates


I hope these documents would guide you and help you in finding the right books for preparation. Also you can find reference books on my blog (http://ibpx.blogspot.com) which would help you finding the answers easily through search option. These e-Books are very much helpful in cross-reference and finding answers of questions. If there is any topic on which books are not available, please let me know , I would try my best to find one for you. 

Ideal time for preparation is two hours in the evening. I recommend slow and steady until last month of the exam and in the last month run a sprint and give atleast four hours per day. 

Daily study of two hours would help you absorb the things. Do try to experience and discuss the points in the office (if you work in a bank) and do discuss it with your colleagues. Either tell them about what you studied or if they are much experienced than you, then ask them more about the studied topic. This way you will remember the things for a long time. Moreover, if you are lucky enough to get a chance to experience what you have read ... don't hesitate to try practical implications of your knowledge. 

In the last month, try to fill up the past papers as they would help you become familiar with the exam stress and paper pattern. By solving the papers you would be able to judge the level of your preparation. 

If there is any question or interesting information you want to ask or share ! you are most welcome !

Remember me in your prayers ! 

Wish you all the very best !

Good Luck ! Rise & Shine

Best Regards,


Shams