Aptitude for Placements

Aptitude tests are essential for placements in both product-based companies (like Flipkart, Cisco, Amazon, Google) and service-based companies (like TCS, Infosys).

Selection Statistics

• Product-Based Companies: Only top 10% pass the initial aptitude test and get called for interviews.
• Service-Based Companies: Top 20% pass and get interviews.
• Example Stats:
  • TCS: 4-5 lakh applicants, 60-65k get interviewed.
  • Amazon: 1.5 lakh applicants, 10k interviewed, 600-700 offers extended.

Categories of Aptitude Tests

1. Quantitative Aptitude: Math-related problems.
2. Logical Reasoning: Problem-solving with logic.
3. Verbal English: Language proficiency.
4. Visual Reasoning: Interpretation of visual data.
5. Data Interpretation: Analyzing data through charts and graphs.
6. Game-Based Aptitude: Tests involving games (cryptographic patterns).
7. Psychometric Test: Personality assessment.

Important Topics

Quantitative Aptitude

• Pipes and Systems
• Time and Distance
• Probability
• Permutation and Combination
• LCM and HCF
• Surds and Indices

Logical Reasoning

• Data Sufficiency
• Statements and Conclusions
• Odd Man Out
• Syllogism
• Seating Arrangement
• Number Series
• Coding-Decoding

Verbal English

• Error Identification
• Sentence Correction
• Prepositions and Conjunctions
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Tenses
• Reading Comprehension

Data Interpretation

• Line Charts
• Pie Charts
• Bar Charts
• Records

Visual Reasoning

• Images and Figure Counting
• Cubes and Dices
• Venn Diagrams
• Directions and Distance

Game-Based Aptitude

• Example: Cryptographic patterns

Psychometric Test

• Personality test
• 80% rejection rate

Preparation Resources

• PrepInsta
  • Aptitude section: formula pages, tips, tricks, practice questions.
  • Topic-wise quizzes for speed and accuracy.
• Books
  • Arun Sharma
  • RS Aggarwal
• Time Management
  • Companies give limited time per question (e.g., 25 questions in 20 minutes).
  • Need to focus on speed and accuracy.

Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers

• Vital for understanding question patterns and timing.
• Repeat questions (20-80%) in companies like Amazon, TCS, Deloitte.
• Available on PrepInsta dashboard for various companies.

Placement Preparation Strategy

• Follow the placement preparation roadmap sheet.
• Utilize on-campus and off-campus hiring opportunities (18 months longer off-campus).
• PrepInsta Prime subscription offers additional resources and courses.

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