United International University

MBA/EMBA Admission Test Guideline

Admission Test process and format
Potential candidates seeking for admission in the MBA program are evaluated according to their
performance in the admission test. MBA/ EMBA Admission test consists of three separately timed sections
(see the table). A candidate starts with a 20- minute MCQ type Quantitative section. This section will be
followed by another 20-minute MCQ type English Grammar section. A candidate will finish the test with a
20-minute essay writing on a specific topic.

Question Number of Marks Distribution Timing

Type Questions
Section 1: Mathematics MCQ 20 20 20 minutes
Quantitative
Arithmetic
Elementary Algebra
Common Concept of Geometry
Section 2: English Grammar MCQ 20 20 20 minutes
English Grammar
Reading Comprehension
Section 3: Writing Assessment Essay 1 20 20 minutes
Short Essay
Total Marks and Time 60 60 minutes
Candidates have to pass (40% marks) in each section separately.
Quantitative Section- Mathematics
The quantitative section measures the ability of the candidates to reason quantitatively, solve quantitative
problems and interpret graphic data. There will be 20 multiple choice questions that require basic
knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra and some common concepts of geometry. Topics covered in
this section are summarized in the following table.
Topics covered in Quantitative section (Mathematics)
Arithmetic Properties of Integers, Fractions, Decimals, Real Numbers, Ratio and
Proportion, Percents, Powers and Roots of Numbers. Rate problems, Work
problems, Mixture problems, Interest problems, profit measurement
problems, Data interpretation.
Algebra Simplifying Algebraic Expressions, Equations, Solving Linear equations with
one/ two unknown, Solving Equations with factoring, solving quadratic
equations and exponents.
Geometry Lines, Perpendicular Lines, parallel lines, triangles, Quadrilaterals.
English Grammar
This section consists of 20 MCQ type English Grammar. The following grammar rules are tested in English
Grammar questions: Agreement, Grammatical Constructions, Idioms, Logical prediction, Parallelism,
Rhetorical Construction, and Verb form.
Writing Assessment
The writing assessment test will require you to write a short essay (in about 200 words) on a given topic.
This test is designed as a direct measure of your ability to think, organize, and communicate your ideas.
Sample Questions

Section 1 (Mathematics)

1. Molasses cost Taka x for the first 1.5 kg at Agora. All amount in addition to first 1.5 kg cost Taka 50 per
kg. How much does it cost to buy total 5 kg molasses from Agora?
A) Taka (x+150) B) Taka (1.5x +150) C) Taka (x + 175) D) Taka (1.5x + 175) E) Taka (1.5x +50x)
2. Increasing the original price of an item by 15% and then increasing the new price by another 15% is
equivalent to increasing the original price by
A) 32.25% B) 31% C) 30.25% D) 35.25% E) 33.25%
3. Suppose the total demand for car is decreased by 2% this year. If the amount demanded in the last year
was 22,000 units, what is the demand in this year?
A) 21,560 B) 21,600 C) 22,440 D) 23,460 E)22,640

4. The ratio of y to x is equal to 3 and the sum of y and x is 80. What is the value of y?
A) -10 B) -2 C) -5 D) 20 E) 60
5. What is the value of ABC, if ADB=90° and DAB =60°?
A

D B C
A) 45° B)30° C)60° D)150° E) 90°

Section 2 (English Grammar)

Replace the underlined word(s) with the appropriate word that best keeps the meaning:
1. Assertive people are more decisive.
A) Docile B) Articulate C) Confident D) Intelligent E) Compliant
2. The king rules his subjects with a high hand.
A) Courageously B) sympathetically C) harshly D) oppressively E) gently

Fill in the blanks with appropriate word

3. As he reached 18, the boy is independent ----- his father.

A) from B) of C) out D) on E)for

4. She can’t adapt herself ------ new situation.

A) on B) in C) to D) of E)for

5. Find the best sentence

A) Are you going to participate the ceremony?
B) Are you going to participating the ceremony?
C) Are you going to attend in the ceremony?
D) Are you going to attending the ceremony?
E) Are you going to participate in the ceremony?

Section 3 (Essay): Write a short essay (in about 200 words) on the following topic:
Cricket World Cup 2011.