ALL ABOUT MU-BAAT

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● The MUBAAT is an internal examination used by the Masters’ Union to determine the
fitment of our potential applicants with the PGP-TBM program
● All applicants applying for the PGP-TBM are required to take the MUBAAT
examination
● The cost of the MUBAAT examination is included in the application fees.
● The total duration of the test is 3 hours, consisting of two main sections: 1 hour for
technical check, enrollment, and familiarization with the platform, followed by 2
hours dedicated to the MU-BAAT Test. You will have an overall buffer of 6 minutes
which will be included in the 2 hours
● The MUBAAT is conducted on the weekend following each admission deadline.
Details regarding the timing and slot booking are provided on the completion of the
application deadline. Following are the slots wherein your MU-BAAT will take place
● We have collaborated with the Perspect AI Team for the MU-BAAT exam
● This will be an online exam. You do not need any Login ID or Password to take the
MU-BAAT Test. The Perspect team will directly share the MU-BAAT link with you
● It will be a proctored test which means you will be monitored while taking the test
● Dont take a break or pause while the timer is running
● Please refer to the MU-BAAT Sample Mock Paper below
● Unlike CAT, MUBAAT is designed such that one cannot really prepare for it. We do not
want that you enroll in expensive test prep coaching courses to prepare
● The test is interactive and it evaluates you holistically, including your academic,
non-academic and professional standing

EXAMINATION STRUCTURE
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MU- BAAT Sample Mock Paper

Section 1- Aptitude Assessment

Subsection 1.1 Quantitative & Logical Aptitude

20 Questions
Duration: 30 minutes

Question 1: Father is four times the age of his daughter. If after 5 years, he would be three
times his daughter's age, then further after 5 years, how many times he would be of his
daughter’s age?
A. 2 times
B. 2.5 times
C. 3 times

Question 2: What is the sum of all four digit numbers formed by using the digits 2, 3, 4, and
5 without repetition?
A. 93324
B. 92314
C. 93024
D. 91242

Question 3: Find the smallest 5 digit number which is a multiple of 16

A. 10,016
B. 10,014
C. 10,012
D. 10,010
E. None of these
Question 4: A garrison of 850 men has provisions for 30 weeks. If at the end of 10 weeks,
they are reinforced by 850 men, how many additional weeks will the provisions last?
A. 8 weeks
B. 12 weeks
C. 14 weeks
D. 15 weeks
E. 10 weeks

Question 5: Link to data

If executive compensation is a function of gross profit on sales, which organisation would be
the most remunerative for an executive?
A. Birla
B. Mafatlal
C. RPG
D. ESSAR

Question 6: If dividends are a function of net profit over net worth, which company should a
person invest in?
A. Tata
B. ESSAR
C. ITC
D. RPG

Question 7: As compared to the JK group, which one of the groups could be termed as lean,
i.e., having total assets £ those of JK, and thin, i.e., having borrowings £ those of JK as well as
performing better, i.e., better in sales and net profits than JK?
A. ESSAR
B. Mafatlal
C. Reliance
D. ITC

Question 8: Link to figure

The volume of a sphere with radius r is 4/3.π.r^3. A solid sphere of radius r that is made of a
certain material weighs 40 pounds. The figure above shows half of a spherical shell made of
the same material. What is the weight, in pounds, of the entire spherical shell if the outer
radius is 5r and the inner radius is 2r?
A. 120
B. 360
C. 840
D. 1080
E. 4680
Question 9: A nickel, a dime, and 2 identical quarters are arranged along a side of a table. If
the quarters and the dime have to face heads up, while the nickel can face either heads up
or tails up, how many different arrangements of coins are possible?
A. 12
B. 24
C. 48
D. 72
E. 96

Question 10: The only contents of a container are 4 blue disks and 8 green disks. If 3 disks
are selected one after the other, and at random and without replacement from the
container, what is the probability that 1 of the disks selected is blue, and 2 of the disks
selected are green?
A. 21/55
B. 28/55
C. 34/55
D. 5/8
E. 139/220

Question 11: How many even numbers of four digits can be formed with the digits 0, 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, and 7; with no digit being used more than once?
A. 400
B. 420
C. 750
D. 210

Question 12: A, B, and C jointly thought of engaging themselves in a business venture. It was
agreed that A would invest Rs. 6500 for 6 months, B, Rs. 8400 for 5 months and C, Rs. 10,000
for 3 months. A wants to be the working member for which, he was to receive 5% of the
profits. The profit earned was Rs. 7400. Calculate the share of B in the profit.
A. Rs. 1900
B. Rs. 2660
C. Rs. 2800
D. Rs. 2840

Question 13: A, B, and C can do a piece of work in 8 days. B and C together do it in 24 days. B
alone can do it in 40 days. At what time will it be done by C working alone?
A. 25 days
B. 24 days
C. 60 days
D. 20 days
E. 30 days
Question 14: Three friends Ashish, Neha, and Karan divide Rs. 1105 among themselves in
such a way that if Rs.10, Rs. 20, and Rs. 15 are removed from the sums that Ashish, Neha,
and Karan received respectively, then the share of the sums that they got will be in the ratio
11 : 18: 24. How much did Karan receive?

A. $ 495
B. $ 510
C. $ 480
D. $ 375

Question 15: A candy manufacturer decided to decrease the weight of each candy bar, while
retaining the price. By how many cents did the per kilogram cost of candy change after the
reduction in weight?
Statement 1: The weight of each piece of candy bar reduced by 9 grams.
Statement 2: The weight of each piece of candy bar reduced by 9%

A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.
B. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is
sufficient.
C. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient
D. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient

16. Link to figure

In the 7-inch square above, another square is inscribed. What fraction of the larger square is
shaded?
A. 3/12
B. 24/49
C. 1/2
D. 25/49
E. 7/12

17. A certain cake has two layers with pieces of fruit on top of each layer. Of all the pieces
of fruit on the cake, 25 percent are strawberries. How many pieces of fruit are on the first
layer of the cake?
I. Of the pieces of fruit on the first layer, 6 are strawberries.
II. 20 percent of the 20 pieces of fruit on the second layer are strawberries
A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient
B. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is
sufficient
D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT
sufficient.
18. Find the greatest number that divides 399, 434 & 537 leaving the remainder 8 , 9 & 10
respectively
A. 28
B. 24
C. 27
D. 51

19. A gumball machine contains 7 blue, 5 green, and 4 red gumballs - identical besides color.
If the machine disperses 3 gumballs at random, what is the probability that it dispenses one
of each color.
A. 1/24
B. 1/4
C. 7/24
D. 1/3
E. 1/2

20. The area of a triangle whose vertices are (-2,-2), (-1,-3) and (p,0) is 3 sq.units what is the
value of p?
A. -2
B. 2
C. 3
D. -3

Section 1- Aptitude Assessment

Subsection 1.2 Business Case Study Aptitude

3 Questions
Duration: 30 mins
Word Limit: 150 words

Case Study 1 : [Subjective, long answer, max 150 words]

BrightFutures Inc., a mid-sized software company, has recently noticed a plateau in sales for
its flagship project management tool, despite a steady market. Competitors have started
offering similar tools with advanced analytics features, which BrightFutures Inc. currently
lacks. The company has limited resources for extensive R&D but has a strong customer
service reputation. As a business consultant, your task is to analyze the situation and
recommend strategies to retain market presence and boost sales.
BrightFutures Inc. is experiencing flat sales in a competitive market. Given its limited R&D
capacity and strong customer service, recommend a practical strategy to improve sales of its
project management tool
Case Study 2: [Subjective, long answer, max 150 words]
Imagine you have been hired as the Product Head at one of the following companies. You
have an investor meeting coming up and you need to answer the following two questions:
What are 2 new feature recommendations/improvements you are going to make in the next
3 months?
Choose any one of the following and answer the above question.
LinkedIn
AirBnB
Zepto
Jio Saavn

Case Study 3: [Subjective, long answer, max 150 words]

Imagine you are the Brand Manager at any one of the 3 iconic brands listed below. Their
current taglines are also mentioned. You have been assigned to lead a project to come up
with a catchy new tagline for them. Elaborate on why you are suggesting this tagline for this
brand.
Remember that taglines should be crisp and catchy.
Pepsi - Rise Up, Baby
Puma - Forever faster is always first, never second, never third
KFC - It’s finger-licking good

Section 2- Games
Duration: 20 minutes

There is no mock available for the games section. The section will be a mix of Simple Games
and Critical Games.

Section 3 - Communication
Sub Section 3.1 Text Essay Question
1 Question
Duration: 20 minutes
Word Limit: 300 words

In the actual test, there will only be 1 question for the text essay:

1. What about the Masters' Union story excites you the most?
 Sub Section 3.2 On the Spot Video Essay
Video 1: Duration: 5 mins prep + 2 mins recording
Video 2: Duration: 5 mins prep + 2 mins recording

Attempts: 3

In the actual test, there will only be 2 questions for the video essay

1. Illustrate a scenario where you leveraged data analysis to make a critical business
decision. What data sources did you use, and how did your analysis contribute to
informed decision-making?

2. Tell us about a time when you displayed a growth mindset. In a growth mindset,
people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication
and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point.

We're excited to see you showcase your talents in MU-BAAT and wish you the very best in
your preparations!