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| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation (20 MCQ Type Questions) | Questions in this section are usually single and are not based on sets. Major topics in this section are Arithmetic-Ratio, mixtures, work, average, percentage, Time & speed, Profit and loss, interest, basic statistics, Number properties, Probability, Counting principles, Geometry, Algebra, Derivatives ( Maxima-Minima). Data Interpretation questions are mostly in sets of 3-4 questions in the form of Table and pie chart, Bar diagrams and graphs, Charts |
| Language Comprehension (20 MCQ Type Questions) | CMAT Language Comprehension section covers comprehensive English test which includes the test of grammar, tenses, vocabulary, jumbled paragraphs and reading comprehension. Key topics in CMAT Syllabus are Usage of Articles, Non-finites, Dangling Modifiers, Usage on Nouns & Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions – regular and followed, Verbs, Syntax, Subject-verb Agreement, Simple, continuous, Perfect tenses and Conditional-unreal past, Jumbled paragraphs, RC passages of 500-600 words. There is no fix rule on framing the questions based on Reading comprehension passage, which is followed by at least 4-5 questions each. The RC based Questions could be based on inference drawn, on the Central idea of the passage, on phrases, idioms, expression in the passage among others. |
| Logical Reasoning (20 MCQ Type Questions) | Logical Reasoning section is a mix of the topics from arrangements like linear, seating, sequencing & arranging with conditions to coding. Major Topics in the Logical Reasoning Syllabus for CMAT are Statement-conclusion, Logical puzzle, Numerical puzzle, Venn Diagram, True/false statements, Visual Reasoning |
| General Awareness (20 MCQ Type Questions) | General awareness section in CMAT Syllabus can be divided into three parts and each part has to be given due weightage - Conventional GK-available in books; Current GK- based on current reading of newspapers and periodicals; Business & Economics GK -for example changes in Fiscal and monetary policy, CRR, Repo Rate, Devaluation and up valuation of Rupee, Business, National and International events, Who’s who, Constitution of India, Currency and Capitals of the countries, States of India, International Organizations, Monetary and Fiscal tools, Emblem, Identification of personalities, companies among others. |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship (20 MCQs Type Questions) | This section in CMAT exam covers comprehensive test on the knowledge regarding Innovative business practices, Government plans and policies, global entrepreneurs and personalities among others. Key topics are Government Publications, Policies and Practices on Innovation and Entrepreneurship for example who publishes Economic Survey of India; Publication of Gazettes; Process to Sell off the Assets of Bankrupt firm Launch of New Business Ventures with New Ideas like –Who launched the first live Payments Bank in India; Who launched Paytm, Ru Pay, UPI App based Tez, etc. Terminology-like Boot strapping, Liquidator, Mixed Economy, Tenacity, Neuroticism, Environmental Scanning, Innovation Management, Start Ups, Overtrading, Different among Proprietor, Partnership, Private Ltd firms and companies; Marketable Product, Patent, Trade Mark, Break Even Point, Latest Who’s Who, Places, Books in News. You should know basics of business viability; developing Business Plan. |
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