Why Speed Follows Accuracy

Bank prelims reward candidates who solve correctly under tight time, but speed that ignores accuracy collapses on exam day. Begin by solving each question slowly with a clear method, checking that your approach is sound. Once you can reach the right answer reliably, the timer simply trims the gaps. Trying to be fast before your method is stable only trains careless errors that are hard to unlearn later.

The Daily Arithmetic Foundation

Most time loss in quant happens during basic calculation, not during the logic. A few minutes of daily drilling makes routine arithmetic automatic, freeing your attention for the actual problem. Treat this like a musician practising scales: short, regular, and deliberate. Over a few weeks the recall becomes effortless and you stop reaching for rough work on simple steps.

Recite tables up to 20 and squares up to 30 until recall is instant.
Memorise common fraction to percentage values such as halves, thirds, and eighths.
Practise approximation so you can reject wrong options quickly.
Learn cube and reciprocal patterns used in simplification questions.

Layering the Timer

Once your method and arithmetic are solid, introduce timing gradually. Start with a generous limit per question, then tighten it weekly as accuracy holds. Review every error to see whether it was a concept gap, a calculation slip, or a reading mistake, since each needs a different fix. Speed built this way stays with you under pressure rather than deserting you in the exam hall.