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| CMAT 2012 Analysis, Feb 27 |
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The penultimate day of the Test was conducted smoothly, without any chaos and glitch. Experience through the entire seven days is as the slots and days progressed, the test gradually became difficult. Though the level of questions was to check not what a student has prepared in last few months, but what (s)he has learnt in last 10-12 years, more and more complicated questions were asked. This has been the case particularly in two sections, viz, Language Comprehension and GK.
As usual 180 minute was allotted for 100 questions, which was supposed to be more than sufficient for most of the students (Demo time was not included in this). However, those who are aiming to score well in all sections utilized the time till last minute. No student was seen to have finished the test well in advanced and sitting idle with the system.
There was no section wise time limit- one could use the time for attempting questions in a non-sequential way. There were four marks for each correct answer and one negative mark for a wrong attempt.
It is felt that given the difficulty level of the two sections (QA and LR) being easy to moderate, performance in Eng and GK would be the differentiator. One should start with GK and tread cautiously in this section. An attempt of 12-15 question in GK and 18 -20 questions in English would be considered good; and in each of the other two sections 20-23 would be considered good a total attempt of 70-80 would be considered good. Two interesting observations today, like the first day, are: no RC question and no group question were there. In quant section a few of the questions appeared to be incorrect and somewhat ambiguous. Overall, it was a good test. (A caveat: a couple of correct or incorrect questions may make or mar a student’s prospect of securing one of the desired positions).
PS: A number of CR questions were straight pick from GMAT questions (will definitely help the students, who frequent the internet for CR preparation, peak their performance).
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
25 |
100 |
Number of arithmetic questions was high (about 18-2); 1 questions were from Linear Equation and Inequalities; 2 were from P&C and 3 from DI (individual question from graph/table). |
20-23 |
50 min |
80-85 |
Easy to moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
25 |
100 |
A good mix of Analytical Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning. In AR, types of questions were: arrangement, coding-decoding, series, visual reasoning etc. Some questions were on deductive reasoning. 3 DS questions were there- 1 verbal type and two numerical types. One should be prepared for logical reasoning questions of all possible types. |
18-20 |
55 min |
80-85 |
Easy to moderate |
| Language Comprehension |
25 |
100 |
Questions from English included direct synonym, contextual vocabulary , Sentence Completion, and grammar questions. From the verbal reasoning 9 were from Critical Reasoning. Other questions were from PJ, PC, Summery as well as Deductive Reasoning questions. Even a few questions were asked to identify tone of a short passage involving three-four lines of text. |
20-23 |
55 min |
80 |
Moderate
to difficult |
| General Awareness |
25 |
100 |
8-10 questions were from Current Affairs and the rests were from General Knowledge comprising questions from various subjects. |
12-15 |
15-20 min |
40 - 50 |
Moderate
to difficult |
| Total |
100 |
400 |
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78-82 |
180 min |
275-300 |
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All the Best!
Team CL
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| CMAT 2012 Analysis, Feb 24 (Slot 2) |
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| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
25 |
100 |
Number system-3,
Factorial -1
Average-2,
TSD-2,
Work & Time-2,
Linear equation-2,
Statistics-1,
Ratio/propotion-1,
P&C-1,
Simple Interest-1, Percentage-1,
DS-2,
DI (frequency polygon)-1, DI (Tabular)-2
Mensuration -1,
Number series-1, Missing term –1 |
21-22 |
50 min |
80-85 |
Easy to moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
25 |
100 |
Blood Relation-1,
Missing term-1,
Odd man out-1,
Direction-1,
Venn Diagram-1,
AR (All types)-6, Coding/Decoding-1
(Easy),
Mathematical-1, Rest of Questions were from truth-lie, syllogisms, strong weak arguments etc. |
22-23 |
50 min |
80-85 |
Easy to moderate |
| Language Comprehension |
25 |
100 |
Grammar- sentence correction question-3, 5
Questions on vocabulary, 5-7
Sentence Completion, 2
Questions based on separate 100 word passages, 4-6 Question on syllogism, 3-4 questions Verbal reasoning: Strengthening /weakening arguments, conclusions and one assumption question. |
21-22 |
55 min |
75-80 |
Moderate
to difficult |
| General Awareness |
25 |
100 |
Current Affaires related to sports, events and Business (8-9)+ Static GK |
13-14 |
20 min |
40 - 50 |
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| Total |
100 |
400 |
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78-82 |
180 min |
275-300 |
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All the Best!
Team CL
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| CMAT 2012 Analysis, Feb 24 (Slot 1) |
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| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
25 |
100 |
Number of arithmetic questions was high (about 14); 2 questions from DI (individual question from table data and bar chart). 2 questions from Data sufficiency. One question from set theory, one-question P and C. 3 questions from number system. 2 questions from geometry- circle and rectangle and 2 questions from algebra –function and series. |
21-22 |
50 min |
80-85 |
Easy |
| Logical Reasoning |
25 |
100 |
Mostly analytical reasoning. Types of questions were: arrangement, coding-decoding, Series, Directions, Blood relations, 1 question from statement and conclusion, one question on input and output, 3 questions from analytical DS. |
22-23 |
55 min |
80-85 |
Easy |
| Language Comprehension |
25 |
100 |
10 questions were there from English that included 2 Para Completion, 2 vocabulary based FIB, 1 Antonym, 2 – word meaning, 2 sentence correction questions and 1 inappropriate word. 12 were from verbal reasoning. – Strengthening /weakening arguments, conclusions and one assumption question. 3 questions were based on separate 75-80 word passages and involved identifying the tone etc. |
22-23 |
55 min |
75-80 |
Moderate
to difficult |
| General Awareness |
25 |
100 |
8-9 questions were from Current Affairs and the rests were from Static General Knowledge comprising questions from various subjects: sports, history, awards, science etc. |
12-15 |
15 min |
40 - 50 |
Easy to moderate |
| Total |
100 |
400 |
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77-83 |
180 min |
275-305 |
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All the Best!
Team CL
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| CMAT 2012 Analysis, Feb 23 (Slot 2) |
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| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
25 |
100 |
Number system-4, Arithmetic Progression-2, TSD-2, Work & Time-2, Linear equation-1, Quadratic equation-1, Function-1, Statistics-1, Set theory-1, PLD –1, Ratio/Mixture-1, P&C-1, Compound Interest-1, Percentage-1, DS-3, DI(Pie chart)-1, DI(Tabular)-1 |
22-23 |
50-55 min |
80-95 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
25 |
100 |
Blood Relation-1, Number series-2, Odd man out-1, Direction-1, Number /letter series-2, Venn Diagram-1, Letter Series-1, AR(All types)-5, Coding/Decoding-1
(Difficult), Cube based-1
((Difficult), Mathematical-1, Calendars-1, Rest of
Questions were from truth-lie, syllogisms, strong weak arguments etc. |
22-23 |
50-55 min |
80-85 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Language Comprehension |
25 |
100 |
2-3 grammar sentence correction question, 8-9 questions on vocabulary usage, 2 questions on direct vocabulary, 1 question on syllogism, 3-4 questions on deductive reasoning.. |
22-23 |
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80-85 |
Easy |
| General Awareness |
25 |
100 |
Static GK |
13-14 |
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40 - 45 |
Easy |
| Total |
100 |
400 |
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75-80 |
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280-300 |
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* Two wrong questions were in Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation and one wrong question was in Logical Reasoning.
All the Best!
Team CL
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| CMAT 2012 Analysis, Feb 21 (Slot 2) |
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| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
25 |
100 |
Graph/Table based DI questions(1 question per graph/table) , data sufficiency questions, questions from P & C, geometry, co-ordinate geometry, profit-loss, Simple interest, mixtures and allegation, time and work |
22-25 |
50-55 min |
80-95 |
Easy |
| Logical Reasoning |
25 |
100 |
Questions were from arrangement, coding-decoding, series, truth-lie, syllogisms, strong weak arguments, clocks and calendars |
20-23 |
50-55 min |
80-85 |
Easy |
| Language Comprehension |
25 |
100 |
Critical Reasoning: 15 questions (moderate to tough)
Sentence correction: 1
Contextual vocab (including phrases): 2 (1 tough, 1 easy)
Direct vocab (including idioms and phrases): 2 (easy)
FIB: 2 (moderate)
Para jumbles: 3 (very easy) |
18-22 |
50 min |
70-85 |
Moderate |
| General Awareness |
25 |
100 |
A mix of static GK and current affairs with questions on rivers, white gold, books and authors (a train to Pakistan), economics, sports-women hockey, etc. |
10-15 |
15 min |
40-45 |
Easy to moderate |
| Total |
100 |
400 |
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70-85 |
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260-320 |
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All the Best!
Team CL
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| CMAT 2012 Analysis, Feb 21 (Slot 1) |
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The second day of CMAT has been completed across the country smoothly once again.
The level of questions continued to check what a student has learnt in last 10-12 years, not what (s) he has prepared in last few months.
The test comprised a total of 100 questions to be completed in 180 mins. Caution was the word once again; as due to the ample spare time one is likely to attempt the questions which one is not sure about. There was no section wise time limit- one could use the time for attempting questions in a non-sequential way. There was 4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for a wrong attempt.
Students felt that given the difficulty level of the first three sections (QA, Eng and LR), performance in GK would be the differentiator. An attempt of 12-15 questions in GK and 22 -23 questions in each of the first three sections would be considered good; and a total attempt of 75-80 would be considered good. Students also reported that there were no RC passages and no group questions - probably for the first time in the history of management entrance tests in India. Students reported that the language of a few questions was somewhat ambiguous. Overall, it was an easy test and hence, a couple of correct or incorrect questions may make or mar a student’s prospect of securing one of the desired positions.
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
25 |
100 |
Number of arithmetic questions was high (about 16-18); 3 from DI (individual question from graph/table), 3 data sufficiency questions, 2 questions from P & C, and rest of the questions from Arithmetic. |
22-23 |
50 min |
80-85 |
Easy |
| Logical Reasoning |
25 |
100 |
A good mix of Analytical Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning. Most of the questions were from Analytical reasoning. In AR, types of questions were: arrangement, coding-decoding, series, true false, etc. Some questions were on deductive reasoning. One should be prepared for logical reasoning questions of all possible types. |
22-23 |
55 min |
80-85 |
Easy |
| Language Comprehension |
25 |
100 |
9 questions were there from English that included Sentence Completion, Synonym and Grammar questions. 16 were from verbal reasoning that included Critical Reasoning as well as Deductive Reasoning questions. |
22-23 |
55 min |
80 |
Easy |
| General Awareness |
25 |
100 |
5-6 questions were from Current Affairs and the rests were from General Knowledge comprising questions from various subjects. |
12-15 |
15-20 min |
40-45 |
Easy |
| Total |
100 |
400 |
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75-80 |
180 |
280-300 |
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All the best!
Team CL |
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| CMAT 2012 Analysis, Feb 20 (Slot 1) |
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First out of the 18 CMATs was unveiled this morning across the country.
The test was conducted smoothly, without any chaos and glitch - kudos to AICTE. The level of questions was to check what a student has learnt in last 10-12 years, not what (s)he has prepared in last few months.
As announced earlier by AICTE, the test had a total of 100 questions to be completed in 180 mins. One must exercise caution because of the ample spare time one is likely to attempt the questions which one is not sure about. There was no section wise time limit- one could use the time for attempting questions in a non-sequential way. There were 4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for a wrong attempt.
Students felt that given the difficulty level of the first three sections (QA, Eng and LR), performance in GK would be the differentiator. An attempt of 12-15 questions in GK and 22 -23 questions in each of the first three sections would be considered good; and a total attempt of 75-80 would be considered good. Students also reported that there were no RC passages and no group questions - probably for the first time in the history of management entrance tests in India. Students reported a few incorrect questions in the paper, and also the language of a few questions was somewhat ambiguous. One QA question supposedly had all wrong option choices. Overall, it was an easy test and hence, a couple of correct or incorrect questions may make or mar a student’s prospect of securing one of the desired positions.
A section wise analysis is given below:
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
25 |
100 |
Number of arithmetic questions was high (about 16-18); 2-3 questions were from Linear Equation and Inequalities; 2-3 were from Probability and 3 from DI (individual question from graph/table). |
22-23 |
50 min |
80-85 |
Easy |
| Logical Reasoning |
25 |
100 |
A good mix of Analytical Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning. In AR, types of questions were: arrangement, coding-decoding, series, visual reasoning etc. Some questions were on deductive reasoning. For next slots one should be prepared for logical reasoning questions of all possible types. |
22-23 |
55 min |
80-85 |
Easy |
| Language Comprehension |
25 |
100 |
9 questions were there from English that included Sentence Completion, Synonym and Grammar questions. 16 were from verbal reasoning that included Critical Reasoning as well as Deductive Reasoning questions. |
22-23 |
55 min |
80 |
Easy |
| General Awareness |
25 |
100 |
5-6 questions were from Current Affairs and the rests were from General Knowledge comprising questions from various subjects. |
12-15 |
15-20 min |
40-45 |
Easy |
| Total |
100 |
400 |
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75-80 |
180 |
280-300 |
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All the Best!
Team CL
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