For Math Part of IBA MBA Admission Test & Some General Talks:

I hope most of you have already finished your preparation in order to avail one of the most prestigious
degrees of our beloved country. I got too many messages to write about the Math sections preparation of
the admission test. But honestly speaking, I dont think theres much to say about it. You already know
from the previous years questions what the most important topics are!
Around 20 days are remaining right now for the admission test. So the best strategy right now would be to
focus on the most important math chapters that will eventually come at the admission test. I am sure you
know what they are; percentage, profit-loss, numbers, time & work, speed & distance and geometry.
These are going to carry almost 70-75% marks in the math section. So give priority to these problems.
Then give priority to the problems of ages, average, interests, permutation and combination, probability
and data sufficiency. Have a good command over data sufficiency. In my exam there were 5 data
sufficiency problems in the math section. They helped me gain confidence when I was really struggling in
the math part as I had only around 30 minutes to answer the whole math section. So be very serious about
it.
Dont jump on shortcut process before understanding the basics. Those who have a sound understanding
of the basics of math will eventually be able to create their own shortcut methods and they will surely do
well in the exam. But if you are all about shortcuts and weak basics, chances are pretty high that you
would commit a blunder in the exam. So understand the basics first and then go for shortcuts. Try to cover
at least 2-3 chapters every day. Mix it up so that you dont get bored.
As for the books, I would suggest you to stick to previous years question bank, S@aifurs Math, Mentors
Q. Bank and Official GMAT Review. If you have already finished these books and want to practice more,
then go for Novas GRE. I dont think you need more books than these for math section of IBA MBA
Admission Test!
Finally, some general advices (I hate it!). Think like a manager (Thats what you are eventually going to
become if you get into IBA!). Remember those who would study every single section (Math, English,
Analytical, Writing) every single day will surely find it easier in the exam. So split up your study time. If
you are planning to study 8 hours a day, then divide it according to your strength and weakness (For
example, 3 hours+ 3 hours+ 1.5 hours+ 0.5 hour for writing). Like if you think English is your strongest
side, then you can afford to give less time in it and work harder with your weaknesses. Then if you have
allotted 3 hours for maths, split it up again and plan how much time you would give in each math chapter
so that you can cover maximum topics and have a productive day.
Work harder. Its a make or break time now. Dont loosen up. Fight for your chance. Before my admission
test, I was poised to give my 200% to study in this awesome institution. The only reason for my hard
work was I didnt want to regret later that if I had studied a bit more, then I would have got in! I wanted
to ensure that even if it doesnt happen, I could still think that Okay, I couldnt have done anything more.
I exceeded my capacity. May be next time itll happen with this preparation still with me. So dont waste
your time. Study hard. Be optimistic and passionate.
I wanted to keep the post short and hence I have written 633 words till now! God help me!
Happy preparing everyone