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FEEL
OF FMS 2010 |
Sensible timing, a cool boldness and an infallible attitude were the decisive factors for a successful spell in today’s FMS entrance test.
Putting a cap on the crème de la crème of the all India Management Entrance Tests, the FMS was by no means a treat for the management aspirant.
| Structure of the FMS Paper |
Time |
120 mins |
Total no. of questions |
200 |
Total marks |
800 marks |
Marks per question |
4 |
Negative marking |
1 per incorrect answer |
 HIGHLIGHTS :
 An increase in the number of questions
Equal distribution of questions in each section
Reading Comprehensions ruled the paper with their length and level of difficulty
Quantitative Ability section was a tame mouse - easy to conquer
Reasoning Ability section was the plum on the cake - a visual delight
TIME ALLOCATION STRATEGY :
Considering the fact that a balanced score has to be maintained for all sections, a smart strategy would have been as follows.
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
Marks Allotted |
optimal time |
Difficulty
Level |
Verbal Ability |
50 |
200 |
30 min |
Easy to Average |
Reading Comprehension |
50 |
200 |
35 min |
Above Average |
Quantitative Ability |
50 |
200 |
25 min |
Average |
Reasoning Ability |
50 |
200 |
25 min |
Easy |
CONCLUSION :
The MBA journey moved on to another plateau with this prestigious exam conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies. Known for its “Academic excellence and leadership in university based management education in India”, FMS lived up to this reputation.
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