hi kalvin,

There are various books that you could refer to:
1. GAT -
a. Career's Guide NIFT (Bright Publications)
b. Analytical Reasoning from Magical Series
c. Numerical Ability by RS Agarwal
d. For GK you could be associated with some sites like competitioncareer.com

2. MAT -
a. look up some good books on case studies

The candidates applying for this programme will be administered with General Ability Test (GAT) and Managerial Ability Test (MAT) for the written entrance examination.

GENERAL ABILITY TEST (GAT): This test will comprise of various sub-tests as given below :

1) Quantitative Ability

2) Communication Ability

3) English Comprehension

4) Analytical Ability

5) General Knowledge and Current Affairs

1) Quantitative Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the quantitative ability of the candidates. The sub-test consists of questions on Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, and Distance.

2) Communication Ability: This sub-test is aimed at testing the language ability of the candidates in day to day communication in English. It includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, etc.

3) English Comprehension: This sub-test is aimed to test one’s ability to comprehend a situation from a given passage.

4) Analytical Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the candidate's inference and logic from the given information.

5) General Knowledge and Current Affairs: This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s general knowledge and current affairs.

MANAGERIAL ABILITY TEST (MAT): It is a test to judge the managerial effectiveness and interpersonal skills of the candidates. This test comprises of various sub-tests as given below:

1) Case Study

2) Logical Ability

1) Case Study: This sub-test is based on a situation of an industry environment. It helps to evaluate the candidate’s managerial ability.

2) Logical Ability: This sub-test is aimed to evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify the logic or reason involved in a particular problem given and applying the logic in solving the problem. Concepts and practice of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful.

Short listed candidates from the written entrance examination are required to undergo Group Discussion (GD) and Interview.

Case Study based Group Discussions: Group Discussions would entail a discussion comprising of approximately 15 to 20 minutes of discussion on a case study given on which a panel of experts will assess the candidates on the following parameters:

1) Conceptual clarity

2) Knowledge of the topic assigned

3) Contribution made on the topic to the group

4) Interpersonal skills

5) Ability to generate new ideas

6) Problem solving approach

7) Leadership qualities

8) Effective communication

Personal Interview: A candidate is judged on the various parameters as listed below:

1) Career orientation

2) Aptness for the field

3) Overall personality traits

4) Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities

5) Communication

6) General awareness and aptitude

All the Best

Regards,

designguru@silica
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Hi kalvin,

For GK you could be associated with some sites like competitionmaster.com

All the Best

Regards,

designguru@silica
mail: designguru@silica.co.in

for more details on various careers, colleges and design exams visit:

http://www.silica.co.in/