Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 69 views

    CMAT Sep 2014 Analysis: 1. Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

    Uploaded by

    Hitisha agrawal

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    CMAT Sep 2014 Analysis: 1. Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

    Uploaded by

    Hitisha agrawal
    69 views2 pages

    Original Title

    CMAT_Sep_2014_Analysis(1).pdf

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    69 views2 pages

    CMAT Sep 2014 Analysis: 1. Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

    Uploaded by

    Hitisha agrawal

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    You are on page 1of 2

    CMAT Sep 2014 Analysis The LEADER in Online Test Prep

    The first CMAT for the 2014-15 academic season began from 25 Sep. The overall exam has stuck to the same
    pattern in terms of format i.e. 4 sections with 25 questions per section. Also, like in the previous attempts, the
    order of these sections has also remained constant. While the difficulty level was at par with previous exams,
    the only significant change was the reduced focus on Arithmetic in the QA section and the number of RCs in
    VA section. However, a major dampener was the presence of erroneous and ambiguous questions. Across
    different slots, there were reports of at least 4-5 incorrect questions from each slot.

    Summary
    Number of Sections 4
    Options per Question 4
    Marks per Question 4
    Negative Marking 1
    Expected Overall Cut-offs 270-280

    1. Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation:


    Like earlier CMAT exams, this section was manageable in terms of difficulty. However, as mentioned
    above, the proportion of Arithmetic dropped substantially. Algebra and Geometry formed the bulk of this
    section, with approximately 60% of the questions being from this area. Areas such as number theory,
    algebraic formulae, linear equations, surds, logarithms, circles, mensuration and co-ordinate geometry
    had a significant presence. This season also saw a question on stocks and shares. Like last time, there
    were 2 questions on DI, but the quality of DI questions was better. Though the difficulty level was average,
    the quality of questions was better compared to previous CMATs. Hence, a well-prepared student could
    have attempted the entire section in little more than an hour.

    2. Logical Reasoning:
    Unlike the last 1-2 CMATs, Critical Reasoning questions made a comeback in this section. Each slot had an
    average of 2-3 critical reasoning questions. The proportion of arrangement-based and logical-condition
    based questions remained the same, with nearly two-thirds of the questions being from these two areas.
    Some of the other areas that were represented were relationships, directions, odd man out, cubes,
    missing figures and logical puzzles. In one slot, a couple of logical condition-based questions were such
    that the same question with the same conditions was asked in the slot with just the situation being
    modified. On the whole, the section was lengthy and could have been attempted approximately in an hour.

    3. Verbal Ability:
    The Verbal section was tricky this year, with a number of questions having slightly ambiguous options.
    Idioms were a popular choice in this exam, as they featured in a Fill in the Blanks question as well as in a
    Mark the Error question. There was a drastic change with respect to the pattern of Reading
    Comprehension, with only four passages instead of five. One passage (ranging from 350 to 500 words)
    contained 6 questions, while the others (around 250 words each) had 3 questions each. Around 70% of
    the RC questions were inferential in nature and somewhat subjective. The Critical Reasoning, analogy,
    paragraph completion and FIJ questions were relatively straightforward. There were few
    synonym/antonym questions and the student's vocabulary was tested more through word usage and
    vocabulary-based Fill in the Blanks questions. A student with a thorough knowledge of grammar and
    vocabulary and fairly good reasoning skills could have attempted around 20 questions in half an hour.

    CMAT Sep 2014 Analysis 1 © www.TestFunda.com


    CMAT Sep 2014 Analysis The LEADER in Online Test Prep

    4. General Awareness:
    This section had a mix of static and dynamic questions, with static GK comprising approximately 80% of
    the section. Also, the current affairs based questions were from diverse areas and a person with basic
    knowledge of the news over the last 6-8 months would have done well in these questions. The questions
    featured a mix of cultural (music, sculpture, religious traditions etc.), scientific, country trivia and
    economic events. Like previous CMATs, there 2-3 pictorial GK questions per slot. Around 11-13 questions
    would have been a decent attempt for this section

    Overall, CMAT Sep 2014 was similar to the past 2 CMATs. 75+ correct attempts or a score of 270-280 would be a
    safe score for the top 10 colleges under CMAT.

    CMAT Sep 2014 Analysis 2 © www.TestFunda.com

    You might also like