If you have a clear
focus to pursue a career in management, you can get on the business studies
track right after class XII. You can choose from programmes like Bachelors in Business Administration
(BBA), Bachelors in Business Studies (BBS), Bachelors in Business
Economics (BBE), etc.
BBA is the most popular
undergraduate programme amongst all these. BBA as a degree gives you a head
start to pursue Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Various top
universities offer the programme. Admissions to this programme is on the basis
of class XII score and an entrance test.
The entrance test for
BBA has four sections namely – English Language / English Proficiency,
Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning / Reasoning
Ability and General Knowledge / General Awareness. The exam pattern for almost
all BBA entrances for different universities is more or less the same.
The details of the four
sections are provided below:
English Language /
English Proficiency
This section of the exam
checks the English ability of a student. One has to have a decent command on
English language to perform well in this section. You must work on your
vocabulary while preparing for the entrance exam. Most questions in this
section are based on vocabulary. Following topics are covered under this
section.
·
Vocabulary
·
Synonyms & Antonyms
·
English comprehensions
·
English proficiency
·
Fill in the blanks
·
Idioms and Phrases
·
One word substitution
·
Analogies
·
Spelling Mistakes
·
Rearrangement of word in
sentences
·
Rearrangement of
sentence in paragraph
·
English Usage errors
·
Common error
·
Close test
·
Spotting errors
·
Inappropriate usage of
words
Numerical Abilities /
Quantitative Aptitude
As the name suggests,
this section is Maths based. It generally comprises of questions from class VI
to X. A student with good command on basics of Mathematics can crack this
section easily. However, those who have not studied Mathematics in their class
XII can also prepare themselves to do well in this section. You must brush up
your basics before appearing for BBA exam. Topics that form this section are
mentioned below:
·
Number Theory
·
Square Roots
·
HCF and LCM
·
Data Sufficiency Test
·
Profit And Loss
·
Surds and Indices
·
Simplification
·
Percentage
·
Approximation
·
Quantitative Comparison
·
Average
·
Logarithms
·
Fraction and Decimals
·
Commercial Math
·
Ratio and Proportion
·
Data Interpretation
·
Compound and Simple
Interest
·
Partnership
·
Mensuration Area
·
Volume
·
Data Comparison
·
Discounts
Logical reasoning /
Reasoning Ability
Logical reasoning is a
section that examines your aptitude for business studies. It’s not meant to test
your text book knowledge but your general aptitude. This section needs
preparation to score well. You can practice logical reasoning questions from
last years’ sample papers or practice papers. Find out what topics are covered
for questions under this section:
·
Number Test
·
Analogy Test
·
Insert Missing Sequence
Test
·
Direction and distance
Test
·
Classification (Odd Man
Out) Test
·
Logical Word Sequence
Test
·
Coding & Decoding
Test
·
Mathematical Operations
·
Series Test
·
Data Arrangement Test
·
Raking Test
·
Logical Diagram (Venn
Diagram)
·
Relationship Test
·
Alpha Numeric Symbol
Sequence
·
Alphabet Test
·
Cubes and Cubical Dice
Test
·
Time Sequence Test
·
Statement Arguments
·
Statement Conclusion
·
Data Sufficiency Test
·
Logic Test
·
Statements Assumptions
·
Statement Action
General awareness of
what is happening around the world is important. Especially, when you are
appearing for an entrance exam. BBA entrance exam checks your general knowledge
as well as business knowledge. Make it a habit to stay updated by following news
channels and reading the newspaper. Pay special attention to the following
topics to cover this section:
·
Business and General
Awareness
·
Business
·
Trade awareness of world
and India
·
Geography
·
Economic Study
·
General polity
·
Science
·
Computer Science
·
Sports
·
Awards
·
Current Events
·
History
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