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CAT 2025 Prep Calendar: 6 Months to Crack CAT and Land INR 30+ LPA Job at Amex, Meta, McKinsey, Google

CAT 2025 Prep Calendar: 6 Months to Crack CAT and Land INR 30+ LPA Job at Amex, Meta, McKinsey, Google

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Starting from June, there will be a six-month preparation time at stake for the candidates who are preparing for the most prestigious Common Admission Test (CAT) examination. The impeccable placements offered by the various Multinational Corporations or MNCs are one of the major factors influencing thousands of aspiring candidates to sign up for the CAT examination. Reviewing the placement statistics of various IIMs, the average salary offered to candidates has consistently been greater than ₹ 20 Lakhs, which is considered excellent for those just starting their careers. One of the major questions asked by the candidates is, ‘Can I prepare for the CAT examination in 6 months? The short answer is yes. As far as the CAT preparation is concerned, the quality of preparation matters more than the duration. While starting early for the CAT examination is advantageous, a comprehensive CAT 6-month plan backed up by consistency in the CAT preparation will help the candidates successfully clear the CAT 2025 examiation and move a step closer to the prestigious B-schools in the country such as Ms, FMS, and SPJIMR, which are feeders into top global firms.

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  1. What’s at Stake? Careers that Begin with CAT
  2. CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
  3. Why Start CAT 2025 Preparation 6 Months in Advance?
  4. Ideal 6-Month CAT 2025 Preparation Strategy
  5. CAT 2025 Syllabus Time Table for 4 Months
  6. Tools and Resources to Follow During the CAT 6 Months Preparation
CAT 2025 Prep Calendar: 6 Months to Crack CAT and Land INR 30+ LPA Job at Amex, Meta, McKinsey, Google
CAT 2025 Prep Calendar: 6 Months to Crack CAT and Land INR 30+ LPA Job at Amex, Meta, McKinsey, Google

What’s at Stake? Careers that Begin with CAT

IIMs and the other top B-Schools are the go-to institutions for the best placements for managerial roles in the country. More than 100 companies regularly recruit from the IIMs, seeking fresh talent from the nook and corner of the country. Going through the placement statistics of the IIM Bangalore alone for the academic year 2024 - 26, 140 companies have already visited the campus and have recruited 601 students with handsome salaries. Some of the top recruiters of the top IIMs, such as Bangalore, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Indore, are listed below.

  • Accenture Strategy

  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

  • Bain & Company

  • McKinsey & Company

  • EY Parthenon India

  • PwC India

  • Kearney

  • Alvarez & Marsal

  • Microsoft

  • Amazon

  • American Express

  • EY (EPGP)

  • Accenture Strategy & Consulting (EPGP)

  • Samsung (EPGP)

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IIM Lucknow and Bangalore Average CTCs

Based on the latest reports released by the authorities, the average CTCs secured by the students of IIM Lucknow and Bangalore is provided below.

Institute

Program

Average CTC (INR LPA)

IIM Bangalore

PGP + PGPBA

34.88

IIM Bangalore

EPGP

35.5

IIM Lucknow

PGP + PGPBA

34.88

IIM Lucknow

EPGP

35.5

IIM Lucknow (Noida)

IPMX

27.72

CAT 2025 Exam Pattern

Starting the CAT exam preparation begins with the proper understanding of the CAT 2025 examination pattern. Without understanding the CAT exam pattern, the candidates might struggle during their CAT examination preparation, as this forms the basis of the candidate’s CAT preparation. The complete CAT exam pattern that the candidates should be aware of is provided below for the reference of the candidates.

Particulars

CAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus

CAT exam time duration

2 Hours (120 Minutes) & (160 Minutes for PwD)

Name of the Section

- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

- Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

Section-wise CAT exam time duration

- 40 Minutes for Each Section (VARC, DILR, QA)

- 53 Minutes 20 Seconds for PwD candidates for each section

Number of Questions

68

Total Marks

204

Mode of the CAT 2025 exam

Computer-Based Mode (CBT)

CAT Marking Scheme

- For every right answer, +3 will be awarded

- For every wrong answer in MCQs, -1 will be deducted

- No negative marks for Non-MCQs

Why Start CAT 2025 Preparation 6 Months in Advance?

According to the CAT toppers and various CAT exam experts, starting the CAT preparation 6 months early is necessary for candidates who are yet to start the CAT preparation or for candidates who are looking to refine their CAT preparation. A systematic approach for the CAT preparation in 6 months can help the candidates complete the entire CAT syllabus 2025 and also help them to save enough time for CAT revision through CAT mock tests and CAT sample papers. So this is the right time to start the CAT preparation if the candidate have’nt. Waiting any longer can hamper the candidate’s chances of making it to the premier institutes of the country. Starting the CAT preparation months in advance can also help the candidates avoid the CAT exam stress and be ready for the exam day. Each day of the CAT 2025 preparation will help the candidates identify their strengths and weaknesses, identify the areas requiring more focus and also enhance their time management skills and improve accuracy while attempting the CAT examination.

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Ideal 6-Month CAT 2025 Preparation Strategy

The ideal CAT 2025 preparation strategy is not just the one which helps the candidate to complete the CAT 2025 syllabus, but one which helps the candidate to also save enough time for solving multiple CAT mock tests. Starting from now, the candidates should devise a CAT preparation plan tailored to their learning capabilities and available time. After analysing the CAT preparation timeline and the CAT 2025 syllabus, Careers360 has devised a CAT 2025 preparation calendar for 6 months. This calendar will be divided into a month-wise preparation plan. The candidates can refer to this expert-crafted CAT preparation schedule for 6 months to make the most out of their CAT preparation for the remaining time.

CAT Preparation Calendar Month 1 (June 2025) – Foundation and Assessment

June is the month when you start your CAT preparation. This month should be focused on understanding the CAT syllabus and exam pattern. Candidates must take a diagnostic test to assess their current level. Start brushing up on basics from all three sections - Quantitative Aptitude, VARC, and DILR. After analysing the results of the test, the candidates should note down their strengths and weaknesses. Priority should be given to the areas where the candidates feel like they are lagging. It is recommended that the candidates begin with the Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning section or the Quantitative Aptitude section because these two sections are the ones which demand a lot of time due to their extensive CAT 2025 syllabus. The candidates should also design a CAT preparation timetable at this time, which can help them to achieve their goals in the limited time. The candidates should also inculcate the important skill of consistency in this phase, which is required throughout the candidate’s preparation cycle. During this phase, the candidates can also begin revisiting fundamental math concepts and reading editorials or short articles for CAT VARC improvement. The first month of the CAT 6-month plan is necessary for the candidates because this builds their foundations towards the later stages of the CAT preparation. The practice of the questions should begin with the easy questions, followed by moderate and then the difficult ones.

CAT Preparation Calendar Month 2 (July 2025) – Concept Building and Practice

Once the basics are clear, July should be used to dive deeper into section-wise concepts. The candidates can refer to the previous year's CAT question papers and form a repository of questions. Referring to the questions, the candidates should try to solve them using a timer. Taking a note of the time spent and trying to reduce the time spent while resolving is a good approach. Candidates can start solving topic-wise questions in QA, reading RC passages, and practising basic DI/LR sets. During this phase, the candidates should focus on both time management and accuracy, with the former given more priority than the latter. For all the concepts that the candidates covered in the first month of CAT preparation, the candidates should use July to engage in CAT sectional mock tests. The progress of the candidates should be noted down. Special attention should be paid to the areas where the candidates are still lagging.

CAT Preparation Calendar Month 3 (August 2025) – Speed and Accuracy

Once the candidates have mastered both time management and accuracy, they should now focus on speed. The CAT examination is all about answering as many questions as possible within 120 minutes with a great level of accuracy. Speed alone is not sufficient, because for each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted. This indicates that the candidates should focus on finding the right answers. There are good chances for the CAT 2025 examination to have lengthy DILR sets and a few time-consuming Quantitative Aptitude questions. To improve the speed while answering the questions, the candidates should learn CAT shortcut methods, memorise all the important CAT formulas and so on. Learning mental maths and methods such as Vedic mathematics for calculation can also be very helpful for the candidates.

CAT Preparation Calendar Month 4 (September 2025) – Full Mocks and Advanced Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

As the candidate moves towards the 4 months of the CAT preparation 6-month calendar, it is the time for them to focus more on getting ready for the CAT exam day. This is the phase where the candidates should move from sectional CAT mock tests to complete mock tests involving the CAT syllabus 2025 topics that the candidates have completed till now. The candidates should also ensure that while attempting the CAT mock tests, they simulate the actual environment by attending the test in a noiseless environment and following the CAT guidelines. The candidates should practise tough DI/LR sets, as this is often the most unpredictable section. The candidates must spend time analysing each mock test thoroughly, identifying weak points, and improving them through focused practice. This will help the candidates pinpoint the areas that require more attention and focus. If the candidate has left behind any topics of the CAT 2025 syllabus, this should be the last month for doing so because the last 2 months of the CAT 2025 preparation calendar are reserved for mock test, sample paper and overall revision alone.

CAT Preparation Calendar Month 5 (October 2025) – Peak Performance Mode

Now that the candidate has completed the entire CAT 2025 syllabus and has attempted multiple full-length mock tests and a lot of CAT sectional mock tests, the peak CAT performance of the candidate is expected in the month of October. The candidates are suggested to take at least 3 full-length mock tests per week and note their progress. The candidates should also revise the important CAT formulas, work on their speed of solving the problems and fine-tune their test-taking approach by referring to the CAT preparation tips and listening to the CAT topper tips and tricks. This should be the ideal month that the candidates to put their heart and soul into. It is also necessary that the candidates take enough breaks in between so that they do not feel exhausted or burned out.

CAT Preparation Calendar Month 6 (November 2025) – Revision + Calm Strategy

The final month is for revision, light practice, and staying mentally calm. It is essential for the candidates not to learn any new concepts during this period, as it may create unwanted stress and confusion. It is important for the candidates not to compare their preparation with that of others because this might create panic and stress. The candidates should focus on revising core concepts, notes, and mock test feedback. The number of CAT mock tests per week should be reduced to 1-2 by focusing on speed and accuracy. Use the last week for light revision and mental relaxation to be fully prepared for CAT day. This is critical because overburdening with heavy revision and day-night study without revision can exhaust the candidates and may even result in physical illnesses during the exam week, which may adversely affect the candidates.

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CAT 2025 Syllabus Time Table for 4 Months

Completing the CAT 2025 syllabus would be slightly cumbersome for the candidates as the CAT syllabus is vast and includes a lot of topics. But reserving the last few months for CAT practice is necessary for the candidates to score well in the CAT examination. Hence, it is necessary for the candidates to complete the CAT syllabus 2025 within 4 months so that they will be left with 2 months for a comprehensive CAT examination revision. Carers360 has designed a weekwise CAT preparation in 4 months, which can be followed to complete the CAT 2025 syllabus in time.

Week

VARC Topics

DILR Topics

QA Topics

Week 1

Para-jumbles, Sentence Completion, Inferences

Graph Types, Table-Based DI, Bar Graphs

Percentages, Ratios & Proportion, Profit & Loss

Week 2

Odd One Out, One-Word Substitution, Sentence Correction

Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Radar Graphs

Averages & Mixtures, Time, Speed & Distance

Week 3

RC – Short Passages, Para Summary, Syllogism

Scatter Graphs, Innovative Graphs, Blood Relations

Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work

Week 4

Analogies, Para Completion, RC – Factual

Binary Logic, Venn Diagrams, Cubes & Dicing

Partnership, Linear & Quadratic Equations

Week 5

Sentence Correction, Para-jumbles, RC – Inference Based

Decision Making, Analytical Puzzles, Syllogism

Inequalities, Functions, Modulus

Week 6

Odd One Out, Para Summary, Sentence Completion

Logical Deductions, Ordering & Sequencing

Surds & Indices, Logarithms, Sequences & Series

Week 7

RC – Summary Based, Para Completion, One-word Substitution

Selections & Distributions, Linear & Circular Arrangements

Maxima & Minima, Factorisation, Geometry (2D)

Week 8

Routes & Networks, RC Practice

Games & Tournaments, Reasoning-based DI

Coordinate Geometry, Mensuration (2D & 3D)

Week 9

RC Variety + Tone & Style Practice

Caselets, Advanced DI Mix Sets

Square & Cube Roots, Number Properties

Week 10

Sentence Correction, Para-jumbles, Summary

Logical Reasoning Set Practice, Base Systems

Factors & Multiples, Set Theory

Week 11

RC + Para Summary (Timed), Mixed RC Practice

Mixed Puzzles, Caselets, Mixed DI Sets

Permutation & Combination, Probability

Week 12

Complete VARC Round-up, Error Log Review

Data Arrangement, DI Puzzle Practice

Statistics, Mixed Arithmetic

Week 13

Full VARC Practice Sets

LR + DI Mixed Sets, Past Year Questions

Geometry + Mensuration, Algebra Revision

Week 14

RC + Sentence Correction Practice

Reasoning + DI Advanced Practice

Algebra + Functions, Arithmetic Revision

Week 15

Sectional Tests for VARC

Sectional Tests for DILR

Sectional Tests for QA

Week 16

Final VARC Review + Mock Test

Final DILR Practice + Mock Test

Final QA Practice + Mock Test

Tools and Resources to Follow During the CAT 6 Months Preparation

Taking the guidance of the CAT preparation materials and materials during the candidate’s CAT preparation in 6 months can be extremely helpful for securing a good CAT percentile. This should be one of the important CAT strategies for success. The important resources that the candidates should follow during their CAT 6 months preparation are listed under this section.

CAT Preparation Books 2025

With a wide variety of CAT preparation materials available, selecting the right ones based on individual needs can be challenging. To make this easier, Careers360 has analysed and shortlisted the most important books for CAT preparation.

CAT Section

Book Name

Author Name

Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

R.S. Aggarwal

Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT

Sarvesh Verma

NCERT Mathematics Books (Class 9–10)

NCERT

How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT

Arun Sharma

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT

Arun Sharma

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT

Nishit K. Sinha

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

R.S. Aggarwal

Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

Ananta Ashisha

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

PSC for VA for CAT

Nishit Sinha

High School English Grammar & Composition

Wren & Martin

CAT 2025 Exam Preparation Materials by Careers360

Careers360 provides a variety of CAT 2025 preparation resources such as detailed syllabus guides, topic-wise study materials, mock tests, and expert strategy articles. The list of CAT exam preparation materials designed by Careers360 is provided in the list below.

eBook Title

Download Links

3000+ Most Important Words - Vocabulary Builder

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500+ Most Important Idioms and Phrases

Download Here

300+ Most Important Phrasal Verbs

Download Here

Permutation & Combination - Video Lectures and Practice Questions

Download Here

Mastering DILR Questions with Expert Solutions

Download Here

CAT 2025 Exam's High Scoring Chapters and Topics

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Mastering CAT Exam: VARC, DILR, and Quant MCQs & Weightages

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CAT 2025 Mastery: Chapter-wise MCQs for Success for VARC, DILR, Quant

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CAT 2025 Quantitative Aptitude Questions with Answers

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CAT DILR Questions with Solution, Download LRDI Questions for CAT

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CAT 2025 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Study Material

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Which resources and books are best for CAT 2025 prep?
A:

Some of the top-recommended books include Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Verma for Quant, How to Prepare for VARC by Arun Sharma, and Logical Reasoning for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha. Additionally, Careers360 offers mock tests, study guides, and chapter-wise materials tailored for CAT preparation.

Q: Why is completing the syllabus in 4 months recommended?
A:

Completing the syllabus in four months ensures the final two months (October and November) can be used exclusively for mock tests, test-taking strategies, and revision, which is essential for improving speed, accuracy, and mental readiness.

Q: What should the first month of CAT prep (June) focus on?
A:

June is all about building the foundation—understanding the CAT pattern, taking a diagnostic test, identifying weak areas, and brushing up basics in VARC, QA, and DILR. It's also the time to set a study routine and begin with easier practice questions.

Q: What is the syllabus structure of CAT 2025?
A:

CAT 2025 is divided into three sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA), each with a 40-minute time limit. The syllabus includes topics like para-jumbles, graphs, geometry, arithmetic, and logical puzzles.

Q: Can CAT 2025 really be cracked in just 6 months?
A:

Yes, with a focused and consistent approach, CAT 2025 can be cracked in 6 months using a structured monthly plan that covers fundamentals, speed, accuracy, and full-length mock tests. The key is disciplined study and effective use of mock test feedback.

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Hello Aspirant,

Since your payment status shows "S" , it means your payment is successful. The "payment unsuccessful" message on the form is likely a temporary system error or a delay in updating.

Do not make another payment.

Making a second payment could cause a double debit, which is difficult to get a refund for. You should:

  1. Wait 24-48 hours for the status to update automatically.

  2. Download and save a copy of your form and a screenshot of the "S" payment status as proof.

  3. Check your bank statement to confirm the money has been debited.

  4. If the issue is not fixed after 48 hours, contact the official CAT helpdesk immediately with your transaction details.

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CAT exam what where when how 2025

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The CAT 2025 exam is a national-level MBA entrance test for IIMs and top B-schools in India. It will be held on 30th November 2025 in computer-based mode across ~170 cities.
The registration is open from 1st August to 13th September 2025 on iimcat.ac.in .
Admit cards will be available from 5th November 2025 onward.
Graduates with at least 50 marks (45 for SC/ST/PwD) are eligible to apply.
The exam tests English, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude in three timed sections.

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I filled the CAT form the day before yesterday,and while making the payment,the page showed an error.However,the money was deducted from my acount,and I also received an email confirming my application submission.When I logged into the website again,I was able to downlaod the appication form,where the payment status was shown as "S" . But on the homepage,it is said that my application was saved, but the previous payment has failed,and I needed to go to the "Go to Application" section and there was an option to make the payment again.Could someone please tell me what I am supposed to do now?

Since your application shows payment status as “S” and you received a confirmation email, your payment likely went through.

  • Don’t pay again.
  • Take screenshots of your confirmation email, downloaded form, and bank transaction.
  • Immediately contact the official CAT helpdesk here:
    https://iimcat.ac.in/cat2025/helpdesk.php
  • Attach all proof and explain the issue.
    Wait for their reply to avoid paying twice.

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can i get admission in bbau in mba course via CAT exam ?

Yes, you can pursue an MBA at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, through the CAT exam.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) from a recognized university.

  • Entrance Exam: A valid CAT score is required for admission.

Admission Process:

  1. Application: Register online through the BBAU admission portal.

  2. Entrance Exam: Appear for the CAT exam and obtain a valid score.

  3. Counseling: Shortlisted candidates will be called for counseling based on their CAT scores.

  4. Document Verification: Submit necessary documents for verification.

  5. Fee Payment: Complete the fee payment to confirm admission.

Course Details:

  • Duration: 2 years (full-time).

  • Specializations: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, among others.

Placement Opportunities:
BBAU has a strong placement record, with top companies recruiting MBA graduates.

For more details and to apply, visit the  official BBAU MBA admission page

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With 305 marks in ICAR PG and being from ST category, your chances of getting an AIEEA (CAT) seat is good, especially in plant sciences and less competitive subjects

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Directions for question :

M/s Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, one of the top four audit and accounting firms in the world with headquarters at London, UK, and with an operational presence in 153 countries, hires Management Trainees (MT) from all the premier management institutes of India thrice every year, in the months of January, May and September.

Each new group of Management Trainees (MT) have to go through a four month rigorous training schedule, after which they have to pass through a test consisting of a written assessment and a case-analysis. The top hundred ranked Management Trainees (MT) based on the performance in the test are confirmed as Management Executives (ME). The rest are given the opportunity of undergoing the training for four months one more time along with the next batch of Management Trainees (MT) and then passing through the subsequent test consisting of the written assessment and case-analysis. The Management Trainee (MT) who fails to get confirmed as a Management Executive (ME) the second time is fired.

The scatter-graph below depicts the number of Management Trainees (MT) at Deloitte taking the tests from January 2020 till May 2022, and the vis-à-vis hired Management Trainees (MT) at Deloitte who were fired :

It is also known that for the month of September 2019 at Deloitte, 96 hired Management Trainees (MT) failed to be confirmed as a Management Executive (ME) the first time, and that 36 hired Management Trainees (MT) were fired. 

Question :

In which test did the minimum number of Management Trainees (MT) get confirmed as a Management Executive (ME) in the second attempt ?

Option: 1

September 2020

 

 


Option: 2

May 2021


Option: 3

January 2021

 


Option: 4

January 2022 


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Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Assuming that the next customer's order could only be attended to when the previous customer's order was closed, at what time would the first customer's order be considered closed ?

 

Option: 1

6.15 pm

 

 


Option: 2

6.17 pm

 


Option: 3

6.18 pm

 


Option: 4

6.20 pm


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Six sticks of equal lengths were kept in the vertical position in an empty flower-vase, to be arranged at the six corners of a regular hexagon. The two ends of each of the sticks were of different colours. 

The top ends of the sticks were one of each of the following colours – Red, Cyan, Pink, Brown, Black and Green. The bottom ends were one of each of the following colours – Blue, Yellow, White, Orange, Purple and Grey. Both the sets of colours mentioned were in no particular order.

It was also known that :

a) The stick with the red colour was opposite to the stick with the blue colour

b) There were exactly two sticks whose both ends had colours whose names started with the same letter

c) The stick with the grey colour was adjacent to the stick with the white colour

d) The stick with the cyan colour was adjacent to both the sticks with the brown colour and the one with the blue colour

e) The stick with the purple colour was adjacent to both the sticks with the grey colour and the one with the green colour

f) The stick with the white colour was opposite to the stick with the green colour

Question :

What was the colour of the bottom end of the stick having brown colour at the top end ?

Option: 1

 White 

 


Option: 2

Yellow 


Option: 3

Black

 


Option: 4

Grey


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Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Assuming that the next customer's order could only be attended to when the previous customer's order was closed, at what time would the third customer's order be considered closed ?

 

Option: 1

6.28 pm

 


Option: 2

6.35 pm

 


Option: 3

6.38 pm


Option: 4

6.45 pm


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Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Suppose Moloy and Niloy had decided to process multiple orders at the same time, however strictly prioritising a first come first serve basis, when would the second customer's order be considered closed ?

Option: 1

6.20 pm

 

 


Option: 2

6.18 pm


Option: 3

6.15 pm

 


Option: 4

6.12 pm


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Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Suppose Moloy and Niloy had decided to process multiple orders at the same time, however strictly prioritising a first come first serve basis, when would the third customer's order be considered closed ?

 

Option: 1

6.22 pm

 


Option: 2

6.25 pm


Option: 3

6.28 pm 


Option: 4

6.30 pm


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Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

A fourth customer comes in and orders two plates of French Toast at 6.24 pm. Suppose Moloy and Niloy had decided to process multiple orders at the same time, however strictly prioritising a first come first serve basis. For exactly how many minutes would one of the friends be idle from 6.00 pm till serving the last customer, assuming that the four customers were the only ones to have come in within the period being discussed ?

Option: 1

9

 


Option: 2

13


Option: 3

18


Option: 4

21


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Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Had Niloy been absent on that day, and assuming that the next customer's order could only be attended to when the previous customer's order was closed, at what time would the fourth customer's order (refer to the previous question) be considered closed ?

Option: 1

6:38 pm

 


Option: 2

6:42 pm

 


Option: 3

6:47 pm


Option: 4

6:49 pm


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The bar-graph given below shows the foreign exchange reserves of Nepal (in million Rupees) from 2014 to 2021. Answer the following questions based on the graph :

Question:

What was the percentage increase (rounded to the nearest integer, if deemed necessary) in the foreign exchange reserves in 2020 over 2016 ?

Option: 1 None

Option: 2 None

Option: 3 None

Option: 4 None

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The Jadavpur University’s Prince Anwar Shah Road hostel consists of two large separate buildings, one for the ladies and the other for the gents, while having a common kitchen and dining hall. It is the hostel of the CS and the EEC department of engineering students of the university.

In recognition of the growing dissatisfaction and hence complaints among the inmates of the hostel regarding the menu served for dinner, the Dean of the engineering department, Dr Aparesh Sanyal, personally decided to investigate the matter. He set about collecting information about the preference of dinner among the inmates, separately from the gents and the ladies wing of the hostel.

Dr Sanyal was able to gather the following partial information :  

 

Hostel inmates

Menu preference for dinner

Total

Egg Meal

Fish Meal

Chicken Meal

Gents

    

20

  

Ladies

      

64

Total

  

60

    

 

The Warden of the hostel was consulted, who after investigation declared that the following facts were clear :

1. Forty percent of the hostel inmates were ladies

2. One-third of the gentlemen inmates preferred an egg meal for dinner

3. Half the hostel inmates preferred either fish meal or chicken meal

Question:

What proportion of the lady hostel inmates preferred a fish meal for dinner ?

 

 

Option: 1

0.25

 

 


Option: 2

0.50

 


Option: 3

0.75

 


Option: 4

1.00 


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