MBA Writing Ability Test

Hi buddy I heard Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) plan to replace Group Discussion (GD) with Writing Ability Test (WAT) and they may use the older scores of IIMs for admission, is this statement true , if yes then can you tell me about IIMs Writing Ability Test (WAT)

[Shaleen]

Yes Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) plan to replace Group Discussion (GD) with Writing Ability Test (WAT), as you asking I am telling Written Ability Test is a test of your ability to think critically, how effectively you can communicate your ideas and formulate an appropriate response in given time. The topic chosen for WAT is generally from current political, economic and business affairs.

The weightage to the PI and Written Ability Test at IIM Lucknow will be as follows:

Components Weights
Written Ability Test 10
Personal Interview 40
Total 50

Tips to crack Writing Ability Test (WAT)
Think of an appropriate introduction, body and conclusion before you start writing.
Take a neutral side and put forward a clear line of thought in a structured manner.
Avoid being verbose and concentrate more on the correct usage of grammar.
Most importantly concentrate on the content of the topic.
And lastly, be prepared for the common interview question of "Why MBA?"
Don't Use Company Jargon
Don't Bore the Reader. Be Interesting
Do Use Personal Detail. Show, Don't Tell!
Be Concise. Don't Be Wordy.
Do Address Your Weaknesses. Don't Dwell on Them
Do Vary Your Sentences and Use Transitions.
Do Use Active Voice Verbs.
Do Seek Multiple Opinions.
Don't Wander. Do Stay Focused
Do Revise, Revise And Revise.

Some good topics for Writing Ability Test (WAT)

National affairs:
India has the largest pool of talented manpower but very few innovations and patented products
Allowing Foreign Universities in India is bad for India's education system
India versus Bharat: a divided nation
How should women empower themselves?
More than one billion Indians: A gigantic problem or a sea of opportunities

Political Issues:
Voting should be made compulsory
Banning politicians with criminal records from contesting elections is against their right
Fight against corruption
Women's Reservation Bill
Union Budget is useless and recession puts it off track

Economy/ Business Issues:
Recession is the mother of innovation
Should Petroleum Subsidy go away?
Discuss the role of Public Private Partnership in India's Economic Growth
Foreign direct investment will revitalize the education system
Businesses should concentrate on making profits and not address social and environmental Issues

International Issues:
India to become a superpower in near future
China's relations with India vis-a-vis Pakistan
Does India have a role in Afghanistan? Discuss