CMAT February 2015 Analysis: Overall difficulty level moderate

By Mikin Shah

CMAT February 2015 Analysis

The Second of the CMAT tests for 2015 MBA admissions started today (Feb 19). The following is an analysis of today's CMAT exam.

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Overall difficulty level was moderate. It seems that the difficulty level in the Quantitative Section has reduced as compared to last year while the other three sections were fairly comparable to last year.

Let’s take a look at CMAT February 2015 analysis of Quant section. The Quant Section was dominated by basic arithmetic questions such as those pertaining to percentage, ratio, number system, time & distance, time & work and linear equations. There was a single data interpretation question which was lengthy. There were around three to four questions from modern mathematics (probability, permutation & combination, progressions, trigonometry). There was a question each from geometry as well as mensuration. An average student committing around one hour could easily attempt around 18 questions.

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Here’s CMAT analysis of reasoning section. The reasoning section was a straightforward one with the usual questions from arrangements (linear & circular), directions, relationships, codes and syllogisms. The novelty in the reasoning section was a question based on finding out the shortest route which required a trial and error approach and was hence lengthy. This section would serve to boost the scores of candidates as most of the questions were of a standard nature and there was no element of surprise. Students would do well to aim for an almost full attempt (22+ questions) of this section.

Now let us look at language section in CMAT analysis 2015. The language comprehension section was dominated by critical reasoning questions. There were questions about conclusions, inferences, strengthen and weaken the argument as well as judgment base questions. The section had two or three Reading Comprehension passages but most of the questions were indirect. The section had around 10 questions which were relatively easier. These were based on sentence corrections, fill in the blanks, vocabulary, jumbled sentences and basic grammar. A cautious approach with around 12-15 attempts would work well for most of the students.

We finally come to GK section in CMAT 2015 analysis. The GK section was slightly awkward in the choice of topics. The dynamic questions were not based entirely on economics, business or politics as has been the case in the past. There were unconventional questions such as identifying famous personalities (photographs) and matching the pairs (books & authors). The static GK questions were based on organisations, currencies, mythology and constitution of the country. Overall, the section could be wrapped up under 15 minutes with about 10-12 attempts.

In the overall CMAT February 2015 analysis, a well prepared student can look forward to crossing the 200 mark (65 attempts, 85% accuracy) with relative ease. If this actually happens, then the cut-offs for this year will be higher than 2014.

CMAT February 2015 results will be declared on March 25.

All the best!

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