"Workshop on “Taking Online Aptitude Tests for Competitive Exams” - BCA

Workshop Topic: Taking Online Aptitude Tests for Competitive Exams

Local Resource Persons: Mr. Gopalkrishna A. Raikar, BE, M.Sc. – IT & Mr. Ravinder Murthy, M.Sc – IT

The Resource Person Mr. Raikar started the session by giving a brief introduction on the topic. He said, “Preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, NEET, IIT, and CET requires a strong foundation in various subjects and excellent problem-solving skills. Online aptitude tests are a valuable tool for self-assessment and improvement.

He spoke on the benefits of Online Aptitude Tests: Some benefits highlighted by him are:

Convenience and Flexibility, Variety of Questions through access to a wide range of questions covering different topics and difficulty levels,

Instant Feedback by getting Immediate results and detailed explanations for each question, which helps identify strengths and weaknesses promptly.

Performance Tracking by which progress can be tracked over time, allowing for targeted improvements.

Mr. Ravinder Murthy, the other resource Person spoke on the strategies to be adopted to answer aptitude questions. He stressed on:

Regular Practice through proper scheduling to build consistency, Focus on different subjects and topics in each session.

Analyze Performance by Reviewing incorrect answers and understand the mistakes. Make use of use performance analytics to focus on weak areas.

Time Management by Practicing with timed tests to improve speed and accuracy. This helps to develop strategies to allocate time efficiently during the actual exam.

Using Quality Resources helps to Choose reputable platforms that offer well-structured and up-to-date question banks.

Mock Tests: Take full-length mock tests periodically to simulate the actual exam experience.

The talk concluded by emphasizing that Online aptitude tests are an effective tool for preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, NEET, IIT, and CET etc;. They offer numerous benefits, including convenience, variety, instant feedback, and performance tracking. By incorporating regular practice, performance analysis, and time management strategies, aspirants can significantly enhance their readiness for these challenging exams.

The programme was attended by the staff of BCA comprising of Mr. Gopalkrishna A. Raikar, Ms. Naseera S, Ms. Siby M.A, Ms Keerthilaxmi and Ms. Lithika. The technical arrangements were taken care of by Mr. Ravinder Murthy and all the students of BCA.

Programme Outcome:

The students were able to comprehend the importance of training regularly oneself to take up any competitive exam. They understood that by taking up training online using the mock competitive tests they will improve their efficiency in answering the questions promptly and manage their time usefully.

The programme was an resounding success among the students.