The CAP Test syllabus is specified by the exam conducting authorities and consists of the subjects, topics, and sub-topics on which the exam question paper will be based. As per the official syllabus of the CAP Test, there are various subjects: English Grammar, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, Important Personalities, Media and Advertising Creative Flexibility, and Lateral Thinking which candidates need to prepare in order to qualify for the exam. All the subjects are vast, thus those appearing for CAP Test 2024 must plan the preparation in a time-bound manner. However, this year the CAP Test will be conducted as an online interview. The Current Affairs section includes topics of national and international events. Given below are the topics that aspirants should consider while preparing for the CAP Test.
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Q: What is the syllabus for CAPTEST?
The CAP Test syllabus is specified by the exam body Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for the written test. Candidates who fill in the online application form of CAPTET will have to go through the detailed syllabus to know about what subjects they need to prepare to crack the entrance test.
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Q: What are topics on which the questions will be asked in the exam?
The questions in the CAP Test written exam will be based on the topics like English Grammer, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, Important Personalities are asked in the exam. Candidates who prepare these topics will have a higher chances of qulaifying in the CAP Test 2024.
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The topics asked in the written examination are given below for reference:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Grammar | Word Usage |
| Vocabulary | |
| Finding the right word |
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| Homographs | |
| Idioms | |
| Correct the sentences | |
| Choose the Correct spellings | |
| Logical Reasoning | Deriving logical conclusions from statements |
| Finding the matching Analogy | |
| Finding the pattern in the symbols | |
| Current Affairs | Important national and international events |
| Important Personalities | Identify the people in the pictures |
| Guess the controversy that surrounds the poster |
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| Media and Advertising | Picture message identification |
| Choosing the best answer |
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| Logo Identification |
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| Creative Flexibility & Lateral Thinking | Situation based questions |
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Q: Does the exam syllabus changes every year?
No, the college authorities Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, doesn't change the whole syllabus per se, however, they might make slight changes in the syllabus to incorporate the latest topics and current events. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification to understand the syllabus and the exam pattern of the CAP Test 2024.
Upvote Q: Will there be different question paper for PG and UG courses?
Yes, the questions asked in the CAP Test will be according to the level of the course for which the candidate's have applied for whether it is a UG programme or PG program.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, Amrita University is a good choice for mass communication programmes. Their School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce has the Department of Mass Communication. This Coimbatore-based college attracts many students for admissions each year and holds a good reputation.
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Beginner-Level 3
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CAP Test is conducted for admissions to the mass communication courses offered by the university. So, the exam is conducted by the Amrita School of Communication.
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Beginner-Level 3
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No, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham conducts CAP Test online. The time provided for the test is 120 minutes. The test will have automated duration and will end when the time is up.
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Beginner-Level 3
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There are no defined sections in the test but the weightage among topics is explained in the table below.
Know your English | 15 |
Logical Reasoning | 05 |
Current Affairs | 10 |
General Awareness | 05 |
People in the News | 05 |
Media and Advertising | 10 |
Total | 50 |
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 weeks ago
While taking the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham's CAP Test, candidates will be awarded 1 mark for each correct answer. There is a total of 50 questions and no provision of negative marking.
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Beginner-Level 3
Is Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham a good university to pursue Mass Comm?