| Section | No. of Questions | Duration |
| 1. | Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
| 50 | 2 hrs. 50 mins |
| 2. | Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning |
| 50 |
| Total | 100 | 2 hrs. 50 mins |
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| Significant changes in CAT 2014: |
| • | Exam duration has been increased to 170 minutes from the existing limit of 140 minutes. |
| • | Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation will consist of 50 questions and Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability will have 50 questions each. |
| • | The tutorial which was made available before start of examination will not be available this time. |
| • | Candidates have the flexibility to devote more or less time to each section according to their ability. |
| • | One can switch over from one section to another section at any point during the examination timing. |
| For more details on the CAT test duration and pattern, go |
| Registrations | Aug 06 - Oct 07, 2014 |
| Download of Admit Card | Oct 19, 2014 |
| Exam dates | Nov 16 & Nov 22, 2014 |
| Results | 3rd Week of Dec, 2014 |
| Apart from the present 13 IIMs, the Government has decided to open six new IIMs, one each inHimachal Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. CAT 2014 will also include the Registration option for these new IIMs. They are likely to commence their academic session from 2015-16. Other prominent B- Schools (not in any particular order) that accept CAT scores are: |
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| • | Register online at the CAT website with a registration fee of Rs. 1600 (General/NC-OBC) and Rs. 800 (SC/ST/PWD-DA). |
| • | Note: Payment of registration fee can be done through online modes only including credit card, debit card or through net banking. |
| • | You do not have the option of choosing you preferred slot this time |
| • | You must show original mark sheets and submit photocopies to prove your eligibility at the time of interview. Further, if you are selected for a programme, original degree certificate and mark sheets along with your photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of joining the programme. |
http://www.iimcat.ac.in
MAT:
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| The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a National Entrance Test conducted by All India Management Aptitude Testing Service (AIMATS), for admission to MBA and equivalent programmes of the various participating institutes. |
| AIMA-MAT is usually conducted 4 times a year: generally on the first Sunday of February, May, September and December. The list of institutes that use the AIMA-MAT results varies from test to test. |
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The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline.
Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree and are awaiting results can also apply. |
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| Section No. | Section | No of Questions | Time Suggested
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| 1 | Language Comprehension | 40 | 30 |
| 2 | Mathematical Skills | 40 | 40 |
| 3 | Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 40 | 35 |
| 4 | Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 40 | 30 |
| 5 | Indian and Global Environment | 40 | 15 |
| Total | 200 | 150 |
| Last date to purchase form | Nov 22, 2014 |
Last date for submission of filled in registration
forms at AIMA, New Delhi | Nov 24, 2014 |
| Last date for online registration | Nov 22, 2014 |
Last date for submission of filled in online
registration forms at AIMA, New Delhi | Nov 24, 2014 |
| Test date (paper based) | Dec 7, 2014 |
| Test date (computer based) | Nov 13, 2014 onwards |
| Download of admit cards | Nov 29, 2014 onwards |
| Some of the prominent B-schools which accept MAT scores are: |
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| Candidates appearing for MAT February 2014 can choose any one of the following modes to apply: |
| • | Obtain Form with MAT Bulletin/CD against cash payment of Rs 1200/- (One thousand two hundred only) from listed branches of Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank, listed Study Centres of AIMA OR from AIMA, New Delhi. |
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| • | Obtain crossed Demand Draft (DD) of Rs 1200/- (One thousand two hundred only) in favour of ‘All India Management Association’ payable at Delhi from any Bank. Detailed procedure is given on the website link. |
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| • | Register online at website with Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card) payment. Detailed procedure is given on the website link. |
| • | (Note: No individual Postal sale by AIMA from AIMA, New Delhi) |
| Admit Card |
| All provisionally registered candidates both for Paper Based and Computer Based Test can download their Admit Card from AIMA website link: http://apps.aima.in/matadmitcard.aspx |
| • | Specific Admit Card will be generated both for the candidates opting for the Paper Based Test and for the Computer Based Test. |
| • | Specific Admit Card is generated both for the candidates opted for the Paper Based Test and for the Computer Based Test. |
| • | Admit Card contains Candidate’s Name, Form No, Roll No, Test Date, Test Time and Test Venue Address. Candidate has to strictly follow the date and time allotted to him/her in the case of Computer Based Test. |
| • | Candidates who have opted for Computer Based Test can choose the date and time slot of their choice, subject to availability. Date and time slot will be automatically allotted by the system to those candidates who do not select their slot upto 4 days before the Computer Based Test. No request for change of date and time slot will be entertained. |
| • | No separate Admit Card will be issued or dispatched. |
| For detailed application process, visit http://www.aima.in/testing-services/mat/mat.html |
XAT:
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Get details about the XAT exam paper, registration, colleges, etc. Also have a look at past test question papers to score beyond the cutoff and improve your results.
The Xavier Aptitude Test is an all-India test conducted by Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI) as an entrance exam for admission to the post graduate programs in management courses of several management institutes all over India.
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| • | A candidate must be a graduate from a recognized university or a deemed university. |
| • | Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree and awaiting results can also apply. |
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| Section | Number of Questions | Duration |
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| 25 | 140 mins |
| 2. | Verbal and Logical Ability |
| 30 |
| 3. | Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation |
| 36 |
| Essay & General Awareness | 40 mins |
| Negative Marking: 1/4th of the marks allotted for every question |
| Number of options: 5 |
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| 30 General Awareness questions were asked, which were based on Current Affairs & factual GK. |
| Candidates had to attempt the essay as well as the General Awareness questions. |
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XAT is a paper based aptitude test, followed by a subjective test on essay writing & general awareness.
| Commencement of application | 12th August, 2014 |
| Last Date for XAT Registration | 8th December, 2014 |
| Last date to change test city | 26th November, 2014 |
| Downloading of admit cards | 18th December - 31st December, 2014 |
| Date of Exam | 4th January, 2015 |
| Test Timings | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Some of the prominent B-schools which accept XAT scores are: |
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| Click here for more B-Schools accepting XAT score. |
| Step 1: XAT Registration: Visit xatonline.net.in, click 'XAT Registration' and fill the form. |
| Step 2: XAT ID and Password: Post-registration, you immediately get your unique auto-generated XAT ID and password on the registered email-ID. Verify those credentials by logging in again. |
| Step 3: Complete Form: Log in using your ID and password, and change the password. Once this is done, update your education details. |
| Step 4: Upload recent colour passport size photo (Specifications given on official website) |
| Step 5: Upload scanned signature (Specifications given on official website) |
| Step 6: Payment - Through Bank branches or Online |
(a) Through Bank Branches
| • | Download and print XAT Pay-in-slip. |
| • | Carry the printed XAT Pay-in-slip to the bank branch to make the payment. |
| • | Visit the website, log in using previously generated ID & password, fill the bank transaction ID no. & date of payment and complete the form. |
| • | Print the XAT Registration Confirmation Page. |
| • | Affix the XAT's copy of the pay-in-slip in the space provided on the lower half of the XAT Registration Confirmation Page. |
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(b) Through Payment Gateway
| • | Make online payment using the payment gateway vide Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking. |
| • | After a successful transaction, you are redirected to the XAT Registration Confirmation Page - Online Payment Mode. Save and print a copy of this page. |
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| Step 7: Send the XAT Registration Confirmation Page to XAT Office through Courier / Registered Post / Speed Post before the last date mentioned in the notification. |
| Step 8: Visit the website and download admit card in the period mentioned. |
www.xatonline.net.in
CMAT:
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Know about the CMAT exam paper, colleges accepting CMAT score, registration procedure, past years' exams' detailed analysis, practice mock online CMAT tests to clear the cutoff scores and get admission in best MBA colleges in India through CMAT.
| • | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national level admission test for admission in all management programs approved by AICTE. |
| • | Generally, the exam is held twice a year in the months of Feb and Sept. The better of two scores will be used for admission for 2014-15. |
| • | AICTE has now decided to conduct CMAT in Foreign Countries for facilitating eligible NRIs/PIOs and foreign nationals to appear in CMAT for seeking admission in institutions in India following CMAT merit list for 2014-15 under special provisions defined in AICTE Approval Processand against all vacancies left after completion of centralized admission in management institutions. |
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| Graduates in any discipline OR |
| Final year students of Graduate Courses (10+2+3) whose result will be declared before commencement of admission for 2014 can apply.Note: In case of foreign nationals, it will be as per recognition and equivalence standards notified by Association of Indian Universities. |
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| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 25 | 100 |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 | 100 |
| Language Comprehension | 25 | 100 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 100 |
| Duration of exam : 180 minutes |
| 4 marks allotted for every correct answer |
| 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer |
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| Note: One can switch between sections or between questions at any point of time during the test. |
| Registrations | November 6 - January 5, 2015 |
| Availability of printed hall ticket | From January 30, 2015 |
| Computer based test dates (India) | February 19 - February 22, 2015 |
| Test timings (India) | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Result declaration | March 25, 2015 |
| Availability of printed score card | March 25 - April 25, 2015 |
| Step I: Enter as New User |
| Step II: Self registration- Enter details to get an 6 digit password. Re-login to the registration portal as an EXISTING USER with your e-mail id and this unique 6 digit password to complete self-registration. |
| Step III: Payment Process – Either online or cash |
| ONLINE: Select ONLINE PAYMENT mode and then pay using Credit card / Debit card / Net Banking. On the completion of the payment, a confirmation email and SMS is sent to you. |
| CASH: Select PAY BY CASH, print the already filled-in challan and deposit the cash in any designated bank branches of State Bank of India. Within 48 hours, a confirmation e-mail and SMS is sent to you stating that the payment data has been updated in the registration portal. After this, proceed with the remaining part of registration process, and enter details filled by the bank authorities on the challan. |
| Step IV: Fill the remaining part of the form |
| Step V: Click on the PREVIEW button and print the form if required |
| Step VI: Download the admit card from the date given |
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Get details about the IIFT exam paper, registration, colleges, etc. Also have a look at past question papers to score beyond the cutoff and improve your result, for admission to the MBA programme at their Delhi & Kolkata campus.
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) admission test is a written exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade for their New Delhi and Kolkata campus. |
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| • | Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in any discipline |
| • | Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by beginning of October of the year of start of the course. |
| • | No age limit |
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| Number of sections | 4 (with sub sections) |
| Options per Question | 4 |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 rd of marks for the question |
| Marks per Question | Variable |
| Expected Overall Cut-offs | 50 - 52 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Last date for obtaining prospectus through post | Aug 20, 2014 |
| Last date for obtaining prospectus across the counter at IIFT | Sep 3, 2014 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | Sep 3, 2014 |
| Last date for obtaining prospectus and receipt of applications for Foreign Nationals/ NRIs/ Children of NRIs | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Written Examination | Nov 23, 2014 |
| 10.00 am to 12.00 pm |
To read the official notification for IIFT 2014, click here. |
| • | Register online at www.iift.edu. |
| • | Take print out of the application with signature and photograph and send it to IIFT. |
| • | Payment Options are: VISA/MASTER Credit Card or Demand Draft. |
| • | On the receipt of the application form and necessary enclosures, candidate will receive programme brochure through courier/ post for information and IIFT's database will be updated. This will confirm the receipt of the application form in the institute. |
| • | The candidate can see the status of his/her application online. |
SNAP:
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| • | Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) is a common written test for the admission to all the Post-Graduate Institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed) University. |
| • | While there is only one application for the SNAP written test, you need to apply separately to each institute within Symbiosis International University, as per the details given on the respective website of each institute. |
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| Graduates in any discipline from any Statutory University with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) for all the MBA Programmes, except the ones which require graduates with specific subject specializations (mentioned on the respective institute websites). |
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| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Analytical Logical Reasoning | - | 60 |
| Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | - | 40 |
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | - | 40 |
| General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Business Scenario | - | 40 |
| Total | - | 180 |
| The duration of the test is 120 minutes |
| Negative Marking: 1/4th of the marks allotted for every question |
| Last Date for Registration | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Last Date for Payment | Nov 29, 2013 |
| Date of Exam | Dec 21, 2014 |
| Announcement of Result | Jan 10, 2015 |
Step I – Online Registration
| • | Register for SNAP test at www.snaptest.org |
| • | Fill in the required details and upload latest scanned photograph |
| • | SNAP ID is generated |
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Step II – Payment
4 payment options are available:
| • | Cash – Pay cash at any of the Bank Branches mentioned. |
| • | Demand Draft – Get a DD from any nationalized bank and courier it to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat Address |
| • | Credit Card - Make an online payment through using either a Master or Visa card |
| • | Net Banking - Transfer the SNAP test fee to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat a/c through Net Banking |
| | Awaiting notification from www.snaptest.org |
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| • | Print the admit card from the date announced. |
| • | Preserve this authenticated Admit Card for the further selection processes of individual Institutes. |
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NMAT:
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Get details about the NMAT exam, registration procedure, best management institutes through NMAT, etc. Also have a look at past years' analysis and practice mock NMAT tests to clear the cutoff score of NMIMS and get admission in best MBA colleges in India through NMAT.
| • | NMAT is the entrance exam for admission to all the MBA Full Time courses of NMIMS Mumbai and the PGDM courses of NMIMS Hyderabad and Bengaluru. |
| • | A candidate can take NMAT up to a maximum of 3 times (first attempt plus 2 retake attempts) including no shows, if he / she wishes to. There has to be a gap of at least 15 days between two successive attempts. |
| • | For candidates having multiple attempts, the best score (total and sectional) is considered for shortlisting purposes. |
| • | The result for each attempt is declared separately, approximately 15 days after the test attempt. |
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| • | The candidate must be a graduate with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in first attempt. |
| • | Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply subject to clearing the final examination in first attempt with 50% aggregate marks. |
| • | For all the Full Time programs, candidates with two or more years of post-qualification work experience will be preferred. |
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| Section | Number of Questions | Time in Minutes |
| Language Skills | 32 | 22 |
| Quantitative Skills | 48 | 60 |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | 38 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
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| Registration | Jul 2, 2014 | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Late Registration | Sep 25, 2014 | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Scheduling | Jul 17, 2014 | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Rescheduling | Jul 17, 2014 | Dec 17, 2014 |
| Exam Delivery Window | Oct 7, 2014 | Dec 20, 2014 |
| Retake Scheduling | Oct 7, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Results | Jan 25, 2015 |
| Registration for CD / PI | Jan 23, 2015 | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Conduct of CD / PI | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 24, 2015 |
| First Merit List | Mar 4, 2015 |
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| NMIMS Mumbai Campus | MBA in
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| • | Actuarial Science |
| • | Banking Management |
| • | Capital Markets |
| • | Pharmaceutical Management |
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| NMIMS Bangalore Campus | PGDM |
| NMIMS Hyderabad Campus | PGDM |
| 1. | Register online –
| • | Visit www.nmat.org.in and click on Register for NMAT. |
| • | Click on the New User Registration button, accept the terms and conditions and then fill in the required details in the online application form. |
| • | On the next screen, choose password, answer hint questions and click on the Submitbutton to register. The next screen will display your unique NMAT ID. |
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| 2. | Make payment –
| • | Make the payment at this stage or return later to make the payment. |
| • | Payment can be done in either of the 3 ways:
| • | Payment at Bank branch - cash payment at one of the designated bank branches |
| • | Credit/Debit Card – online payment through credit/debit card |
| • | Demand Draft - payment through a demand draft |
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| • | The application is duly accepted along with the fee by NMIMS. |
| • | An e-mail with the username and password to log on towww.pearsonvueindia.com/nmat/ is sent to the candidate. |
| • | Schedule the test on preferred date and location subject to availability. |
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MH-CET:
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Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH-CET) or MH-MBA/MMS-CET is a computer-based test for admission to the first year of Two-year Full Time Post Graduate Degree Courses in MBA/MMS and PGDBM/PGDM in Government, University Managed, University Departments and Unaided Institutes in the state of Maharashtra.
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- A candidate should have passed with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of candidates of backward class categories belonging to Maharashtra State only) in Bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline as recognised by the Association of Indian Universities.
Candidates appearing for the final year of the qualifying examination can also apply.
- Maharashtra State and OMS candidates who have appeared for the CAT / GMAT / CMAT 2014 / MAT (Feb 2014)/ XAT / ATMA / MH-CET 2014 are eligible for All India seats subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria. Such candidates are also required to fill and confirm online application form.
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MH-CET is a multiple choice objective type test that consists of questions in the following areas:
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Logical/Abstract Reasoning
Paper Pattern:Total Questions: 200 Time: 150 minutes There will not be any negative marking for incorrect answers.
The exam will be conducted online.
| Online Registration | Jan 27 - Feb 14, 2014 |
| Last Registration | Feb 16, 2014 upto 5.00 pm |
| Issue of hall ticket | Mar 4, 2014 onwards |
| Exam date | Mar 15 and 16, 2014 |
| Result | Apr 9, 2014 |
| Document verification, updation and confirmation of application form at ARC | May 12 - May 22, 2014 |
| Display of provisional merit lists | May 26, 2014 at 5.00 pm |
| Submission of grievance, if any | May 26 - May 30, 2014 upto 5 pm |
| Display of final merit lists | Jun 2, 2014 at 5 pm |
To read the official notification, click hereAlso view the Information Brochure and Institute Information List.
| Step I. Register and get the provisional registration number & password generated. |
Step II. Pay the exam fee of Rs. 1000 (for all candidates in Open category) using either:
| • | ONLINE MODE – through Credit / Debit cards or Internet Banking |
| • | OFFLINE MODE - in cash through e-Challon at any branch of Axis Bank |
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| • | IBSAT is a computer based test, conducted at 100 Test Centers across India. This test scores the applicant’s ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension. This test gives the applicants a single window opportunity to apply to 9 IBS campuses. |
| • | IBS campuses are located at Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Dehradun, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. |
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| • | Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks. |
| • | All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of regular education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis). Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible. |
| • | Applicants in their final year bachelor's degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations / viva / assignments before May 31, 2014. |
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| Section | Number of Questions | Time Duration |
| Verbal Ability | 50 | 2 hours |
| Reading Comprehension | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 |
| Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation | 25 |
| Test Dates | Dec 10, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014 |
| Result | Jan 19, 2015 |
| Selection Briefings | Feb 1 – 10, 2015 |
| Selection Process | Feb 18 - 26, 2015 |
You can use either of the two options below:
Payment can be done in either of the following two modes:
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