IBPS PO Admit Card 2025 Is Out: All You Need to Know!
If you’re preparing for the IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) exam, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for—the official IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2025 is now live! Here’s a comprehensive, humanized guide to make downloading your admit card and prepping for exam day a breeze.
What’s New This Year?
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Admit Card Release Date: 14th August 2025
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Prelims Exam Dates: 23rd & 24th August 2025
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Vacancies: 5,208 PO posts across 11 nationalized banks
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Selection Stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
How to Download Your IBPS PO Admit Card (Step-by-Step)
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Visit the Official IBPS Website: Go to www.ibps.in using a secure browser.
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Find the Relevant Link: On the homepage, click on the “CRP-PO/MT XV” link in the ‘Latest Notifications’ section.
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Access the Call Letter: Look for “Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for IBPS PO/MTs-XV.”
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Login: Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number, plus your Password or Date of Birth.
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Captcha Check: Fill in the captcha code for secure access.
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Download & Print: After your admit card appears, download it and print a clear copy.
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Double-Check Details: Verify that all information (name, roll number, venue, date, and time) on the admit card is correct.
Important Things to Carry to the Exam Centre
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Printed Admit Card (Hall Ticket): Mandatory for entry and verification.
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Photo ID Proof: A government-issued ID with your Date of Birth—Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.
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Photograph: Refer to your admit card instructions for any specific requirements.
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Photocopy of ID: Sometimes needed for submission—read admit card instructions carefully.
What’s on Your Admit Card?
Check for these important details:
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Candidate’s Name
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Roll Number/Registration Number
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Exam Date & Shift Timing
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Reporting & Entry Closing Time
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Exam Centre Name & Address
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Photograph & Signature
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Instructions for the Exam Day
If you spot any errors, immediately contact the IBPS helpline for correction.
Exam Day Shift Timings
There are four shifts in the Prelims; here’s a quick look:
| Shift | Exam Starts | Exam Ends |
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| 1 | 9 AM | 10 AM |
| 2 | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 3 | 2 PM | 3 PM |
| 4 | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
Arrive early and follow the reporting time on your admit card closely.
Prelims Exam Pattern at a Glance
Each section is timed separately (20 minutes each) and there’s a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. You need to qualify in all sections:
| Section | Questions/Max Marks | Duration |
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| English Language | 30/30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35/30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35/40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100/100 | 60 mins |
What Should You Do Next?
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Double-check your admit card details.
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Read and follow all instructions printed on it.
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Collect all required documents and keep them ready.
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Locate your exam centre beforehand using the provided address.
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Arrive well ahead of reporting time to avoid last-minute stress.
Last-Minute Prep Tips
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Focus on revising key topics—don’t start anything new now!
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Practice time management—prioritize easy questions for faster solving.
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Polish your calculation tricks for Quant and your reading speed for English.
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Plan your approach and how much time you’ll give each section.
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Keep your admit card, ID proof, and photos ready—don’t forget to print them!
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Visit your exam centre in advance and get familiar with the route.
Exam time is always nerve-wracking, but a calm, prepared approach helps. Download your admit card today, gather your documents, and get set for success—best of luck for the IBPS PO 2025 Prelims!