## Why Aptitude Matters
Most mass-hiring companies (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant) have aptitude rounds as the first filter. Even product companies include basic aptitude in their online assessments.
## Topics to Cover
### Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentages & Profit/Loss
- Time & Work
- Speed, Distance & Time
- Averages & Mixtures
- Number Series
- Probability
- Permutations & Combinations
### Logical Reasoning
- Syllogisms
- Blood Relations
- Coding/Decoding
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzles
- Data Interpretation
### Verbal Ability
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
- Vocabulary
## Preparation Strategy
1. Start 3 months before placements
2. Solve 20 problems daily
3. Take timed mock tests weekly
4. Focus on accuracy over speed initially
5. Learn shortcuts for common calculations
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BeginnerAptitudePlacementsReasoning
Aptitude Preparation Guide for Placements
Master quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and verbal ability for campus placements.
10 min readUpdated 2025-01-25
Pro Tips
- ✓Take at least 10 full-length mock tests before your actual exam
- ✓Focus on your weak topics — don't just practice what you're good at
Common Mistakes
- ✗Starting too late
- ✗Only reading theory without solving problems
- ✗Not timing yourself during practice
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