The question that I was faced with recently is - Why do CAT or GMAT test the ability of an aspiring management student in the ares of geometry, algebra, etc. ?
How can top notch educational institutions accept such a biased test that obviously tilts the balance in favour of the engineering students as opposed to those from commerce. A large number of applicants aspiring to get into prestigious institutions have to encounter either a GMAT or CAT test. The two broad categories in both these tests are Maths and English. Most of the commerce graduates would not have been in touch with Maths for several years which affect their chances of scoring a higher grade than those from the engineering stream.
It is no wonder then that the number of applicants finally making it thru to these institutions are from engineering. Although one would think that the natural higher education for a commerce grad.is an MBA and that of an engineering grad.is a masters in tech, science or something on those lines.
It is also very disappointing that none of the educational institutions have a problem with such an unfair system. Although, I it was nice to see India Today point out this in one of their recent issues.
In today's competitive world institutions must provide a level playing field to everyone and then make a judgement about the most deserving of the lot.
How can top notch educational institutions accept such a biased test that obviously tilts the balance in favour of the engineering students as opposed to those from commerce. A large number of applicants aspiring to get into prestigious institutions have to encounter either a GMAT or CAT test. The two broad categories in both these tests are Maths and English. Most of the commerce graduates would not have been in touch with Maths for several years which affect their chances of scoring a higher grade than those from the engineering stream.
It is no wonder then that the number of applicants finally making it thru to these institutions are from engineering. Although one would think that the natural higher education for a commerce grad.is an MBA and that of an engineering grad.is a masters in tech, science or something on those lines.
It is also very disappointing that none of the educational institutions have a problem with such an unfair system. Although, I it was nice to see India Today point out this in one of their recent issues.
In today's competitive world institutions must provide a level playing field to everyone and then make a judgement about the most deserving of the lot.
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The Maths tested in these tests is basic Maths which no one should get 'out of touch' with.
If trigonometry and calculus is being included, it is wrong.
But basic Maths is definitely a good indicator of the sharpness of the brain.
I disagree with you kamal. A manager in a big organisation also has nothing to do with geometry, algebra, etc. He would use more of profit and loss, percentages, etc....business maths. I believe maths relating to business is good but can't accept the other parts.
I agree partly with both of you. As a manager, one does not need a lot of maths background but in all the three sections of CAT (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Analysis and Data Interpretation-Reasoning) the minimum cut-off is just 25% of each section. So, even if you get just the minimum 25% in maths, which can be scored just by being an expert in Basic Maths... and scoring atleast 50% in the other two sections Commerce students can definitely pass to the other rounds which is their strength (Group discussions and interviews). The complicated Maths stuff atleast gives the engineering students a chance to compete with us Commerce students. The only reason more engineering students get admission is 'coz they take exams more seriosly than commerce students :) :)
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