ALNAT 2025: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

The important books for the ALNAT exam include:

1. Quantitative Acument: RS Aggarwal’s "Quantitative Aptitude", Arun Sharma’s "How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude"
2. Critical Reasoning: RS Aggarwal’s "A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning", Arun Sharma’s "Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation"
3. Comprehension: "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis, Wren & Martin’s "High School English Grammar & Composition"

ALNAT eligibility criteria is a set of requirements as mentioned by Altera Institute which includes:

• Candidate must hold a graduation degree from a recognised university or institute
• They must have secured at least 50% aggregate in graduation or equivalent CGPA
• A valid ALNAT, CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT score

The Altera National Aptitude Test (ANAT) is an entrance examination conducted by Altera Institute of Management. It is designed to assess the aptitude and academic potential of candidates seeking admission to PGP in Applied Marketing programme. The ANAT exam typically evaluates a candidate's proficiency in areas such as Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, and General Knowledge, depending on the programme for which they are applying.

Candidates seeking admission to AIM courses are required to meet the course-specific eligibility criteria to apply for the course. Interested candidates can check out the table below for Altera Institute of Management courses eligibility and selection criteria:

Eligible candidates can check the complete Altera Institute of Management admission process below:

1. Speak to a Counsellor - Know More about the Applied Marketing PGP by speaking to a counsellor.
2. Application Form - Fill in the application form to help us know you better. The form will be used for shortlisting for future rounds.
3. Interaction with the programme directors and mentors to assess fitment. Selected candidates will be offered admission to the program.
4. Secure your Admission- Selected candidates can secure their admission with the payment of the admission fee. Please refer to the fee schedule.

Yes. After 12 months, students will get a chance to work with one of the hiring partners provided they meet attendance and assessment criteria. At the end of the internship, selected students will also be eligible for PPO (Pre Placement Offer) from the hiring partners 

While online learning offers flexibility and allows you to learn from mentors in different locations, it is difficult to form close connections. An on campus programmes gives students opportunities to not only network with peers and mentors but also ensures a much more personalized learning experience.

Most companies now prefer employees with skills rather than theoretical knowledge. This is something MBAs today fail to provide. Backed with hands-on training, Altera’s programmes are designed in a way such that by the end of the programme, students will be equipped with all the skills necessary to land the dream job.

On successful completion of the programme at Altera Institute, students will be able to target jobs such as Brand Manager, Product Manager, eCommerce Category Manager, Creative Strategist, Digital Marketer, Performance Marketer and other roles that come under the Marketing umbrella. The average package offered at the institute is INR 15 LPA.

The Altera National Aptitude Test (ANAT) is typically conducted online with a duration of 120 minutes. It consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into sections such as Quantitative Acumen, Critical Reasoning, Comprehension Skills, and Business Intelligence. The total number of questions are 70. Each question carries a specific number of marks, and there may be negative marking for incorrect answers. The exam is conducted in English. 

To apply for the Altera National Aptitude Test (ALNAT), cadidates need to visit the official Altera Institute website and register as a new user. Fill out the online application form with your personal and academic details, and upload the required documents, such as a passport-sized photograph, signature, and relevant certificates. After completing the form, pay the application fee online through available payment methods like credit/debit cards or net banking. Review all the information for accuracy before submitting the form. Once submitted, download and print the confirmation page for your records. 

Altera Institute of Management offers course such as a PGP in Applied Marketing. The highlights of the courses is as follows:

Altera  Institute wants to enable the best students to have the opportunity to join the program. Once students pass the interview round with a mentor, selected students will be automatically eligible for scholarships upto 30% of the fees.

To prepare for the ALNAT exam, understand the exam pattern and syllabus, covering sections like Quantitative Acumen, Critical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, and General Knowledge. Create a study plan, focus on conceptual clarity, and gather relevant study materials like RS Aggarwal for aptitude and Norman Lewis for verbal skills. Regularly practice mock tests to improve time management and accuracy. Stay updated with current affairs through newspapers and online platforms. If necessary, join a coaching institute or online course. Additionally, prepare for Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI) for the final selection stages.

The fees for the programme at  Altera Institute is INR 13,44,400. The programme fee can be paid through all common online modes of payment like credit card, UPI etc. Students also have the option of paying through a 6-month EMI instead of one-time payment. Find below the fee break-up of different components:

• Admission Fee: INR 75,000 lakh
• Tuition Fee: INR 12.69 lakh

Yes, international students can apply for ALNAT, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for the course they are applying for. They may also need to submit additional documentation, such as proof of their educational qualifications and visa status.

Yes. Candidates who are awaiting their undergraduate degree result are eligible to apply for the ALNAT entrance examination. However, once the applicants get selected after qualifying the ALNAT entrance examination they will have to provide their qualification mark sheet or degree certificate to the Registrar ideally within the first week of commencement of classes. If they fail to do so, their candidature will be rejected and might fail to secure the seat. Also those candidates who are awaiting to write their final semester exam can also apply for ALNAT.

The important topics in the ALNAT Quantitative Acumen section include topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra Modern Math, Geometry, Number System Average, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time, Speed and Distance, Mensuration Permutation and Combination, Quadratic Equation, Logarithm, Probability Statistics Pie Chart, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Mixture and Allegations, Time and Work, etc. 

The Critical Reasoning section of ALNAT exam covers the following topics to assess your analytical and logical abilities. 

1. Arrangements

2. Blood Relations

3. Syllogisms

4. Coding-Decoding

5. Analogies

6. Directions

7. Clocks and Calendars

8. Assumptions and Conclusions

9. Puzzles, etc.

The sectional weightahe in ALNAT exam is as follows:

• Quantitative Acumen- 23 questions
• Critical Reasoning- 23 questions
• Comprehension Skills- 23 questions
• Business Intelligence- 1 question

The sectional time limit in ALNAT exam is as follows:

India’s leading companies like Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), Amazon, Mamaearth, Jubilant Foodworks, Urban Company, MullenLowe Lintas Group, among several others come for placement at Altera Institute of Management.

The application fee of ALNAT exam is INR 999. The application fee can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking or UPI. The candidates have to pay the ALNAT application fee in order to complete the ALNAT application process. Candidates can register themselves on the official website of ALNAT and pay the application fee. 

Altera Institute provides financial assistance to students in the form of scholarships. To be eligible for enrollment at Altera Institute students must score well in the selection process and meet the institute's additional criteria for scholarship eligibility. The table below lists the various Altera Institute scholarships: