The first round of elimination for the PGSEM course is based on either of the three things, one is the CAT score, the other is the GMAT score and finally a PGSEM test which is conducted in February. I decided to take up the test as I had missed the CAT application deadline. I also had heard that the test is much easier in terms of the difficulty level compared to an exam like CAT.
My preparation was mainly confined to around 7 weekends before the test. The PGSEM test is basically based on the CAT format so the preparation has to be on the lines of CAT. I had attempted CAT in 2005, so I had a couple of books with me which I had not touched much at that time. One of the books was MBA Entrance study guide by career launcher and the other one was a book on Quantitative aptitude by TIME. I found the book by TIME pretty useful, especially the Test papers with solved solutions.
The test was held in Christ college, which was a slight disappointment for me as I wanted it to be in IIMB, mainly because Aamir Khan was shooting there at that time. Anyways putting aside the disappointments the test turned out to be pretty easy one. The first part had 90 questions with 30 each for Quant, DI and Verbal, I attempted 20, 18 and 23 questions respectively. With some certainty I can state that 90% of my answers were right. The second part was a case study which had two questions or essays, unfortunately I don't remember the questions exactly but it was running along on the following lines.
1) Obama's decision to put a cap on executive salary
2) Indian PM's statement on limiting the executive salary.
The time limit was 30 minutes for answering both the essays.
I came out of the Exam hall feeling pretty pleased with my performance and with a sigh of relief, the exam was over and I could now get back to my lazy and slumbering ways during the weekends:)
My preparation was mainly confined to around 7 weekends before the test. The PGSEM test is basically based on the CAT format so the preparation has to be on the lines of CAT. I had attempted CAT in 2005, so I had a couple of books with me which I had not touched much at that time. One of the books was MBA Entrance study guide by career launcher and the other one was a book on Quantitative aptitude by TIME. I found the book by TIME pretty useful, especially the Test papers with solved solutions.
The test was held in Christ college, which was a slight disappointment for me as I wanted it to be in IIMB, mainly because Aamir Khan was shooting there at that time. Anyways putting aside the disappointments the test turned out to be pretty easy one. The first part had 90 questions with 30 each for Quant, DI and Verbal, I attempted 20, 18 and 23 questions respectively. With some certainty I can state that 90% of my answers were right. The second part was a case study which had two questions or essays, unfortunately I don't remember the questions exactly but it was running along on the following lines.
1) Obama's decision to put a cap on executive salary
2) Indian PM's statement on limiting the executive salary.
The time limit was 30 minutes for answering both the essays.
I came out of the Exam hall feeling pretty pleased with my performance and with a sigh of relief, the exam was over and I could now get back to my lazy and slumbering ways during the weekends:)
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