Management Aptitude Test May 2017 will be conducted by AIMA

Management Aptitude Test May 2017 will be conducted by AIMA on the 1^st Sunday of May 2017. 

Candidly most of the MBA aspirants might have got the admission in institutes by this time but few may still be looking forward to admissions hence, this MAT May 2017 exam may prove to be boon for them and for the fresh candidates who is in final year of graduation, MAT May exam can be a test for them to understand their capability as they would be preparing for tougher examinations in the later part of the year.

Syllabus wise MAT May exam will remain same as you would be tested for 5 sections viz.Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment. The allocated marks total would be 200 with 40 marks for each section.

The duration of the test is 150 minutes and MAT May 2017 exam will be conductedin two formats, paper based test and computer based test and MBA aspirants can opt for either of one.

Section on Global Environment is unique in MAT exam and you would be tested with questions on Global warming and Pollution. The reason to have this kind of section is that most of the companies are being given carbon credit and it is essential for the candidate to have some understanding of these issues and develop aptitude for that.

This is the time for you to get on to preparation for mission MAT 2017 and clarify your doubts hence, it would be better to go for SWOT analysis and understand your strengths, weaknesses and the kind of opportunities you would be getting while removing threats.

Since you are fresh graduate and you are trying to test your water for your competencyof your competitiveness hence, you must understand that this is not a college exam and you would be competing with your fellow examinees who might be in number of many thousands.

Another area of your understating should be as the scores of MAT are computed in percentile manner and that would give you enough idea that in any MBA entrance examination including MAT 2017, it will be good for you to think in terms of gaining top percentile only and that would create a habit within you to be winner always.

Hopefully, when you would be taking MAT May 2017; not only you would be winner but that would create a base for you for Mission admission MBA.

Data Interpretation

In the modern era data is vital for any business hence, all the companies launch their product keeping in mind the data which they collect from different resources, even the projection of revenue is dependent on the data forecasting.

Since with MBA you would be transformed as a budding manager who will join a company and over there it will be the Data primary or secondary, you would be dealing with Data day in and day out.

Because of the obvious reason of the above, Data Interpretation is the section which is common to all MBA entrance examinations hence, it is important and crucial to understand interpretation of the Data.

Data Interpretation is mostly given in tabular form or in pie charts and graphical presentations, we need to understand in a calculative manner and interpret the Data.

Data although a numerical format and can be understood while observing the comparison of the data with the commonsense and then put a hypothesis into that before calculating the Data.

The other area of Data Interpretation is that it needs to be done with crucial accuracy along with the speed and for this matter you need to be at your best at the fundamentals of arithmetic of the percentages and numbers.

Data Interpretation requires a constant practice and in the absence of any formulas, interpretation of the Data can be hypothecated with multi dimensional conclusions hence, you need not bother about the understanding of the Data from the others point of you but you need to stick to your own reasoning and present the data a per your hypothesis.

Idea of Data Interpretation is that what is that which convinces you to interpret the Data but a constant factor remains the source and credibility of Data.

In the present world where big Data has become a source of forecasting of future in the Company Boards, it is important to get on to Data Interpretation in a big way with which the understanding of this subject will not only help to crack Data Interpretation in MBA examinations but you will carry on the confidence of understanding when you will be employed with the Company.

PI Tips - Get nervous and get out of competition

At present it is the time of personal interviews at all MBA Institutes who are likely to interview you to know your overall personality.

PI is the last step but is very crucial step for the admission in any MBA Institute. The gravity of the matter is thatit can be judged by the fact that PI is having a weightage of 20-25% in overall selection process.

It is open secret that if a candidate is fumbling during PI then it is really difficult to expect admission.

Get nervous and get out of competition, that is really alarming sentence but the message it loud and clear that candidate must not get nervous and that is where the art of the interview is. Because a bit of getting nervousness it will give chance to others who are in fray of competition.

In general, personal interview is being conducted to know your personality, to know your top of mind ideas, thoughts and top of all; your overall attitude. Although these are known as soft skills but these skills can’t be achieved overnight. Hence, it is a must for the candidate to develop these skills on daily basis.

How these skills can be improved? There are two schools of thought, one says get guidance and the second says get guided yourself. It is pertinent to note that self-guidance is always better because you are the person who knows your pluses and minuses much better than anybody else.

Reading motivational stories will gain you confidence and you would be able to gain positive attitude. Reading business magazines, one business newspaper and reading editorials of top dailies will improve your communication skills and you would attain plenty of information on current affairs and that it itself will boost your confidence to face personal interview. Most importantly a key factor is that if the news analysis programme is being heard every day on all India Radio at 9.15 pm, this can be a game changerfor your success in personal interview.

Mind you, MBA aspirants; here is an advice from experts and please make a note of this that during PI you are facing an admission panel who is into the rejection mode and whatever being the task of adding objectivity to the PI session but it still remains very subjective hence, you are advised to maneuver and negotiate this negativity of rejection mode while not arguing or debating on any point of view of the admission panel.

Simply answer to the point and if not aware of any question, just reply that you are not aware of. Ensure that you are pushing admission panel to your strengths and that will achieve you mission admission MBA.

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GD will be crucial post MBA Entrance Exams

Group Discussion is one of the major sections taken into consideration by an MBA Institute for admission post MBA Entrance Exams.

Some Institutes might give a GD Topic which may sound very easy but might be very tricky in the sense that you are not able to discuss much and you have to take initiatives to develop the subject.

GD test as such is very subjective in nature and top of all if the topic is also like that then participants are likely to face problems.

Presence of mind is an important factor and responding at once with logical reasoning is required and you are appreciated for your responses. 

Basic Domain Knowledge is essential , with this the art of being good in GD can be learned and improved with practice.

GD demands a confident personality in you who is a pleasant personality and has responsive nature to unfold complex situations to simple opportunities.

You get ample of chances in GD to tell your story either on assigned GD Topic. These chances must be converted to opportunities to detail your logic and link with your career goal.

Don’t focus on the audience response. Don’t worry. Am I making any impact in GD or is this going well? These thoughts might distract you from GD Topic and will make your voice sound lifeless and monotonous. 

Only those who will be able to showcase their positive attitude in all aspects can be assured to clear GD hence, persevere hard to adapt those skills which will take you forward to achieve mission admission MBA!!

Stay focused on CAT 2016

MBA aspirants who aspire to achieve high percentile may be wondering as how to compete in such a difficult exam like CAT 2016? 

Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, and dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going.

Get back to basics of each section of CAT Syllabus (QA /DILR and VRC) almost on daily basis. You just never give up, no matter how hard the challenges are, and observe a healthy dose of criticism on your shortcomings. 

Candidate will have to achieve percentile in each section of CAT Syllabus to get a high percentile.

You will have to build up a challenge in you to take on competition. Experts always suggest that Mock papers are the well tested way to continue with confidence levels.  Although there is no pre defined syllabus for CAT 2016, but sections can give you an idea and previous year’s trends.

The most aptly suitable quote for CAT 2016 aspirants is, "Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success is heavy."

We all know that tomorrow never comes hence, we have to finish our preparation on clarity of fundamentals today itself and sort out all issues pertaining to CAT 2016 preparation.

Indeed, it is well perceived that CAT 2016 will be the toughest exam with a tough Syllabus which needs to be cracked for getting admitted in any of the 19 IIMs.

Now CAT 2016 is less than 30 days away to be conducted on December 4 2016. Hence, there is absolutely no time left over for getting prepared.

Putting off preparation even a single minute can be suicidal hence, speed up, hurry up and buck up for CAT 2016. 

Create a mission of achieving success in CAT 2016 with great focus and your challenge must go undefeated with great percentile!

You just can not afford to be defocused on CAT 2016

The most aptly suitable quote for CAT 2016 aspirants is, "Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success is heavy."

We all know that tomorrow never comes hence, we have to finish our preparation on clarity of fundamentals today itself and sort out all issues pertaining to CAT 2016 preparation.

Indeed, it is well perceived that CAT 2016 will be the toughest exam which needs to be cracked for getting admitted in any of the 19 IIMs.

CAT 2016 will be having three sections viz. QA, DILR and VRC wherein you have to achieve percentile in an individual section also.

It is advised to prepare for these sections and clear your fundamentals from NCERT books which will hopefully clear your doubts.

Now CAT 2016 is just 33 days away to be conducted on 4^th December.Hence, there is absolutely no time left over for getting prepared.

Putting off preparation even a single minute can be suicidal hence, speed up, hurry up and buck up for CAT 2016. 

You must not get distracted from your CAT 2016 preparation and devote 4-5 hours on daily basis. Past 3 year questions can guide you to success. CAT 2016 exam is highly competitive computer based test and you might feel stressed because of time and speed factor of the exam.

MBA aspirants who aspire to achieve high percentile may be wondering as how to compete in such a difficult exam like CAT 2016? 

Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, and dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going.

You just never give up, no matter how hard the challenges are, and observe a healthy dose of criticism on your shortcomings. 

You will have to build up a challenge in you to take on competition. Experts always suggest that Mock papers are the well tested way to continue with confidence levels.  

Create a mission of achieving success in CAT 2016 with great focus and your challenge must go undefeated with great percentile!

CAT 2016 Result

CAT 2016 Result percentile will be sent to the candidates through SMS. Score Cards will be available in 2^nd week of Jan 2017.

Build up a challenge in you for CAT 2016

As MBA aspirant you must be aware of the fact that getting short listed at any B School after CAT 2016 Exam is only eligibility for the 2nd round of selection process.

Perhaps post written exam, the 2nd phase of selection process for admission is the most tricky and tough. 

CAT Exam is being held on 4^th December 2016. Below is the list of Important Dates for CAT 2016.

Event	Date
Admit Card download Window	24 October 2016 from 1:00 PM
CAT Exam Date	4 December 2016
CAT Results	Second week of January 2017

All B Schools including IIMs will conduct WAT / Essay writing Test / Extempore speech test then finally GD & PI.

We all know that tomorrow never comes hence, we have to finish our preparation on clarity of fundamentals today itself and sort out all issues pertaining to CAT 2016 preparation.

Indeed, it is well perceived that CAT 2016 will be the toughest exam which needs to be cracked for getting admitted in any of the 19 IIMs.

In the 2nd phase of admission process all the institutes look forward to aspirants on qualitative skills in the areas of communication, attitude and confidence.

Serious MBA aspirants like you must be prepared to clear this phase too and you require perseverance to excel in the above tests as these skills can’t be improved overnight.

CAT 2016 Exam is nearing now and we need to keep the important dates in mind, so that we manage our preparation accordingly.

Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, and dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going.

Get back to basics of each section (QA /DI and LR/VA) almost on daily basis. You just never give up, no matter how hard the challenges are, and observe a healthy dose of criticism on your shortcomings. 

CAT 2016 will be more about smartness than about intelligence. In CAT 2016 nobody expects you to answer all the questions. There should be an elimination round for the questions as well. You should know what to select and what to reject.

You have to be choosy while attempting your paper. There is no fun in getting 4 marks for a question and losing one mark for the next. So, unless you are very sure of the solution to the question, don’t attempt it.

If you want to be the smartest, give priority to “accuracy”. The act of choosing a question, in a way, is related to accuracy as you will select and reject a question based on the accuracy level you can achieve in solving the given question.

47 – 57 per cent of the paper done with 80 per cent accuracy will be much better than 80 per cent of the paper done with 47 – 57 per cent accuracy.

You will have to build up a challenge in you to take on competition. Experts always suggest that Mock papers are the well tested way to continue with confidence levels.  

Get ready to be grilled and you can achieve your mission CAT 2016 with a great success!