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Does regular and correspondence graduation degree hold same equal importance for Bank PO exams? Can you please let me know the minimum eligibility criteria for the same? I would like to know the information soon as possible. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Does regular and correspondence graduation degree hold same equal importance for Bank PO exams? Can you please let me know the minimum eligibility criteria for the same? I would like to know the information soon as possible. Thank you.

Yes, regular and correspondence graduation degree is same importance for Bank PO exam but your correspondence course must be recognized.

If you have completed your graduation degree from a recognized university then you are eligible for Bank PO exam.

Your age should be in between 21 to 30 years.

Age relaxation -

SC/ST – 5 Years
OBC-3 Years
People with disability (PWD) –Gen- 10 years
PWD-SC/ST -15 years
PWD-OBC-13 Years

Regular degree has a very good value, so there is no doubt in that. But as far as Correspondence graduation (or) Distance learning is concerned, this degree gets valued only when the degree obtaining university is recognized by central government or state government. In such case, both regular and correspondence graduation degrees hold the same importance and to be eligible for any bank examinations. Kindly go through the following instructions to know the details about minimum eligibility criteria.

Minimum Educational Qualification Required for Bank PO Exams:

<> Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central government.

<> The date of passing eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the mark sheet or provisional certificate issued by the University/ institute.

Minimum Age Criteria: {Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category (OBC/ SC/ ST/ PWD/ Ex-Servicemen) candidates

Minimum age: 21 years

Maximum age: 30 years

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Does regular and correspondence graduation degree hold same equal importance for Bank PO exams? Can you please let me know the minimum eligibility criteria for the same? I would like to know the information soon as possible. Thank you.

No, graduation through regular and Correspondence mode are not treated equal Importance. Most of the private banks are not accepting the graduation through Correspondence mode and most of the Bank give first preference to the candidates who have completed Graduation through regular mode. Those candidates who are satisfying the below criteria are eligible for Bank PO exam,

IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria:

- Graduate degree in any stream from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification are eligible to apply. Final year students can also apply subject to submission of requisite proof.

- Candidates, who want to apply for this IBPS PO exam, must be between age of 20 and 30 years. Relaxations in upper age limit for SC /ST is 5 years, for OBC is 3 years.

- Candidates should have good Computer Knowledge.

Official website - www.ibps.in

Yes dear there is No difference in whether it is regular or correspondence mode. But the College/University in which you have completed your graduation must be recognized by AICTE.

So try to confirm it. But yes there is No problem at all. More over you need to satisfies other eligibility criteria like Age and the type of course you have selected.

Eligibility for Bank PO exams :


1.You should have completed minimum graduation or any equivalent examination from the recognized university.

2.Age should be different for different Bank PO's

For SBI PO : 21 to 30 years

For IBPS PO : 20 to 28 years

3.In addition to this age limits you will have a chance to add Age relaxation if you are belonging to reserved category.

4.Final year students of graduation are not eligible to apply for any type of bank PO exams.

The posts of SBI PO are filled up through the examination conducted by the IBPS or SBI itself.

According to the eligibility criteria released by the IBPS :

* The candidate should be a citizen of India.

* The candidate should have completed graduation through any stream under the scheme of 10+2+3 at least form a recognized university.

* The candidate should be of 21 years at least at the time of application.

* The candidate should be physically and medically fit.

So, no matter which graduation degree you pursue and through which mode you get it, you will be eligible for the exam.