AMCAT Eligibility Criteria:

• B.E./B.Tech in any discipline

AMCAT Exam Pattern:

AMCAT exam comprises of 4 mandatory modules (English Language and Aptitude) and two optional modules. AMCAT comprises of 3 kinds of modules:

1. English Language and Aptitude (Compulsory) - English Language, Quantitative Ability, Logical ability. 

2. Personality (Compulsory) - AMCAT Personality Inventory. 

3. Skill specific Modules (Optional) - Domain or intrigue related modules like Computer programming for CS/IT candidates. Hardware and Semiconductor for ECE candidates, Finance, and Marketing for MBA students.

The candidates will have to select any two domain (skill) specific modules. Whatever is the choice of the module, it paves the way for the company's visibility. If the candidate chose the Finance module as the skill-specific module, then you will become more visible to the organizations recruiting candidates for such posts. So, it is a mandatory requirement to check the modules and choose them wisely.

Take a glance at the AMCAT Exam Pattern:

The compulsory and optional modules of AMCAT have been elaborated here, the duration of the exam can vary: 

1. English Language:

It tests the spoken word, writing ability, and communication ability through the candidate's written text. This module is mandatory for all the Job Profiles such as HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Hotel Management, Content Development, etc. The candidate will have to solve 18 questions; the module duration is 18 minutes.

2. Logical Ability:

It tests the candidate's ability to perceive, interpret trends, and conclude out of the set of situations. This module is mandatory for all the Job Profiles such as HR, BPO, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Hotel Management, Content Development, etc. The candidate will have to solve 12 questions; the module duration is 15 minutes.

3. Quantitative Ability:

It tests the candidate's ability to evaluate numerical capacity. This module is mandatory for all the Job Profiles such as HR, BPO, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Hotel Management, Content Development, etc. The candidate will have to solve 16 Quantitative Ability Tech questions, and the module duration is 20 Minutes.

4. Information Gathering and Synthesis:

It tests the ability to find appropriate information, order and classify data, evaluate graphs, charts and tables and perform rule-based deductions. The data could be presented in text, numbers, tables, figures, or any other format. The candidate will have to solve 12 questions; the module duration is 15 minutes.

5. Aspiring Minds Personality Inventory (AMPI):

The module tests the overall personality assessment of the candidate and evaluates candidates in people-interaction and people-management roles. The candidate will have to solve 90 questions; the module duration is 15 minutes.

AMCAT Optional Modules:

AMCAT Engineering Modules:

AMCAT Management Modules:

AMCAT Marking Scheme:

Is there any negative marking in AMCAT? This question revolves around all the time before appearing for the examination. AMCAT has no negative marking; there is no deduction for the wrong answers to the candidate mark in AMCAT. Yet the wrong answers will cost the candidate much, the level of difficulty will set according to the marks you obtain at AMCAT.

The wrong answers will affect the placement process, as you will not get highlighted to the top recruiters. The AMCAT score is valid for a year; after that, you have to appear for the exam again.

AMCAT Syllabus:

As the compulsory modules, English, Aptitude, and AMPI are the ones whose syllabi remain the same irrespective of the choice the candidate makes.

1. English:

2. Quantitative Ability:

3. Logical Ability:

4. Information Gathering and Synthesis:

Data Interpretation, Information Ordering, and Information Processing

5. Aspiring Minds Personality Inventory (AMPI):

Extraversion, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, Openness to Experience, Agreeableness

AMCAT Tips and Tricks:

• AMCAT is an adaptive test, so the final score of the candidate matters the most. The level of difficulty is set according to the marks obtained by the candidate. If the candidate gets answers correct, he/she will find the bar raised for the questions.

• AMCAT paves the way for new opportunities; the candidate has to find a suitable one for them. The recruiters will find you when you will shine on the exam you have appeared for.

• AMCAT score is applicable for a year; the candidates will have to appear for the exam again, or they can renew the subscription.

• The candidates are allowed to reappear for the exam only after 45 days of the first attempt. Still, the candidates must concentrate on the previous AMCAT Exam report for the better results.

• Why AMCAT? The answer is it will act as the liaison between the recruiter and the job seekers. An employability test that will help you find the desirable job at the companies everyone dreams.

• AMCAT is an easy way out, yet it is the hardest one to crack. It acts as the shortlisting the creamy layer of eligible candidates for the top recruiters for multiple job profiles.

• The preparation for AMCAT must be adequately done before booking the slot; the candidates must check the syllabus for the optional modules.

• Candidates must attempt multiple choice questions carefully.

• Candidates must practice Previous Year placement papers and AMCAT Mock tests to prepare well.

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