The IDBI PGDBF 2025-26 admission process includes a CBT (Computer Based Test) to assess candidates on various aptitude Skills, including Reasoning Ability and Data Interpretation, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and General/Economy/Banking Awareness.
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The Reasoning Ability part tests logical deduction, analytical reasoning, puzzles, blood relations, coding-decoding, directions, and statement-based reasoning. Meanwhile, the Data Interpretation (DI) segment focuses on understanding numerical data through tables, charts, graphs, and mathematical problem-solving techniques.
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To good performance Candidates should practice regularly with mock test, Previous Years Papers, and shortcut techniques to enhance speed and accuracy.Verbal Reasoning Classification Series Completion Operations of Mathematics Situation Reaction Test Verification of truth of Statement Assertion & Reasoning Direction Sense Test Arithmetical Reasoning Venn Diagram Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle Directions Coding-Decoding Blood Relations Eligibility Test Puzzle Test Test on Alphabets Word Sequence Missing Characters Analogy Data Sufficiency Sequential Output Training Non – Verbal Reasoning Analytical Reasoning Paper Folding Paper Cutting Spotting embedded figures Classification Rule Detection Construction of Squares & Triangles Completion of Sentences Water Images Series Dot Situation Mirror Images Sequential Output Training Identical Figure Groupings Forming figures and analysis Cubes & Dices Figure matrix
Classification (Odd One Out)
In this type of question, one option is different from others based on some logic.
Example:
Find the odd one out: Apple, Mango, Banana, Carrot
Answer: Carrot (It is a vegetable, while others are fruits)
Question Types:
- Number-based (e.g., 2, 4, 6, 9 → 9 is odd)
- Alphabet-based
- Object-based
Operations of Mathematics
These questions involve basic arithmetic operations (+, –, ×, ÷) and their application in logic-based problems.
Example:
If A × B means A + B, what is 4 × 5?
Answer: 4 + 5 = 9
Question Types:
- Operator replacement
- Mathematical symbols decoding
Series Completion
A series of numbers, letters, or figures is given, and you must find the missing term.
Example:
Find the missing number: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
Answer: 32 (Each number is multiplied by 2)
Question Type:
- Number series
- Letter series
- Mixed series
Verification of Truth of Statement
A statement is given, and you must determine whether it is true or false.
Example:
All birds can fly. (True or False?)
Answer: False (Some birds like penguins cannot fly)
Question Types:
- Fact-based reasoning
- Logical deduction
Situation Reaction Test
Tests how a candidate would react to a given situation.
Example:
If you see an accident on the road, what would you do?
Answer: Call an ambulance and help the injured person.
Question Types:
- Daily life scenarios
- Workplace situations
Direction Sense Test
Tests the ability to track directions using North, South, East, West.
Example:
A man walks 10 m North, then turns right and walks 5 m, then turns right and walks 10 m. Which direction is he facing?
Answer: South
Question Types:
- Distance calculation
- Direction tracking
Assertion & Reasoning
A statement (Assertion) is given, followed by a reason. You must determine whether the reason supports the assertion.
Example:
Assertion: The Sun rises in the East.
Reason: The Earth rotates from West to East.
Answer: Both A & R are true, and R explains A.
Arithmetical Reasoning
Solving real-life problems using arithmetic and logical thinking.
Example:
If 5 people can complete a task in 20 days, how many days will it take for 10 people?
Answer: 10 days (Work is doubled, so time is halved)
Types:
- Time & work
- Age-related problems
Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle
Combination of numbers, letters, and symbols in a sequence.
Example:
What comes next in: A1, B2, C3, ?
Answer: D4
Types:
- Mixed sequences
- Symbol-based puzzles
Puzzle Test
Logical reasoning puzzles requiring arrangement, ranking, or grouping.
Example:
Five people P, Q, R, S, T sit in a row. Q is to the left of R, but right of P. Who sits at the extreme left?
Answer: P
Types:
- Seating arrangement
- Floor-based puzzles
Blood Relations
Family tree-based logical questions.
Example:
A is the father of B. B is the sister of C. How is A related to C?
Answer: Father
Types:
- Direct relationships
- Coded relations
Coding-Decoding
Numbers, letters, or symbols are coded using a specific pattern.
Example:
If A = 1, B = 2, then DOG = ?
Answer: 4 + 15 + 7 = 26
Types:
- Letter shifting
- Number substitution
Analogy
Finding relationships between word pairs.
Example:
Pen: Write :: Knife : ?
Answer: Cut
Question Types:
- Number analogy
- Alphabet analogy
Test on Alphabets
Logical questions based on the English alphabet.
Example:
Which letter is 2nd to the right of K?
Answer: M
Question Types:
- Alphabet position-based questions
Sequential Output Training
A sequence of inputs and outputs is given, and you must find the pattern.
Example:
If Input: “D C B A”, Output: “A B C D”, what is the rule?
Answer: Alphabetical order
Question Types:
- Number-based
- Alphabet-based
Directions
Same as Direction Sense Test.
Eligibility Test
Logical tests based on given conditions.
Example:
To apply for a job, a person must be 21+ years old. If Ramesh is 20, is he eligible?
Answer: No
Question Types:
- Job eligibility
- Admission criteria
Data Sufficiency
Determining whether given data is enough to answer a question.
Example:
What is the value of X?
- X + 5 = 10
- X is a positive number
Answer: Statement 1 alone is sufficient
Venn Diagram
Diagram-based logical questions.
Example:
Represent the relationship between Doctors, Males, and Females.
Answer: A Venn Diagram showing overlapping sets
Missing Characters
Finding the missing letter/number in a pattern.
Example:
A, C, E, G, ?
Answer: I (Pattern: +2)
Word Sequence
Arranging words in a meaningful order.
Example:
Arrange: Seed, Plant, Fruit, Flower
Answer: Seed → Plant → Flower → Fruit
Data Analysis & Interpretation
This section tests a candidate’s ability to interpret numerical and graphical data and make logical conclusions.
Data Interpretation (DI)
- Tables – Data-based questions with multiple conditions
- Bar Graphs – Comparative data interpretation
- Pie Charts – Percentage-based analysis
- Line Graphs – Trend analysis and forecasting
- Mixed Graphs – Combination of tables, bar graphs, and pie charts
- Caselet DI – Paragraph-based data interpretation
Data Sufficiency
Single-statement and two-statement sufficiency-based questions
Arithmetic-Based DI
- Percentage calculations
- Ratio & Proportion-based DI
- Time & Work-based DI
- Profit & Loss calculations in DI
