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CET (Common Entrance Test)
How To Go About CET?
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The CET (Common
Entrance Test) is conducted each year by the Directorate of
Technical Education, Maharashtra, in the month of February, and is
the mode of admission to Two Year Full Time Post Graduate Degree Courses
in MBA/MMS and Post
Graduate Diploma Courses in PGDBM/PGDBA in the Government, University
Managed, University Departments and Unaided Institutes in the
Maharashtra State.
It tests the students on
three main competencies: Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability and
Reasoning. It is a 200-question test with each question carrying
one mark. There are no negative marks and the test duration is 2 and
a 1/2 hours.
What sets CET apart from
the other MBA entrance tests is that it provides a level playing field
for students from all backgrounds. Whereas other exams focus more on the
aspirants' numerical and quantitative skills, CET pays more attention to
their reasoning abilities.
We are not looking for a
Shakespeare or a Ramanujam, but we are looking for intelligent students
with good communication skills and ability to think effectively under
pressure. Another factor that differentiates CET from its counterparts
is the Visual Reasoning type of questions. These questions test the
students' ability to put together patterns and interpret them, a must
for any modern day manager.
A common misconception
about CET is that it is an easier alternative to CAT or XAT. But the
acceptance ratio at JBIMS is around 1:500 (out of 60,000 applicants, 120
make it), much more stringent than the other elite B-schools in India.
Given the cut-throat
competition levels, it makes sense to start preparation early. A
candidate should focus on the basics to begin with. Once the foundation
is laid, the emphasis should be on practising as many questions as
possible. The last couple of months are all about leveraging your
strengths and getting your test strategy in place. After the written
test is taken, the aspirant should loose no time but start preparing for
the Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Many a times, the GD&PI is
the deciding factor. A good balance of dedication, smart work and
general awareness levels should ensure success for the candidate.
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