Frequently asked questions about MBA entrance exams


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  1. Is there a negative marking in the MBA examination ?
  2. What is the weightage given to CAT scores, GD and PI?
  3. Does work experience make a difference?
  4. Do I have to indicate an area of specialization?
  5. What is the test duration ?
  6. How should i be dressed at interview ?
  7. What if I have no extra-curricular activities to talk about?

Is there a negative marking in the MBA examination ?

There may or may not be negative marking in the test but in most of the exams the negative marking is there . You will come to know about it only after the institutes officially starts selling their prospectus .

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What is the weightage given to CAT scores, GD and PI?

No one knows for sure, except of course the professors themselves. You have enough to worry about as it is, so leave weightages alone. Just put in your best at every stage.

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Does work experience make a difference?

The interviewers check your ability , maturity and determination to do an MBA however work Experience is not a negative. Depending on the profile the professors are looking for, it could be a positive. Only the preparation will differ slightly.

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Do I have to indicate an area of specialization?

No , do so if you are really keen on a particular area and then be prepared to answer a few basic questions regarding that area. Most people decide only after getting in, so it’s okay to say that you’re keeping options open. But , there are few institutes which asks for indicating the area of specialization so before filling up their forms you have to mark your area of specialization.

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What is the test duration ?

However , mostly the test duration is 2 hrs. but keep in mind the test duration can be 2 hrs , 2 hrs 30 min. , 3 hrs or more.. The exact duration can be known when the institutes officially issue their prospectus for sale .    

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How should i be dressed at interview ?

Dress formally preferebly with white or slate shirt and grey pants . Also wear a plain tie that matchs your dressing or have a  contrast . Prefer shoes with laces . Use deodrant and no perfume . Always have a (white) hankerchief with you .  

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What if I have no extra-curricular activities to talk about?

Don't worry too much about this . You must have taken part in some race, some small elocution in the ninth standard, or in the very least played cricket with friends from the colony! You don’t have to be a stud player (that helps though), but you need to come across as a person with diverse interests.

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