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MBA in Aviation Management is a two-year post-graduation course that deals with the airline industry, airport development planning, etc. which also inculcates a combined knowledge of fundamental management systems in the students. Many young aspirants are interested in pursuing this course as it has a much broader scope. Aspiring candidates can get selected for positions such as airport manager, airport operation management, airport director etc after completing this popular aviation program

Aviation Colleges conduct popular Entrance Examinations like GMAT, CAT, MAT, JEMAT that aspirants need to clear for seeking admission in MBA in Aviation Management Program. The entrance exam’s eligibility criteria are entirely dependent on the conducting body, so it varies from College to College. But there are some similarities too like exams are entirely based on analytics, data interpretation, and quantitative aptitude, exams may be conducted offline or online. It is also to be kept in mind that the syllabus and the subjects for the Entrance Examination are based on the preference of the colleges and institutions.

Today I am going to discuss the JEMAT Entrance Examination and the preparation tips to crack it successfully.

JEMAT is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University Of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal, once a year for admission of aspirants in the MBA program The full form of JEMAT is Joint Entrance Management Aptitude Test. The examination evaluates the knowledge of the candidates, especially in Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and English. For taking this entrance Examination candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria :

•  Candidates must have a UGC/AICTE approved Bachelor’s degree
•  Aspiring Candidates from Engineering/ Architecture/ Pharmacy or equivalent streams can apply.
•  Final year students are also eligible for provisional admission provided that they submit their final mark sheet before the allotted deadline.

Previously, as per the exam pattern, there were 100 MCQ questions which the aspirants need to answer.  

But, some changes are made by MAKAUT in regards to the future JEMAT Entrance Examination keeping in mind the deadly pandemic crisis. They are as follows:

•  The JEMAT Entrance examination  will be conducted online
•  Seat Intake based on JMAT Scores has been increased
•  The duration of the exam has been reduced to one hour, previously it was a 2-hour examination.
•  Candidates needed to answer a total of 100 MCQ questions but currently, it has been reduced to fifty. Candidates can visit the official website of MAKAUT for further details regarding this exam.

Now let me share some tips on how to crack this popular examination successfully

Start preparation well ahead:  Aspirants must start their preparation for the JEMAT Entrance Examination ahead of time. To crack any examination successfully, prior preparation is the key requirement.  Most of the Entrance Exams are conducted approximately between the month’s May - July so aspirants should start their preparations at least 5-6 months before the examination.

Practice makes a man perfect: Practicing the sample papers and the last five year’s question papers will help aspirants to gain a clear idea of what topics they need to focus more on. Regular practice would also reduce the chances of incorrect answers. There will be Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning sections. Also, aspirants can enroll themselves in Institutions where they can get training under expert guidance on how to successfully clear the JEMAT Entrance Examination.

Focus on the Basic: Enhance your basic Math skills. Invest at least 1 hour per day in practicing mathematics, logical reasoning and English.

Last but not least candidates need to possess time management skills because Entrance Examinations are mostly speed-based. There will be around 50 questions that candidates need to complete within one hour. Try to solve as many questions as possible within a 1 hour time frame daily so that the time management skills can be improved.

The above discussion will help you get a clear idea about the JEMAT Entrance Examination and how to prepare for it if you want to turn your dreams into the reality of pursuing an MBA in Aviation Management program.