Getting IBP Books without visiting their centers !

As Registration for upcoming Winter exam is going on with Sep 20, 2011 most of the new examinees have this question in mind that how to get Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) books without visiting their centers.

Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) offers various reference books for their examinees to help them prepare for the exams. These books are well written and are available on a very reasonable price. You can find the list of all reference books on the following link

ISQ Reference Books http://www.ibp.org.pk/isq_books.aspx

These books are available at their Head office ,

The Institute of Bankers Pakistan
 Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road, Karachi - 74200, Pakistan
 Phones : (92-21) 35680783- 35689718- 35694244 - 35694247
 Fax: (92-21) 35683805 - 35222416


Books can also be purchased from their local offices. Compete address of their local offices can be found through the following link,

Institute of Bankers Pakistan IBP Centers Address http://www.ibp.org.pk/location.aspx



It is better that you visit their centers to purchase your desired book, but sometimes there is shortage of books on IBP local centres or due to our busy routines we do not get time to visit their centres in-person; in that case write a simple letter containing details about the requisite books (ISQ Reference Books http://www.ibp.org.pk/isq_books.aspx) to Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) along-with a demand draft containing the price amount of that book plus courier charges (Rs. 100 for every book checked from IBP on Sep 20, 2011) and Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) will send the requested books on your mentioned address. To get latest details and procedure about reference books you can email on  publications@ibp.org.pk

Beside those reference books published by Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) I would highly encourage the Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) examinees to use the reference e-books I have posted on my blog. Those books are free to download and they are very good for reference purposes. It is very easy to carry and share them and also you can search the required topic with in few seconds.

Plan it, Prepare it and give out your best ! you will surely succeed !

I wish you all good luck !

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)

• Business Communication for Financial Services
• Introduction to Financial Systems and Banking Regulations
• Information Technology in Financial Services
• Branch Banking

(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