XAT 2013 Paper Pattern!

XAT usually comprises 3 Objective type Multiple Choice sections and an essay writing section. 

Details are : Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (Math) - (Objective Type Multiple Choice), Verbal Reasoning (English) - (Objective Type Multiple Choice),Analytical Reasoning and Decision Making - (Objective Type Multiple Choice) and an essay writing section

The duration of the test is 120 minutes for the objective type section and an additional 20 minutes is provided at the end of the 2 hours for the essay writing section.

In the recent past, the XAT has had more questions than the CAT exam to be solved in lesser time. While in the CAT exam it may be possible to get a decent shot at all questions, in XAT it is more advisable to drop tough looking questions, and find the easier ones to solve.

Thus, selection of easier questions is very important, which are very well inserted between the tougher questions, the reason for the perception of XAT being a tougher nut to crack than CAT.

Go ahead and prepare with XAT Mock Tests and be successful in forthcoming XAT on January 6, 2013 

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It’s a dialogue in GD

Group discussion is a test wherein your other skills like communication, confidence level, listening power, adaptation, leadership and domain knowledge are tested. 

Naturally GD is not a debate or monologue rather it is a dialogue among group of people. You are expected to speak at your turn and deliver your sentences which must focus on assigned topic. 

The more you involve others in group; it will be best as that will give you an opportunity to lead the group. This can be possible with an attitude of maintaining dialogues with your co group members in GD. 

Chances are high that you will be able to maneuver your stance and Come up with best solution or conclusion on topic. The moment you achieve this, ideally you should be declared as leader of group. Then you are a winner in GD.

Go ahead and practice with variety of GD topics!

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XAT 2013: Quantitative Ability

Forthcoming XAT on January 6, 2013 will be different exam for MBA Aspirants. You need to be well prepared for Quantitative ability section as this might prove to be the trickiest among all sections.

The level of difficulty of the questions in Quantitative Ability will vary from moderate to slightly tough with the overall level of difficulty compared to the previous year’s papers.

Questions might be distributed across areas like Number properties, Arithmetic.  Questions will be  across topics like TSD, Ratio & Proportion, Mixtures, Simple interest, Statistics, Geometry ,Algebra, questions based on Algebraic equations, Modern Math, questions from Venn Diagrams and questions on Data Interpretation.

You need to take XAT Mock paper as number of times as you can. Hopefully you will be successful in XAT 2013 !!!

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Gloomy days must be over forthwith and let fresh hope usher new faith!

Unfortunately we all  have gone through pain and sad moments for a fortnight but it is rightly said that we must take lesson and initiate actions on our own rather wait for others to follow.

We must absorb ‘Spirit Damini’ within our hearts and take the life forward and put the past at rest. Let authorities take toll of responsibility. 

You, as MBA aspirant have present time as highly crucial and you are at rush to complete your preparation for WAT, GD & PI. 

Go ahead and study general books on variety of subjects besides routine regimen of news paper, magazines. 

You portal has provided you with enough reading material on General awareness Topics, WAT Topics, Essay Topics, Extempore Speech Topics and that will certainly help you to be successful !! 

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You got to have enthusiasm in GD!

MBA aspirants who will be appearing in Group discussion after results are out in a month time; have to be clear GD test. 

GD is a test to know your communication skills, expressions, synchronization of your thought process, domain knowledge and top of all, your enthusiasm which you express with your body language. 

It has been observed that anybody with enthusiasm alone can be a winner because with this approach you are bound to know all aspects of positivity that itself ensures success. 

Enthusiasm means an attitude, an approach which is manifested in your mind and body that results in high positive vibes. 

GD is a platform to express your ideas not only to impress selection panel but to test your thinking process. It is a golden opportunity to move ahead and be successful in MBA selection. 

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