Xavier Aptitude Test -XAT Exam

Xavier Aptitude Test -XAT Exam

The Xavier Aptitude Test is an All-India test conducted by Xavier Association of Management Institutes also known as (XAMI) is an entrance exam for admission to the post graduate programs in management courses of several management institutes all over India.

XAT Exam Eligibility Criteria:

• A candidate must be a graduate from any recognized university or a deemed university. 
• Candidates appearing for the final year of his/her bachelor’s degree and awaiting results can also apply.

Test Duration & XAT Exam pattern Pattern (XAT 2013)

S.No	Section	Number of Questions	Duration
1.	Decision Making	25	140 mins
2.	Verbal & Logical Ability	30
3.	Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
3.	Essay & General Awareness		40 mins

 
Negative Marking: 1/4th of the marks allotted for every question
Number of options: 5 

40 General Awareness questions were asked, which were based on Current Affairs & factual GK.
Candidates have to attempt the essay sections as well as the General Awareness questions.
 

XAT Pattern:

XAT is a paper-based aptitude exam, followed by a subjective test on essay writing & general-awareness.

How to Apply :

Step 1: XAT Registration: Visit website: xatonline.net.in, click on 'XAT Registration' and fill the form.
Step 2: XAT ID and Password: Post-registration, you will immediately get your unique auto-generated XAT ID and password on the registered email-ID. Verify those credentials by logging in for a second time.
Step 3: Complete Form: Log in to your ID and password, and change the password quickly. Once this is done, update your academics details.
Step 4: Upload your recent color passport size photo.
Step 5: Upload scanned.
Step 6: Payment - Through Bank branches or Online 

(a) Through Bank Branches: 

• Download and print the XAT Pay-in-slip. 
• Carry the printed XAT Pay-in-slip to the bank to make the payment. 
• Go the website, log in to it using previously generated ID & password, fill the bank transaction ID & the date of payment and complete the form. 
• Take print the XAT Registration Confirmation page. 
• Attach the XAT's copy of the pay-in-slip in the space provided on the lower half of the XAT Registration Confirmation Page - Cash Mode.

(b) Through Payment Gateway 

  

• Make online payment using the payment gateway using Credit Card / Debit Card. 
• After successful transaction, you are redirected to the XAT Registration Confirmation Page - Online Payment Mode. Save and take a print out of the page.

Step 7: Send the XAT Confirmation page to XAT office via Courier /Registered Post/Speed Post before the last date provided in the notification.
Step 8: Visit the website and download the admit card.

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SBI PO Exam

SBI PO Exam

The State Bank of India is our country’s oldest bank and a premier in terms of balance sheet size, number of branches, market capitalization and profits. Earlier it was known as the Imperial Bank of India. It got its current name in 1955 after its nationalization by the Government of India. The State Bank of India provides multiple ranges of banking products through its vast network of branches in India and overseas, including products aimed at non-resident Indians (NRIs). 

The State Bank Group, with over 16,000 branches located throughout, has the largest banking branch network in India. S.B.I has 14 Local Head Offices and 57 Zonal Offices that are located at important cities throughout the country. It also has around 130 branches overseas. The State Bank of India has headquarter in Mumbai. 

SBI PO Exam Eligibility and exam pattern

Nationality: Indian
Age: Minimum 21 Years; Maximum 30 Years
Note: The maximum limit of age specified is applicable only to General Category candidates. 

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit

• Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe: 35years
• Other Backward Classes: 33 years
• Persons With Disabilities: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 35 years
• Candidates from Kashmir Division: 35 years 

Educational Qualification

The candidate should be a graduate or possess equivalent degree. The same should be in any stream from a recognized university with a minimum requisite marks of 65% average for General category 60% for other classes is a must. The candidate selected for the post of Probationary Officer (PO) must also have knowledge about basic computer handling as it is pre-requisite for the job.

HOW TO APPLY FOR SBI PO Exam

Interested candidates who are seeking bank jobs are requested to apply through online by visiting the website: www.sbi.co.in/user.htm/.

It will be done in two parts I and II.

After successful submission of the Part I Form, the system will generate a unique Registration No. and Password, which candidates should keep with them as it will be used for the further process.

In Part II of Online Application Form, candidates have to make fee payment of Rs.200 / Rs.50, by Challan or through Master Card / Debit Card / Credit card / Internet Banking.

Candidates can pay the application fees amount Offline, through Challan from 1st to 18th Feb Candidates can pay the application fees amount Offline, through Challan from 30th Jan to 23rd Feb.

After successful submission of the online application form, the  system will generate an eReceipt (if online payment made) and complete  application form, which candidates are required to print out and keep  with them for future reference.

Exam Pattern for SBI PO exam

There are two phases of the exams as follows: 

Phase I: 

 
Objective Type test of English Language; General Awareness; Data analysis and Interpretation; Reasoning (200 Marks).
Descriptive Type Test of English Language (comprehension, small outline, article and letter writing) 50 Marks.

Phase II: 

• Group Discussion: 20 Marks
• Group Discussion (Rural): 10 Marks
• Interview: 30 Marks
• Experience: 10 Marks 

The exam will be conducted in various centers in almost all parts of the country. 

Final Selection: 

The marks of Group Discussions and SBI Bank PO Interview will be put together and the candidates who secure minimum 40% marks (minimum 35% in case of SC / ST / OBC / PWD) in group discussion and interview will be considered for final selection. The candidate has to pass both Phase I & II separately. 

Phase I & Phase II marks will be subject to summation and arranged in descending order (category wise) for candidates who have qualified in both the phases separately and depending on the latest PO Vacancies in SBI Bank 2013, selection will be made from the top merit ranked candidates in each of the category.

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Reserve Bank of India -RBI Exam

 Reserve Bank of India-RBI Exam 

Reserve Bank of India (R.B.I) conducts examination for the post of Grade A and Grade B officers. The Reserve Bank of India Services Board conducts this exam. Reserve Bank Officers examination is held in the month of December every year.

• Application Forms and required details will be published in the Employment news/National newspapers in the month of July every year. 
• Application should be submitted on or before August third week.

Age Limit criteria:

The candidate should be 21-26 years for Bachelor's degree candidates and 21-28 years for Master's degree candidates

• SC/ST have the age relaxation up to 5 years and OBC have 3 years.
  Educational Qualification for Probationary Officers Examination
• Bachelor's degree along with 60% marks or an equivalent grade.
• Master's degree along with 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
• Doctorate degree with 50% marks in Master's degree or an equivalent grade
• Chartered/Cost Accountant/ACS with a Bachelor's degree.
• PG diploma in Management from IIM with a Bachelor's degree.

HOW TO APPLY FOR RBI EXAM

Rs.100/- (Rupees one hundred only) is applicable for each post.  No fee is payable for SC/ST/PH candidates.  Fee should be by Demand Draft favoring Reserve Bank of India and payable at Mumbai only.  However, candidates from un-banked areas may pay fee by Indian Postal Orders in favor of Reserve Bank of India payable at GPO, Mumbai.  Candidates should write their name and address on the reverse of the Demand Draft and in the space provided for the purpose on the Postal Orders (if fee is payable) and enclose them to the application with a pin (should not be stapled).  Fees sent separately and not accompanied with proper application or payment in any other manner will not be accepted.  Fees once paid are not subjected to refund. 

Application in closed covers may also be deposited in the box specially kept for the purpose at the Board's Office at Reserve Bank of India, Opposite Mumbai Central Railway Station, Mumbai Central, Mumbai-400008.

Exam Details for Grade A Officers

Phase I :

• Reasoning ability 

         This written test includes verbal and non-verbal questions.

•    Quantitative Aptitude

       This test is on aptitude.

•    General Knowledge
      This written test includes questions on general awareness.

•    English Language

      This tests your English skills.

•    Phase I is for 3 hours carrying 200 marks

Phase II

Candidates those who are selected in Phase I are eligible for the Phase II of Examination.

•    Paper I - Essay, Precise Writing/Comprehension.
•    Paper II - Economic and Social problems.
•    Paper III - Finance Management.
•    Phase II is for 3 hours carrying 100 marks

Exam Details for Grade B Officers

Phase I 

•    Reasoning ability

     This written test includes verbal and non-verbal questions.

•    Quantitative Aptitude
      This test is on aptitude.

•    General Knowledge
      This written test includes questions on general awareness.

•    English Language

      This tests your English skills.

•    Phase I is for 3 hours carrying 200 marks

Phase II

Candidates those who are selected in Phase I are eligible for the Phase II Examination 

•    Paper I - Essay, Precise Writing/Comprehension
•    Paper II - Economic and Social problems.
•    Paper III - Finance Management.
•    Each paper of Phase II is for 3 hours duration 100 marks
Interview
•    Shortlisted candidates shall be called for interview in the order of their ranking as per the marks obtained by them in the objective type test.

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National Defence Academy-NDA Exam

 National Defence Academy-NDA Exam

The National Defence Academy fondly known as NDA Exam, is the joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, namely, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force train together before they go on to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies. The NDA is located in Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra. Being the first tri-service academy in the world, it is rated amongst the best in the world.
the candidates who pass the NDA exam are trained for 2.5 years 0r 5 semesters. In the sixth semester they are sent to their respective bases (Air-Force, Army, Navy).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR NDA EXAM

Candidates who have cleared the class 10+2 or are appearing the same, can fill the application form. If you want to apply for Air Force or Navy, you certainly need to have Physics and Mathematics subjects in 10+2. However the Non-Science students can apply for the Army Wing.

AGE CRITERIA FOR NDA EXAM

Age criteria is strict in NDA. Only unmarried Male Candidates aged between 16 1/2 years to 19 years can apply for admission. False information is strictly prohibited as it can lead to cancellations.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Applicants who apply to the NDA are selected through a written exam conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). Once the written exam is cleared, candidates are called up for interviews.  The interviews are aimed at checking general aptitude, psychological testing, and team skills as well as physical and social skills, along with medical tests of the shortlisted candidates.

The exam is held twice an year in the month of April and August for two sets of 3 hours each. About 330,000 applicants appear for each written exam. Typically, about 8,500 of these are invited to interview. A total of around 350 cadets are accepted after the interviews to the academy.

Cadets who are accepted and have successfully completed the program, are sent to their respective training academies for receiving 1 year training before granting of the commission, army cadets go to  the IMA at Dehradun while Air Force cadets to AFA at Dundigal, Hyderabad and naval cadets are sent to INA, Ezhimala. A cadet can only decline to accept the commission in case of a serious permanent medical condition caused during the program otherwise he has to abide.

The total duration of course is 3 years. These 3 years would be a very busy routine for candidates with both academics and physical activities combined together. Horse- riding (known as equitation at NDA), rock climbing, drills, Para gliding, swimming, hockey, football, volleyball, cricket, boxing, tennis and squash and many more sports.

The cadets are taught everything from survival techniques to cross country movements. In the final semester, cadets are moved to their respective bases i.e. Air-Force, Army or Navy. In technical terms, they are sent to pre-commissioned training to their respective service academies situated in different places. About 66 cadets are accepted for the Air Force, 39 for the Navy and 195 for the Army. After Passing out the three years of training, candidates are awarded graduation degree affiliated to Jawahar Lal Nehru University(JNU). The Passing out parade that is held at the successful completion of 3 years is a spectacular event which accounts to pride of our nation.

LIFE AFTER NDA

Once the cadets reach the I.M.A. after NDA, they are now known as Gentlemen Cadets and are given strenuous military training for a period of one year at Dehradun. On successful completion of training these Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank of Lieutenant subject to being medically fit. 

The Naval cadets are given sea training for a period of six months. On successful completion of the training period, they are promoted to the rank of Midshipmen. After further 6 months training in the respective branches allocated to them, they are promoted to the rank of acting Lieutenants.

 Air Force Cadets receives flying training for a period of 1½ years. However, at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisional commission in the rank of Flying Officer. After successful completion of further training of 6 months they are promoted as permanent commissioned officers on probation for a period of one year.

GLORIES OF ALUMNI

Alumni of the prestigious academy have led and fought every major conflict in which India has participated since the academy was established officially. They have an illustrious record of numerous gallantry awards and achieving 33 alumni have been awarded the iconic Kirti Chakra. 122 have been awarded the Shaurya Chakra.

Getting into the NDA is termed as a glorious chapter of every Indian who ultimate wish is to guard the honors of our nation.

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Marine Engineering and Research Institute-MERI Exam

 MERI Exam

Marine Engineering & Research Institute also known as MERI, was established at the time of Independence in 1947 to satisfy the growing need of marine engineers here in India. The Institution was earlier named as Directorate of Marine Engineering Training had its headquarter in Calcutta and a branch at Mumbai, under Ministry of Shipping (Government of India). The Institute has been renamed to Marine Engineering and Research Institute in the year 1994.

Admissions are done through JEE Mains only. It is compulsory to give the JEE Mains for entry into MERI.
Candidates are admitted to these institutes for admission for:

• 3-year course for B.Sc. in (Nautical Sciences) degree at T.S. Chanakya, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• 4-year course for Marine Engineering degree at Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata, West Bengal.

• 3-year course for Polyvalent B.Sc. in (Maritime Sciences) degree at Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Mumbai, Maharashtra.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MERI

• Candidates should have passed class (10 + 2) examinations with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English.
  Date of Birth: for candidates belonging to General & OBC categories, they must have be born on or after 1st of October, 1987 and those belonging to SC & ST categories must be born on or after 1st of October, 1982.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Offline mode:

Application form along with information brochure providing the details of the Training program at the above three Institutes, Medical standards, etc. can be obtained from the following designated branches of the Syndicate Bank all over the country by paying Rs. 1000 for General / OBC categories and Rs.800 for SC / ST categories.  
Syndicate Bank Branches:

The application form along with information brochure shall be obtained by post from the Indian Institute of Maritime Studies, T.S Chanakya campus, Karave, Navi Mumbai, 400706, by the due date by sending a self addressed envelope of 11'x5" size with stamps worth Rs.35 along with a D.D of Rs.1000 (General / OBC categories) and 800/- (SC/ST categories), drawn in favor of Indian Institute of Maritime Studies and payable at Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Online mode:

• MERI 2013 application form along with MERI 2013 information brochure can be downloaded from the website www.imu.tn.nic.in. Downloaded application forms are to be submitted along with the DD of 1000/- (General / OBC category) and 600/- ( SC / ST category ) drawn in favor of "Indian Maritime University, Mumbai Campus" payable at Mumbai.

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