CMAT 2014 DAY TWO Analysis: bit tricky and lengthy question

Updated on September 26, 2014

CMAT on September 26, 2014 was not much different from the first day. A few questions in English language comprehension grew a little more difficult.

Questions in CMAT second day grew a little trickier and a few questions on Data Interpretation were more time consuming.

CMAT on September 26, 2014 was not much different from the first day. A few questions in English language comprehension grew a little more difficult than the first day while focus of General awareness on the second day of CMAT remained on current affairs. Questions in CMAT second day grew a little trickier and a few questions on Data Interpretation were more time consuming.

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Language comprehension

English language comprehension on the second day of CMAT brought a little different shape before the aspirants. Although it had same number of 25 questions on core English grammar, use of synonyms and antonyms, fill in the blanks, short but tricky jumbled sentences, and more number of short Reading comprehension passages of 300-400 words followed by varying number of questions on each passage were the highlights of CMAT Sep 26, 2014. The section suddenly shifted its stand from moderate to a bit difficult. An attempt of 18-20 questions would be rated as good. CMAT has not placed any surprise element in the test

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Quant and DI

Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation section had the questions on less prominent topics. Percentage, ratios, Geometry, Algebra figured in the test. Aspirants usually keep these sections as second tier ones and devote more of their learning and practicing on other sections. Although Quant was not tough but it became a little more time consuming for most of the aspirants. Dependence on Permutation-combination, probability, was throwing the candidates out of focus. Data interpretation questions were a little lengthy and required better reading of the problem and understanding the same to answer the set of questions based on data. Candidates with core technical background and expert in mathematics could do better while relatively the aspirants with good understanding and systematic approach to solve geometrical problems and good at algebra, not having core knowledge of more intricate mathematical concepts couldn’t do so well.

The candidates coming from commerce, arts, humanities, biological background, where the representation of female candidates is also more than the Engineering and other related technical streams faced a bit more problem in this section. Overall the section was doable with a mix or moderate and difficult questions.

The important tip for the remaining 3 days is to devote a little more time in practicing the forgotten topics. Those who wish to crack Quant in forthcoming sessions, must practice more

Logical reasoning

The 25 questions in this section had more questions on arrangements, puzzles, statements assumptions, analogy, syllogisms, conclusions. While the overall section was not so difficult a few questions were tricky enough and consumed more time than expected. Nevertheless, aspirants were able to crack 20-22 questions managing the time well in this section.

General Awareness

MBAUniverse.com has already shared with the CMAT aspirants to stop learning current affairs that happened a fortnight ahead of the CMAT since the test paper is prepared prior to that. However the need is to continue revising whatever you have learnt .

Most of the questions in this section were focused on current affairs, sports, economy and conventional general knowledge. Questions on International events, appointments, books and authors were also present. More questions were based on the happenings in the year 2013 and 2014 as well as forthcoming events. An attempt of 20 to 22 questions in this section could be rated as good to be placed in high merit.

Don’t forget to carry the documents

MBAUniverse.com has been counselling the candidates repeatedly to carry with them the following necessary documents, still number of candidates forget one or other of the required document which becomes a big problem at the examination centre

-Attested copy of CMAT 2015-16 (First Test) Admit Card with recent passport size photo pasted on it.

-One original (not photocopied/scanned copy) and valid (not expired) photo identification.

-Valid caste certificate from SC/ST candidates- in original and an attested photocopy.

- Valid Disability certificate in original and an attested photocopy to be carried by Physically Disabled candidates.

Don’t carry valuables or irrelevant articles

We reiterate not to carry any valuable or irrelevant articles since all the articles are stored at the CMAT test centre at your risk. Test Centre administration wouldn’t take the responsibility in case of any damage or loss of the same. So please avoid it.

CMAT is a computer based test (CBT) and doesn’t require even any stationery items. Whatever is necessary to do the rough work will be provided to the aspirants in the testing room. So avoid carrying anything not required.

Please remember to report at the test centre 90 minutes prior to commencement of the CMAT test to avoid any inconvenience and facilitate a smooth verification and security check.

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