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“All the great speakers were bad speakers at first” – Rolph Waldo Emerson

It is not a tough task to understand why the fear of dying is inferior to the dismay of public speaking. Public speaking removes our comfort level and forces us to step out.

It ranks on top of the list of phobias for most people. Many people are afraid of public speaking, and they got shivering and tended to speak in a low tone, which results in the loss of interests of people. Frankly speaking,

it is a natural process, and it happens when one intimidate much about how the others will judge them, and when one force himself to remain calm.

Public speaking is an art rather than just a skill. It is about how your speech will sound to your audience, irrespective of its content. It could be an unpleasant thing for you when you have to put your stand, and face judging faces with a hope of getting your message delivered compellingly. However, it may lead to sweating in your hands, dry out your mouth, shaking of your knees, and speed your speech reading pace.

Reasons for Fear of Public Speaking

1. One reason to frighten with speaking in public could be your past experience. You might have delivered a speech or performed an act in front of public earlier, but it ended up badly. It could be the reason that you have lost confidence in yourself and always afraid of speaking out.

2. The other reason could be that you haven’t delivered a speech yet, and when you want to speak, the probabilistic circumstances make you take back your step. These circumstances are just the inner conflict in your mind, such as, how people will react to my speech, Will my speech sound good, What if everyone laughs at me, etc.

Well, this post is not to make you frightened but is to make you aware of your situation while delivering the speech and providing you with its remedies. We are providing you with solutions to develop your confidence while speaking in public.

Public Speaking Tips and Tricks

We are delighted to present the best of public speaking tips to overcome your fear and to get over the nervousness. These tips are given by experts to develop confidence while speaking in public.

1. Start to speak in small audience group

You should start with the small audience if you are new to the world of public speaking. Try to start with your close family and friends who could support and help you to lose your hesitation. Just remember one thing, no. of the audience does not matter once you have built confidence, and if you know your topic very well.

2. Get Yourself Organized

An organized thought and materials about your speech will help you to become much calmer and relaxed. You must take all of your required time to put your ideas all together in an orderly manner. You should take care of opening, body content, and a conclusion. The first part of your presentation should be eye-catchy, and the body content supports your topic, while end delivers a message. Getting yourself organized help you in reducing stress and speaking anxiety while make you focus on one thing at a time which results in a great speech.

3. Focus on Patterns of Speech

Every form of speech has a pattern, and if you are keen to become an excellent public speaker, you must get aware of it. Try to keep your speech sort and take a short pause while delivering to add anticipation. You can use some powerful words, and special speech tones to make it more exciting.

4. Practice In The Front of Mirror

Practicing your speech in front of a mirror will make you feel like you are talking to someone. You can judge your facial expressions, body gesture, movement while delivering in front of the mirror. It is the best technique till-date for the overall development of your public speaking skills.

5. Record and Listen

The one alternative for practicing in front of the mirror is to record your speech on either phone or a video camera. Recording your voice make you aware that how your statement sounds to the audience, and on what thing you need to improvise.

6. Practice……and More Practice.

No other thing can beat practice. Find any business organization, network or club, such as Toastmasters club, that provides you with an opportunity for practicing. Get prepare well and don’t forget to understand your topic completely. If possible, always choose a topic that you are already expert on, as the unfamiliar topic might increase your stress, and disrupt your speech.

7. Try Public Speaking Training Course.

Try a public speaking training course which is appropriate for your needs. Such a course will help to learn how to engage your audience. You can also find a great coach or mentor to assist you. Learning this art can improve your results in a boardroom, a sales presentation, and even help you in generating a business lead.

8. Practice To Deal With Nervousness

Practice a ton to hide your nervousness while moving towards a podium on stage, while delivering a speech. Sometimes one gets even more nervous to cover it. You need to understand that you can only control your nervousness, but can’t hide it.

• Do not overthink the audience’s reaction. They are not able to see your nervousness.
• Never show any dull or negative expressions, such as yawning, and when you see someone looking exhausting and bored in the audience, you need to ignore such a person and focus on to present your information.
• Try deep breathing and think of a more relieved situation to comfort you.

9. Lubricate Your Throat.

Just like an engine needs proper lubrication to function correctly, your voice also needs to be lubricated to perform well. Making a speech in front of the audience requires high pitch voice, which dries your mouth. So, you must lubricate your throat with lukewarm water, or lemon-water solution. Don’t try sugary beverages, as it will drain your mouth which makes it harder to talk.

Always keep a thing in your mind that nobody is born a great speaker. It is the practice and hard work that makes them a perfect speaker. Even Warren Buffett has faced public speaking anxiety at first. But, he was not the person who lose hope and started giving training to investors twice of his age to improve his speaking skill.

Quotes on Public Speaking and Leadership

Public speaking is a crucial skill in the business world. Our body is geared for either fight or flight, and it is up to you what you want, to figure out a way to improve your speaking skill or to move away from the situation and blame yourself.

Today, we are sharing some of the great quotes on public speaking and leadership that will motivate you to learn this art. These examples are the epitome of public speaking and leadership by some legends:

1. Public Speaking is the are of diluting a two-minute idea with a two-hour vocabulary- John P. Kennedy
2. The cynics may be the loudest voices- but I promise you, they will accomplish the least- Barack Obama
3. It takes one hour of preparation for each minute of presentation- Wayne Burgraff
4. Defeat the fear of death and welcome the death of fear- G. Gordon Liddy
5. When you speak about something, you passionately care about you will be more confident and feel more confident in your element- Brian Tracy
6. I’ve been on stage thousand times and I always have a moment of nerves- AMN Handley
7. It takes a deep commitment to change and even deeper to grow- Ralph Ellison
8. People buy into the leader before they buy into theJohn Maxwell
9. May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears- Nelson Mandela
10. If you want to live a happy life, try it to a goal, not to a human or objects- Albert Einstein

Your competition is with only one person, and if you want to know who is it, look into the mirror, you have to face yourself to be a master in any field. Deep inside you is more strength than you have ever known.

Best Books on Public speaking

If Public speaking is your cup of the shoe, then you have not much to worry about in any presentation. Public Speaking makes you more confident, gives you a better attitude and knowledge to win your audience from the very beginning.

If you are looking forward to pushing your communication skill further, or you are a neophyte, who is starting from a scratch and trying to build the skill, these books will help you in both cases:

1. The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of The World’s Top Minds: Carminne Gallo

This book is among the top bookseller list in the business world. The author Carmine has also written on the secrets of Steve Job’s speaking skills, so he is experienced in this genre of writing.

2. The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking: Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie has shared his more than forty years of public speaking experience through this book. He has shared three keys to a great speech through this book, which are:

A. Be Prepared

B. Speak to Your Interests

C. Remember Your Audience

Apart from the tips, we shared today; you can also improve your skill by filming for youtube videos on particular topics. You can start with 2-3 videos a week, and with time noticeable progress can be seen in your speaking skills.

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ABOUT AFCAT EXAM

The AFCAT exam (Air Force Common Admission Test) conducted by Indian Air Force twice in a year and invites applications for Flying Branch, Ground duty Technical and Non-Technical Branch and Meteorology Branch. This year AFCAT I exam has been already passed and aspirants who have missed the AFCAT I exam will have a second chance to join the Indian Air Force through AFCAT II exam 2018 which will be conducted by Indian Air Force very soon. AFCAT II exam will be held on 18 and 19 August 2018. The aspirants who will be applying for Flying Branch will have to give Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) along with AFCAT II exam. The aspirants those who are trying to clear AFCAT exam can get all the details related to this exam like exam dates, exam pattern, study material, model question papers with answer keys and Syllabus here and they can also download it in pdf format.

AFCAT II EXAM 2018 IMPORTANT DATES

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR AFCAT 2 EXAM

The branch-wise eligibility criteria are as follows:-

1. Flying Branch: Candidates those who have completed their graduation in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or candidates who have completed BE/B.Tech. with minimum 60% marks.
2. Ground Duty (Technical) – Candidates who have completed their graduation through any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level with minimum 60% marks.
3. Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Candidates must have graduation level degree through any discipline with minimum 60% marks and obtain 60% marks in Section A & B examination of Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India).

AGE LIMIT FOR AFCAT II EXAM

AFCAT II EXAM PATTERN AND SYLLABUS

The AFCAT exam question paper will have 100 questions. All questions will be of three marks each. For every correct answer the candidate will get three marks and for every wrong answer, one mark will be deducted under negative marking. The total time allotted for the paper is two hours.

Each Question Paper will have questions from the following topics:-

DETAILED SYLLABUS FOR ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE TEST (EKT)

EKT SYLLABUS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING

1. Fundamental Engineering

• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Drawing

2. Specialisation Branch Topics

• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Electronic Devices
• Computer Networks
• Network Theory Design
• Switching Theory
• Information Technology

3. Allied Engineering

• Electrical Engineering
• Control Engineering
• Telecommunication Systems
• Microwave Engineering
• Antenna and Wave Propagation
• Radar Theory
• Instrumentation

EKT SYLLABUS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

1. Fundamental Engineering

• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Drawing

2. Specialisation Branch Topics

• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Devices
• Control Engineering
• Telecommunication Systems
• Microwave Engineering
• Antenna and Wave Propagation

3. Allied Engineering Topics

• Instrumentation
• Computer Networks
• Network Theory Design
• Switching Theory
• Information Technology
• Radar Theory

EKT SYLLABUS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING  

1. Fundamental Engineering

• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Graphics/ Engineering Drawing

2. Specialization Branch Topics

• Engineering Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Theory of Machines
• Fluid mechanics/Hydraulic Machines
• Manufacturing Science
• Materials Science
• Machine Drawing

3. Allied Engineering

• Automotive Engineering
• Power Plant Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Flight Mechanics
• Aircraft Structures
• Aerodynamic

AFCAT II EXAM 2018 SELECTION PROCEDURE

The AFCAT exam is the first stage of the selection procedure. After clearing the exam, the candidates can get the date and selection centers for the interview and all other events as per their choice on the official website of Indian Air Force.

Interview:  The interview starts with a screening test on the first day, which consists of verbal, nonverbal tests and a PPDT test (Picture Perception and DiscussionTest). The selected candidates will stay back at the centers for further selection tests and those who could not qualify tests, would be free on the same day. The next day of the interview consists of a personal interview, Psychology and GTO tests, PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test; for flying branch only), on the last day conference will be conducted after which, the final result is announced. The selected candidates are sent for medical examination.

AFCAT II  2018 EXAM AND EKT EXAM MODEL QUESTION PAPERS PDF DOWNLOAD

We are providing Model question papers with answer keys for AFCAT II exam and EKT exam which will be conducted along with AFCAT  for Flying Branch. You can download this question papers using the links given below in the pdf format.

AFCAT Model Question Paper-I

AFCAT Model Question Paper-II

AFCAT Model Question Paper-III

AFCAT Model Question Paper-IV

AFCAT Answer Key

EKT Model Question Paper (Computer Science)-I

EKT Model Question Paper (Computer Science)-II

EKT Model Question Paper (Electrical & Electronics)-I

EKT Model Question Paper (Electrical & Electronics)-II

EKT Model Question Paper (Mechanical)-I

EKT Model Question Paper (Mechanical)-II

EKT Answer Key

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ADVERTISEMENT/REGISTRATION/EXAM SCHEDULE

Query 1. What is the advertisement schedule for AFCAT? When is the AFCAT conducted?

Reply: AFCAT is conducted twice a year (in the month of February and August). The advertisement for the same is published in the months of December and June respectively.

SCHEME AND SYLLABUS FOR AFCAT EXAM

Query 2. What is the scheme and syllabus for AFCAT exam?

Reply: AFCAT is an objective test. The exam is for two hours and consists of 100 questions.T he scheme of syllabus contains General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude. For further details on Exam schedule, Marking scheme, Scheme, and syllabus of AFCAT please refer para 8 (a) and (b) of the notification available on website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in

Query 3. Where can I register for the AFCAT online?

Reply: You have to register for AFCAT on the website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac. in Please note that registration is being done through these two websites only. Do not register for AFCAT on any other website.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA- AGE/EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/PHYSICAL STANDARDS ETC

Query 4. I have completed my Class XII exam. Am I eligible for AFCAT?

Reply: No. Minimum qualification required for AFCAT is graduation/ postgraduation (Masters) (depending on the branch you are applying for). There is also a minimum requirement of marks in graduation / post-graduation. For full details, you are requested to go through the notification available on website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in.

Query 5. I am interested in applying for flying branch. I have filled up all the columns correctly to my knowledge. Yet, it is showing that I am not eligible for flying branch.

Reply: Please check the online form whether you had filled all columns properly. Check the age and educational qualification criteria. Also, check if you have 60% aggregate in graduation and 60% each in Physics and Maths at 10 + 2 level.

Query 6. I am meeting the age criteria as per the advertisement. However, when I am filling up the form online, it is showing an error indicating I am not eligible. Am I eligible or not?

Reply: Please read the advertisement carefully. If the age mentioned is 20 to 24 years it means that the candidate should be 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2019. Check whether you meet the criteria or not. Ascertain your age eligibility and then fill the form.

AGE RELAXATION FOR COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE BY DGCA (INDIA)

Query 7. I have a Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India). Am I eligible for age relaxation for flying branch?

Reply: There is a certain age relaxation of two years for CPL (Commercial Pilot License) holders. However, one needs to meet the educational qualification criteria. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 1993 to 01 January 1999 (both dates inclusive). Also, note that the age relaxation is for holders of CPL issued by DGCA (India) only. CPL issued by any other body/country may not qualify you for age relaxation etc.

Query 8. Is the candidate eligible for TA or other allowance for appearing in the AFCAT?

Reply: No TA or any other allowance is paid for appearing in the AFCAT. Candidates have to make their own arrangements for reaching the exam center, accommodation etc.

PERMANENT COMMISSION-FLYING BRANCH

Query 9:  Is permanent Commission offered for Flying Branch through AFCAT?

Reply:  No, only Short Service Commission is offered for Flying Branch through AFCAT.

WOMEN CANDIDATES-ELIGIBILITY

Query 10.        Whether women candidates are eligible to become officers through AFCAT?

Reply: Yes, women candidates are eligible to become officers through AFCAT. However, they are eligible only for Short Service Commission, and not for Permanent Commission.

NON RECEIPT OF PASSWORD AFTER REGISTRATION

Query 11. I have registered online on the website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in for AFCAT. However, I have not received any password. What should I do?

Reply: The password is sent to the email address through which you have registered. If you do not receive your password, you may also use “Forgot Password Option” to receive a new password. However, candidates must note that they have to enter their email address correctly. An email address should be a valid one and in use.

CHANGE OF DATA

Query 12. I have entered the wrong DoB / entered ‘Male’ instead of ‘Female’ in the column of gender at the time of registration. How do I correct it?

Reply: Please ensure the correctness of personal details ie NAME, DoB, and GENDER before proceeding further as it cannot be changed or altered in any manner later on. In case the information is not accurate, do not submit the form. Please re-register using a different email id and provide correct details. Name and DOB entered in form must be as recorded in the matriculation/secondary examination certificate. Please note that information filled up by the candidates in the online application form will be considered final and no amendments will be allowed subsequently. Candidates should exercise due care while entering their date of birth.

AFCAT II EXAM 2018

UNABLE TO PROCEED TO NEXT PART

Query 13. I have filled all the columns, yet I am unable to proceed to the next part during filling up of the form.

Reply: You would have entered certain information which may not be in consonance with the eligibility criteria.

DEGREE OF FOREIGN UNIVERSITY

Query 14.        I have a degree from a foreign university. Am I eligible?

Reply: For being eligible for AFCAT, the degree must be recognized by UGC / AICTE / Ministry of HRD / DEC.

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How to Prepare for CAT: CAT 2018 Exclusive Time Management Tips It is well said that “Your Future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.” So, our friends, its a high time as CAT 2018, which is going to be conducted by IIM Calcutta has declared their exam date on 25th of November. … How to Prepare for CAT: CAT 2018 Exclusive Time Management TipsRead More » The post How to Prepare for CAT: CAT 2018 Exclusive Time Management Tips appeared first on SKILLED...

How to Prepare for CAT: CAT 2018 Exclusive Time Management Tips

It is well said that “Your Future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.”

So, our friends, its a high time as CAT 2018, which is going to be conducted by IIM Calcutta has declared their exam date on 25th of November. We are sure that you have started your preparation by now, and aiming to score good marks in this season.

Today, we are sharing with you some exclusive time management tips that can be followed to achieve a good percentile. But, before this, we want to share the critical details of applying for CAT 2018, so that you will not miss any notification.

• CAT 2018 exam date: 25th Nov. 2018
• Date of applying for Cat 2018: 8th August to 19 September 2018 (40 days).
• No. of test cities to be selected: 4
• Date of issuing of Admit Card: 24th October

The official announcement of CAT 2018 hasn’t made any changes, and you have still four months to give your best shot for this exam as the competition is indeed high. Before moving to tips and techniques to crack this exam, let us discuss its exam pattern with sectional composition.

1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension:

• Total No. of Questions = 34
• Total Maximum Marks = 102
• Total MCQs with negative marking = 24 to 27
• Total Non-MCQs without negative marking = 7 to 10

    2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

• Total No. of Questions = 32
• Total Maximum Marks = 96
• Total MCQs with negative marking = 24
• Total Non-MCQs without negative marking = 8

     3. Quantitative Ability

• Total No. of Questions = 34
• Total Maximum Marks = 102
• Total MCQs with Negative Marking = 23 to 27
• Total Non-MCQs without negative marking = 7 to 11

Topper Tips on CAT

The previous year result of CAT clearly shows that CAT toppers have successfully managed to score 99+ percentile with right preparation strategy and 4-5 months of intensive preparation. “Amritansh Ahuja” has scored 99.26 percentile in CAT 2017 with four months of preparation and secured a seat for IIM Kozhikode. It is irony for such aspirants who believe that is not possible to score high in short period preparation plan. In an interview, Amritansh shared that it was through regular mock tests that helped him to boost his confidence and improve his weak zone.

CAT 2017 100 percentile scorer Yogesh Taneja has started preparing for CAT in July and has shared his strategy of preparation. In VARC section, he has begun his homework with RC as it held enormous weight and started reading random online articles to improve his reading speed. Yogesh has focussed on accuracy while attempting a no. of questions of RC and also spent a time of about 2 minutes on each problem. While preparing for QA, he started his preparation for fundamental questions from each topic and increased the level of questions gradually. After his preparation with TIME printed material, he focussed on speed and accuracy while giving the sectional tests. He also stated that is not possible to complete every topic, but it is necessary to get thoroughly prepared for whichever problem you are practicing for. For DILR section he has given some excellent preparation tips. He stated that one should be aware of when to move to a new set of questions and stop practicing a particular set. He has focussed more on accuracy and approach at the very beginning and gradually increases his speed.

Expert Tips on CAT 2018

CAT is such an exam which does not look for intelligence, it only asks from an aspirant is proper planning and preserving during preparation. The whole preparation strategy revolves around the maximizing the candidate’s ability and potential by focussing on their strong areas and take its advantage in the best way.

Today, we are sharing some of excellent expert preparation tips for CAT 2018:

1. Value your time and analyze your speed by practicing a lot of mock tests, and plan your sections according to the available time in the exam.
2. Start with fundamental questions in the beginning as it will help you to increase your confidence and will also save your time.
3. Nail your Verbal Ability Section by getting indulged in extensive reading and practicing during your preparation days to excel.
4. Do not panic while practicing lengthy and complicated section and if you get stuck on any question, then it is advised to move on rather than wasting your time.
5. Get well versed with Vedic Mathematics as quantitative ability requires highly tedious calculations in no time. Even CAT provided calculator during the exam, but you can save a great time if you have good practice in “Vedic Mathematics.”
6. Practice a lot of questions in logical reasoning and data interpretation to grasp the problem immediately.
7. Enhance your reading speed and comprehension ability through books, articles, newspapers, blogs, etc.
8. Give proper attention to words like “all,” “some” or “none” while reading the factual information that a question gives you. These words can play a critical role in precisely specifying the facts to be used in your reasoning.

CAT Preparation Tips

You might have heard about people who are preparing for CAT 2018 from past two years but still, they are not sure of their capability. On the other hand, many examples have achieved a milestone by cracking this exam with the preparation of only a few months. Experts believe that through the proper planning and determination, one can easily decipher this exam. This article is mainly focussed on sharing some preparation tips and secrets, which will guide you in the right direction to your preparation. The very first step in CAT preparation is improving your basics and should at least spent one and half months to go through the overall syllabus so that they will get enough time to plan their mocks and improve own performance. Time management is the key to success, and one should utilize the best of it and stop wasting time by entertaining themselves.




CAT preparation is a three-step approach, and if it applied with honesty, nobody could stop you:

1. Get Familiar with Syllabus of CAT 2018

Within the first 1.5 months of your preparation, invest your time in better understanding the concepts and generate your tricks to solve a problem. Go through all the questions from LOD-I and LOD-II sections of Arun Sharma books in the order of Quant, LR, and DI. After going through these sections, focus your time in practicing any coaching material (IMS is preferred) and emphasis on solving without hints and later compare your methods through the provided solution to analyze a better way to solve a problem.

Check DOWNLOAD CAT 2018 SYLLABUS PDF

2. Practice More to Get Deeper Understanding of Problem

It is well-said quote “practice makes a man perfect.”, and you need to practice a lot of questions to crack CAT 2018 and get a powerful command and finish at least two to three modules of each section.

In QA, the significant portion of the syllabus is Algebra, Numbers, Arithmetic (Percentage, Ratio, Time Speed and Distance, Time and Work, etc.). So, practice the same set of questions again and again to strengthen your fundamentals. In VARC, Reading Comprehension covers about 24 out of 34  questions, so start with the RC99 set. And also focus on Verbal Logic (Critical Reasoning, Para Jumbles, and Para Completion) section. In LRDI, it is the matter of reasoning ability, and you can solve a question in a given time limit, only through practice. Your focus should be on to attempt at least 5 out of 8 expected sets to understand different problems.

3. Take Mocks and Analyze your Strengths and Weakness.

Mock Tests are the best way to analyze your progress. To find your strong and weak areas in any section. It is advised to take mocks at the same time. As the CAT 2018 test slots so that you become familiar with timing and environment. It is very much mandatory to take at least two to three full-length mock tests every week. After going through the starting two steps of your preparation strategy, you have to plan to note down all the basic formulas from each chapter separately on a plain sheet of paper.




With 2.5 months of duration remaining after the first two steps, start with two mock tests every week for a period of 15 days. Try to find a better solution to the problem. In the next one month period, the preparation strategy should be to increase no. of mock tests to three or four every week to experiment with your overall strategy of writing the paper. During this period, focus on RCs with accuracy, in the given time interval.

HOW TO CLEAR CAT 2018 IN FIRST ATTEMPT?

In the last one month period, focus on evaluating your progress and stop experimenting with new types of questions. It is time to finalize your overall strategy. By revising the previously written mocks to understand how much improvement is required. In the last week before the exam, take time to relax as a lot of stress will affect your health and performance. Take meditation and Yoga practice to reduce your anxiety and meet with your friends to fresh your mood.

Alas, but not the least, stay calm during the exam and do not lose hope or pressurize yourself in any situation to perform well on paper. A fresh and cool mind will help you to attempt problems in a more smarter way than a stressed mind. Do not try to panic during exam hours. Skip the questions you are not sure of, as you will get scored on accuracy basis.

So, keep yourself, mentally, emotionally and physically best to get the best out of you.

All the best for your exam On 25th November.

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HOW TO CLEAR CAT EXAM 2018 IN THE FIRST ATTEMPT? CAT Exam 2018  To be very honest, there is no easy task to crack exam like CAT, and if you want to snap it in the first attempt, then you have to appear in this exam like you have appeared for it multiple times and it … HOW TO CLEAR CAT EXAM 2018 IN FIRST ATTEMPT?Read More » The post HOW TO CLEAR CAT EXAM 2018 IN FIRST ATTEMPT? appeared first on SKILLED...

HOW TO CLEAR CAT EXAM 2018 IN THE FIRST ATTEMPT?

CAT Exam 2018  To be very honest, there is no easy task to crack exam like CAT, and if you want to snap it in the first attempt, then you have to appear in this exam like you have appeared for it multiple times and it requires a lot of practice and dedication. CAT is a very fickle exam, and there isn’t any sure shot method which promises you to clear this as the circumstances and situation vary from person to person, and one should start their preparation as per their strength and weakness.

Today we will discuss the strategy one needs to adapt if he/she is willing to kill the monster CAT exam in the first fist of the fight. But before moving forward, let me make you introduce to this monster.

This exam consists mainly of three sections:

1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

• Total No. of Questions = 34
• Total Marks= 102
• Duration = 60 Minutes

2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

• Total No. of Questions = 32
• Total Marks = 96
• Duration = 60 Minutes

3. Quantitative Ability

• Total No. of Questions = 34
• Total Marks = 102
• Duration = 60 Minutes

So, overall there are 100 questions in CAT exam 2018 which you have to complete in 180 minutes (3 hours) where you will get an addition of three marks (+3) for each correct MCQ and Non-MCQ questions, and deduction of one marks for each incorrect MCQ questions (-1). However, there will be no any deduction of marks for an incorrect Non-MCQ question.

CAT Exam 2018 will be conducted by last of November or by the starting of December, which means you have got only four months in your hand for preparation. So today, we are sharing some of the strategies suggested by best of teachers and students to guide you to success.

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Experts believe that no book is enough to clear this exam and you need to solve as many questions as possible. For a short-term preparation, you have to grasp every detail, and you need to be motivated throughout.

Short-Term Preparation Strategy

• One set of material for practice ( TIME material is best for quants and DI and for LR, you can go for CL material and IMS for the verbal section)
• Take at least two standard mocks to analyse your progress (Test Funda, IMS or Career Launcher)
• Join a course for doubt clarification and concept building (iquanta is best for both students and working professionals).

Long-Term Preparation Strategy

The long-term strategy is complete year planning to crack CAT Exam 2018, and it needs impeccable dedication of at least two to three hours a day. If you start your preparation by March, then you can efficiently cover all of your concepts by the time of the exam. In the first three month planning from March to May, dedicate your time to learn basics of every topic and to understand what kind of questions will be coming in an exam and try to take as much topic tests as possible. The month of June to August is the time when you moved back to the harder questions of the subject and analyse your progress through a sectional test. By the end of August, you should try a minimum of two full-length mock tests. From September to November, invest your time in practicing previous year questions, focus more on reading and practicing RC. September is the best month when you have learned all the concepts, so you need to spend a lot of time in taking and analysing your mock tests.

1. QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

Quantitative Aptitude is one of the most frightening sections for the CAT Exam 2018 aspirants. However, from the past few years, its level has been reduced. So, it is best preferred to prepare strategically and focus more on fundamental questions. To practice for the quant section, you need to follow any standard book, such as Quantum Cat by Sarvesh, apart from the practice material of any coaching institute.

Topics to focus on QA:

• Number System
• Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Permutation and Combination
• Probability
• Miscellaneous topics, such as Set theory, Trigonometry, and Logarithm.

2. DATA INTERPRETATION AND LOGICAL REASONING

Mock tests and past notes combined are very best options to prepare for DILR. This section tests the student’s ability to test the candidate’s ability to make decisions in less time with limited inputs. It needs practice and speed to take decisions within the given time limits. Remember one thing while you are practicing for DILR questions, don’t look back to the solution immediately, even you are unsure, try to give your best while solving puzzles…

Topic to cover for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning section:

• Set theory (most crucial part in DILR)
• Ratio Proportion
• Missing data tables
• Questions based on average age concepts
• Time and Work

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3. VERBAL ABILITY

Verbal ability section focusses on a broad field of topics and to score well in this section; you need to have a profound grasp of articles from different topics. You can do this by reading a daily editorial from “The Hindu” paper, practicing daily, and practicing past year paper. Reading Comprehension is the most scoring topic in this section, and you need to practice at least two RCs every day if you are aiming big. Besides RCs, vocabulary is also one of the major topics and you can prepare it by practicing Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis.

Topics to cover for verbal ability section:

• Reading Comprehensions (RCs)
• Grammar Questions
• Verbal Reasoning
• Vocabulary

Books to practice in different topics of verbal ability:

• Verbal Reasoning: Sujit Kumar
• Vocabulary: Norman Lewis
• Grammar: Wren n Martin (optional)

We have discussed all the details, and now it’s your turn to convert it to the best. Be confident during the exam and believe yourself. Instead of focussing on attempting more questions, focus on accuracy and give the best shot.

All the best from our team for CAT Exam 2018.

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Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) invites the application for the post of Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)every year. ECIL Head Quarter situated in Hyderabad and those candidates who qualify for this post get posting at Hyderabad till the end of the contract period of 4 years including the 1 year training period. The candidates who want … ECIL GET Latest Update: All Branches Syllabus PDF, Study Material, Exam PatternRead More » The post ECIL GET Latest Update: All...

Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) invites the application for the post of Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)every year. ECIL Head Quarter situated in Hyderabad and those candidates who qualify for this post get posting at Hyderabad till the end of the contract period of 4 years including the 1 year training period. The candidates who want to apply for this post will get a notification during the month of December 2018. ECIL GET is the Computer Based Test exam. The applicants who are preparing for this exam can get the ECIL GET syllabus for all branches here in pdf format along with ECIL GET exam pattern.

ECIL Graduated Engineer Trainee Syllabus Details

The applicants those are graduated through the given branches i.e. ECE, EEE, CSE, EIE, ME, Chemical, Civil Engineering) are eligible to apply for this post. We are providing below a syllabus for every branch. Candidates can also download a syllabus in pdf format without any cost. The detailed syllabus for every branch is as follows-

Syllabus for Civil Engineering (CE)

• Section 1: Engineering Mathematics
• Section 2: Structural Engineering
• Section 3: Geotechnical Engineering
• Section 4: Water Resources Engineering
• Section 5: Environmental Engineering
• Section 6: Transportation Engineering
• Section 7: Geomatics Engineering

Syllabus for Chemical Engineering (CE)

• Section 1: Engineering Mathematics
• Section 2: Process Calculations and Thermodynamics
• Section 3: Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations
• Section 4: Heat Transfer
• Section 5: Mass Transfer
• Section 6: Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Section 7: Instrumentation and Process Control
• Section 8: Plant Design and Economics
• Section 9: Chemical Technology

Syllabus for Computer Science and Information Technology (CSE)

• Section1: Engineering Mathematics
• Section 2: Digital Logic
• Section 3: Computer Organization and Architecture
• Section 4: Programming and Data Structures
• Section 5: Algorithms
• Section 6: Theory of Computation
• Section 7: Compiler Design
• Section 8: Operating System
• Section 9: Databases
• Section 10: Computer Networks

Syllabus for Electronics and Communications Engineering(ECE)

• Section 1: Engineering Mathematics
• Section 2: Networks, Signals and Systems
• Section 3: Electronic Devices
• Section 4: Analog Circuits
• Section 5: Digital Circuits
• Section 6: Control Systems
• Section 7: Communications
• Section 8: Electromagnetics

Syllabus for Electrical Engineering (EE)

• Section 1: Engineering Mathematics
• Section 2: Electric Circuits
• Section 3: Electromagnetic Fields
• Section 4: Signals and Systems
• Section 5: Electrical Machines
• Section 6: Power Systems
• Section 7: Control Systems
• Section 8: Electrical and Electronic Measurements
• Section 9: Analog and Digital Electronics
• Section 10: Power Electronics

Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering (ME)

• Section 1: Engineering Mathematics
• Section 2: Applied Mechanics and Design
• Section 3: Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
• Section 4: Materials, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineering

ECIL Graduated Engineer Trainee Exam Pattern

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Download Detailed Syllabus for every Branch in PDF

Syllabus for Civil Engineering (CE) in pdf 

Syllabus for Chemical Engineering (CE) in pdf

Syllabus for Computer Science and Information Technology (CSE) in pdf

Syllabus for Electronics and Communications Engineering(ECE) in pdf

Syllabus for Electrical Engineering (EE) in pdf

Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering (ME) in pdf

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