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IPU CET BBA also known as Indraprastha University Combined Entrance Test is the entrance test for the program BBA, offered by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, popularly known as BBA IPU. This article will give you an idea as to how to crack the exam in just 30 days, with a good preparation strategy.

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Understanding the Syllabus and Building a Time Table

The first and foremost step of preparing for any competitive exam is understanding the pattern and syllabus of it. The pattern of the IPU CET BBA is as follows:

Exam ModeOnline
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions
Exam Duration150 minutes
No. of Sections4
No. of Questions100
Language of ExamEnglish
Marking Scheme4 marks for every right answer-1 mark for every wrong answer

There are 4 sections in the IPU CET BBA. They are:

  • English
  • General Awareness
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Management Aptitude

IPU CET BBA Syllabus

Details of the topics included in the syllabus of each of the four sections in the question paper are given below:

SectionSyllabus
EnglishReading Comprehension, Synonyms & Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Para-jumbles, One-word Substitutions, Sentence Correction, Idioms and Phrases, Proverbs and Prepositions, Parts of Speech, Analogy.
General Awareness Geography, Economics, History, Politics, Current Affairs, Science, Computers, Books and Authors, Awards and Winners, Sports, Technology, Eminent Personalities, Taglines, Mergers, and Acquisitions, etc.
Logical ReasoningAnalogy, Series, DirectionsNon-verbal reasoning, Series, Syllogism, Order and Ranking, Blood relations, Statement and Inference, Clock, Coding and Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Sitting Arrangement, Puzzles, Inequality, etc.
Management Aptitude Basic concepts in business and management, communication skills. RBIs monetary policy, Liberalization and Globalization, etc.
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 Having a clear understanding of the IPU CET BBA pattern and the syllabus of the exam you are preparing for is very important. It helps you in using your time efficiently during the preparation period, helping you not wasting time reading up on less useful materials. It also makes the practice sections easy, since you now know what to expect from each of the sections.

Now, after you’ve gone through the syllabus, the next step is to make a study plan or a timetable, after a careful self-analysis of which topic you need to give more emphasis on. Be sure to allot more time to the topics you find difficult. Be sure to give attention to the following:

  • Set a goal each day and work hard to achieve it.
  • Allocate time to revise what you have learned that day.
  • Take small breaks every hour, to keep you motivated and fresh.
  • Make notes while studying, so that you can go through it when necessary.
  • Make sure that you sleep at least 6 hours a day.

Week 1

English

Practice 4 reading comprehension passages every day. Start practicing speed reading. The best way to prepare for this section of the IPU CET BBA is to read literary and non-fictional texts. You can also practice comprehension questions using the following books:

  • Pearson’s English
  • Arihant General English for all Competitive Examinations by Hari Mohan Prashad
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Management Aptitude

Read up on the basic concepts and theories in business management. Given below are a few more areas you can focus on:

  • RBIs monetary policy
  • Liberalization
  • Globalization

Week 2

English

Practice 4 reading comprehension passages every day. Start checking your answer accuracy using sample question papers of the IPU CET BBA. Read Grammatical and Analytical Skills topics. Practice solving questions regarding them.

General Awareness

Read up on basic general knowledge in the areas of history, geography, and politics. Read newspapers daily and take notes about the political and cultural events taking place nationally and internationally. As for current affairs, read monthly compilations of at least the past six months, especially related to media. Read two compilations in week 1. You can also use books:

  • Pratiyogita Darpan
  • Lucent’s GK
  • Arihant General Knowledge
  • General Awareness by Manohar Panday
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Week 3

English

Practice 2 reading comprehension passages every day. Practice 30 Grammatical and Analytical Skills questions daily. The books you can use for reference are:

  • Pearson’s English
  • Arihant General English for all Competitive Examinations by Hari Mohan Prashad
  • High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren and Martin
  • Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
  • English – From Plinth to Paramount (Vol-1 and 2) by Neetu Singh
Logical Reasoning

Practice solving questions from analytical and logical reasoning. Try to go through at least one question of every kind. The books that you can use are:

  • RS Agarwal’s Verbal Reasoning Book
  • 501 Challenging Logical reasoning Practice Book
  • B.S. Sijwali and Indu Sijwali’s A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal 
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Week 4

Revision and focusing on weak areas
  • After finishing studying every section and topic, be sure to revise everything at least once a week, so that the knowledge stays refreshed in your mind. Revision is as important as studying.
  • Take at least one 1-2 mock tests using the IPU CET BBA Sample Papers after you are done with the studies and revision. Analyze your attempts and try to find methods to minimize negative marking.
  • Meditate or indulge in activities that would decrease your stress levels. You’ve prepared well, and you needn’t get tense.
  • Get your documents and exam bag in order. Don’t forget to take your IPU CET BBA admit card and an identification document, since they are the most important documents.

That’s it, you are done with the preparation for the IPU BBA Entrance Exam. Follow this pattern of study and be sure to crack the IPU CET BBA in just 30 days. Click here to read more upon the detailed preparation strategy.

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