IBSAT 2016 - MBA ADMISSION EXAM PATTERN AND SYLLABUS

IBSAT Exam will be held in online mode only and the duration of the exam will be of 02 hours. Like any other management entrance exam, IBSAT will also have multiple choice questions and the motive behind the conduct of this exam is to judge the aptitude and basic management skills of the students. Strict knowledge based or some subject specific questions are not asked in the exam. The questions are basically asked from the sections of Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation & Adequacy & Quantitative Aptitude. A total of 125 questions is asked in the IBSAT Exam.

Summary of pattern of exam:

·       IBSAT 2015 is an objective type multiple-choice test.

·       There are 4 sections in the test – Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation.

·       Total 125 questions are asked that to be completed in two hours.

IBSAT Exam Syllabus

#1 – Verbal Ability

It is essentially a Vocabulary heavy section, and to do well, a student is advised to develop a good command over words. It is the section included for examining the knowledge and skills of the appearing candidates regarding “English”.  Questions here in this section will be based on Fill in the blanks, Sentence Correction, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Analogies, Synonyms & Para Jumbles, etc.

#2 – Reading Comprehension

This section can be regarded as most scoring one. Here candidates will have to read the given passage and will be required to answer questions based on that given passage. General reading and understanding ability of the student will be required here. For scoring high in this section, sample test papers can be practised rigorously by the student.

#3 – Quantitative Aptitude

Students having a good grip on Mathematics and quick calculations will not find this section difficult. But again, regular practise will help scoring high. Here in this section, questions will be asked from Geometry, Business Mathematics & Arithmetic. Questions in this section will be based on direct applications of concepts and formulae.

#4 Data Sufficiency & Data Interpretation

Students having knowledge of converting fractions into percentage, multiplication tables, square & cube roots, other calculation short-cuts and quick calculation techniques will be able to solve these questions easily and will take less time. Though this section may be too much time consuming but quite scoring also as each correct answer will help making good score. Questions based on Data Interpretation will be asked on the basis of Pie chart, Tables, Data Sufficiency & Bar / Line graphs.

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IBSAT(IBS Aptitude Test) 2016

Since its inception in 1995, IBS has been one of the best B-Schools in the country, providing excellent academic delivery and infrastructure to its students. At IBS, we offer innovative and globally accepted programs and great opportunities for all-round development. 100% case-based learning is unique to IBS. IBS transforms its students into leaders of the future. 

IBSAT Bulletin can be purchased through one of the following methods by payment of Rs 1600.

·         

    Apply online

·         Purchasing application forms at any of the marketing offices.

Eligibility

2 year Management Program

•    Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks (as calculated by respective University) with medium of instruction as English.
•     All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
•   Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2016.

AdmissionProcess

IBSAT 2015

·       IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by The ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education (a deemed to be     University under Section 3 of UGC act 1956), for students seeking admission to the MBA / PhD programs of IBS      Hyderabad.

·        IBSAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT) and consists of multiple choice questions. IBSAT is of 2 hours duration    and is aimed at testing the applicant’s ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy,      vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension.

SelectionProcess

Candidates who have qualified based on IBSAT 2015/ GMAT® (2013 onwards) / NMAT by GMACTM 2015/ CAT 2015 score are called for the selection process at IBS Hyderabad in February 2016. The selection process comprises of Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Importantdates

IBSAT 2015 Application	August 5, 2015 to November 30, 2015
IBSAT 2015 Test Dates	December 12, 13, 14 & 21, 22, 23, 2015
IBSAT 2015 Result	January 19, 2016
Selection Briefings	January 30 – February 9, 2016 in 40 cities
Selection Process	MBA/ PGPM Program: February 18-26, 2016 at IBS Hyderabad PhD Program: March 18 – 20, 2016 at IBS Hyderabad

RESULT

Result will be announced on January 19,2016

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AUMAT 2016 - EXAM PATTERN AND SYLLABUS

As per the officials, the test will be conducted in both paper-pen and computer based modes. Students have to select the mode while filling up the forms.The test in both the modes will be conducted on December 12, 2015. AUMAT will be an objective type test with a duration of one hour. The test is conducted for the duration of 1 hour. There are negative marking wherein 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. The number of 50 multiple choice questions of one mark each are given. The different subject areas of the exam are General Knowledge, English Proficiency and Basic Mathematics.

Since this entrance tests are different for normal competitive exms,you need to prepare accordingly.Understanding the pattern is the key.Once you understandit,preparation becomes easy.You need to be fast nad accurate.

It aims to twst the student on the basis of their mathematical ability,logic and language skills.The test comprises four sections – QA,LR,General English and Business and General Awareness.

AUMAT 2015 Result: The result of AUMAT will be announced on December 12, 2015.  

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MAT 2016 - EXAM PATTERN AND SYLLABUS

The MAT May 2015 exam pattern will also remain the same over the months. It is an objective type test of multiple choice questions of 2.5 hours duration. There are 200 questions in total, 40 questions each in 5 sections. Each question carries 1 mark and there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Total number of Questions: 200
Total Time allocated: 150 minutes
Marks allocation
Correct attempt: 1 mark
Incorrect attempt: Negative marking not specified
Sections with Questions
MAT entrance exam covers five sections in all. Scores of first four sections compose the final scores. However, institutions might choose to consider the score of the General Awareness section.

Test Duration & Pattern (MAT Sep 2015)

Section No.	Section	No of Questions	Time Suggested (Minutes)
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

MAT is the test conducted by All India Management Testing Service for entering into MBA or equivalent post graduate programs. The five sections mentioned above are basically comprised of the following five papers:

• Paper 1 : Language Comprehension
• Paper 2 : Mathematical Skills
• Paper 3 : Data Analysis
• Paper 4 : Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
• Paper 5 : Indian & Global Environment Section

MAT 2015 Syllabus

Quantitative Ability for MAT:

Geometry, (Lines, angles, Triangles, Spheres, Rectangles, Cube, Cone etc)	Arithmetic progression,	Installment Payments,
Ratios and Proportion,	Arithmetic mean,	Clocks,
Percentages,	Geometric mean,	Probability,
In-equations Quadratic and linear equations	Harmonic mean,	Permutations Combinations,
Algebra,	Median,	Trigonometry,
Profit & Loss,	Mode,	Vectors,
Averages,	Number Base System,	Binomial Expansion,
Partnership (Accounts),	BODMAS,	Co-ordinate geometry,
Time-Speed-Distance,	Mensuration,	Logarithm,
Work and time,	Alligation & Mixtures,	Calendar,
Number system,	Work,	Maxima & Minima Progression,
HCF & LCM,	Pipes and Cisterns,	Surds & Indices
Geometric Progression,	Set Theory,	Complex numbers
Vectors,	Venn diagram,	Etc.

Data Interpretation based on text, Data Interpretation based on graphs and tables.
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.

Verbal Ability for MAT:
Comprehension of passage (Poems can also come).
Verbal Reasoning, Syllogisms , Contextual usage, Analogies, Antonyms, Fill In the Blanks, Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences, Jumbled paragraphs (6 sentences with first and last fixed), Sentence Correction, Foreign language words used in English, Sentence completion, Sentence correction, odd man out, idioms, one word substitution, Different usage of same word etc.


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 organizations
Important quotations
Social issues, Sports, Finance, Automobiles, Entertainment, Politics, etc.

MAT scores are valid for one year for most management institutes. It help students in getting admissions in various management programs such as Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Insurance Management, HR, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and International Business, Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology & Management (PGDITM) in IT Marketing, E-Commerce, Information Systems Management etc.

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MAT 2016 Application and selection procedure

Candidate can choose any one of the three modes to apply:  

• Register online at website link www.aima.in/testing-services/mat/mat.html with Credit Card or Debit Card(ATM Card) payment of Rs.1,200/-. Detailed procedure is given on the website link.
  
  Or
• Obtain crossed Demand Draft (DD) of Rs.1,200/- in favour of “All India Management Association”, payable at Delhi from any bank. Register online at website link www.aima.in/testing-services/mat/mat.html  alongwith the DD details. Details provedure is given on the website link.

Or

• Obtain Form with MAT Bulletin/CD against cash payment of Rs 1200/- from listed Study Centres of AIMA or from AIMA, New Delhi.

     Or

• Register online by making payment of Rs.1200/- through Net Banking.

Acknowledgement of form: 

·    All forms received at AIMA are scanned/validated within 5 days and the form numbers of such received forms will be available on website.

     Furthur,your form is scrutinized and if found in order,it is provisionally registered.

·         MAT registration form received later than the due date is liable to be rejected.

Selection Procedure

Over 600 B-schools accept MAT scores for admission to their MBA Programme. Each B-school follow its own selection procedure; MAT score is considered only as the qualifying factor to get admitted.

After the declaration of the result, the participating B-schools will declare the shortlist of the candidates based on their cutoffs. The shortlisted candidates have to appear for the Group Discussion, Personal Interview and or Written Ability Test (WAT)/Essay Writing rounds.

On the basis of the admission criteria, the B-schools will declare the final list of selected students. Hence, the MAT May 2015 Selection Procedure will vary from B-School to B-School.

Admit Card

Admit card 2015 for MAT exam to be held in December can be downloaded from official website of AIMA after 29th November.

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AAT (Alliance Aptitude Test) - MBA Admission Test | Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

Alliance University is a private University established in Karnataka State by Act No.34 of year 2010 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.Alliance University, Bangalore is invites application for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme offered at Alliance School of Business for 2016 session.

Eligibility

ü  Applicants must have bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST) in aggregate from a recognized University

ü  Applicants should have a high score in GMAT / CAT / XAT / MAT / ATMA / CMAT / NMAT

Admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course at the Alliance School of Business, Alliance University is strictly based on merit.

Selection Procedure

Applicants are required to appear for the admission selection process comprised of Alliance Aptitude Test (AAT), oral extempore presentation and personal interview.

Important Dates

MBA – Spring Batch: 2016 (January)

ü  Application Start Date on August 30^th 2015

ü  Application End Date on September 14^th 2015

ü  Admission Selection Process MBA Spring Batch 2016 (January) on September 15^th 2015

MBA Fall Batch: 2016 (July)

ü  Application Start Date on September 03^rd 2015

ü  Application End Date on September 28^th 2015

ü  Admission Selection Process MBA Fall Batch 2016 (July) on September 30^th 2015

AMAT Scholarship for the year 2016

School/College	Course	Entrance Exam	Cut-off Percentage	Scholarship amount per student	No. of Students
Alliance School of Business	MBA	AMAT	90% and above	₹75,000	10
			85% - 89.9%	₹50,000	10
			80% - 84.9%	₹25,000	10

Application Procedure:

ü  Applicants can apply on online (http://oamslive.blueshiftindia.com/alliance/website)

ü  Applicants can also download the application form from website www.alliance.edu.in

ü  The Application Form and Prospectus for the Master of Business Administration can be obtained from the Office of Admissions on payment of Rs1000/- (Rs2000/- for NRI and SAARC national applicants and US$ 50 for other foreign national applicants) in cash or through demand draft drawn in favour of “Alliance University” payable at Bangalore

Application Documents

Applicants are requested to submit their filled in Application Form along with attested copies of the below mentioned documents:

ü  Xth Mark Sheet

ü  XIIth mark sheet

ü  Bachelor’s degree mark sheets (available as on date)

ü  Post-graduate degree mark sheets (if any)

ü  Work experience certificates (if any)

ü  Entrance exam score card

Send Application Form to:

“Office of Admissions, Alliance School of Business,

Alliance University,

Chikkahagade Cross, Chandapura-Anekal Main Road,

Anekal, Bangalore-562106, Karnataka, India”

Programs Offered:

·         MBA

·         MBA - Business Analytics

·         Executive   MBA

·         Executive   PGDM

·         Diploma in Business Management

·         Ph. D. in Management

Pattern of Alliance Management Aptitude Test (AMAT)
Exam Description
Total Marks	32
Number of multiple-choice questions of one mark each	32
Duration of Examination	one hour (01:00 hour)
Sections	Weightage
Analytical Reasoning	8
Language Ability	8
Logical Reasoning	8
General Awareness	8

Instructions of AMAT

1. This test has Four section – 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Time allowed – 60 min.
3. All question as are of multiple choice. Please use pencil or pen to circle your response.
4. Attempt to answer all the four sections to improve the possibility of a good score.
5. Each correct answer carries +1 mark.
6. Each incorrect answer carries – 0.25 mark.

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