Monday, 27 September 2021

CAT 2021: Exam Date (Nov 28), Admit Card, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

 

CAT 2021 Exam to have fewer questions, Records 2.31 Lakhs Registrations, Exam on Nov 28 - Check Syllabus, Changes in Paper Pattern, How to Prepare

CAT 2021 will have reduced number of questions as confirmed by CAT exam convener. CAT 2021 registration number has gone up to 2.31 lakhs from 2.28 lakhs last year. IIM Ahmedabad has shared this information in a media release on September 24, 2021. Check Key Highlights below



After Closure of CAT 2021 Registrations on September 22, the CAT Application Form Edit window is open from September 25 to 27, 2021. This year Srinagar (J&K) has been added as the new CAT 2021 exam centre. According to the CAT 2021 convener, Prof M P Ram Mohan, faculty at IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT exam on November 28, 2021 will be conducted in three slots with fewer questions than last year.  

 CAT 2021 Media Release: 5 Key Highlights
In the Media Release dated September 24, 2021, CAT 2021 exam convener Prof M P Ram Mohan & faculty at IIM Ahmedabad has shared important information and updates on CAT 2021 exam. Following are the key highlights as shared by CAT 2021 convener:

1.      CAT 2021 Registration Numbers Up: ‘Approximately 2.31 lakh candidates have registered successfully for CAT 2021’ Read More

2.      CAT 2021 Question Paper with Reduced Number of Questions: CAT exam 2021 will have fewer questions than last year with same time limit of 2 hours. Read More

3.      CAT 2021 Error Correction Window Opens: 3-days CAT application form error edit window is open from September 25. Read More

4.      No Change in CAT 2021 Test Format: CAT 2021 Test Format remains same as last year, i.e. there will be three shifts of 2-hour examination comprising three sections: i) Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, ii) Quantitative Ability, and iii) Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. Read More

5.      Fixed Sectional Time Limit with Relaxation to PwD Candidates: Candidates will be given 40 minutes for each section, PwD candidates will get 13 minutes and 20 seconds extra for each section. Read More

6.      More Test Cities than Last Year: CAT 2021 will be conducted at more than 400 Test Centres, spread across 159 cities in India on November 28, 2021. Srinagar (J&K) is the new test city added for CAT 2021 exam.

CAT exam offers MBA admission opportunity in top MBA colleges in India including 20 IIMs, high RoI FMS Delhi, IITs, SPJIMR, MDI, IMI, JBIMS among more than 500 other top B-Schools. CAT exam preparation is based on the CAT syllabus which goes on changing every year with the change in CAT exam structure and content. Accordingly, after closure of CAT registration process, the most important activity is to focus on CAT exam preparation.   

Common Admission Test - CAT 2021 is the largest national level entrance test for MBA admission 2022 in IIMs and other top MBA colleges in India. The CAT 2021 exam date is November 28, 2021. One of the six older IIMs conducts CAT Exam on the basis of rotation. This year, IIM Ahmedabad is assigned the task of conducting CAT exam 2021. IIM Ahmedabad conducted the last CAT exam in 2015. It was the first CAT exam on present pattern which had changed the complete CAT entrance exam pattern from 2 to 3 sections and introduced non MCQ type questions for the benefit of test takers. Readmore…

Wednesday, 15 September 2021

XAT 2022: Exam Date (Jan 2), Registration Started, Pattern, Syllabus, Colleges

 

XAT 2022: Xavier Aptitude Test for Admission to XLRI & Top B-schools

XLRI will conduct XAT 2022 exam on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in a single session of 3 hours duration as a computer based test. XLRI will conduct XAT Entrance Exam 2022 for admission to its various PGDM 2022-24 programmes and for admission to more than 160 MBA colleges including XIMB, IMT, TAPMI, K J Somaiya among others. The Online Registration process for the exam has started on August 10, and will close on November 30, 2021. XAT 2022 exam Registration and application fee is Rs.1800/-.

 

XAT 2022 exam full form is Xavier Aptitude Test and the exam is one of the largest MBA Entrance Exams for Admission to XLRI, SPJIMR, IMT, XIMB, TAPMI and 160+ MBA Colleges in India. Every year more than 1,00,000 candidates from all disciplines including Engineering, Commerce, Humanities, Science, Law apply and appear in this exam to get into the various MBA programs offered by these top B-schools. Over the years, Xavier Aptitude Test has become an easier test but to get a high percentile (90+) in this exam requires 4-5 months of serious preparation.

XLRI conducts XAT exam on behalf of XAMI. For more than 70 years XLRI is conducting this exam at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. XAT entrance exam notification was released on August 9, 2021 with key exam dates and complete schedule.  Last year also, despite Covid pandemic, XLRI conducted XAT exam as a centre based test in 72 cities in India. 

 


In this article, you will read all key points to plan your exam journey, including important dates to apply for the exam, syllabus & pattern, how to prepare, past toppers’ interviews and much more. You will also find important links to Free Mock Tests and genuine Past Test Papers for the exam, released by XLRI. So, read through the article till the end. 


What is XAT Exam?
XAT exam full form is Xavier Aptitude Test. It is the Admission Test for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in XLRI and other top MBA colleges like XIMB, IMT Ghaziabad, TAPMI Manipal and 160 other top MBA colleges in India. XLRI will offer admission to its Jamshedpur and Delhi campuses on the basis of this exam score only and will not accept any other test score. There are more than 70 cities and more than 100 venues where XAT 2022 exam will be conducted in India.

 

Important Changes in Exam Pattern
Following changes have been introduced in the Exam by XLRI:

·         XAT 2022 exam application fee increased to Rs.1800/-

·         The exam is now changed to a computer based test from paper based test

·         Single slot, single day exam

·         Test timing changed to 9.30AM to 12.30PM

·         Total questions increased to 100 from 99

·         No Essay Writing test

·         NAT Questions without negative marking introduced

·         All questions are of MCQ type

·         Question paper with 4 sections with different number of questions

·         The last section on GK with 25 questions is not counted for percentile calculation

·         Visually impaired candidates with scribe are given additional 25 minutes to solve Part 1 of  the exam

·         Marks for every correct answer : +1

·         ¼ Negative Marking for wrong answer

·         No Negative marking for General Knowledge section in part-2 of question paper

·         All the MCQ type questions have five options with one correct option

Xavier Aptitude Test 2022: Highlights & Key Features
Following are the salient features with details on the exam date, notification, eligibility criteria among other key points ReadMore…

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

MAT 2021: Exam Date (May), Registration Started, Pattern, Syllabus

 MAT 2021: Management Aptitude Test - May Exam



AIMA will conduct MAT May 2021 exam for MBA admission 2021 in three testing modes IBT, PBT and CBT on different dates in the month of May and June 2021. MAT 2021 May exam dates are from May 30 to June 13, 2021. Registration process for MAT May 2021 exam has started and the last date to apply is separate for different May MAT exams.

 

Management Aptitude Test popularly known as MAT Exam is one of the most popular National level MBA entrance exams in India after CAT. More than 600 MBA/PGDM Colleges are accepting MAT exam Scores for Admission 2021. In its notification AIMA has clarified that there are 600+ Participating B-Schools who use MAT score. This includes the 330+ MBA colleges in Maharashtra who offer PGDM and MBA/MMS programmes.

This comprehensive article prepared by MBAUniverse.com Exam Experts will give you complete information about MAT testing modes, Options available for you to apply for different types of MAT 2021 exam, Syllabus, Exam dates, How to Prepare for MAT, College Accepting MAT and a lot more. So, read this article carefully before applying for the exam. 

 

A candidate can apply for one or two MAT 2021 exam by paying requisite registration fee.  The application fee to apply for one MAT 2021 exam is Rs.1650/- and for two MAT 2021 exams the application fee is Rs.2750/-. Check all details below. 



Friday, 26 February 2021

MBA CET 2021 Application Form: 10 Key Points; Release Date Shortly

MBA CET 2021 Application Form: 10 Key Points; Release Date Shortly - Check Key Requirements, Fee, How to Fill & Submit Application

CET Cell at Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra will shortly release the MBA CET 2021 application form with the release of MAH MBA CET 2021 notification. CET Cell has already released the MBA CET 2021 syllabus and the next step is to release the MBA CET 2021 Registration and application form. It is expected that MBA CET Registration 2021 will start in the month of March 2021 with the release of MBA CET application form. The MBA CET exam 2021 is expected sometime in the month of May 2021.



MBA CET 2021 is the common entrance test for MBA/MMS admission 2021 in 330+ MBA colleges of Maharashtra. Among the Common Entrance Tests (CETs) for various courses, the MBA CET is the specific MBA entrance exam conducted by DTE Maharashtra.

MAH MBA CET offers opportunity of MBA admission 2021 in JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, K J Somaiya, Welingkar, N L Dalmia, CIMR and other top MBA colleges. Through the MAH MBA CET not only Maharashtra State domicile candidates get admission in MBA colleges in Maharashtra but also 15% seats in the top MBA colleges of Maharashtra are reserved for All India category candidates. 

Read this article to know the key dates for release of MBA CET 2021 application form, MBA CET 2021 Registration Fee, Documents required to complete MBA CET Registration and application form 2021, what are the key components of MBA CET 2021 application form among other details

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Thursday, 18 February 2021

MAT 2021: Exam Date (Out), February Exam Registration (Open), Admit Card, Syllabus, Pattern



MAT 2021: Management Aptitude Test - February Exam

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) February 2021 exam for MBA admission 2021 in 600+ MBA colleges will be conducted from February 20 to March 13, 2021 by All India Management Association (AIMA). There are three testing modes for February MAT Exam 2021 - IBT, PBT and CBT. All these three MAT exams are scheduled on different dates. While CBT and PBT MAT exam will be conducted in a single day, the IBT MAT will be held in a testing window of one week. A candidate can apply for one or two MAT exams by paying requisite registration fee.  

 

Important MAT exam dates 2021 for February have been announced by AIMA. The application fee to apply for one exam is Rs.1650/- and for two exams the application fee is Rs.2750/-. Check below MAT registration dates, MAT Admit card dates, MAT exam dates for all the 3 testing modes and other important February MAT 2021 exam details

MAT Feb 2021 Important Dates: Last Dates to Apply; Admit Card download dates; Exam Dates for CBT, PBT and IBT Mode  
February exam schedule has been completely changed by AIMA. Computer based MAT at test centres will be conducted first followed by paper base MAT and the IBT MAT will be the last exam. New dates for registration and application submission, release of Admit card and exam dates are as under ReadMire…

Friday, 17 April 2020

NMAT 2020: Exam Date, Registration, Application Form, Syllabus

 NMAT 2020

NMAT 2020 is an important national level MBA entrance test leading to MBA admission 2021 in top MBA colleges like NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR Mumbai (PGMPW), ISB (Certificate programme), VIT Vellore, XIM Bhubaneswar and many other MBA colleges in India.  NMAT 2020 application dates start from July 2 and the NMAT exam date starts through 75 days test window commencing from October 4 to December 17, 2020. The expected date of release of NMAT exam notification is July 1, 2020 with complete NMAT 2020 exam schedule
NMAT 2020: How to Apply for the Exam
NMAT 2020 application process can be completed in two simple steps on the official exam website.
NMAT offers normal and late application windows. While the normal application process for the exam will close on October 3, the application process with late fee will close on October 14, 2020. GMAC the NMAT exam conducting authority usually does not extend the last date to apply for the exam. 
The NMAT application & exam fee (Without late fee) is Rs.2000/-. After the last date to apply, you have to pay Rs.2500/-. 
NMAT 2020 application form offers the facility to choose your own exam date during the 75 days testing window. While completing your NMAT Application form 2020, you can choose your date of the exam ReadMore…

Monday, 16 March 2020

GD Topics for MBA 2020: Group Discussion Topics, GD Topics, Latest GD Topics

 gd topics

Group Discussion (GD) is an important part of MBA selection process. GD Topics for MBA including topics on Current Affairs, Business & Economy and even Abstract topics to check the creativity of college students. Read below for 100 latest Group Discussions Topics 2020 with answers for your MBA 2020 selection. 
Type of GD Topics
There are four types of GD Topics for MBA:
  • GD Topics on Business & Economy: It includes current trends in business and economy, major policy initiatives, latest business trends, and their impact globally and nationally.
  • GD Topics on Current Affairs: The GD topics on Current affairs may be based on national or international political development, Policies and issues which are highly debated in media.
  • GD topics on Social Issues: Top MBA Colleges are focussing on developing socially responsible MBAs. Hence, there is a greater emphasis on issues like gender and environment sensitivity, ethics etc.
  • GD Topics on Abstract Topics: You may be thinking what are abstract GD topics? These are the topics which have multiple interpretations and candidates can show their creativity and smart thinking. Prepare well for these tricky ones!  
Hot GD Topics for MBA 2020
Top MBA colleges in India go on changing their area of GD topics every year. IIMs, XLRI, FMS, IIFT have their preferences for GD topics in MBA admission 2020. Some of the Hot GD topics expected in Group Discussion round 2020 in top MBA colleges are in the areas of Business & Economy, National & Social Affairs, International Affairs. The expected GD topics 2020 are shared below
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