LAUNCH OF AIMA’S MANAGEMENT APTITUDE AND SKILLS TEST (MAST) – 20th Feb 2011‏

Hi friends,
I got an email from AIMA regarding MAST, I'm publishing the same e-mail here for your information.

In today’s scenario finding the good job even with right skill sets has become a daunting task for a fresh management graduate.
Looking at a growing need to help students find the right niche for themselves, the All India Management Association (AIMA) – the apex body for management in the country, is launching a new test – MAST – Management Aptitude and Skills Test. If you have a Manager in you then we will announce your arrival to the corporate world.
AIMA is best known for its MAT – Management Aptitude Test is taken by over 3,00,000 students for admission in over 500 B-Schools. Now we have taken up the mandate of promoting the management movement in the country, by launching this screening test for B-Schools graduates.
The test format endorsed by industry leaders will evaluate the following important skills required in a Manager:
§ Critical thinking
§ Cross-functional competence
§ Communication skills
§ Key personality traits & cultural awareness
§ Full competence in their discipline
§ Technological competence

Why you should take MAST:
§ Industry backed activity
§ Pan India exposure in the Job Market
§ Level playing field irrespective of geographical location / affiliation of B-School
§ Help students choose the right career path

More than 300 companies across India are expected to endorse the test and make it part of their recruitment process. Some of the key major clients who are already on board are HLL, Dabur , Religare, AIG Met Life , Parle , Reliance Industries, Tata Communication, Cremica Agro Foods , Idea Cellular ,Deloitte , Airtel, Bosch , Lenovo, Suzlon , JP Morgon etc to name just a few.
A nationwide computer based test will be conducted with a nominal fee of Rs 1750/- per candidate will to cover our costs. This will include a score card which will be accepted by over 300 Corporate players, to start with and this number will grow substantially over the years.
If you wish to have a great start to your career then please take MAST and also encourage your Institute to partner with us. If you have already passed out then also you can appear for the test provided you have less than 3 years of working experience after completing your Management education.

Please feel free to connect with the undersigned for further details regarding the same, Mr. Vikas Malik@+91 24645100 Ext: 439, Mr. Gaurav Malhotra@+91 24645100 Ext: 429.