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CAT Exam 2012

CAT dates for 2012 is not release now. But application form for CAT is generally release in the month of September and exam starts in the month of Oct - Nov.

CAT Exam 2012 Selection Process

Candidates in the Final Year of Graduation For CAT Exam -After giving the examination if the candidate is short listed for interview, and he/she is appearing for the final bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification examination must show an original certificate from the Principal/Head of the Department/Registrar/ Director of the university/institution certifying that the candidate has obtained 50% marks or equivalent (45% in case of the candidates belonging to SC, ST, and DA category) based on latest available grades/marks. He/she must submit a photocopy of the original certificate at the time of interview.

For the PGP of IIMs, such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally only if they submit a certificate, stating that they have completed all the requirements (the results may, however, be awaited) for obtaining the bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate.

Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit original mark sheet and degree certificate of having passed the bachelor’s degree / equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal/Registrar of their college/institute. They must obtain at least 50% marks or equivalent. They also must submit a photocopy of the mark sheets and degree certificate. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission. IIMs would not allow any candidate to join their programme in case the candidate is unable to complete all the requirements for a bachelor degree.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA)categories], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree.

In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained the bachelor’s degree.

Prospective candidates must maintain a valid email account throughout the selection process.

What is CAT Exam 2012 Paper Pattern and Duration ?

The duration of the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes including initial 15 minute tutorial. No breaks will be given during the test. The test consists of questions that evaluate a candidate’s quantitative, verbal, and logical & data interpretation abilities. Therefore, there are a total of three sections in the test. There will be about 60 questions in the test.

At the test venue, each candidate will be seated at a desk with a computer terminal and he/she will be provided with a scratch paper for calculations. After the test, candidate must leave the scratch paper at the desk. Rough work cannot be done on any other paper/sheet, as nothing will be allowed inside the testing room.

CAT Exam 2012 Syllabus

CAT 2012 Syllabus for QA – Quantitative Ability

* Geometry, (Lines, angles, Triangles, Spheres, Rectangles, Cube, Cone etc)

* Ratios and Proportion, Ratios, Percentages, In-equations

* Quadratic and linear equations

* Algebra

* Profit & Loss

* Averages, Percentages, Partnership

* Time-Speed-Distance, Work and time

* Number system: HCF, LCM, Geometric Progression, Arithmetic progression, Arithmetic mean, Geometric mean , Harmonic mean, Median, Mode, Number Base System, BODMAS

* Mensuration, Alligation & Mixtures, Work, Pipes and Cisterns

* Simple Interest & Compound Interest

* Set Theory, Venn Diagram

* Instalment Payments, Partnership, Clocks

* Probability, Permutations & Combinations

CAT 2012 Syllabus for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

* Data Interpretation based on text, Data Interpretation based on graphs and tables. visit tutorial»

* Graphs can be Column graphs, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie Chart, Graphs representing Area, Venn Diagram, etc.

* Critical reasoning, Visual reasoning, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Assertion and reasons, Statements and assumptions, identifying valid inferences , identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments, Statements and conclusions, Cause and Effect, Identifying Probably true, Probably false, definitely true, definitely false kind of statement, Linear arrangements, Matrix arrangements.

* Puzzles, Syllogisms, Functions, Family tree – identifying relationship among group of people, Symbol Based problems, Coding and decoding , Sequencing , identifying next number in series, etc.

CAT 2012 Syllabus for English Syllabus:-

Comprehension of passage, Verbal Reasoning, Syllogisms , Contextual usage, Analogies, Antonyms, Fill In the Blanks, Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences, Foreign language words used in English, Sentence completion, Sentence correction, odd man out, idioms, one word substitution, Different usage of same word, Errors in word choice, mania & phobia, Incorrect words, Mood, Conditionals & Multiple Usage , Punctuation, Proverb, Phrasal verb etc.

CAT 2012 Syllabus for GK/GA/BA

* Current Affairs, Business, Punch line of companies, Top officials of big companies, Major corporate events

* Famous award and prizes

* World Records

* Books and authors

* Science, History, Geography, International organisations

* Important quotations

* Social issues, Sports, Finance, Automobiles, Entertainment, Politics etc.

     Management Aptitude Test - MAT

 Management Aptitude Test - MAT is usually conducted four times in a year in January, May, September and December. The minimum qualification is graduation in any discipline from any recognized university or equivalent recognized degree. A final-year student can also appear provisionally. Usually, there is a minimum percentage requirement in graduation which is different for different MI’s/ universities.

MAT 2012 Eligibility:-

Every quarterly, the exam is conducted which has the following criteria:

1.    The candidate appearing for MAT 2012 should be a graduate form an acclaimed university. The final year graduate students can also sit for MAT test.

2.    There is no age limit to appear for this test.

3.    Similarly, there are no minimum marks required in graduation to appear for MAT.

MAT 2012 Exam Dates:-

MAT May 2012 Important Dates / Notification:-

Last Date for Online Registration:- 14 April 2012 (Saturday)

Last Date for receipt of filled in Online Registration Form at AIMA, New Delhi:- 17 April 2012 (Tuesday)

PAPER BASED TEST:-

Test Date:- 06 May 2012 (Sunday)

Test Timings:- 10.00-12.30 Hrs

Reporting Time at the Test Centre:- 0900 Hrs

COMPUTER BASED TEST

Test Date:- 12 May 2012 (Saturday) onwards

MAT 2012 Syllabus / Paper Pattern:-

There are Five Papers in MAT 2012 Exam:-

Paper 1: Language Comprehension 

Paper 2 : Mathematical Skills 

Paper 3: Data Analysis and Sufficiency 

Paper 4 : Intelligence and Critical Reasoning 

Paper 5 : Indian and Global Environment

Total No of Questions:- 200

Time:- 150 Minutes

Marks allocation:-

Correct attempt: 1 mark

Incorrect attempt: Negative marking not specified

Section Questions in MAT Entrance Exam 2012:-

    * Reading Comprehension - 40

    * Data Interpretation/Data sufficiency -  40

    * Quantitative Aptitude - 40

    * Logical and Critical reasoning - 40

    * General Awareness - 40

IBSAT 2012 Important Dates

Online Application

Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.ibsat.org and make payment of Rs. 1,200 towards the cost using Credit/Debit Card (Visa/Master Card/Citibank Card) through secure internet payment gateway. The PGPM Prospectus and Application Material will be sent to such applicants.

Download of Application Form

Alternatively, applicants can download the Application Form from www.ibsat.org, complete it and send it to the Admission Officer along with the demand draft of Rs. 1,200 towards the cost (DD in favor of 'IUCF A/c IBS' payable at Hyderabad). The PGPM Prospectus and Application Material will be sent to such applicants.

Last date for receiving the Application Form

The last date for receiving the completed Application form is April 14, 2012.

Documents to be sent along with Application Form

All applicants have to submit the self attested copy of score card of the respective test taken along with the Application Form.

Email

It is mandatory for all the applicants to indicate their e-mail ID, as all important information relating to Admission will be intimated to the applicants by e-mail.

Similarly all applicants are required to send their letters/correspondence by e-mail only to: pgpmadmissions@ibsat.org clearly indicating their names and application numbers.

NMAT 2012

 

Event	Start	End	Registration charges
Registration	Monday, 1st August 2011	Monday, 10th October, 2011	Rs. 1650/- (For FT MBA Mumbai Campus or PGDM Programme ) Rs. 2000/- (For Both FT MBA & PGDM Programme)
Late Registration	Tuesday, 11th October, 2011	Thursday, 20th October 2011	Rs. 2150/- (For FT MBA Mumbai Campus or PGDM Programme ) Rs. 2500/- (For Both FT MBA & PGDM Programme)
Scheduling	Monday, 8th August 2011	Tuesday, 25th October 2011	NIL
Rescheduling	Monday, 8th August 2011	Wednesday, 4th January 2012	Rs. 800/- per reschedule
Test Delivery	Monday, 31st October, 2011	Friday, 6th January 2012	NIL
Retake Scheduling	Monday, 31st October, 2011	Wednesday, 4th January 2012	Rs. 1650/-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more details visit: http://www.nmat.org.in

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade :

IIFT or Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, is an autonomous organization under the Indian Government. It aims to nurture the future foreign trade managers of India, and boost foreign trade through managerial best practices. IIFT conducts an autonomous examination by the same name. The examination is conducted out of 200 marks, consisting of four Sections; English Comprehension, General Awareness, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Analysis. 

Important Dates

• Release of advertisement / Availability of Brochure and application form on IIFT’s website i.e.    www.iift.edu: SECOND WEEK OF JULY

• Last date for receipt of application (Gen/SC/ST/PH) : FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER

• Last date for receipt of application (NRI/FN/CNRI) : Second week of February the following year

• Written examination: FOURTH SUNDAY OF NOVEMBER 10.00 am – 12.00 noon

• Commencement of Programme: FIRST WEEK OF JULY

Pattern of Admission Test

The admission test is a multiple choice objective type written test (in English). Duration of the test is two hours. It normally consists of around 200 questions covering ENGLISH COMPREHENSION, GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & AWARENESS, and LOGICAL REASONING AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS.

 

Karnataka PGCET:

Important dates : 

•PGCET Entrance Test for MDS will be conducted on : 12th February 2012.

•Application forms will be available from 4th Week of November, 2011.

•Last date to receive application forms by post : 3rd Week of November, 2011.

•Last date to receive application form from person : Last week of November, 2011.

XAT (Xavier's Aptitude Test):

XAT is an MBA entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, to get the students admitted to this leading B-School of India. Admission in some of the associate institutes of XLRI, such as, Xavier Institute of Development Action and Studies, Xavier Institute of Management, Xavier Institute of Social Service are also dependent on XAT scores. XAT or Xavier Aptitude Test is normally conducted in January. 

XAT 2012 to be held on Sunday 8th January, 2012

Registration for XAT 2012 will start from 20th September 2011.

Date of declaration of results is yet to be declared

 

SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude test):

SNAP or Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is a common admission test, conducted to admit the students into various post graduate courses offered by Symbiosis International University. This admission is not just limited to MBA courses, but also Mass Communication, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Geo-Informatics and banking. There are seventeen colleges under SIU that admits students on the basis on the SNAP scores. This exam is generally conducted in December or January.