PGDBA 2024 Exam Analysis: The Easiest Paper of all time
The PGDBA 2024 exam has set a new benchmark for simplicity, earning the title of the easiest paper since the program's inception. With several interesting trends emerging from this year’s exam, here’s a detailed breakdown:
Applications Surge : This year witnessed 2,400 applications, marking a significant increase from the 1,700 applicants in PGDBA 2023. The rising interest highlights the growing recognition of the program’s value. Here is the section-Wise Analysis
- VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension):
The VARC section was notably straightforward, with most questions requiring basic comprehension skills. However, as has become a pattern, the fill-in-the-blank questions sparked controversy due to ambiguous answer choices.
- DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning):
Conceptually, the DILR set was the toughest in PGDBA’s history. Yet, the ability to solve many questions through elimination and options made it surprisingly easy for test-takers to crack this section.
- Mathematics:
The Mathematics section stood out as the easiest of all time. A noticeable shift was the increased emphasis on Coordinate Geometry, which accounted for 24% of the section. The topic-wise distribution was:
- Algebra: 36% (highest)
- Calculus: 28% (second highest)
- Coordinate Geometry: 24% (a surprising third highest)
Exam Scores and Cutoffs
- Top Scores:
The highest score this year was 146, followed by the second-highest score of 142.
- Written Exam Cutoffs:
- General Category: 115
- OBC Category: 104
- ST/SC Category: 76
- Composite Score Cutoffs:
- General Category: 75
- OBC Category: 66
- ST/SC Category: 54
Behavioral Insights : Many candidates, anticipating a paper as challenging or tougher than PGDBA 2023, became complacent when faced with an easier paper. This misjudgment led to lower scores or missed cutoffs, as they set their target scores too low. Selection Trends Unlike PGDBA 2023, this year’s final selection process did not heavily favor high scorers. This shift allowed candidates with balanced profiles and decent written exam scores to have better chances of selection. Profile Scores The average profile score, as usual, remained consistent at around 12 out of 15, maintaining its historical trend.
Key Takeaways
- PGDBA 2024’s simplicity made it a unique challenge in its own right, as many candidates underestimated the scoring potential.
- Algebra continues to dominate the Mathematics section, but Coordinate Geometry’s rise signals a trend to watch in future exams.
- The rising application numbers reflect the growing competitiveness and popularity of the program.
Stay tuned for more insights and tips for cracking the PGDBA exam!
