Tackling today’s JMET 2010-11 was no uphill task. For those armed with a strategy especially in higher maths, IIT Delhi, provided an absolute treat in setting this paper which otherwise had no glitches. A fair distribution of questions in all the four sections gave the candidate approximately 40-45 minutes per section which is a luxury no other MBA Entrance exam offers!
STRUCTURE OF THE PAPER
Time: 3 Hr.
Total number of questions: 120
Marks per question: 1
Negative marking: 0.25
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. The Verbal Communication section was of medium difficulty level with standard questions. Only vocabulary questions were difficult
2. The LR section was easiest section of the paper with most of the questions were based on analytical reasoning.
3. QA. was tougher than other sections.
4. The DI section was lengthy and calculation intensive
TIME ALLOCATION STRATEGY
Considering the fact that a balanced score has to be maintained for all sections, the smartest strategy would have been an allocation of 45 minutes for each section.
Sections
Number of Questions
Optimal attempts
Difficulty Level
1. Verbal Communication
30
15-16
Average
2. Logical Reasoning
30
20-25
Easy to Average
3. Quantitative Ability
30
15-17
Above Average
4. Data Interpretation
30
17-20
Easy to Average
Cut-offs
Expected CUT-OFFS IN JMET 2011 AND CORRESPONDING RANK
Institute Cut-off/120 All India Rank
IIT MUMBAI 85+ upto 350
IIT Delhi 82+ upto 450
IISc Bangalore 77+ upto 1100
IIT Kharagpur
(MBA) 75+ upto 1200
IIT Kanpur 72+ upto 1300
IIT Madras 72+ upto 1400
IIT Roorkee 70+ upto 1900
IIT Kharagpur
(MHRM) 68+ upto 2000
Students have to clear sectional cutoffs in order to qualify in JMET test.
If any student is not qualified in JMET test, he/she cannot apply to IITs / IISc.
Calls from IITD depend on how many people ranked between 1 and 350 have applied to it. Generally, IITD gives 350 - 400 calls. So if the first 350 rankers do not apply to IITD, then calls may come to ranks up to 800 also.
IIT-Mumbai and IIT-Delhi may consider sectional cut-offs.
Generally, students upto 4000 rank get qualified in JMET, provided they fulfill minimum sectional score criteria.
cutoff for qualifying JMET 2011
QA RA DI VA
5 10 8 7
Overview of the JMET 2010-11 paper
Number of Sections: 4
Total Number of Questions: 120
Number of Marks:
Negative Marking:
Sections Number of Questions Difficulty Level
Verbal Communication 30 Average
Logical Reasoning 30 Easy to Average
Quantitative Ability 30 Above Average
Data Interpretation 30 Easy to Average
SECTIONAL BREAK - UP
Verbal Communication
The questions in this section ranged from average to above average difficulty level. There were four reading passages, of which only one was easy to read and understand. The questions based on these passages were a mix of direct and indirect questions. The vocabulary questions were quite tough, with unfamiliar words
Highlights
Questions types were similar to last year’s Verbal Communication section.
Questions on Vocabulary were of very high difficulty.
A Logical Approach
A smart move would have been attempting at least 3 passages, and then going for the grammar and sentence arrangement questions. Vocabulary should have been avoided if one is not sure of the answers
AREA TESTED NO. OF QUESTIONS DIFFICULTY LEVEL
RC 13 Average to above average
Identifying the grammatically correct phrase 2 Average
Reported speech 1 Easy
Fill in the Blanks (Double Blank) 1 Average
Antonym/Synonym 7 Above average
Idioms 2 Average
Analogies 2 Above average
Sentence Completion 2 Average
Sentence Arrangement 1 Average
Incorrect Spelling 1 Average
Comment:A score of 17+ is possible in this section, while a score of 19+ would be considered good.
Logical Reasoning
This year the pattern of Logical reasoning section has been changed. Unlike last year, this year more weightage was given to analytical reasoning caselets with very few questions on LR and MR. Overall, the difficulty level was the less as compare to that of last year’s JMET.. This was the easiest section among all the four sections. .
Highlights
A reasonably sound section with no ups and downs.
The Logical Approach
Overall attemptability would definitely will attempting more caselets from this section.
Critical Reasoning Deductive Reasoning 1
Inductive Reasoning 1 (Logical deduction)
(Statement assumption)
Analytical Reasoning
(Caselets questions)
(Comparison )
(Arrangement)(Matching)
(Blood relation)
Mathematical Reasoning
(Caselet based )
Comment: A score of 22+ is possible in this section, while a score of 26+ would be considered good.
Quantitative Ability
The difficulty level of this section was almost the same as that of last year’s. Only the considerable amount of Higher Maths questions increases the difficulty level of this section.
Highlights
This year the emphasis is on probability, Permutation and Combination and higher Maths
The Logical Approach
There were definitely few sitters in this sections. One must identify them to increase the attemptability in this section.
AREA TESTED NUMBER OF QUESTIONS DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Geometry 4 Easy to Average
Ratio and proportion 1 Average
Linear Equation 1 Average
Height and distance 2 Average
Percentage 1 Average
Profit and loss 1 Easy
Linear Programming 2 Easy to Average
Probability 4 Average
Speed time distance 2 Easy to Average
Complex Number 1 Average
Permutation and Combination 3 Easy to Average
Progression 2 Average
Numbers 4 Easy to Average
Integration 1 Average
Set theory 1 Average
Comment: A score of 19+ is possible in this section, while a score of 22+ would be considered good.
Data Interpretation
This section had a mixture of bar graph, pie chart and tables. This year the pattern is slightly different. Like CAT, the maximum 3-4 questions asked from each caselet. In most of the caselets 1 or 2 easy questions with 1 or 2 lengthy questions were asked.
Highlights
This section was more calculation intensive thus was time consuming.
The Logical Approach
AREA TESTED NO. OF QUESTIONS DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Table 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 Easy to Average
Pie-chart 3 + 3 Average
Bar graph 4 + 2 Average
Combination of Bar and table 3 Easy
Set theory 3 Easy to Average
Comment: A score of 20+ is possible in this section, while a score of 25+ would be considered good
IIT BOMBAY : Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management
Programmes Master of Management (M. Mgt.)
Selection
Procedure
Candidates with a first class Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent) or first class Master's degree in Science (as given by the Institute/University) or 60% marks in aggregate (all years/semesters put together) or minimum CGPI of 6.5 out of 10 are eligible to apply. Candidates with M.Sc. must have 60% in bachelor's as well as in M.Sc. degree. Qualifying degree of candidates with M.Tech. would be B.Tech./B.E. only. There is a relaxation of 5% in marks or equivalent in CGPI for SC/ST candidates.
Website http://www.som.iitb.ac.in/
Cut-offs 2010 Rank:- upto 350
Score:- 86+/120 marks
IIT DELHI : Department of Management Studies
Programmes Master of Business Administration (MBA) with focus on Management Systems
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with focus on Telecommunication Systems Management
Selection
Procedure
Candidates with minimum 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or 6.75/10 CGPA in Bachelor's degree in any branch of Engineering/ Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy/Agriculture Engg. (minimum 4 years after 10+2) or Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Applications, Electronic Science, Environmental Science, Operations Research, Computational/Information Science, Agriculture, Commerce, Economics are eligible to apply. There is a relaxation of 5% in marks or equivalent in CGPA for SC/ST candidates.
Website www.iitd.ac.in
Cut-offs 2010 Rank:- upto 450
Score:- 80+/120 marks
IIT KANPUR : Department of Industrial & Management Engineering
Programmes Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Selection
Procedure A Bachelor's degree in any branch of engineering or technology (AICTE approved) from a University/Institute with at least 60% of marks or grade point average of 6.0 on a scale of 10.0 in aggregate based on average over whole programme. AMIE or similar distance learning qualification is not eligible for this programme. Candidates with Architecture degree can apply provided they have taken Mathematics at 10+2 level. SC/ST candidates who qualify JMET and pass the basic qualifying degree as above are eligible to apply irrespective of marks / CPI in the qualifying degree examination.
Website www.iitk.ac.in
Cut-offs 2010 Rank:- upto 1300
Score:- 76+/120 marks
IIT KHARAGPUR : Vinod Gupta School of Management
Programmes Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Selection
Procedure A candidate who has either secured or is likely to secure a first class Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or a first class Master's degree in Science (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) or a first class Master's degree in Economics or Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) is eligible for admission. The School follows Government of India norms regarding reservation of seats for qualified SC/ST/OBC candidates and persons with disability.
Website http://www.iitkgp.ernet.in/vgsom
Cut-offs 2010 Rank:- upto 1300
Score:- 75+/120 marks
IIT KHARAGPUR : Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Programmes Master of Human Resource Management
Selection
Procedure First class bachelor's in any branch of engineering/Technology or First class in master's degree in Science, Commerce, or Humanities and Social Sciences. The Department follows the Government of India norms for reservation of seats for SC/ST and OBC category students, and persons with disability. Selection is based on application rating, JMET performance, group discussion and personal interview. Appropriate weightage is given for work experience.
Website http://www.iitkgp.ernet.in/vgsom
Cut-offs 2010 NA
IIT MADRAS : Department of Management Studies
Programmes Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Selection
Procedure
Candidates with B.E./ B.Tech. or equivalent with first class or equivalent from a recognized Institution or University OR a Master's degree or equivalent in any discipline with first class or equivalent from a recognized Institution or University are eligible to apply. The Government of India norms will apply for eligibility and admission of applicants from the reserved categories.
Website www.doms.iitm.ac.in
Cut-offs 2008 Rank:- upto 1400
Score:- 71+/120 marks
IIT ROORKEE : Department of Management Studies
Programmes Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Selection
Procedure
Candidates with Bachelor's degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology with first class or its equivalent or a Master's degree with first class or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized Institute/University with at least 60% marks for General & OBC category candidates and 55% marks for SC/ST category candidates in aggregate or CGPA of 6.00 on a 10 point scale for General & OBC category candidates and 5.50 on a 10 point scale for SC/ST category candidates are eligible to apply.
Website http://www.iitr.ac.in
Cut-offs 2010 Rank:- upto 1900
Score:- 62+/120 marks
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Conclusion
A well balanced exam where knowledge combined effectively with rational thinking and analytical aptitude with a solid base in language skills was the key to a successful JMET encounter!
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