Vince Lombardi once said "Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can achieve anyone if you're willing to pay the price."
Success in Mba entry Exam in India is also no cake walk. You need in-depth knowledge, analytical mind, sharp memory and above all, systematic planning and preparation. Needless to say that the candidates cannot and should not exertion establishment for his Mba entry Test overnight. Since the competition is among the best ready talent from all disciplines, meticulous and long term establishment are required to get admitted to the Mba program. Although the syllabi in the admission/entrance test differ from university to university, there are inevitable common aspects that appear in most of the entry test, Cat, Xat, Mat, Xlri, Snap and Mba entry Exams conducted by State Universities in one form or the other. These aspects comprise tests on quantitative aptitude, reasoning, intelligence, comprehension, case analysis, relationships, word power, synonyms, antonyms, general knowledge/awareness, etc. It is therefore, vital that the candidates start establishment well in advance on all the above aspects. If one can get hold of former year's papers or at least the pattern, this would go a long way in guiding the candidates to put in order properly for the test.
Here are some tips to put in order on important aspects which are common to most of the Mba entry examinations in India:
(1) Quantitative Aptitude: A candidate seeking admission to Mba programme is incredible to have aptitude for basic and elementary accounting as well as the knack of solving the uncomplicated arithmetic problems. This is one of the areas in the admission test which, if properly prepared and practiced, is likely to put the candidate ahead of others, as one can hope to score even 100% marks in this part. There may be several types of questions that may form part of quantitative aptitude test. The first category could be uncomplicated arithmetic problems including profit and loss, percentages, ratio, averages, partnership, etc. Such problems involve uncomplicated calculations and with a slight practice and basic aptitude, can be solved correctly. The second category of questions could involve multiplication or divisions in 5 to 6 figures or decimals. It may be quite time-consuming if the candidates start authentically attempting the entire calculations. Since the candidates are required to work against time it is not advisable to waste time on such calculations. With a slight practice, the candidates can authentically eliminate most of the choices straightaway to arrive at the exact acknowledge even without any calculations. This can be achieved if the candidates look at all the choices carefully before authentically attempting the calculations. Other category of questions may be directed at testing only the intelligence of the candidate and not his/her potential to calculate. There may be some other questions aimed at testing the common sense of the candidates. The entire area of quantitative aptitude, therefore, needs constant practice to suspect speedily with accuracy. More practice is also vital for the candidates to gain confidence in this part of the test. Even if a candidate does not have the basic aptitude for figure-work, he/she can make up for this scantness by regular practice and a lot of hard work. It is strongly recommended that the candidates practice and exertion all the questions on quantitative.
(b) Logical Reasoning: Questions on logical thinking may be of several types and in several forms. These could comprise a statement on which the candidates are asked to draw exact interference out of the given choices. There could be questions on series of words and figures, arrangement of alphabets, brain teasers or even such questions as only call for drawing logical inferences. Just like quantitative aptitude test, this part of admission test also needs special and detailed preparations and practice. Most of the questions under this category infact test the common sense and sense of proportion and thinking among the candidates and therefore, must be attempted with a cool head. In case of statements, the given statement as well as choices given must be read at least twice before choosing the right answer. In case there are more than three questions on arrangements of alphabets, it is advisable to write down all the alphabets on the rough work sheet. This will facilitate easy and quick exertion of questions on alphabets. Similarly, there could be inevitable questions on distances traveled in distinct directions. In such questions it is allowable to draw a rough diagram giving distances traveled in assorted directions to get the exact answer. Constant practice in the questions on thinking would make the candidates inevitable to tackle this single aspect of the test. To do well in this part of the test, the candidates must therefore, practice hard.
(c) understanding Test: understanding test is aimed at gauging the understanding of English language by the candidates. Usually, a paragraph is given which the candidates are required to go straight through carefully and then acknowledge the query by choosing the exact answer. To exertion this part speedily and correctly, the candidates must practice reading with a quick speed and understanding the entire passage. acknowledge to most of the questions are authentically settled within the tube itself. But there are inevitable questions, answers to which are not directly ready in the given passage. Such questions can only be answered by those candidates who can understand the tube fully. regular practice would help the candidates to exertion the understanding test in more efficient and approved manner. Tests of English language given in every issue of this magazine invariably comprise small understanding passages. Practice of such passages may be of great help to the candidates for establishment this test.
(d) general Awareness: As the name suggests, the test of general awareness aims to judge the general knowledge of the candidates. Basic facts about all aspects of general knowledge like Science, Geography, History, Economics, Polity, etc are essentially required to be known. A good knowledge of all branches of general knowledge is vital which can only be achieved by reading good books. Reading Newspapers normally will keep you updated in anyone important is happening around the world.
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