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CA : Exclusive Free Overview of Chartered Accountant for 2022

CA  popularly known as Chartered Accountant, is one of the respectful and challenging career fields. Chartered Accountancy was established in 1854 in Britain.

 

The ICAI Exam also known as the CA exam is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the candidate willing to become Chartered Accountants in India. The exam is conducted at different levels.

 

CA: Level of Exam

 

The Chartered Accountant course consists of three levels of examinations.

  1. CA Foundation course or Common Proficiency Test (CPT)
  2. CA Intermediate Examination or Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC)
  3. CA Final Examination

 

Note: CA CPT is now replaced by CA Foundation Course.

 

Candidates willing to pursue a Chartered Accountant course after class 12th can do it through the CA Foundation course route. Those candidates willing to pursue Chartered Accountants after graduation can do it directly by registering in CA Intermediate or IPCC course.

 

Candidates who are not graduate but have cleared the intermediate level examination by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India or by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India can directly register for the Chartered Accountant intermediate course.

 

Foundation course is scheduled in the month of June and December while the Intermediate course is scheduled in the month of May and November.

 

CA Exam: Highlights

Exam Highlight

Details

Exam Name ICAI Exam, CA CPT, CA IPCC, CA Final
Exam Conducting body Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Exam Level National
Exam Frequency Twice a year
Exam Mode Online
Exam Duration 2 hours
Exam Medium English
Exam Purpose Training Chartered Accountants in India
Courses Offered Chartered Accountants
Official Website https://icaiexam.icai.org/index.php

 

The CA CPT or Foundation course is an entry-level course comprising of quantitative aptitude test, general economics, mercantile laws, and accounting.

The CA IPCC or the Intermediate has two groups, covering the knowledge of the core subjects. It is designed to improve the knowledge of accounting standards.

The CA Final constitutes the advanced knowledge of financial reporting, management accountant, strategic financial management, information systems control, professional ethics, and advanced auditing.

After completing the 1st group the students go through on-job training for a period of 3 years called the “Articleship” with an audit or accounts firm. Students can appear for the final course after completing the articleship.

 

ca eligibility

 

ICAI Exam: Eligibility

Course

Eligibility

CA Foundation Course (Previously called CA CPT) Candidates should have passed 12th or equivalent from a recognized board or its equivalent.
Candidates must have registered for the CA Foundation course with the Board of Studies (Bos) before the last date of registration or converted to a Foundation course with the Board of Studies of ICAI.
CA Intermediate or IPCC (Previously called ad PCC) Candidates must have passed CA Foundation or equivalent examination.
Candidates who have registered for the previous Examination in the Professional Education course-2 or Professional Competence Course and converted into the intermediate (IPCC) or Accounting Technician Course (ATC)
Candidates who have completed graduation or post-graduation in any stream from a recognized University or its equivalent
CA Final Course Candidates who have passed Intermediate examination or Professional Education Examination -II /PCC/IPCC are eligible to apply for the Final Exam
Candidate must have completed 3 or 3.5 years or must be due to complete the article training as on the date of filling the form.
For the PCC stream students, the candidate must be serving for the last six months of the article training and due to complete 3.5 years on or before the examination
For the Intermediate IPCC students, the candidate must be serving for the last six months of the article training and due to complete 3 years on or before the examination
For students converted from PE-II to PCC as well as  students converted from PE-II to PCC and then to IPCC, the candidate must be serving for the last 12 months of article training and due to complete 3.5 years of the article on or before the examination

 

Note: After clearing the CA Final exam the candidate should go enrolment as a member of ICAI.

 

CA: Advantages And Disadvantages

Advantages

Disadvantages

Highly paying job At times it is quite stressful as the job demands huge responsibilities and there is no scope for errors
Command good respect in the organization and society Regular up-gradation of the knowledge or else there can be stagnation n the career

 

CA: Career Options 

CA can get the opportunities to work in the following :

  • Banks -Private and Public both.
  • Public Limited Companies – Mainly for the purpose of the law
  • Auditing Firm- KPMG, Price Waterhouse
  • Stock Broking Firms, Finance companies, Portfolio Management Companies, Mutual Funds, Investment Houses, etc.
  • Copyright Registers, Legal firms, Patent Firms, Legal Houses, Trademark and Attorneys.

 

Apart from the above mentioned, CA can go for the following with a certificate of practice :

  1. Practice CA
  2. Taxation
  • International Taxation consultancy like for companies involving foreign parties.
  • GST/Customs consultancy
  1. Management Consultancy Services
  • Project Financing
  • Mergers Acquisition
  • Valuation
  • Preparing consolidated financial statements for companies
  1. Auditing
  • Statutory audit of Companies
  • Internal /management audit of companies
  • Cooperative audits
  • Forensic audits
  1. Becoming a partner of big audit /consultancy firms
  2. Pursue Government /Civil Services
  3. Become an entrepreneur
  4. Investment Banker

There are some courses that one can pursue after becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA)

  • DISA – Diploma in Information System Audit
  • CISA – Certified Information System Auditor
  • CIA – Certified Internal Auditor
  • CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst

 

CA Foundation Course

This is the new entrance level examination for the Chartered Accountancy course in India. Previously it was known as Common Proficiency Test (CPT).

CA Foundation is an entry-level exam for students interested to pursue a career in Chartered Accountancy. This is a national-level exam conducted in the month of June & November.

In line with the Chartered Accountant Regulations 1988, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) conducts and administers the CA Foundation course.  The exam is conducted twice a year.

 

Highlights of CA Foundation Course:

Highlights Details
Exam Name CA Foundation ( Earlier known as CA CPT)
Exam Conducting Body The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Exam Level National
Exam Frequency Twice a year (May & November)
Exam Mode Offline
Exam Medium English
Exam Category Undergraduate
Exam Duration 4 hours
Number of Papers 4
Official Website http://icai.org/

 

CA Foundation Course: Important Month

Events Tentative Month
CA Foundation Application Process February
CA Foundation Admit Card July
CA Foundation Exam August
CA Foundation Result To be announced

Eligibility Criteria

Age: There is no age limit.

Educational Qualification: Candidate should have passed 12th or equivalent from a recognized board or its equivalent.

Exemptions: CA Foundation Course is exempted for Graduates, postgraduates, and its equivalent degree. Commerce graduate with a minimum of 55% and other graduates with a minimum of 60% marks can directly take admission in CA Intermediate.

CA Foundation Course: Exam Pattern

Paper Sections Total Marks Negative Mark
Paper 1 Principles and Practice of Accounting 100 NA
Paper 2 Business Law 60 NA
Business Correspondence 40
Paper 3 Business Mathematics 40 0.25 marks deducted
Logical Reasoning 20
Statistics 40
Paper 4 Business Economics 60 0.25 marks deducted
Business and Commercial Knowledge 40
Total 400

 

CA Intermediate Course

This is the new second-level examination for the Chartered Accountancy course in India. Previously it was known as CA IPC. This course is divided into 2 groups i.e. Group 1 and Group 2 each group having 4 papers each. During CA Intermediate the candidate can register for 3 years of articleship or practical training.

 

CA Intermediate Highlights

Highlights Details
Exam Name CA Intermediate Level
Exam Conducting Body The Institute of Chartered Accountants  of India (ICAI)
Exam Level National
Exam Frequency Twice a year
Exam Category Professional
Exam Format Objective and Descriptive
Exam Mode Offline
Exam Medium English & Hindi
Number of Papers 8
Exam Duration 3 hours per paper
Official Website http://icai.org/

 

CA Intermediate course: Important Month

Events Tentative Month
CA Intermediate Application Process Throughout the year for eligible candidate
CA Intermediate Admit Card July
CA Intermediate Exam Group 1- July

Group 2- August

CA Intermediate Result To be announced

 

Eligibility Criteria

Age: There is no age limit

Educational Qualification:

  • Candidates must have passed CA Foundation or equivalent examination.
  • Candidates who have registered for the previous Examination in the Professional Education course-2 or Professional Competence Course and converted into the intermediate (IPCC) or Accounting Technician Course (ATC)
  • Candidates who have completed graduation or post-graduation in any stream from a recognized University or its equivalent
  • Candidates appearing for the final year can also apply for the exam
  • Graduates, postgraduates, and equivalent degree holders can apply directly for Intermediate courses. Commerce graduate with a minimum of 55% and other graduates with a minimum of 60% marks can directly take admission in CA Intermediate.

 

Note: Candidate after clearing either of the one groups can commence the articleship training for 3 years under a practicing Chartered Accountant. The same candidate can only be eligible for CA Final exam after completing 2.5 years of articleship.

 

CA Intermediate or IPCC Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern Details
Exam Mode Offline
Exam Medium English & Hindi
Exam Duration 3 hours
Exam Format Objective and Subjective
Number of Groups 2 Groups
Number of Papers 8
Marking Scheme 100 marks each paper

 

Subject-WiseExam Pattern

Group 1
Paper Sections Total Marks
Paper 1 Accounting 100
Paper 2 Corporate /Company Laws 60
Other Laws 40
Paper 3 Cost and Management Accounting 100
Paper 4 Taxation- Income Tax -Tax Law 60
Taxation- Indirect Taxes 40
Group 2
Paper 5 Advanced Accounting 100
Paper 6 Auditing and Assurance 100
Paper 7 Enterprise Information Systems 50
Strategic Management 50
Paper 8 Financial Management 60
Economics of Finance 40
Total 800

 

CA Intermediate Passing Criteria:

The candidate needs to score a minimum of 40% marks on each paper and a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

 

CA Intermediate Marking Scheme:

Subjects Theoretical Practical
Accounting 5%-15% 85%-95%
Corporate/Company Law 40%-50% 45%-60%
Other Laws 35%-55% 45%-65%
Cost and Management Accounting 20%-30% 70%-80%
Income Tax Law 5%-20% 80%-95%
Indirect Taxes 20%-45% 55%-60%
Advance Accounting 5%-15% 85%-95%
Auditing and Assurance 30%-55% 45%-70%
Enterprise Information Systems 40%-65% 35%-65%
Strategic Management 50%-70% 30%-50%
Financial Management 20%-30% 70%-80%
Economics of Finance 60%-80% 20%-40%

 

CA: Exam Centers Outside India

The Following are the exam centers outside India

  1. Muscat
  2. Kathmandu
  3. Dubai
  4. Doha
  5. Abu Dhabi

 

CA Final

This is the third and final level of examination for Chartered Accountant (CA) conducted by ICAI. The CA Final course comprises theoretical examinations, practical training as mandatory practical training, and communication skills training.

 

CA Final Exam Highlights

 

Highlights Details
Exam Name CA Final Exam
Exam Conducting Body The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Exam Level National
Exam Frequency Twice a year
Exam Category Professional
Exam Format Objective and Descriptive
Exam Mode Offline
Exam Medium English & Hindi
Number of Papers 8
Exam Duration 3 hours per paper
Official Website http://icai.org/

 

CA Final course: Important Month

Events Tentative Month
CA Final Application Process Throughout the year for eligible candidate
CA Final Admit Card July
CA Final Exam Group 1- July

Group 2- August

CA Final Result To be announced

 

Eligibility Criteria

Age: There is no age limit

Educational Qualification:

  • Candidates should have registered with the Board of Studies (BoS).
  • Candidates should have cleared the CA Intermediate or IPCC exam with minimum marks.
  • Candidates must have completed the articleship training for 2.5 years.
  • Candidates should have completed the 4 weeks of Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS)

Note: CA Final Exam Registration is valid for 5 years.

 

CA Final: Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern Details
Exam Mode Offline
Exam Medium English & Hindi
Exam Duration 3 hours
Exam Format Objective and Subjective
Number of Groups 2 Groups
Number of Papers 8
Marking Scheme 100 marks each paper

 

CA Final Exam: Subject wise

Group Paper Subjects Marks
Group 1 Paper 1 Financial Reporting 100
Paper 2 Strategic Financial Management 100
Paper 3 Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics 100
Paper 4 Corporate and Allied Laws

Section A: Company Law

70
Section B: Allied Laws 30
Group 2 Paper 1 Advanced Management Accounting 100
Paper 2 Information Systems Control and Audit 100
Paper 3 Direct Taxes 100
Paper 4 Indirect Taxes

Section A: Central Excise

25
Section B: Service Excise 50
Section C: Customs and Foreign Trade Policy 25

Enrollment: After clearing both the groups of the final exam and on completion of Articleship and second GMCS, the candidate should enroll as a member of the ICAI and be designated as “Chartered Accountant”.

 

CA: Exam Centers outside India

The Following are the exam centers outside India

  1. Muscat
  2. Kathmandu
  3. Dubai
  4. Doha
  5. Abu Dhabi

 

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AILET EXAM

AILET Exam 2022 : Discover The Extraordinary Detail Of The Exam

AILET Exam is an All India Law Entrance Test for providing admission to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and Doctorate (Ph.D.) level law courses.

 

For admissions at NLU Delhi, this university-level exam is mandatory as the university does not accept any other law entrance exam for admission. NLUD offers five-year undergraduate B.A.LL.B(Hons.) The program, one-year LL.M Program, and Ph.D.

 

AILET Exam is the most popular exam in India which offers the below-mentioned courses.

 

AILET Exam Courses 

 

Courses offered

Number of Seats

B.A.LL.B(Hons.) 70+10 (Foreign Nationals)
LL.M 20+5 (Foreign Nationals)
Ph.D 5

 

Highlights Of AILET Exam

Highlights

Details

Exam Name All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
Exam Conducting Body National Law University (NLU)
Exam Level UG and PG
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Mode Offline
Exam Duration 90 minutes
Exam Language English
Exam Fees Rs.3050
Exam Purpose Admission to B.A.LL.B, LL.M & PhD courses
Number of College accepting AILET score 11 colleges
Number of Registration 20,000
Official Website https://nludelhi.ac.in/home.aspx

 

 

AILET  Exam Proposed Month

EVENTS

TENTATIVE MONTH

AILET Notification November
AILET Admit Card July
AILET Exam August
AILET Result To be announced

 

ailet eligibility

 

Eligibility Criteria 

Nationality :

  • Indian citizens can apply for AILET Exam.

Note: Foreign Nationals do not have to appear for the examination. Direct admission provision for foreign nationals considering the fact they follow the minimum eligibility criteria.

 

Age :

There is no age bar to appear for  B.A.LL.B, LL.M, and Ph.D. courses.

 

Educational Qualification :

Course Level

Qualification

UG Candidate must have passed Class 12th or SSC examination or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized board or its equivalent.
Appearing and result in an awaited candidate can also apply for the examination.
PG

PhD

Candidate must have LL.B degree or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University or its equivalent (50% for SC/ST)
Appearing and result awaited candidates can also apply for the examination.
Candidate must have LL.M degree or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University or its equivalent (50% for SC/ST)
The candidate who have completed their law degree along with a master’s degree in MPhil in Social Sciences/Humanities from any recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks. This candidate has to ensure that the research work they have conducted is relevant to any discipline of law and with special focus o topics like Public Policy of Law can apply.
Candidates having a degree in law and a Ph.D. in any discipline can apply
Candidates who have worked as a State High Court Judge in India for at least 3 years or Judge at Supreme Court of India.

 

Exam Pattern of AILET

Features

Details

Exam Mode Remotely-Proctored Test (RPT)
Exam Level National
Exam Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
Exam Medium English
Exam Format MCQs
Total Questions 150
Total Marks 150
Marking Scheme Correct answer +1 awarded

Incorrect answer -0.25 deducted

Unanswered 0 awarded

 

Subject-Wise Exam Pattern

Subjects

Number of Questions

Total Marks

English including Comprehension 35 35
General Knowledge 35 35
Elementary Mathematics 10 10
Legal Aptitude 35 35
Logical Reasoning 35 35
Total 150 150

 

Colleges accepting AILET Exam Scores

 

S.No

College Name

Courses offered

1 National Law University, Delhi  (NLUD) B.A.LL.B (Hons.)
2 Vishwakarma University B.B.A.LL.B
3 SRM University, Sonepat B.A.LL.B (Hons.)
4 Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal (JLU) LL.M in Cyber Law & Cyber Security
5 Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore B.A.LL.B
6 Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar Integrated BBA.LL.B(Hons.)
7 The NorthCap University, Gurgaon BBA.LL.B (Hons.)
8 SAGE University, Indore B.A.LL.B, BBA.LL.B(Hons.), LL.B(Hons.),LL.M
9 Ansal University, Gurgaon B.A.LL.B (Hons.), LL.B, LL.M, PhD in Law
10 Jagannath University,Haryana B.A.LL.B
11 Mody University of Science and Technology, Sikar B.A.LL.B

 

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LSAT EXAM

LSAT 2022 : A Complete Highlights of the Exam

LSAT is commonly referred to as Law School Admission Test, a standardized entrance test for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in India.

 

LSAT is administered by Pearson VUE on behalf of the USA-based Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for admission to law school in India. It is conducted seven times every year at designated testing centers across the globe.

 

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a very important examination in admission to the United States, Canada, and other countries of India. The test is designed to assess critical reading, analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and writing skills. This is the sole test accepted for admission by the ABA-accredited law schools and Canadian common law schools.

 

LSAT is administered in two parts. The first part of the test is multiple-choice questions administered at test centers across the globe and the second part of the test is a written essay, called LSAT Writing.

 

Courses Offered Through The LSAT

 

  • Bachelor of Arts -Bachelor of Legislative Law -BA LLB
  • Bachelor of Business Administration -Bachelor of Legislative Law -BBA LLB
  • Bachelor of Arts -Bachelor of Legislative Law Honors- BA LLB(Hons.)
  • Bachelor of Technology -Bachelor of Legislative Law -BTech LLB
  • Bachelor of Legislative Law -LLB
  • Bachelor of Commerce -Bachelor of Legislative Law -BCom LLB
  • Bachelor of Business Administration -Bachelor of Legislative Law Honors BBA LLB (Hons.)
  • Bachelor of Commerce -Bachelor of Legislative Law Honors BCom LLB(Hons.)
  • Bachelor of Science -Bachelor of Legislative Law- BSc LLB
  • Master of Legislative Law-LLM

 

Highlights Of LSAT Exam

Features

Details

Exam Name Law School Admission Test for India
Short Name LSAT India
Conducting Body Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Level National
Exam Mode Online
Exam Section 4
Exam Duration 2 hours 19 minutes
Exam Counselling Offline
Exam Fees Rs. 3800
Number of participating colleges 57 Colleges
Official Website https://india.pearsonvue.com/

 

LSAT Exam  Proposed Month

Event Tentative Month
LSAT Notification December
LSAT Admit card To be announced
LSAT Exam To be announced
LSAT Result To be announced

 

LSAT ELIGIBILITY

 

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality:

  • Indian citizens can apply for the LSAT Exam

 

Age limit:

There is no upper age limit set for appearing in the LSAT exam.

 

Educational Qualification:

LSAT UG

LSAT PG

Candidate must hold a 10+2 degree or an equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks or its equivalent in case of General/OBC/ NRI/PWD/PIO/OCI and 40% in case of SC/ST from a recognized board or its equivalent. Candidate must hold an LL.B degree or an equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks or its equivalent in case of General/OBC/ NRI/PWD/PIO/OCI and 45% in case of SC/ST from a recognized University or its equivalent.
Appearing and result awaited candidates are also eligible to appear for the exam.

 

Appearing and result awaited candidates are also eligible to appear for the exam.

 

 

The number of attempts:

There is no fixed number of attempts for the exam, candidates can appear any number of times for the exam.

 

Exam Pattern Of LSAT Exam:

Category

Details

Exam Mode Pen and Paper
Exam Format MCQs
Exam Language English
Exam Duration 2 hours 55 minutes
Total Marks 100
Number of Section 5
Marking Scheme One mark each, no negative mark

 

 

Subject Wise Marks Distribution

Subject Number of Questions Duration
Analytical Reasoning 23 35 minutes
Logical Reasoning (1) 22 35 minutes
Logical Reasoning (2) 23 35 minutes
Reading Comprehension 24 35 minutes
Variable 23 35 minutes
Total 115 2 hours 55 minutes

 

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sat exam

SAT : Simple and Easy Guidebook For 2022

SAT known as The Scholastic Assessment Test is a standardized test used for taking admissions in an undergraduate course in the US.

 

It was started in the year 1926 by College Board. Formerly, this exam was named as Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This exam was developed with an aim to evaluate the written, verbal and mathematical skills of the candidate. Anyone willing to pursue an undergraduate course mainly in the US and in Canada will have to write this exam.

 

The SAT subject test has been designed for students who are looking for courses in particular subjects like Literature, History, Mathematics, Sciences, and Foreign Languages. Candidates can take this SAT subject test to show their knowledge and understanding of that particular subject.

 

The College Board is responsible for owning, developing, and publishing the SAT exam and ETS is responsible for administering it. This is a paper-based exam and the test is scored between 200-800

 

 SAT Exam: Need and Advantages 

Anyone willing to take admission in the undergraduate course in the US appears in this exam. Most colleges and institutions need the SAT score for admission. Also, many colleges and institutions also offer scholarships based on their SAT score.

 

SAT is most popular for undergraduate courses in US and Canada. It is also accepted by some universities in UK and  Australia also.

 

Types of SAT Exam :

Scholastic Assessment Test is conducted by the College Board. These are of 2 types:

SAT 1: Commonly known as Scholastic Assessment Test. This is a general test developed with an aim to evaluate the written, verbal, and mathematical skills of the candidate.

SAT 2: This is more subjected oriented. This has been designed for the students who are looking for taking admission to a particular course like Literature, History, Mathematics, Sciences and Foreign Languages. Candidates can take this SAT subject test to show their knowledge and understanding of that particular subject.

 

 

Highlights of the SAT Exam 

Exam Name

SAT

SAT Full Form Scholastic Assessment Test
Conducting Body The College Board
Accepted by Most popular for an undergraduate courses in US and Canada. Also accepted by UK and Australia
Mode of Exam Written based
Score Range 400-1600  points
Exam Fees $96.50 without essay and $ 113.50 with essay
Official Website https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

 

Eligibility of Exam:

Anyone can appear for this exam irrespective of age, race, gender, nationality, and religion.

Age

Educational Qualification

Attempts

There is no specified age required to appear for the exam. The age group of 17-19  are among the highest to appear for this exam. There is no minimum educational qualification needed, anyone who has passed high school or equivalent can write the exam There is no set limit for the number of attempts. One can attempt as many times as they want.

 

Registration for SAT Exam :

SAT exam registration can be done online as well as by mail. The test is conducted 7 times a year in US and 5 times a year in another country.

Online Registration :

Steps to Register online for the Exam :

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of SAT collegeboard.org. Create a new account or login into the already existing account.
  • Step 2: Go to Sign up
  • Step 3: Fill the SAT Application form.
  • Step 4: Select preferred available Test type, Test center, and Test Date
  • Step 5: Pay the registration fees.
  • Step 6: Take the print of the acknowledgment receipt

 

Registration by Mail /Paper Registration :

Steps to Register by mail  for the Exam :

Step 1: Request for SAT Student Registration booklet from College Board.

Step 2: The booklet has a registration form and returns envelope. Fill the form with all the relevant details.

Step 3: Mail the form with cheque or money order or demand draft of the application fees using the registration envelope to the below address :

 

College Board SAT Program

P.O. Box 7502

London, KY 40742 -75027

 

Step 4: The filled-in form can also be submitted to the local representative of SAT, which is USIEF. The mailed form can be directed to their regional office.

 

SAT EXAM

 

 

SAT Exam Pattern:

This is a pencil paper-based test. The test pattern comprises two major sections – Evidence-based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and Math, which are further divided into two sections each.

 

SAT EXAM PATTERN HIGHLIGHTS :

Number of Sections 4 (EBRW-2 & Math-2 )
Number of Questions 154
Duration 180 minutes (without Essay)
Score Range 400-1600
Language of the paper English
Mode of exam Pencil-Paper
Negative Marking No

 

SAT Exam Pattern Break Up 

 

SAT EXAM PATTERN BREAK-UP

Section

Sub-section Number of questions Duration

Score Range

Evidence-based Reading and writing (EBRW) Reading 52 65 minutes 200-800
Writing & Language Test 44 35 minutes
Mathematics Maths with Calculator 20 25 minutes 200-800
Maths without Calculator 38 55 minutes
Essay (Optional) 1 50 minutes 2 to 8
Total 154 (155 with Essay) 180 minutes (230 minutes with Essay) 400-1600

 

SAT SUBJECT EXAM PATTERN :

The SAT Subject Test exam pattern is for 60 minutes and the candidate can choose any of the 20 subjects mentioned below. The test is graded on a scale of 800 points. The subject is as follows :

  1. German
  2. Physics
  3. French
  4. Korean with Listening
  5. Chinese with Listening
  6. Japanese with Listening
  7. World History
  8. Biology
  9.  Chemistry
  10. Math I
  11. Italian
  12.  Spanish
  13.  Modern Hebrew
  14.  French with Listening
  15.  Spanish with Listening
  16.  German with Listening
  17. Literature
  18.  US History
  19.  Latin
  20.  Math II

 

Result of  SAT Exam :

The SAT results are declared within three weeks after the test day. The result is available on the College Board profile for the test takers.

 

SAT Validity Period:

The validity of the SAT score is for 5 years.

 

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NMAT EXAM by GMAC

NMAT EXAM by GMAC : A Complete Guide Of The Exam 2022

 

NMAT Exam by GMAC stands for Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Management Aptitude Test is a national level entrance exam conducted for admission to NMIMS University and other reputed B-Schools in India.

 

 

NMIMS is a Management Institute affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It was established in 1981 by Sri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal with the help of a donation from Narsee Monjee Education Trust.

 

 

SVKM’s NMAT is a deemed university located in Mumbai. The University has campuses at Shirpur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Indore, and Navi Mumbai.

 

 

NMAT is conducted by Graduate Management Association Council (GMAC) with a unique feature where the student can appear for the exam thrice in a window of 75 days.

 

Highlights of NMAT Exam

 

Features

Details

Exam Name NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT)
Conducting Body Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
Exam Level National
Exam Frequency Once a year (Thrice in 75 days window)
Exam Mode Online
Exam Section 3
Exam Duration 180 minutes
Exam Format MCQs
Exam Language English
Exam Fees Rs. 2000
Courses offered MBA/PGDM
Number of Question 108
Number of Colleges accepting NMAT 29 Colleges in India

7 Colleges in South Africa

5 Colleges in Philippines

Number of Registration 50,000+
Official Website https://www.nmat.org/

 

NMAT Exam Proposed Month

 

Exam Activity

Tentative Month

NMAT Notification August
NMAT Admit Card September
NMAT Exam October
NMAT Result January

 

NMAT EXAM

 

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality:

  • Indian citizens can apply for NMAT
  • NRI & Foreign candidates can also apply.
  • Foreign Nationals can apply through the GMAT score.

Age Limit :

There is no age limit to take NMAT Exam.

Educational Qualification:

  • The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized University or equivalent can appear for NMAT Exam.
  • Appearing and result awaited candidates are also eligible to appear for the exam.

The number of attempts:

There is no fixed number of attempts for the exam.

 

Exam Pattern of NMAT Exam:

Feature

Details

Exam Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Name of sections Language Skills, Quantitative Skill and Logical Reasoning
Number of Questions 120
Exam Format MCQs
Exam Duration 2 hours
Medium of Exam English
Negative Marking Not applicable

 

Section-wise Exam Pattern

Sections

Number of questions

Duration

Language Skill 32 22 Minutes
Logical Reasoning 40 38 Minutes
Quantitative Skill 48 60 Minutes
Total 120 120 Minutes

 

List of MBA Colleges accepting NMAT score

S.No

Indian B-School

Courses Offered

1 Alliance University MBA
2 Jain University (CMS Business School) MBA
3 School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL) PGP
4 TAPMI-Mu Sigma L.E.A.D Programme
5 Universal Business School MBA
6 Amity University MBA
7 Amrut Mody School of Management MBA/MMS
8 Athena School of Management PGPM
9 Bennett University MBA
10 BSE Institute Limited PGPB

 

NMAT Score accepted by B-School outside India :

There are around 19 B-Schools in South Africa, Nigeria, and the Philippines accepting NMAT scores for admission of the candidate. Names are listed below:

  1. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
  2. Graduate School of Business Leadership- UNISA
  3. Milpark Business School
  4. Nelson Mandela University Business School (NMU)
  5. Rhodes Business School
  6. North West University (NWU)
  7. Wits Business School (WITS)
  8. University of Cape Town (UCT)
  9. Covenant University, Nigeria
  10. Afe Babola University, Nigeria
  11. Lagos Business School, Nigeria
  12. Lead City University, Nigeria
  13. Redeemers University, Nigeria
  14. Asian Institute of Management
  15. Ateneo Graduate School of Business, Ateneo de Manila University
  16. Cesar E. A. Virata School of Business, University of Philippines.
  17. College of Business Administration and Accountancy, De La Salle University Dasmarinas
  18. Florentino Cayco Memorial School Graduate Studies School of Business- Arellano University
  19. Ramon V del Rosario College of Business, De la Salle University

 

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