AMCAT Syllabus and AMCAT Exam Pattern – 2017

AMCAT Syllabus and AMCAT Exam Pattern – 2017

If you want to crack the AMCAT or Aspiring Minds Computer Adaptive Test, it is essential that you have a thorough understanding of the AMCAT Syllabus and AMCAT Exam pattern 2017. Here, we provide you with all the details required for you to successfully start your preparation for AMCAT.

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AMCAT Syllabus

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AMCAT is the most trusted employment test in the current times. Since over 100’s of companies across several industries hire through this exam, AMCAT tests the candidates on their performance in General aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Comprehension and an Optional Module – which can be selected by the candidate based on his/her qualification.

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General Module: Each section of the General module is for 900 marks. Here are the important topics for each of the section in the AMCAT exam. The general section is of ~2hrs.

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AMCAT Syllabus for English Comprehension

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*Count of Questions 25 Ques – 25 Mins

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  1. Filling in the blanks.
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  3. Error correction in sentence
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  5. Synonyms, Antonyms & meaning of given words which are a part of Vocabulary.
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  7. Sentence Construction – Ordering the sentence.
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  9. Reading Comprehension
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  11. Conjunctions & Prepositions
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  13. Synonyms & Antonyms, Tenses, Articles
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AMCAT Syllabus for Quantitative Ability

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*Count of Questions: 25 for Engineering grads & 16 for Management & General Grads

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*Time allowed: 35 Mins for engineering grads & 16 Mins for Management & General Grads

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  1. Algebra
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  3. Fractions & Decimals
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  5. L C M & H C F
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  7. Numbers system and operations on Numbers
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  9. Logarithms & Powers
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  11. Permutations & Combinations
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  13. Concepts of Time and work, Time and distance
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  15. Profit & Loss and Interest
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  17. Percentages
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AMCAT Syllabus for Logical Ability (Reasoning)

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*Count of Questions 24 – Time 35 Mins

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  1. Questions on Coding & Decoding
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  3. Puzzles and Sequence of Logical word
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  5. Selection Decision Tables
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  7. Critical reasoning
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  9. Blood Relations
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  11. Recognition of Coding Pattern (Non-verbal Reasoning)
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  13. Objective Reasoning
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  15. Data Sufficiency
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AMPI (Aspiring Minds Personality Inventory)

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The module, AMCAT does an overall personality assessment of the candidate. It primarily evaluates applicants on their people-interaction and people-management skills. The score in this section plays an important role specifically for candidates applying for roles like that of Management (Marketing & HR) through AMCAT.

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*Number of Questions: 80 Time allowed: 20 Mins

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Optional Module for AMCAT

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The candidate must select any two domain specific modules.

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The optional module is of ~1hr (the time for each module may vary).

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AMCAT optional  module – For Engineers

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  1. CS & IT
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  3. Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
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  5. Mechanical Engineering
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  7. Electrical Engineering
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AMCAT optional  module – For MBA Graduates

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  1. Statistics
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  3. Economics & Finance
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  5. Marketing & Sales
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  7. Operations
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  9. Human Resource
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 AMCAT optional  module – For Graduates

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  1. Computer Programming
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  3. Basics of Accounting & Finance
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  5. Science (Physics/Biology/Chemistry)
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  7. Pharmacology
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AMCAT Exam Pattern

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Here is a detailed breakdown of the AMCAT Exam pattern:

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English Comprehensive/ Verbal Ability

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 900

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Quantitative Aptitude

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 900

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Logical Reasoning

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 900

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Optional Module (As per educational qualification)

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 900

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There is also an additional AMPI module which is compulsary to attempt.

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 Total Score: 3600

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Duration of the AMCAT exam: 3 Hrs

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Type: Objective, Computer Based, Adaptive

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Negative Marking: None

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