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Preparation Strategy for 1st September MAT 2013



September MAT being a knowledge-based test with objective-type test pattern, will examine your general aptitude across varied parameters such as Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Indian & Global Environment etc. 

Hence, September MAT 2013 preparation calls for carefully devised strategy, which helps you cover maximum topics and score high to get call from good management institutes across the country. 

Since the aspect of negative marking of 25 percent exists, you need to be watchful and wise, and formulate a strategy to qualify the cut offs for each section. Hence, a decent level of preparation would suffice for this objective. 

To get a better result, it is good and advisable to start preparing as early as possible. By reading daily newspapers and magazines you can improve your vocabulary in English. Also by watching English news channels, various usage of a particular word can be noted down.





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Format of CMAT First Test 2014 - 2015



MBA aspirants, who are taking CMAT from 26-30 September, 2013 may note the format of exam. 

CMAT will be a computer-based test (CBT). A candidate will read the questions on a computer terminal and choose an answer by clicking on the correct option.

The format of the test is more or less the same except that a candidate reads a question on a computer terminal and clicks on the correct answer, instead of reading on a paper booklet and using a pencil to darken the ovals on an answer sheet.

You can’t take the test from any computer and a candidate will have to test on a pre-assigned workstation and will not have a choice to choose his or her workstation, in the testing venue.



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Let's understand September MAT 2013?



First let's understand MAT eligibility :

The minimum qualification for appearing in MAT is graduation in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent.

A final year student in any undergraduate (i.e. B.A, B.Sc., B.Com, B.Tech., etc.) can also apply.

Usually, there is a minimum percentage requirement in graduation which is different for different management institutes and universities.

However, there is no restriction regarding percentages for taking the MAT test, no age bar and no experience required.

MAT scores are valid for one year for most management institutes. It help students in getting admissions in various management programs such as Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Insurance Management, HR, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and International Business, Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology & Management (PGDITM) in IT Marketing, E-Commerce, Information Systems Management etc.

September MAT 2013 will be Paper Based Test and will be conducted by AIMA on 1st September 2013 (Sunday) with time from 10.00am to 12.30pm.




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Admission Process through CMAT (First Test)



MBA Aspirants who are taking CMAT First test from 26tth September to 30th September 2013 must note the admission process.

The detailed merit list will be provided to the respective State Government for allotting the students through central counseling or otherwise as per their notified admission procedure.

In case there is no central counseling, scores awarded will be used for admission in the AICTE approved institutes/University departments.

Expected Duration of the CMAT First test will be 3 hours (180 minutes).Expected Time per section in CMAT is 45 minutes. Marking Scheme for CMAT will be 4 marks per correct answer and incorrect answers will carry a penalty of 1 mark.




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Eligibility Criteria for NMAT 2014



MBA aspirants who are taking NMAT 2014 may note the eligibility criterion that Full Time Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3/4) in any discipline from UGC recognized University with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in first attempt.

The candidate must have completed graduation in the stipulated duration as per the respective University/Institution awarding the degree. Those candidates who have cleared their graduation by doing a part-time course or through distance learning, correspondence courses, externally, open school are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply. Further Valid GMAT score of 600 and above (GMAT score for last 3 years up to 20th October, 2013 will be considered) for the international candidates.

Admission is subject to getting clearance for the candidate's Government (if required) and a student visa from the Indian Embassy in your country. For all the Full Time programs candidates with two years and more years of post-qualification work experience will be preferred.