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Aptitude Training Modules For PGDM Students

The document outlines a structured aptitude training program for PGDM students, divided into three trimesters. Each trimester focuses on progressively enhancing students' quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and verbal ability, with specific topics and assessments designed to prepare them for campus recruitment. The training culminates in advanced problem-solving techniques and simulations of real-world placement tests to ensure students are well-prepared for job assessments.

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Aptitude Training Modules For PGDM Students

The document outlines a structured aptitude training program for PGDM students, divided into three trimesters. Each trimester focuses on progressively enhancing students' quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and verbal ability, with specific topics and assessments designed to prepare them for campus recruitment. The training culminates in advanced problem-solving techniques and simulations of real-world placement tests to ensure students are well-prepared for job assessments.

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Aptitude Training Modules for PGDM Students

Target Audience: Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Students


Objective: To prepare students for campus recruitment by enhancing their
quantitative & logical reasoning through a structured trimester-wise training
approach. Each trimester will focus on specific skills to progressively improve
their aptitude for various competitive exams and job placement
assessments.

Trimester 1: Foundations in Aptitude (Basic Concepts)

Objective:
To introduce students to the foundational concepts of quantitative aptitude,
logical reasoning, and verbal ability. This trimester focuses on building a
strong base in aptitude skills, ensuring all students understand the basics
required for recruitment assessments.

Quantitative Aptitude – Basics

Topics Covered:

 Number Systems:
o Natural numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers, LCM,
HCF, divisibility rules.
 Percentage and Ratio:
o Basic percentage calculations, ratio & proportion, simple
applications.
 Averages:
o Concepts of mean, median, mode, weighted averages, and their
applications.
 Simple and Compound Interest:
o Basic interest calculations, difference between simple and
compound interest, applications in banking.

Logical Reasoning – Basics

Topics Covered:

 Series Completion:
o Numerical and alphabetical series completion.
 Coding-Decoding:
o Basic coding-decoding problems using alphabets and numbers.
 Blood Relations:
o Basic problems involving family trees and relationships.
 Seating Arrangements:
o Basic linear and circular seating arrangements.

Assessment & Practice:

 Weekly Practice Tests: Basic aptitude tests to monitor progress.


 End-of-Trimester Assessment: Comprehensive test covering all
topics from quantitative, logical reasoning, and verbal ability.

Trimester 2: Intermediate Aptitude Training

Objective:
To deepen students' understanding of more advanced topics in quantitative
aptitude, logical reasoning, and verbal ability. Students will focus on applying
concepts to complex problems and preparing for the types of questions
asked in campus recruitment exams.

Quantitative Aptitude – Intermediate Level

Topics Covered:

 Time and Work:


o Problems based on work efficiency, workers and time, work and
wages.
 Time, Speed, and Distance:
o Concepts of relative speed, average speed, and problems on
boats and trains.
 Profit, Loss, and Discount:
o Advanced concepts on calculating profit margins, markups, and
discounts.
 Algebra and Simple Equations:
o Basics of algebraic expressions, linear equations, quadratic
equations.
Logical Reasoning – Intermediate Level

Topics Covered:

 Direction Sense:
o Advanced problems in determining directions and positions.
 Puzzles:
o Solving puzzles involving logical deduction.
 Syllogisms:
o Concepts of statements and conclusions, Venn diagrams for
syllogisms.
 Logical Sequence of Words:
o Arranging words or numbers logically to form meaningful
patterns.

Assessment & Practice:

 Mock Aptitude Tests: Intermediate-level questions similar to campus


recruitment exams.
 End-of-Trimester Assessment: Timed test with more complex
problems covering all sections.

Trimester 3: Advanced Aptitude and Placement Preparation

Objective:
To prepare students for the final campus recruitment process by refining
their aptitude skills and simulating the exact conditions of recruitment
exams. This trimester will focus on advanced problem-solving techniques
and mock assessments that mirror real-world placement tests.

Quantitative Aptitude – Advanced Level

Topics Covered:

 Permutation and Combination:


o Counting principles, arrangement and selection problems.
 Probability:
o Basics of probability, conditional probability, probability of
independent events.
 Data Interpretation:
o Graphs, charts, tables, pie charts, and line graphs, with focus on
interpreting data efficiently.
 Geometry and Mensuration:
o Advanced geometry concepts including properties of triangles,
circles, and calculating areas and volumes.

Activities:

 Data interpretation exercises using real-time business data.


 Problem-solving sessions on complex permutation and combination
problems.

Logical Reasoning – Advanced Level

Topics Covered:

 Input-Output:
o Complex reasoning problems involving patterns of input and
output.
 Analytical Reasoning:
o Multi-dimensional puzzles, reasoning with complex data sets.
 Logical Deductions:
o Deductive reasoning problems involving assumptions,
conclusions, and inferences.

Assessment & Practice:

 Campus Recruitment Simulation: Full-day assessment involving


group discussions, aptitude tests, and personal interviews.

Summary of Training Across Trimesters:

Trimester 1: Foundations in Aptitude

 Focus: Basics of Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal


Ability.
 Key Skills: Understanding foundational concepts, solving basic
problems.

Trimester 2: Intermediate Aptitude Training


 Focus: Advanced concepts and application of skills in more complex
scenarios.
 Key Skills: Applying logical thought processes, solving intermediate-
level problems.

Trimester 3: Advanced Aptitude and Placement Preparation

 Focus: Preparing for real-world recruitment exams and interviews.


 Key Skills: Speed, accuracy, critical thinking, and presenting skills in
high-pressure situations.

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