Hello, my name is Ayan Rasul. I am in my first year of a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme. I am a part of the Editorial team at GAEE JMI. I come from a commerce background. This was one of the primary reasons I pursued BBA after graduating from high school, but there are other reasons as well, that I will discuss later in this article. In the future, I aspire to work in the field of human resources. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking meals for my family. Aside from that, I enjoy binge-watching television shows, and movies, and reading novels.
Why Jamia Millia Islamia?
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is a Central University in New Delhi. It is one of our country’s most prestigious and prestigious universities. The Ministry of Education, Government of India, ranked Jamia Millia Islamia as the best Central University in the country in 2020, and it was recently accredited A++ by NAAC.
The goal of life at Jamia is to live in harmony with everyone. Students come from various states, religions, countries, and cultures, and despite this diversity, there is remarkable synchronisation. The faculty here is excellent and extremely friendly. Students at Jamia have access to the best library, sports complex, auditorium, and other amenities. Our campus is also stunning.
What I love about my course:
I believe that studying for a BBA increases your employability in typical career paths, including management consulting, human resource management, marketing, and insurance. This field of study is ideal for anyone looking to start their own business or advance to a management role in an established company.
Notice how many different opportunities you get in this course? A BBA degree is more than just a degree for the job you want. There’s a lot more to it than that. While most degrees, particularly at the bachelor’s level, focus on theory, BBA degrees focus on theory, practical knowledge application, and personality development. You will also learn diverse skills that will help you become a well-rounded professional and set you up for success.
A BBA degree will provide you with a plethora of educational and professional opportunities. So, if you’re still undecided about pursuing this degree, go for it! It’ll be the best decision you’ve ever made!
My entrance exam preparation experience:
The syllabus for the BBA entrance exam is divided into four sections based on last year’s trends:
(i) Language Skills: 20 marks
(ii) General awareness & current affairs: 40 marks
(iii) Reasoning: 20 marks
(iv) Numerical Ability: 20 marks
Total: 100 marks
The test has a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer and a positive marking of 1 for every correct answer.
Book recommendation(s): Arihant Publication for BBA/BMS entrance exams, Shafique Guide For JMI BBA (my friends blindly followed this book and they were able to crack the examination).
While I waited, I tried to remain calm and confident by reminding myself of all the hard work I had put in for this very day.
I began studying three months before the exam. I’d make a schedule for the entire week and divide my tasks accordingly. I would also study each subject bit by bit every day. In addition, on weekdays, I would give chapter tests/mocks to test my knowledge. Both general knowledge and current affairs are tested in this exam, and they carry the most weight. So, for current events, I would read the newspaper every morning before starting my day. This was a good practice since my mind was fresh in the morning and can easily grasp the content.
For general knowledge, I studied both from the entrance guide and “Lucent’s GK guide” as GK is very wide and you never know what questions would come so the more you read it, the better it is. I would suggest making more use of the internet for online GK tests and quizzes. The maths section is moderate and it requires thorough practice from your side. I devoted my maximum time to this section when I was preparing.
I studied general knowledge from both the entrance guide and “Lucent’s GK guide” because GK is very broad. Honestly, you never know what questions will come up, so the more you read, the better. I would recommend using the internet more for online GK tests and quizzes.
In comparison, the math section is moderate. However, it will require extensive practice on your part. When I was preparing, I gave this section my undivided attention.
Math requires a lot of practice. The questions can appear simple but turn out to be very tricky at times, requiring us to be extra cautious. My favourite section was the Logical Reasoning. The questions are simple and fun to solve, but again do require some practice on your part because they essentially test your critical thinking abilities. When it comes to English, I only have one answer—read as much as you can.
While reading, try to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words based on their usage and root words. On the other hand, talking about vocabulary, reading alone can help you improve. You can also benefit from Norman Lewis’ book “Word Power Made Easy,” which contains good word analogies and can help you improve your vocabulary. Practice your reading comprehension skills as well!
Additionally, I gave a lot of mock tests. I used to sit on a table and chair, close my room, and then give my mocks as you basically want to set yourself in an atmosphere which looks and feels the same as an examination centre, and believe me it actually helps a lot! I feel mocks are the key for acing any exam as they give you a whole overview of your preparation plus it gives you a good amount of practice, which ultimately helps you during the exam and you are also able to make out your mistakes and work upon them.
Further, I also gave several practice tests. I used to sit on a table and chair, close my room, and then give my mock tests because I basically want to create an environment that looks and feels like an examination centre. Believe me, it helps a lot! In my opinion, mock tests are essential for acing any exam because they provide you with a complete overview of your preparation and a good amount of practice. Overall, this ultimately helps you during the exam and allows you to identify and correct your mistakes.
However, I did not give up my extracurricular activities or playtime during the preparation time. Every day, I used to play football, watch TV shows, and play games because it is just as important as your exam. It also helps keep you healthy. Concentrating solely on academics while ignoring extracurricular activities may be detrimental to your health. In fact, every time I did well in my mocks, I would reward myself by watching a new movie. It essentially kept me motivated to do well in the next mock.
Tips to ace your admission test: 5
1) Only attempt questions that you know 100% of the answers to. The exam has a negative marking system of 0.25, so avoid guesswork at all costs. You can easily get a score of 40 by answering 40 questions correctly. However, answering too many questions will result in a lower score. It is preferable to receive a zero than to lose marks for incorrect answers.
2)Try learning short tricks for the quants and logical reasoning section: The traditional method of answering that you learned in school will not get you a high score on the entrance exam. This is due to the fact that the method we learned is lengthy and time-consuming. If you answer questions in this manner, you will almost certainly waste time during the entrance exam. You can find these tricks in the guides and on youtube as well.
Last year’s exams included 40 general knowledge questions, 20 English questions, 20 reasoning questions, and 20 quantitative questions. You have 105 minutes to answer 100 questions. You must keep your accuracy and speed up. Understand that marking 40 GK questions takes 10-15 minutes if you know the answers. So you only have 30 minutes to complete three sections: Quant, Reasoning, and English. And how can you improve your precision and speed? With time and practice.
3) Practice as many mocks and previous question papers as you can: Mocks function in such a way that the greater the number, the better. However, you will need to conduct a comprehensive examination of the majority of the mocks, particularly those in which you made mistakes. Previous year’s question papers should be practised. The more you practise, the more familiar you will become with the various questions and their answers. You can develop your own approach to treating an answer while practising a variety of questions. Furthermore, as one gains more experience, the likelihood of answering incorrectly decreases.
4) Keep revising whatever you’re studying on weekdays: On weekdays, keep revising whatever you’re studying. This is the most common error most of us make when studying for an exam. We simply focus on completing the syllabus as quickly as possible without questioning or testing ourselves to ensure that we understand everything we’re studying. During the week, try to revise and give chapter tests.
5) Be truthful to yourself: No one knows you better than yourself. Work hard, be committed to your preparation, and most importantly, be consistent. Motivate yourself by telling yourself that you must pass this exam at all costs. Don’t look at the clock, do what it does— keep going!
What I wish I knew about the preparatory process:
1) The GK section also included Business Awareness questions, which I was completely unaware of. As a result, I would advise future aspirants to study business awareness for the GK section as well. If a question about business awareness is not covered in the guide, readers can look it up on the internet, where there is a wealth of information.
2) There were three or four questions that I discovered were based on class eleventh accounts and economics. Despite the fact that they were quite basic, I would advise the reader to go through class 11th accounts and economics books (only the first two chapters) to be on the safe side for the future, or simply google them.
3) Mark the answers very carefully on the OMR sheets: I made a careless mistake where there was a question with an answer of option A, but I encircled option B instead. I stamped my feet on the ground twice but there was nothing I could do. P.S. Because you are not permitted to use whiteners on the OMR sheets, please exercise extreme caution when attempting the paper.
What I wish I knew about the preparatory process:
1) The GK section also included Business Awareness questions, which I was completely unaware of. As a result, I would advise future aspirants to study business awareness for the GK section as well. If a question about business awareness is not covered in the guide, readers can look it up on the internet, where there is a wealth of information.
2) There were three or four questions that I discovered were based on class eleventh accounts and economics. Despite the fact that they were quite basic, I would advise the reader to go through class 11th accounts and economics books (only the first two chapters) to be on the safe side for the future, or simply google them.
3) Mark the answers very carefully on the OMR sheets: I made a careless mistake where there was a question with an answer of option A, but I encircled option B instead. I stamped my feet on the ground twice but there was nothing I could do. P.S. Because you are not permitted to use whiteners on the OMR sheets, please exercise extreme caution when attempting the paper.
What to expect on exam day:
Talking about D-DAY!
After a full 9 hours of sleep, I was finally prepared for this big day. Yes, I felt anxious and nervous, but that’s normal. I’m sure that almost every student does on exam day. Before leaving for the centre, the first thing I did was double-check my belongings to ensure that I had all of the required materials for the exam.
I left for the exam center quite early as it’s better to arrive beforehand rather than rushing and panicking. On reaching the exam centre, I still had 30 minutes to spare so I gave a quick glance at some important GK questions. After that, I entered the premises, the officials there told me the room I was to give the paper in, and thus I found my assigned room and took the prescribed seat.
While I waited, I tried to remain calm and confident by reminding myself of all the hard work I had put in for this very day.
As soon as the paper arrived in the exam hall, it was so easy. I was able to recall everything and I began to hum a song in my head. And yes, I marked a wrong bubble for an answer, so I knew I was screwed. Eventually, I stopped humming in fear and handed over the paper solemnly.
The bell rang, the papers were taken, and we were finally allowed to go. My sympathetic system was on high alert, and it wasn’t until I saw my parents outside that I realised my hands were shaking. It was all over. I was satisfied. I had given my 100%. What a huge relief! Alas, I went home and took a long nap.
Here’s what I have to say to the future aspirants:
Simply put forth your best effort in your preparation. Stay calm and have faith in yourself. Also, have fun while you’re preparing. De-stress in whatever way you prefer, and I’m confident you’ll pass the exam with flying colours. You’ll know how it feels when you get that admission slip during the counselling session— it’ll be one of the happiest times of your life.
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