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Candidates can take reference of subjects and topics from CAT study material for Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude, but XAT preparation has to be exam specific and must include exam specific study material. Aspirants can use CAT sample questions too for practice purpose, but that is not enough. They need to practice XAT sample questions and XAT mock tests too, as the nature of questions in XAT is different from CAT.

XAT syllabus for Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude are same as CAT syllabus. Decision Making and General Knowledge syllabus are not a part of CAT syllabus. Thus, XAT aspirants have to study more than CAT aspirants, which is why one needs to have a XAT specific preparation plan in order to score above 95 percentile.

Yes, in the BCom (H) course, St. Xavier's University offers various skill-based electives for students to choose from. They can opt for the subjects that align with their prospective career paths. Check out the below list to know some of the skill-based courses offered by the university:

• E-Commerce
• Entrepreneurship 
• Business Communication
• Environmental Studies
• Personality Development

There are no non-MCQs in XAT. All the questions are in MCQ format with four options to choose the correct answer from.  There are neither Type in the Answer and nor subjective answer type questions. Earlier, there used to be essay writing which required candidates to type a short essay on screen.

As per the latest XAT exam pattern, the question paper has only 2 parts. Part 1 consists of VALR, DM and QA DI questions. Part 2 consists of GK questions. Essay Writing is not a part of the online test. The total time duration is 180 minutes or 3 hours. Part 1 is of 170 minutes and Part 2 is of 10 minutes. Earlier, the XAT exam included essay writing for which extra time was given. The XAT exam used to be of 210 minutes or 3.5 hours.

St Xavier's University, Kolkata provides a four-year undergraduate degree in BCom (Hons). The total seat intake for the course is 300. Students seeking to get into this course need to meet the basic eligibility i.e., Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 45% from a recognised board. Admission to the programme are purely merit-based. Interested students can visit the official website of the university to know more.

Yes, there are many elective subjects included in an MDes Product Design programme that students can choose based on their interests, however, these subjects can vary depending on colleges. The table given below contains some common elective subjects for MDes Product Design:

Yes, you can get admission to government colleges even if you have a compartment, you have to  clear the compartment exam and meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the desired course.

SRM Dental College (KTR) has a decent placement record for BDS. However, the placement rate over the past few years has been less than 100%. With an average salary package of around INR 6 LPA, the college has maintained a placement rate of over 70%. According to SRM KTR Dental College reviews on Shiksha.com, the placement rate for BDS over the years ranges between 80% - 95%. Candidates can refer to the following table presenting the number of BDS students placed in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as per the college's NIRF Report 2024:

Here are some books recommended for MDes Product Design students that they can read along with their regular syllabus:

• The Design of Everyday Things by Donald Norman.
• Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal.
• 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People by Susan Weinschenk.
• Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation by Tim Brown.
• Innovative product design Practice by Carl Liu.

MBA in Finance in UK fees vary between INR 9 L and INR 50 L and more for first-year. Many universities in the UK offer the course for less than INR 20 L for the first-year. The table below includes the list of universities to study MBA in Finance in UK with first-year fees:

St Xavier's University provides a limited number of seats for its BA LLB programme. The course is offered for a duartion of five years and costs around INR 7.9 lakh. The university offers the course to a total of 180 students. Students must note that this information is taken from official sources and is subject to change. Interested students can visit the official website of the university to know more details about the SXUK BA LLB course.

USA offers Masters of Science in Data Analytics in some of the top ranked universities for international students. Some of the universities are given as follows:

• Harvard University 
• John Hopkins University 
• New York University 
• Roosevelt University 
• Yeshiva University 
• Arizona State University 

Here's the list of some important documents you should carry during an MDes Product Design admission process to ensure a seamless procedure:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline,
• Valid ID Proof such as Adhaar, Passport, PAN Card, etc.,
• Passport size photographs,
• A copy of your application form.

The United Kingdom is the home of world-ranked universities that offer quality MBA courses in multiple specializations. MBA In Finance in UK is among the most popular specialisation among students. UK Universities offer quality MBA course in Finance at a affordable cost. These universities also rank among the top MBA in Finance Universities in the World by major ranking bodies. Therefore, yes, it is a good choice for international students to study an MBA in Finance in UK.

No, BDes is not mandatory to obtain to be eligible for MDes Product Design admission. You can have a bachelor's degree in any discipline relevant to your field such as Industrial Design, Automobile Design, etc. Many BTech graduates also opt for MDes programs based on their interests and future goals.

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