CAT Syllabus – Strategy for Quant, Quant Syllabus, Verbal Reasoning Topics, Preparation Tips for Working Professionals and Start Preparation for CAT 2020

1. The procedure is to examine the prospectus first to comprehend your week and solid zones. Pick every theme - Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Modern Maths and Algebra.

2. Quant is by the far a most loved region of test setters at CAT assessments since that decides the trouble level of the paper. The prospectus typically covers the accompanying regions:

•             Number System:

Ø  Number Base System

Ø  BODMAS

Ø  HCF/LCM

Ø  AP/GP

Ø  AM/GM/HM

Ø  Central Tendency (Mean/Median/Mode)

Ø  Average

Ø  Ratio and Proportion

Ø  Percentage

·         Algebra:

Ø  Equation

Ø  In-Equation

Ø  Quadratic Equation

·         Time, Speed and Distance

·         Work and Time

·         Profit and Loss

·         Instalment Payment

·         Clock

·         Mensuration

·         Allegation and Mixture

·         Work, Pipes and Cisterns

·         Geometry:

Ø  Line

Ø  Angle

Ø  Triangle

Ø  Spheres

Ø  Rectangle

Ø  Cube, Cone, and so forth

·         Set Theory:

Ø  Venn graph

Ø  Probability

Ø  Permutation and Combination

3. There will be generally 5–6 RCs with 3–6 inquiries. 10 VR type questions - PJs, Odd one out, Summary sort questions - These are a blend of MCQs and Non-MCQs.

4. Preparing for CAT close by work can be horrendous. Yet, Time Management can be Your Forte in CAT in the event that you can devise a period table and technique while planning for it.

Here is the manner by which you can deal with your time every day:

·         Write a counterfeit test to see where you stand. Rundown down all the territories that you progressed nicely and those that need improvement.

·         Give a month to contemplate the prospectus and clear the entirety of your questions. It is critical to explain all the nuts and bolts of Quant and DILR subjects.

·         Give in any event 12-14 hours every day for considers, if CAT readiness is the main thing that you are doing.

·         If you are examining or working alongside getting ready for CAT test, ensure you distribute just about 2-3 hours on considering CAT schedule. Give additional time on the ends of the week.

·         make sure to apply for a leave for November so you can commit time during last stages.

·         Once your course is looked over, start with giving sectional ridicules to get a total thought of the kind of inquiries being posed.

·         Amidst this, commit 1-2 hour day by day on perusing the paper and magazines to think about the present issues.

5. Great time to begin for CAT 2020. The test will be held by third seven day stretch of November 2020. Start by experiencing the CAT Syllabus. This will give u a thought regarding the themes.

At that point start by themes you are familair with. Study the idea and endeavor questions. ensure each day you contact themes from every one of the three CAT 2020 segments.

CMAT EXAM 2021 – Attempts, Difficulty level comparison, Syllabus, Preparation and CMAT vs CAT

1.       CMAT 2021 exam will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and the exam will be conducted only once a year.

2.       The difficulty is quite subjective. But if you compare CMAT with other exams like CAT, XAT or even SNAP, it is moderately easy with a few tricky questions here and there. Overall the standard of the paper is set keeping in mind an average student who may be scoring 50% or above score during his/her graduation.

3.       The syllabus for CMAT is not defined but you can get an idea by going through the mock test released on the Official CMAT Website. In the CMAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus, there are 4 sections.

·         The QTDI section is designed to test the candidate on the following areas-

Ø  Basic Math skills

Ø  Numerical skills

Ø  Mental Math skills

Ø  Problem Solving skills

Ø  Statistical skills

·         The LR section tests the candidates on the following areas:

Ø  Critical reasoning

Ø  Analytical abilities

Ø  Logical abilities

Ø  Visual reasoning

Ø  Non verbal reasoning

·         The LC section tests the candidates on the following areas:

Ø  English language

Ø  Reading Comprehension

·         The GA section tests the candidates on the following areas:

Ø  Current Affairs

Ø  Static Affairs

4.       The CMAT 2021 exam is a national level entrance examination conducted. It will be conducted by National Testing Academy (NTA). Until now it was conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

The CMAT results will be accepted by all AICTE-Approved Institutions/University Departments/Constituent Colleges/Affiliated Colleges.

There is no defined syllabus for the CMAT 2021 and the difficulty level of the questions is between low to moderate. Hence, no candidates in CMAT 2020 are disqualified even if their CMAT 2020 result score is not very high. So preparing for CMAT should be easy. You can club it while preparing for exams like SNAP, NMAT and IBSAT.

The Mock test for CMAT will be released sometime in Oct. This will give you a fair idea of what kind of paper you can expect.

5.       CAT and CMAT exams usually the first and last exams that students write in the year. The syllabus for both is quite similar for CAT and CMAT with one major difference-

·         CAT 2021 Exam Sections: Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, DILR, and QA

·         CMAT Syllabus 2021: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness.

·         Most of the prep for both the exams can overlap. However, you need to put extra effort for GK section.

How can you become a better business professional through direct MBA admission?

Graduate students mostly get confused in choosing an appropriate post-graduation course. When it comes to management, it becomes more difficult to decide which program and specialization to follow including the selection of business schools. There are many management entrance exams which are mandatory for students to attempt and crack the exam. Exams such as CAT, XAT, and GMAT are one of the toughest exams; many students have a fear of attempting these entrance tests. It is always a wiser option to crack the management entrance exams and enter the business schools and IIMs. There is an alternative option of direct MBA admission without any entrance exams.Many private MBA colleges serve direct MBA admission. The procedure of direct admission is convenient with less effort. There are many best MBA colleges without CAT and MAT entrance exams which also provide direct admissions.

Ø What is direct MBA admission in India?

Students who don’t want to attempt any entrance exams and need a decent amount of salary can opt for this option. Students who are interested in earning 2.5 lakhs to 6 lakhs rather than huge packages. IIMs and top business schools students are offered high packages. Private colleges mostly manage the direct MBA admissions, but still they offer better jobs for students. There are some best MBA colleges which also serve guaranteed placements. Students who prefer their hometown and find difficult in travelling into cities. But, students shouldn’t expect that they get direct MBA admission in high ranking issues. There are some facts that they must know before opting for this course.

Ø What are the important facts about direct MBA admission?

There is no requirement for students to attempt entrance exams to pursue an MBA degree or PDGM diplomas. There is a myth that top colleges offer direct MBA admission. But, the colleges who offer direct MBA admission don’tappear in top business schools; still the quality of study is not degrading. The fees of direct MBA admission are average to high when compared to other courses. Students who have a decent financial backup and want to start their own business can also opt for direct MBA admission. The deemed universities provide excellent benefits for students.

Ø What are the essential guidelines to be followed before option for direct MBA admission?

·        Interested students have to grab more details for each college who are offering direct MBA admission.

·        The fees, infrastructure, and assured job should be kept in mind before taking admission in any college.

·        The facilities and management of a particular college should be in consideration before opting for direct MBA admission.

·        There are many management agents who provide admissions, and students tend to choose the wrong path in their influence. It is advised that students should personally visit the college and take admission after understanding all the details.

·        It is advised that students should take an interest in UGC or AICTE approved colleges for admissions.

·        Students should visit the official website of their desired college to know every relevant information before taking admission.

·        Students should prepare a list of many colleges rather than depending on a single option. Students should compare every college and find an appropriate choice for themselves.

Ø Which are the best colleges for direct MBA admission?

The below-mentioned table consists of best colleges for direct MBA admission. The list of colleges for direct MBA admission is:

Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada	Apeejay School of Management, Delhi
LDRP Institute of Technology and Research, Gandhinagar	GD Goenka University – School of Management, Gurgaon
Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi	MS Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore
Medi-Caps Institute of Technology and Management, Indore	ManavRachana International Institute of Research & Studies – Faculty of Management, Faridabad
Sigma Group of Institutes, Vadodara	Millennium School of Business, Delhi
Bridge School of Management, Gurgaon	Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Indus Business Academy, Bangalore	EMPI Business School, Delhi
School of Inspired Leadership, Gurgaon	Sharda University, Greater Noida
Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar	Bennet University, Greater Noida

                                                                                          

Ø What is management quota in direct MBA admission?

Management quota and institute level seats are the two gateways for students in direct MBA admission. Students can also get direct MBA admission in best MBA colleges. This process is applicable in all the states of India. In every MBA college, around 15 to 20% of seats are allocated for direct admissions. The details to avail such seats are mentioned in brochure of colleges. Students can also check the official website to find out details before the convocation of management programs. Students have to check the eligibility criteria of every college. Interested students can directly apply to the respected director of a particular college to avail direct admission.   

CMAT Exam Notification 2018-19 by MBA Rendezvous

MBA aspirants who are aspiring to appear in CMAT exam should note that CMAT notification has come out and CMAT exam will be conducted by National Testing Agency on 28^th January, 2019 whereas registration date will be ending on 30^th November, 2018 hence, aspirants need to hurry up now.

CMAT 2019 will be conducted in two shifts that is First Shift 09:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Second Shift 02:30 p.m. to 05:30 p.m.And you can opt for any of the shift. CMAT exam will be computer based test.

If you are having bachelor’s degree in any of the discipline but on the pattern of 10 +2+3 , you are eligible for coming CMAT. Even those who are appearing in final year are also are eligible but you have to give proof of your eligibility period set by institute.  The student should be citizen of India and there is no age bar to appear in CMAT.

CMAT pattern will be of four sections namely Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension and General Awareness.  Each of these sections will comprise of 25 questions.  Marks allotted to each section will be 100 that mean each question will be of 4 marks and for any wrong answer 1 mark will deducted thus negative marking makes CMAT tougher than perceived.

General Awareness section in CMAT exam will be crucial because this section is extra as compared to other MBA entrance exams. There fore in this GK section, you might be asked questions in areas of sports, economy, current affairs which are happening in India but Global also. Thus it is important for you to remain updated through newspapers and latest news.

Language comprehension section needs to be tackled more properly because RC in this section can be differentiator. In absence of vocabulary, you might get in to trouble to answer the questions.

Data Interpretation will be different than predicted in the context that you might get more of pie charts and table to interpret data to give the right answers therefore better be prepared to analyze the data before you answer.

It is noteworthy that after CMAT is over then conducting agency NTA will air the answers of CMAT exam on its website and students can challenge the answers after paying a nominal fee of Rs. 1000 however final decision of correct answer will remain with CMAT conducting authorities. This time NTA has given plenty of helping hand to the aspirants and you can go to their website or even SMS on given number , they will revert.