Data Interpretation in CAT 2014

For the last 5 years or so, CAT papers are analyzed with a clear trend that DI section of CAT has been devised into different eight sub-groups viz. Average and Percentage, Calculation, Counting, Creating multiple scenarios, Plugging missing data, Diagram, Networks / Paths and Reasoning.

You need to understand each sub-group in different way so that you can answer properly and these groups will be spread from easy to difficult sets but you need to attempt all in DI. It would be better and it is very important to prioritize each group while not spending much time on each set.

DI questions are typically in a data driven format of Tables, Pie-charts, Line-graphs and non-conventional data representation format.

It is important to prove the calculation skills and speed because Data interpretation (DI) is very calculation intensive. Experts suggest to learn short cuts for fast calculation.

Get on to preparation for DI with mock tests of previous CAT and be successful in CAT 2014 !

No prescribed syllabus makes MBA entrance exams trickiest!

Many a times in the absence of any particular syllabus for MBA entrance exams and after having seen the trend of past exams, one might perceive that one knows the subject.

Yes, all of us might think like that!  But the moment we involve through mock test of any exam, we realize that we are consuming time to solve the questions and timer signals that it is over.

Experts say that take any exam, be it CAT 2016, XAT, IIFT, NMAT, SNAP, CMAT or MAT; you will find that time and speed are the ingredients of these exams. That further demands accuracy because there is negative marking also in most of the exams.

In-depth understanding of fundamentals will work and not superficial understating of sections. Time is ripe for getting cleared on doubts and practicing with Mocks is the only option to achieve mission admission MBA 2016-17.






Author: MBA Rendezvous
 

Fear Psychosis of Exam

Naturally our perception remains top of mind and we tend to believe that. Childhood perception is that if I will not fare well in exams that will expose me and I will face embarrassment before parents, teachers and friends. 

Later it takes times to understand that we can take exams like initiative to excel & show world the worth of maturity and intelligence. 

Nevertheless competitive MBA entrance exams are definitely to grab berth of opportunity to shift oneself to gain professional outlook. 

With the strong will power supplemented with focused preparation even the most sought after CAT exam can be cracked. 

Factual fact is that in absence of any prescribed syllabus for any of MBA entrance exam; it becomes more of a mind game. 

CAT 2014 will be conducted in middle of October this year and serious aspirants like you have already on preparation mode.

How do I prepare for VA and LR in CAT 2013?

The basic requirement for both Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning sections is a good vocabulary and a strong sense of grammar.

Ability to read fast would be an added advantage. In the first three months of preparation, you should spend a lot of time on improving your vocabulary and reading speed.

As the questions can be from any general topic- economics, psychology, philosophy, sociology, politics, medicine, science, culture, arts, etc. It is important to inculcate good reading habits.

Mock tests are also perfect criterion to clear doubts and know the level where you are so that further improvement can be done.

Author: MBARENDEZVOUS.COM

What will be the pattern of the CAT 2013 exam?

One of the reasons why CAT is considered tough is that the pattern changes from year to year. In the 1990s, it was a four-section test with English making up the major chunk. However, from 1999, CAT has become a three-section exam with English taking up just one third of the total paper.

The pattern form the last three years is of a computer – based test. A candidate has to register and then he/she is allotted a centre, a specific date and time as well and when the candidate arrives at the centre, a computer machine is prepared for the candidate. 

Since the inception of this computer – based CAT, there are only two sections in CAT paper now. Quantitative Ability (QA) & Data Interpretation (DI) and Verbal Ability (VA) & Logical Reasoning.(LR)

You must also do practice with CAT Mock Tests

Author: MBARENDEZVOUS.COM