Tackling Logical Reasoning of MH CET

THE LOGIC SECTION IN THE CET IS UNIQUE, DUE TO THE INCLUSION OF VISUAL REASONING AND SYLLOGISMS, WHICH CONSTITUTE THE CHUNK OF QUESTIONS. AJEET KHURANA PROVIDES TIPS ON ACING THE SECTION

As we enter the final fortnight prior to the MBA/ MMS-CET, students need to prioritise their efforts. Should they study new topics? What should they focus on? Is it only about solving mock tests? Let’s take a look at how students can make the best use of their time in these last few days.
A quick glance at the pattern of the CET indicates the obvious next step:
Not only is logic the most important section, it is also the most difficult. Students in the high-score band (ie 135+ out of 200) can improve their scores, primarily in the syllogism and visual reasoning sections of the CET. Visual reasoning is the toughest question-type in the CET. (A detailed description of the logic section in the CET is provided in the table, ‘CET Logic: A Closer View’ below)
When compared to other easy MBA entrance exams, the CET is not significantly different, when it comes to English and math. But the logic section can appear to have been conceived from an alternate universe. Hence, students who crack the CAT and are admitted to IIM-A, often do not make it to Jamnalal Bajaj (and vice versa). That is why focusing on logic is the best use of your time in these last two weeks.

HOW DOES ONE IMPROVE IN CET LOGIC?

To begin with, it is necessary to understand that logic scores can improve overnight. This is unlike English or math that are time-intensive. Logic is primarily based on your openmindedness, observation and approach. You could keep practicing, and your score might not change. Then one fine day, you just might start scoring well. Here are some of the methods through which you can improve your logic scores:
Familiarise yourself with CET-like logic questions
Attempt to mimic the thinking process of those who score well in the logic section

HOW MUCH DOES ONE NEED TO SCORE?

Admission to the best MBA/ MMS-CET based institute, ie Jamnalal Bajaj requires approximately 150 out of 200 marks in the CET. So, if your performance in English and math gives you 75-80 marks out of 100, then CET Logic should give you the remaining. This means that your target score in logic is about 70 out of 100. The targeted split could be 12/30 in visuals, 13/20 in syllogism and 45/50 in the rest.