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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
No, it is not true that someone who is weak in English can’t score well in Verbal Ability. If one works hard and prepares well for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, they can score well in the section. One only needs to have the drive and discipline. They will require to start preparation for this subject earlier than those who have a good command over the language. Start reading books and novels. Keep a dictionary and mark the difficult words. Make notes of common idioms and phrases. Revise word meaning and concepts of Grammar every alternate day. Practice questions and mock tests.
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2 years ago
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It is necessary to practice sample questions for preparation of Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension because all the MBA entrance exams are speed based test and there is just about minute allotted to each question. By practicing sample questions, you will get the practice of reading 600 plus words passages quickly, develop speed and accuracy in solving question and learn the skill to choose which question to answer and which one to skip to avoid negative marking.
Practicing sample questions will also give you prior experience of different types of Reading Comprehension questions of different exams. Remember that same preparation for
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Best books for VARC preparation are Word Power Made Easy by Normal Lewis and High School English Grammar by Wren & Martin. Apart from these two books, students must refer to practice books such as, How To Prepare For Verbal Ability And Reading Comprehension For CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay, The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability for the CAT and Other MBA Entrance Examinations by Sujit Kumar and The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha.
These books are recommended for all the MBA entrance exams as well as other competitive exams.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The VARC section of any MBA entrance exam or a competitive exam typically comprises MCQs based on Grammatical concepts like tenses, articles, noun/pronoun, conjunctions, subject-verb agreement; Verbal Ability questions on word meaning, one-word substitution, fill in the blanks, parajumbles, para completion, antonyms/synonyms, etc. Apart from these, every VARC section has reading comprehension passages of 300 to 900 words. Candidates have to answer questions based on these passages.
In MBA entrances exams, you will find RC passages dominating CAT, XAT, IIFT, NMAT, GMAT, whereas there will be less of them MAT, CMAT, ATMA. In SNAP there is
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
MET Institute of Management MBA programme eligibity criteria require a valid score card of any one of the following entrance exams: MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAH CET. So to begin the preparation, first of all appearing for one of these entrance exam is a must. Refer to these Shiksha exam pages for detailed information
- MAT
- XAT
- CAT
- CMAT
- ATMA
- MAH CET
Once candidates successfully have a valid score in the above exams, they become eligible to apply at the MET official website. Candidates have to follow the complete admission process the MBA course.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
Yes, it is possible to prepare for MH CET Law in 6 months, but it will require dedication, a well-structured study plan, and effective time management. Here are some steps to help you succeed in this timeframe:
1. Assessment: Start by understanding the exam pattern, syllabus, and your current strengths and weaknesses.
2. Study Plan: Create a detailed study plan that covers all topics systematically. Allocate more time to subjects you find challenging.
3. Study Material: Gather the necessary study materials, including textbooks, previous year question papers, and online resources.
4. Consistency: Stick to your study schedule and maintain co
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Candidates who want to appear for IIT JAM exam for Physics course admission should formulate a strategy to crack this Science entrance exam. Here, it is important that candidates go through important IIT JAM Physics books, identify important topics, and thereafter solve as many IIT JAM question papers as they can. This is a sure-shot way of getting a good rank in IIT JAM result.
Candidates can go through important topics that they should study to score well in IIT JAM exam in the table mentioned below:
Kinetic theory, Thermodynamics | Mathematical Methods |
Simple Oscillators | Mechanics and General Properties of Matter |
Oscillations, Waves andBoolean Physics | |
Electricity and Magnetism | Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics |
Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 9
It depends absolutely on your career option.
If you prepare for MBA, you have lot of chances to become an Human Resources Manager in any of the private firms based upon your skills.
Instead, if you want to be in a secured job, then SSC CGL is the best option.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
There are numerous ways to prepare for an interview and crack it. The three most effective parameters are mentioned below:
- Confidence- This creates the first impression that will help in further communication
- Communication Skills- The interviewer looks for a candidate who can put his/ her points with clarity and precision. Even after having sound technical skills, poor communication skills can create a negative impact.
- Knowledge- Regularly go through newspapers and social media tools to stay updated with current affairs.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Verbal Ability:
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by Abhijit Guha
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
- NCERT Mathematics textbooks of Class 9 and 10
Analytical & Logical Reasoning:
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Exams by Peeyush Bharadwaj
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