Coal India Limited (CIL) Management conducts the trainee (MT) examination, which includes a logic section to test the logical and analytical abilities of the candidates. Proper preparation is important to score well in this section. In this blog, we will discuss exam patterns, important subjects, difficulty levels, and study strategies so that you can help the logic section.
How to prepare for Cil MT Reasoning section
Coal India Limited (CIL) Management Trainee (MT) examination includes a logic capacity section to assess the logical and analytical skills of the candidates. The section includes subjects such as coding-decoding, selection, seating arrangement, puzzles and analytical arguments, which have moderate to difficult level questions. To excel, candidates must understand the concepts, practice regularly, learn shortcuts and try mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
CIL MT Exam Pattern
Coal India Limited (CIL) Management Trainee (MT) Exam includes two papers: Paper I (General Aptitude) and Paper II (Professional Knowledge). Paper I include logic, quantitative ability and general awareness, while Paper II focuses on discipline-specific knowledge. Both papers have 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs), which have 1 digits, which have no negative marking (subject to official notification). The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
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CIL MT Exam Pattern |
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| paper | Section | Question type | Mark | Duration |
| Paper I | General qualification (logic, quantitative qualification, general awareness | Board | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | Professional knowledge (based on discipline) | Board | 100 | |
Important subject of logic
- Coding decoding
- Category
- Funny couple/ odd one out/ different option
- seating arrangement
- Meaningful words
- Number series/ letter series
- missing number
- Selection
- Cubes and dice
- Counting of data
- puzzle
- Direction and distance
- Complete the pattern/data
- Blood relation
- mirror image
- Friend chart
- Analytical argument
How to prepare for Cil MT Reasoning section
Mastery in the logic section is important to excel in competitive examinations, as it tests logical thinking, problem-solution ability and decision-making skills. A well -structured preparation strategy can significantly improve accuracy and speed. All digits are given below.
Understand the basics
Start understanding the fundamental concepts of each subject. RS Aggarwal’s A modern approach to Verbal and Non-Varbal Reasoning and Arun Sharma’s logical argument can be helpful.
Practice regularly
- Solve the question papers of previous years.
- Try at least 2-3 logic-based mock tests per week.
- Pay attention to time management to improve accuracy and speed.
Work on shortcuts and tricks
- Learn the vein diagram technology for sylogisms.
- Use the elimination method for coding-decoding questions.
- Practice mental calculation to save time,
Try to arrange puzzles and seating daily
These are the most challenging parts of the logic section. To increase logical thinking, try to solve at least 5-6 riddles every day.
Revise regularly
Create small notes on important arguments shortcuts and formulas. To maintain the concepts effectively, modify them often.
Take online quiz and mock test
Many online platforms provide free quiz and full-length fake testing. These will help in self-assessment and identify weak areas.
