AMCAT Syllabus For CSE 2020-21 and Test Pattern PDF Download

What is AMCAT

Aspiring minds Computer Adaptive Assessment (AMCAT) is basically a product by aspiring minds. AMCAT have a pact with a lot of companies like Accenture, Cognizant and companies like Intel and Wipro etc. So these companies basically do not hire fresher graduate anymore like direct exam or their directs off-campus hiring profile, rather than that AMCAT outsources the aspirants who have given AMCAT exam to the different-2 companies based on obtained score in the test. AMCAT conducts an exam containing various sections depending upon the kind of companies you want to apply for. Most of the companies pacts with the AMCAT are IT companies and BPO profile companies. AMCAT is a good place for job hunting. If you are not already placed, then there are a lot of other exams like Elitmus, AMCAT, Co Cube etc.

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Elitmus has to be taken 100% because they have better companies and better work profile and even the packages are higher than AMCAT. However if you are still not placed, we suggest you to give all the three exams (i.e. AMCAT, Elitmus, Co Cube). If you have done engineering, you should not think of Rs. 1000 more. Because it will land up you to a job.There are a lot of companies who pacts with the AMCAT and recruit the candidates based on his skills.

What percentile do you need to get companies offers

Score anything higher than 80 percentile will land you a job in company like Accenture or Cognizant but it you scored even 79 percent, they might not recruit you until unless you have a good profile and studied from a good college because 2 to 3 lakhs of candidates gives the AMCAT exam every year. They want to select best out there and test is not so much hard but there is a lot of competition. Even you do a lot of right questions, your percentile may be still less because there are people who prepare for AMCAT for about 2-3 months and then give the AMCAT exam. Atleast a month is very necessary for you to prepare. You can do a lot of things in that a month’s time generally.

Generally there are five sections in AMCAT exam, 3 of which are compulsory to attempt i.e. English, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Computer Programming, Computer Science. Some sections are also come based on the engineering background branch. After completing fourth section, they will give you an option to select from other branches like civil, mechanical, metallurgy etc.

What are the companies hiring through AMCAT

There are lots of companies who hire candidates through the AMCAT score. You can have a look at the below companies when you get a good score.

Big Companies that hire through AMCAT

A large number of big companies (MNC i.e. Multi National Companies) exists in world which recruit the candidates through AMCAT exam. Example – Mphasis, Accenture (many times through AMCAT), Infosys, TCS, BYJU, Vyom Labs, Tavant Technologies, Deloitee, HP Inc., Snapdeal, Oracle and more.

Medium and small-sized Companies that hire through AMCAT

Companies like Josh Technology, Quikr, Aglsem, Aricent, Trading bell, Magic Pen etc.

Start-up companies that hire through AMCAT

Uber, Ola and more state-based companies.

AMCAT Exam Dates

Candidates must note down the dates of month in which AMCAT conduct the exam.

3 Months in which AMCAT exams are conducted	September, October, November
AMCAT September Exam Starts	September 2020 – 21
AMCAT October Exam Starts	October 2020 – 21
AMCAT November Exam Starts	November 2020 – 21

AMCAT Exam Pattern 2020-21

AMCAT exam is consists of total 3600 marks. Three sections are important to attempt to score good percentile.

S. No.	Topic Names	Marks
1	English Comprehensive	900
2	Quantitative Ability	900
3	Reasoning	900
4	Optional Module	900
Total		3600

AMCAT Compulsory Modules

There are three AMCAT compulsory modules from which questions are mandatory to attempt.

Module 1 – English Comprehensive

Module 2 – Quantitative Ability

Module 3 – Logical Ability (Reasoning)

(Latest) AMCAT Syllabus 2020-21 PDF Subject Wise

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AMCAT Compulsory Module Syllabus

Below are three module which the candidates is mandatory to attempt irrespective of own stream/branche.

English Syllabus

This English module assesses the candidates’s written English skill and ability to understand

(i) Written Text
(ii) Spoken Word

(iii) Ability to communicate effectively through written dcuments.

Queries	Answer Details
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles	This module will be relevant for almost all profiles such as Business Consulting, HR/Admin, iTeS/BPO, Marketing, Engineering, Sales and Customer Management, IT, Hotel Management, Life Sciences, Content Development, etc.
Number of Questions	18
Module Duration	16 mins

Detailed English Syllabus

Below is the topics for the English Syllabus. Prepare them carefully and give mock test.

Topics	Parts
Vocabulary	Synonymous
	Antonyms
	Contextual Vocabulary
Grammar	Error Identification
Grammar	Sentence Improvement and Construction
Comprehension	Reading Comprehension (RC)

Quantitative Ability (Aptitude) Syllabus

This Quantitative module assesses the numerical ability of an individual. Questions come in both technical and non-technical flavours.

Queries	Answer Details
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles	HR/Admin, Business Consulting, IT, Engineering, Marketing, ITes/BPO, Hotel Management, Sales and Customer Management, Life Sciences, Content Development etc.
Number of Questions	25 (for Engineering Graduates) / 16 (for MBA and General Graduates)
Module Duration	35 min (for Engineering Graduates) / 16 min (for MBA and General Graduates)

Detailed Quantitative Syllabus

Topics	Parts
Basic Mathematics	Divisibility
	HCF and LCM
	Numbers, decimal fractions and power
Applied Mathemetics	Profit and Loss
	Time, Speed and Distance
	Simple and Compound Interest
Engineering Mathemetics	Logarithms
	Permutation and Combination
	Probability

Logical Ability (Aptitude) Syllabus

This module Reasoning evaluate the capacity of an individual to interpret & conclude things objectively, to be able to perceive and interpret trends to make generalisations and be able to analyze assumptions behind argument/statement. Both Given Information and knowledge make the Reasoned Conclusion.

Queries	Answer Details
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles	This module will be relevant for almost all profiles such as Content Development, Business Consulting, HR/Admin, iTeS/BPO, Marketing, Engineering, Sales and Customer Management, IT, Hotel Management, Life Sciences, etc.
Number of Questions	14
Module Duration	16 min

Detailed Reasoning Syllabus

Topics	Parts
Deductive Reasoning	Coding deductive logic
	Data Sufficiency, Directional Sense, Logical Word Sequence
	Objective Reasoning
	Selection decision tables
	Puzzle
Inductive Reasoning	Coding pattern and Number Series pattern recoginition
	Analogy and classification pattern recognition
Abductive Reasoning	Logical word sequence
	Data sufficiency

Aspiring Minds Personality Inventory (AMPI) Syllabus

This module evaluate an overall personality development of the candidates and is used to assess candidates in people-interaction and people-management roles.

Queries	Answer Details
Number of Questions	90
Module Duration	20 min

Detailed AMPI Syllabus

Aspiring Minds Personality Inventory is based on the five-factor model of Personality. AMPI measures five broad based traits:

Agreeableness
Openness to Experience
Neuroticism
Conscientiousness
Extraversion

Information Gathering & Synthesis Syllabus

The module checks how a candidate is in accomplishing a task with concern for all the aspects involved, no matter how small.

Queries	Answer Details
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles	Content Management, Quality Assurance, Banking Analyst, In house Lawyer, Designer – Fashion, Interior and Industrial, Business Analysts, Health Care, Engineers, etc.
Number of Questions	15
Module Duration	20 min

Detailed Information Gathering & Synthesis Syllabus

Information Ordering
Data Interpretation
Rule Based Selection and Locating Information

Excel Syllabus

It is compulsory only for management graduate. It assesses, without bias, how efficiently a candidate can work on excel instead of how well he knows or remembers excel.

Queries	Answer Details
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles	Business Consultant, Business Analyst/Associate, Research Analyst/Associate, Accountant, etc.
Number of Questions	23
Module Duration	20 min

Detailed Excel Syllabus

Topics	Parts
MS Excel Basics	Formatting cells
	Insertion, deletion
	Page setup
	Cut, copy, paste
	Drop down
Data Analysis and Presentation	Managing worksheets and workbooks
	Pivot table
	Analyzing and organizing data
	Basic formulae
Advanced excel	Macros
Advanced excel	Sheet Protection

AMCAT Chosen Test Based on Branch/Stream

Candidates can select any of the following based on their branch/stream.

AMCAT Syllabus For CSE – Computer Programming

This module is used to evaluate entry level talents exposure and expertise in Computer Programming. This module is agnostic to programming languages and does not require the candidates to code during the test.

Queries	Answer Details
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles	Technical Support Executive, Computer Engineer, Software Developer Web, System s/w, Product, Trainee, Testing Engineer, Research Engineer, Content Developer-IT, IT Recruiter, etc.
Number of Questions	25
Module Duration	35 min

Detailed Computer Programming Syllabus

Topics	Parts
Basic Programming	Data Types
	Iteration, Recursion, Decision
	Procedure, functions and scope
Data Structures	Arrays, Linked Lists, Trees, Graphs
	Stacks, Queues
	Hash Tables
	Heaps
	Searching and Sorting
OOPs	Polymorphism
	Abstraction
	Encapsulation
	Complexity Theory
Miscellaneous	Searching and Sorting
Miscellaneous	Complexity Theory

AMCAT Syllabus For ECE – Electronics and Semiconductors

The module assesses the job suitability of the candidate in those companies which deal with Embedded Systems, VLSI design, SOC, Electronic, Design and Automation Companies etc.

Queries	Answer Details
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles	Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Sales and Operations Manager/Executive for Electronic Industry Processes, Research Scientist, Technical Content Developer, etc.
Number of Questions	25
Module Duration	35 min

Detailed Electronics and Semiconductors Syllabus

Topics	Parts
Semiconductors and Devices	Basics of semiconductor
	Two terminal devices
	Three terminal devices
Analog Electronics	Basic for circuit analysis
	Small Signal and Large Signal Circuit Analysis
	Feedback, stability and oscillators
	Op-amps
	Filters
Digital Electronics	Boolean Algebra and minimization of Boolean functions
	Logic families
	Combinational Circuits
	VLSI Basics

AMCAT Syllabus For Mechanical Engineering

The module assesses a student”s skills, knowledge and understanding of the core principles/concepts in the branch of mechanical engineering.

Queries	Answer Details
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles	Mechanical Engineer, Research and Development, Automation Engineer, Product Engineer, Technical Content Developer, Sales and Operations in industry processes, etc.
Number of Questions	30
Module Duration	25 min

Detailed Mechanical Engineering Syllabus

Topics	Parts
Manufacturing Science	Engineering materials
	Production engineering
	CAD/CAM
	Industrial engineering
Thermodynamics and IC Engines	Thermodynamic cycles and steam generators
	IC engines
	Heat transfer, refrigeration and air conditioning
Fluid and Machine Mechanics	Fluid mechanics and fluid machinery
	Strength of materials
	Theory of machines
	Machine design

AMCAT Test for Engineering 2020 – More Branches

Computer Science
Telecommunication
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Production Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Paint Technology
Polymer Technology
Chemistry

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AMCAT Test for MBA – Management

For MBA – management level, check the below AMCAT syllabus

AMCAT Marketing Syllabus

The module assesses the candidates for all aspects of marketing ranging from fundamentals, to market research, planning and strategy and principles of economics all of which are closely linked and would be required by a marketing professional.

Queries	Answer Details
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles	Sales Manager/Executive, Marketing Manager/Executive, etc
Number of Questions	24
Module Duration	20 min

Detailed Marketing Syllabus

Topics	Parts
Basic Concepts of Marketing	Markets and Marketing management
	Analyzing Consumer Behavior
	STP
Marketing Research	Marketing Strategies and Plans
	Fields of Marketing (Retail Marketing, Service Marketing, International Marketing and Rural Marketing)
	Consumer behaviour
	Marketing Mix
	Product Strategy and Product Line Decisions
	Product Life Cycle
	Pricing Decisions
	Promotion Tools
	Distribution
Advertising and Brand Management	Advertising
	Media Planning
	Brand Concept and Positioning

Banking & Financial Services

Human Resources (HR)

Operations

Basic Statistics