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hello everyone
i want ibm latest placement pattern and
ibm aptitute question papers for off campus interview....
please anyone provide me the papers and pattern.....
thank you in advance

The new pattern for IBM recruitment 2014:-

Test-Section I/Arithmetic Reasoning and Analytical Thinking
25 minutes 15 questions
Test-Section II/ Mathematical critical thinking and Logical reasoning
35 minutes 10 questions
Test Section III/Test of communicative English
35 minutes 40 questions

Below are the attachments of IBM question papers of past few years. Please download them.

Latest Placement pattern followed by IBM is,

• Written Test.
• Technical Round.
• Group Discussion and
• HR Interview.

Written Test:

In this round, you will be given a paper and you are supposed to answer them in time. Prepare the following topics for written test.

• Quantitative Aptitude.
• Logical Reasoning.
• English Comprehension.
• Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning.

Tips for written test:

• Practise topics wise.
• Solve questions from previous papers after completing every topic.
• Do more mock tests.
• Prepare timetable and follow it.
• Make note of important points.

Technical Round:

In this round, you will be tested in your core subjects. Be prepared with your core subjects and try to answer most of the technical questions. Cover all technical subjects from 1st year to final year.

Group Discussion:

In this round, candidates are divided in to groups and are given a topic. Each group has to support their statements. Prepare well with some sample topics daily and try to speak out yourself. Also know about some trending topics.

Some of the GD topics are:

• Which is better to join? An MNC or a start up?
• Should we make everything a technology based?
• What is the position of India in world regarding technology?
• Do you need to make any changes in Indian education system?

HR Interview:

In this round, you will be tested in,

• Problem Solving Skills.
• Time Management Skills.
• Logical Thinking.
• How do you handle situations when you are under pressure?

Please, find some sample interview questions for IBM recruitment,

• What extracurricular activities were you involved in?
• What activities did you enjoy the most?
• Tell me about a deadline you had to meet. How much advance notice did you have?
• What kinds of decisions are most difficult for you?
• What is the most difficult work situation you have faced?
• Are your grades a good measure of your ability?
• Give me an example of a problem you've had at school and how you solved it.
• What qualifications do you have beyond academics that qualify you to make a successful transition into business?

Tips to prepare for interview:

• Know your resume very well.
• Be ready to answer about anything asked which you have mentioned in resume.
• Prepare more and more mock interviews.
• Make an eye contact with the interviewer.
• Do not argue with the interviewer.
• Maintain grooming standards before going for an interview.
• Know about the company and role you have applied for beforehand.

Please, find IBM placement papers attached below.