Aspiring Minds’ Computer Adaptive Test (AMCAT)

Introduction

AMCAT which stands for Aspiring Minds’ Computer Adaptive Test is an employability test conducted by Aspiring Minds to connect deserving candidates with reputed employers, through computer adaptive test. It is used by prominent recruiters to find the right talent for their organization. Unlike popular entrance tests in India, AMCAT is conducted throughout the year across the nation. Currently, more than 700+ registered recruiters (small and medium enterprises) are using AMCAT scores as a means to recruit their employees. AMCAT employability service has gained the trust of 2 million test-takers so far since its commencement. Some of the popular companies that currently use AMCAT scores include Accenture, Cognizant, HP, Uber etc. 

What is a Computer Adaptive test?

A computer adaptive test is a computer-based test that test the student’s acumen for various types of jobs , thus estimates the employability potential of test taker. It assists students in finding the right kinds of jobs and also at the same time, it help employers in gauging the right talent. Thus, it provides mutual solution to both employer and prospective employee. This test assesses gauge the students through various parameters namely:

(a)  Language,
(b) Logical reasoning,
(c) Quantitative aptitude, etcetera skills.

Since, the exam is held in given time line, students are supposed to  solve/manage the problems in effective manner. 

List of Contents

1. Date of Examination
2. Mode of Examination
3. Medium of Examination
4. Industries covered.
5. Eligibility Criteria.
6. Test Cities
7. Significance of Scores.
8. How to Apply?
   1. Application Fee.
   2. Step -by- step application procedure.
9. Admit card
10. Examination Pattern
11. Useful Links 

Number of Attempts

Students can appear in  the examination as many times as they desire. However, it is to be ensured that there should be a gap of 45 days between your last attempt and the next one.

AMCAT Exam Dates

AMCAT is conducted every month in as many as 32 cities across India.

The frequency of the conduction varies city to city.

For Example, in a city like Bangalore where there are a lot of techies, the test is conducted on every third day of the month.

Mode of Examination

It is a computer adaptive test examination (a type of Computer-based test).

Unlike many employability tests which care about domain-related questions only, AMCAT also considers questions testing communication skills, logical reasoning and aptitude.

Medium of Examination

AMCAT  is conducted in English only

Industries covered

Today many industries have come under the purview of AMCAT with major MNC’s taking this examination into consideration. Following major industries are actively using this test for recruitment.

• Financial Institutions
• Information Technology companies
• Automobile Companies
• Banking Companies and Institutions
• Corporate Companies
• Telecommunication companies
• Hospitality sector companies
• Digital Marketing Companies
• Education Industry.
• Manufacturing Sector.
• Advertising & Marketing.
• Agriculture.
• Mechanical.

and many more industries are entering this sphere. For more details, follow the link https://www.myamcat.com/jobs.

Why AMCAT Exam is Important ?

(i) The AMCAT scorecard increases the credibility of students. It is an assessment of their skills and abilities. 

(ii)  Up to 700+ companies have made the test compulsory so far. Thus, this exam gives the trust to some of the topmost MNCs and eminent organizations in India.

(iii)  Around two million students have taken this test since its start.

(iv) It gives a clear picture of student’s strengths and weakness. Thus, prospective candidates get a clear picture of their strong points and fallouts and give a way to improve the weak points.

(v) This test shares the unparalleled trust of prominent companies like Accenture, Snapdeal, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, etcetera.

AMCAT Eligibility

Qualifications Required

AMCAT tests caters for for various kinds of jobs, therefore, it has no rigid preconditions for qualifications to participate in the test. 

However, following table provides a brief overview of the basic educational qualification required to participate in the test:-

Age Limit 

There is no age limit for the test.

  AMCAT Test can be from home:

1. AMCAT Exam can be given from home.
2. However, despite the options available, it is not always possible for the candidates to be available for the test on the date or time of their choosing. But due to various unavoidable factors you might want to reschedule the AMCAT exam to a more convenient date. Thus exam can be rescheduled for any convenient date.
3. To reschedule the date, you need to do is log in to your account on the AMCAT portal and shift the exam date accordingly.
4. Also, there is no restriction to the number of times you can reschedule the AMCAT exam.
5. However, you cannot reschedule the exam with only one day or less left for the test and there is no option except to take test.

Fee for rescheduling the test:

(i) One time rescheduling of AMCAT Exam is free.

(ii) For all the consecutive reschedules,  a fee of INR 250 + taxes is to be paid.

(iii) If there are only five days or less to go for the test and you want to reschedule it, then  a higher fee of INR 350 + taxes is to be paid.

 Thus, AMCAT Exam can be rescheduled, until 24-hours of the test. However, while the first rescheduling is free, for the rest, you need to pay a certain fee as detailed above..

Significance of AMCAT Score

1. Once the test has been taken by the candidate, he/she can view/download the scores using his official AMCAT account.

2. Now, the test score would be taken into consideration by AMCAT administration and they would forward your profile score to the companies looking for the skills that you possess. Aspiring Minds (test conducting body) will facilitate this process.

3. And the candidate will soon start getting interview calls from the desired companies.

Candidate needs to ensure getting a good score because a better percentile will give the candidate edge over other candidates.  But, as AMCAT exam is, conducted for students from every walk of life. There are uniquely curated tests for different disciplines  to meet the requirements of that particular discipline. Thus, it offers aptitude assessments for engineers, graduates, MBA, etc. which differs for every discipline. However, the required AMCAT score for the different modules entirely depends upon the job profile a candidate is applying for and the requirement of the recruiter.

However, to secure a minimum 550/900 score is considered to be on the safer side. .

How to Apply for AMCAT?

As mentioned before, applications or registrations are open throughout the year.

Candidates interested in applying can visit https://www.myamcat.com/personal-information?source=myamcatNavigationBar to schedule a test.

AMCAT Fee

A candidate can choose between two types of subscriptions for AMCAT. These include the following:

• 1-year subscription.
• 2-year subscription.

If the candidate takes a one-year subscription, he/she will have to pay Rs. 990 (plus GST) and their score would be valid for one year.

However, if a candidate chooses the two-year subscription, he/she shall pay another Rs. 900 (Plus GST) along with the base price of Rs. 990.

Step-by-step Application Procedure

In order to apply for the AMCAT, candidate needs to follow the following steps:

1. Create a user account providing the basic details such as name, contact details, course completed and the city for examination. Follow the link https://www.myamcat.com/register-amcat?source=myamcatLoginWidget1 for this activity.

2. Choose the exam center, exam date and exam time-slot.

3. Choose either the 1-year subscription or the 2-year subscription, according to your personal choice and continue with the fee payment.

4. Once the payment is made, you can appear for the test at chosen time & location

Admit card

The official date for issuing admits card is not yet announced yet. Then candidates must choose the link regarding AMCAT  Admit card. Candidates must log on by entering their roll number or registration number. After the successful login of roll number Admit card will be displayed on the screen.

AMCAT Exam Pattern

AMCAT shall be a 3-hour computer-adaptive test (This implies that if you answer the question correctly, then it will get tougher. On the other hand, the level of questions becomes easier if your response is incorrect). 

There is no negative marking in the exam.

 1 Compulsory Module: The test comprises of of the following sections:

• English language test.
• Logical Ability.
• Quantitative Aptitude and more.
• Quantitative Ability Tech
• Quantitative Gathering and Synthesis

Under this module, candidate is assessed on skills on above subjects/topics. These skills one must have irrespective of the job role. As such, entire syllabus must be prepared.

The two optional subjects must be selected during the exam after attempting the first 3 subjects written above.

Apart from these papers, following more sections are compulsory:

• Aspiring Minds Personality Inventory (AMPI). (90 questions – 20 minutes)
• Attention to Detail.
• Excel (for Management graduates only).

2 Optional Module : In this module, Candidate has to choose two modules from the vast inventory based on candidate’s educational qualification and area of interest. Score attained in chosen modules highlights candidate’s skills.

Optional Paper for the candidate varies according to the professional skills of the candidate. A management graduate can choose from Marketing and Human Resources, while an engineering graduate can choose between Mechanical and Computer science, depending on their field of specialization.

The list of available optional subjects includes the following:

What is good Score in AMCAT exam ?

 AMCAT exam is, conducted for students from every walk of life. There are uniquely curated tests for different disciplines  to meet the requirements of that particular discipline. Thus, it offers aptitude assessments for engineers, graduates, MBA, etc. which differs for every discipline. However, to secure a minimum 550 score is considered to be on the safer side.

Syllabus

Click on the official link provided below to check the detailed syllabus:

https://www.myamcat.com/amcat-syllabus

Useful Links

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