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How do I prepare myself before joining IIM Bangalore?
Here are a few things that you can do to prepare yourself before joining IIM Bangalore.
- Try to make your profile better. You can’t do much about your academics, but you can use this time to improve your extracurricular section. The summer internships will be based on your past profile. Having a good profile will help you stand out.
- Make a proper CV. It will be the most important document until you get your MBA.
- You can prepare for the summer placements by going through HR questions. Just 2-3 weeks into your MBA, the summer placements will start.
- Connect with your seniors through social media platforms. Talking to them will give you a good idea of what to expect.
- Read as much as you can. Stay updated with the current happenings in the industry.
Also, try to spend some time with your family and friends, once you join IIM Bangalore, you won’t have much time for anything except academics.
What exactly should I do to prepare for GK for IIFT?
IIFT entrance test is very crucial if you are willing to take admission to IIFT campuses. Performing well in the GK section of the IIFT exam can help you secure a good score in exams. There are a total of 20 questions in the GK section. One important approach to prepare for the GK section is to solve as many previous year papers so that you can get a rough idea of the type of questions asked in the exam.
Preparation Tips:
- Most of the questions asked in the GK section of the IIFT exam are related to International issues, Names of International foreign exchange and trading markets, National (Business Economy), different government schemes as per separate ministries.
- Go through Capital Cities, Currencies, International Treaties, Merger and acquisitions, war games, awards, CEOs of fortune companies, HQ of International Organizations.
- Major tournaments of games and their winners, runner-ups, etc.
- Prepare questions on Books-Authors, different festivals and Folk Dances of Indian states, Brand ambassadors of well-known brands, bike-car models of different companies, punchlines of organizations and companies.
- Don’t focus on history as only a few or no questions are based on it.
- It is not possible to cover each and every realm of History, for history download the GK app and start solving quizzes.
- Follow daily current affairs to stay updated with the events that may be asked in the exam.
Hopefully, these tips help you in securing good marks in the exam.
How do I prepare to get selected in IIM Ahmedabad?
To get admission in IIM Ahmedabad, you need to appear for CAT, first. International students need to appear for the GMAT. Students who score above the required cutoff and composite score, are shortlisted for the WAT-PI round. The final selection will be based on various factors such as your past academics, work experience, CAT score, performance in WAT-PI, etc. IIM Ahmedabad also looks for leadership qualities in students.
Clear your basics in English and Quants. Study newspapers and stay updated with the happenings around you. Solve puzzles. These are some of the things that you can do while preparing for IIM Ahmedabad.
How do I prepare for the humanities and social science entrance examination conducted by IIT Madras?
The Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE) is conducted by IIT Madras for admission to their integrated Master of Arts (MA) program. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the exam:
- Understand the exam pattern: HSEE exam consists of two parts - Part I and Part II. Part I consists of objective-type questions from English and comprehension skills, analytical and quantitative abilities, and general knowledge and contemporary issues. Part II consists of essay writing on general topics.
- Familiarize yourself with the syllabus: It is important to have a good understanding of the HSEE syllabus to know what topics to focus on. The syllabus includes topics from English and comprehension skills, analytical and quantitative abilities, general knowledge and contemporary issues, the Indian economy, society, culture and politics, and environmental ecology and biodiversity.
- Improve your English language skills: As the exam is in English, it is important to have a good command of the language. You can improve your language skills by reading books, newspapers, and articles in English, watching English news and movies, and practicing writing in English.
- Focus on analytical and quantitative abilities: Practice solving mathematical problems, reasoning questions, and puzzles to improve your analytical and quantitative abilities. You can also take online practice tests to get a better understanding of the exam pattern.
- Stay updated with current affairs: Read newspapers and magazines regularly to stay updated with the latest news and events. Make notes of important events and topics and revise them regularly.
- Practice essay writing: Part II of the exam requires you to write an essay on a general topic. Practice writing essays on various topics to improve your writing skills and speed.
- Mock tests: Taking mock tests will help you get a better understanding of the exam pattern, manage time better, and improve your speed and accuracy.
- Revise regularly: It is important to revise regularly to retain what you have learned. Make a revision schedule and stick to it.
Remember to stay calm and focused during the exam, and do not panic if you come across difficult questions. With proper preparation and practice, you can crack the HSEE exam and secure admission to the integrated MA program at IIT Madras.
How did Shan Mohan Sagili prepare for IAS while studying in IIM Ahmedabad?
The first year at IIM Ahmedabad is loaded with hectic coursework. The second-year coursework is relatively lighter. Hence, with proper time management, it is possible to make time for other activities.
Listed below is a detailed preparation study plan of Shan Mohan Sagili:
- He arranged proper material for the preparation.
- He prepared a timetable to cover all the topics and followed them daily.
- Rather than studying for fixed hours daily, he set a target for each day to complete.
- Enjoying what one does is very important and, he enjoyed the preparation. He could connect with the subjects.
- Designing a study plan according to one’s ability and sticking to it is essential and, he did it.
- He was focused on cracking the exam and did not engage much in fun activities in the institute.
- Being able to multi-task is a great skill that he possesses and therefore excelled in any activity that he was a part of.
His first attempt was not a trial. He aimed for success at the first attempt itself. To entertain himself, he watched movies to relieve the stress.
I am a second year student studying in NIT Raipur in the IT branch. What topic should I focus more on so that I get a good position at an IT company?
Second year is the most suitable time for you to develop your skills and knowledge. Here are some tips for you-
- Learning coding. Become an expert in at least one programming language. Learn and understand coding concepts from geeksforgeeks. Practice coding from codechef.
- Understand the concept of data structures and its implementation.
- Practice aptitude questions.
- You need to know Database.
- You need to have conceptual knowledge of operating systems.
- Through geeksforgeeks and codechef, cover algorithms and oops.
- Do internships, engage in projects. Companies will prioritize experience over grades during placements. Approach companies for internships and projects.
- As an intern, you’ll gain a lot of experience and confidence from the corporate world.
If you follow these tips, getting placed at a good IT firm during NIT Raipur placement season will become much easier for you.
What is the pattern of AFCAT and how should one prepare for it? When is it held?
AFCAT examination pattern is as follows.
| Particulars | AFCAT Pattern | EKT Exam Pattern |
| Mode of Exam | Online, computer-based test | Online, computer-based test |
| Total no. of questions | 100 | 50 |
| Duration | 2 hours | 45 mins |
| Maximum Marks | 300 | 150 |
| Sections | General English - 25 Questions General Awareness - 25 Questions Numerical Ability - 18 Questions Reasoning & Military Aptitude Questions - 32 Questions | Fundamental Engineering - 14 Questions Specialization Engineering - 25 Questions Allied Engineering - 11 Questions |
| Marking Scheme | +3 for correct ans -1 mark for incorrect ans | +3 for correct ans -1 marks for incorrect ans |
AFCAT Preparation Tips -
- The numerical ability section of AFCAT only comprises of Arithmetic. For this section practice as much as possible. You don’t need to learn short tricks as you will get plenty of times. Solve the previous year’s questions.
- Understanding is key for Verbal Ability section. Read as much as you can.
- For Reasoning, Dot questions are very important. Ven diagram, blood relation, figure related questions are some of the other important sections.
- General Awareness is a vast section, it’s not possible to cover entirely. For this section, keep up with the current affairs.
AFCAT is held twice a year, in February and August.
How shall we prepare for essay writing and GK for XAT to get into XLRI? As this pattern was absent in CAT, how shall we cover these sessions in this short span?
There are no fixed strategy to tackle the essay section of XAT. The essay topics are usually unpredictable. Usually, the topics are abstract in nature. It’s often observed that the topics are based on a common idiom or phrase with an implied philosophical hint. The aim of this section is to judge your language skill as well as your thought process. Practice writing sample essays on various topics and assess them on content and writing style. Reading the editorial section of national newspapers can be helpful for this section.
For the GK section, you should focus more on Economics and Business related topics. Prepare current affairs for the last 6 months. For Static GK read about awards, geography, books & authors, cabinet ministers, and government yojanas.
How should I prepare for the FTII entrance exam of acting?
You should be familiar with the overall exam pattern. One of the essential criteria is to make section-wise preparation to earn a good score. FTII question paper consists of two sections: section 1, and section 2.
In the following, an overview of the exam pattern of the FTII entrance exam is given:
Section 1:
- Exam Type: MCQ
- Syllabus Covered:
- General Awareness (both international and national)
- Mental Ability (Mathematical Reasoning)
- Indian History, arts, culture, music, architecture, folk-art, television and cinema
Section 2:
- Exam Type: Subjective
- For Example: (General Description)
- Name one character and elaborate on the performance from the movies you have seen recently.
- What is your personal idea for the costume design? Is it worth the recognition?
- How do you prepare for a role after studying the script? Will you face any difficulties?
- Do you think that acting is the most challenging profession? Why/why not.
- For Example: (General Description)
- Syllabus Covered:
- This section is designed to test the candidate’s ability towards the specific cinematic expressions.
In the following, the mark division for each question from both of these sections is given.
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Section 1 |
Section 2 |
|
15+15+20=50 (General Awareness: 15 marks Mental Ability: 15 marks Indian History, arts, culture, music, architecture, folk-art, television and cinema: 15 marks) |
5*10= 50 (In this section total 8 questions are given, in which the students have to answer 5, each with 10 marks) |
The following important books for FTII are recommended:
- A Journey Through 100 Years of Indian Cinema: A Cinema Quiz Book.
- History of Indian Cinema.
- Deep Focus: Reflection on Indian Cinema.
- Speaking of Films by Satyajit Ray.
- Get Trained and Be A Star: Update Your Acting and Direction Skills.
Thus, how to prepare for any course of FTII cannot be said, as there is no fixed syllabus for the subjective test of this entrance. FTII entrances also do not have any negative marking; thereby, the students need to prepare from the different facets of a film and the film making policies.
- For example: In the entrance test for acting, the admission team mainly evaluates the student's passion towards acting, and sometimes they wish to see some of the acting skills also at the time of interview.
Thus, it can be stated that besides the theoretical study, you should prepare some tricks of acting to impress the interviewer at the time of interview. For this reason, you must learn a few acting tricks from the online video, along with dialogues and stage presentation.
What is the preparation strategy for the XAT? How much do I need to score in the XAT to get admitted to XLRI?
The preparation strategy of CAT and XAT are more or less similar but have some differences too. Since my friend has already prepared for CAT, the points below are important for the preparation of XAT.
- One of the major reasons for you to score well in CAT but unable to succeed in XAT is decision making. For this purpose, you need to get soft copies of GMAT papers (official) and prepare the critical reasoning.
- The grammar questions of XAT are more difficult than those of CAT.
- In Quantitative aptitude, the major concern is the selection of questions. Unlike CAT, the cut-offs of XAT are also low. So, you must judge which question to attempt and which one to leave, because accuracy is important.
- Attempting several mock tests and solving the previous year's papers would help a lot. An overall percentage of about 40% would fetch a 98 percentile in XAT.
- Having classified general knowledge is beneficial.
- For the essay part, you need to practice thinking, at least two to three points instantly, as there is a shortage in time. But, as it is not considered in the percentile, it can be taken a little lightly.
These are some of the most important preparation tips for XAT. For XLRI, the cut-off percentile for HR is about 93 and that of BM is around 96. You should aim for a 98+ percentile score, which has a good enough weightage. A greater percentile always has more chances for the call to get converted.
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