AMCAT

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AMCAT :

Introduction: 

AMCAT tests students from different fields in various domains with the help of in-depth micro analysis in each domain. The test consists of various sections/modules which you can choose according to your profile or educational background. There are certain modules that are compulsory for everyone (Language and Aptitude Modules), whereas others are optional. During the test, you will be given an option to select any two domain-specific modules. It is recommended that you go through the module description and befitting job profiles before you go to take the AMCAT. Your choice of modules increases your visibility for particular kinds of jobs, for instance, if you take the Programming Module, you will be visible to more IT companies whereas taking an HR module will help you find HR profiles. It is best for you to go through the module list now and decide which optional modules you would like to take. Provided below is the list of all the modules that you can take in AMCAT, the broad topics that a module would cover, relevant job profiles, number of questions, duration, and some sample questions for each module.

Syllabus: 

COMPULSORY

English:

The module evaluates written English skills and is aimed at determining the candidate's ability to understand 

(a) the written text (b) the spoken word and (c) the ability to communicate effectively through written documents.

Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: This module will be relevant for almost all profiles such as 

Business Consulting, HR/Admin, ITES/BPO, Marketing, Engineering, Sales and Customer Management, IT, Hotel Management, Life Sciences, 

Content Development, etc.

Number of Questions:18

Module Duration:18 minutes

Detailed Syllabus:

Vocabulary

Synonyms

Antonyms

Contextual Vocabulary

Grammar

Error Identification

Sentence Improvement and Construction

Comprehension

Reading Comprehension

Quantitative Ability Tech:

The module is ideal to evaluate the numerical ability of an individual and is available in both technical and non-technical flavor.

Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: This module will be relevant for almost all profiles such as 

Content Development, Business Consulting, HR/Admin, ITES/BPO, Marketing, Engineering, Sales and Customer Management, IT, 

Hotel Management, Life Sciences, etc.

Number of Questions:16

Module Duration:20 minutes

Detailed Syllabus:

Basic Mathematics

Divisibility

HCF and LCM

Numbers

Decimal fractions

Power

Applied Mathematics

Profit and Loss

Simple and compound interest

Time, Speed, and Distance

Inverse

Engineering Mathematics

Logarithms

Permutation and Combinations

Probability

Logical Ability:

The module assesses the capacity of an individual to interpret things objectively, to be able to perceive and interpret trends to make generalizations 

and be able to analyze the assumptions behind an argument/statement.

Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: This module will be relevant for almost all profiles such as

 Content Development, Business Consulting, HR/Admin, ITES/BPO, Marketing, Engineering, Sales and Customer Management, IT,

 Hotel Management, Life Sciences, etc.

Number of Questions:12

Module Duration:15 minutes

Detailed Syllabus:

Deductive Reasoning

Coding deductive logic

Data Sufficiency

Directional Sense

Logical Word Sequence

Objective Reasoning

Selection decision tables

Puzzles

Inductive reasoning

Analogy Pattern Recognition

Classification Pattern Recognition

Coding Pattern Recognition

Number Series Pattern Recognition

Quantitative Ability:

The module is ideal to evaluate the numerical ability of an individual and is available in technical flavor.

Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: This module will be relevant for almost all profiles such as 

Content Development, Business Consulting, HR/Admin, ITES/BPO, Marketing, Engineering, Sales and Customer Management, IT,

 Hotel Management, Life Sciences, etc.

Number of Questions:14

Module Duration:20 minutes

Detailed Syllabus:

Basic Numbers

Numbers

Decimal Fractions

Applied Mathematics

Word Problem Interest

Word Problem Inverse

Word Problem Profit

Word Problem Speed

Word Problems

Number Theory

Divisibility

HCF and LCM

Information Gathering & Synthesis:

The module tests the candidate’s ability to gather, comprehend and evaluate information from single or multiple sources (s).

 This checks whether the candidate is able to locate relevant information, order and classify data, interpret graphs, 

charts and tables and make rule-based deductions. The information and data could be presented in any format: text, numbers, tables, figures, etc.

Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: This module will be relevant for almost all profiles such as Content Development, 

Business Consulting, HR/Admin, ITES/BPO, Marketing, Engineering, Sales and Customer Management, IT, Hotel Management, Life Sciences, etc.

Number of Questions:12

Module Duration:15 minutes

Detailed Syllabus:

Data Interpretation

Information Ordering

Information Processing

Aspiring Minds Personality Inventory (AMPI):

The module does an overall personality assessment of the candidate and is used to assess candidates

 in people-interaction and people-management roles.

Befitting Job Functions/Profiles:

Number of Questions:90

Module Duration:20 minutes

Detailed Syllabus:

AMPI: Aspiring Minds Personality Inventory is based on the five-factor model of personality. 

AMPI measures five broad-based traits:

Extraversion

Conscientiousness

Neuroticism

Openness to Experience

Agreeableness

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OPTIONAL:

Computer Science

This module evaluates the on basic knowledge and understanding of computer science including concepts of operating system and computer architecture, database management, and computer networks.

Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: This module will be relevant for profiles such as Database Administrator, Systems Analyst, Computer Network Architect, Information Security Analyst, Network Engineer, Web Developer, Software Developer, Technical Writer, etc.

Number of Questions:20

Module Duration:20 minutes

Detailed Syllabus:

• Operating System & Computer Architecture
  • Basics of O.S
  • Computer Architecture
  • I/O and File Management
  • Memory Management
  • Process Communication and Synchronization
  • Process Management
• DBMS
  • The basic concept, Data model, Views, Operation, TRC, DRC, Architecture
  • Normalization, Generalization, ERD, Key, Database, SQL, Joins, Indexing
• Computer Networks
  • Basics of Computer Networks & Communication
  • Routing
  • Reference Network Model and Protocols