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Aptitude Tests – 2013 – Update: Cancelled
Once again, the Manickpur Education Welfare Fund has organized Aptitude Tests for school students from class 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12th. Here are the details.
Aptitude tests help to map a student’s personality and aptitude, and can provide
him/her with a sense of direction. If a student takes the aptitude tests when
he/she is in 9th standard to 12th standard, they can identify areas that need to be
improved upon, so that they increase their competence for a career of their
choice. Aptitude tests, can inform students of their proficiency in verbal and
numerical ability, abstract and mechanical reasoning, spatial reasoning, speed
and accuracy, and guide them towards possible and suitable career options
provided they are guided by experienced counselors.
Manickpur Education Welfare Fund is conducting Aptitude Assessment Tests in
association with St. Michael’s Church, Manickpur to help the students in career
planning. The tests will be conducted by a team from Prafulta Counseling Centre,
Andheri.
The cost of doing aptitude tests is Rs. 600/- per students, but Prafulta Counseling
centre has offered to do the tests for a nominal rate of Rs. 450/- for each student.
Details of which are as follows:
Date: 20th and 27th April 2013 (both days compulsory)
For: Students of Class 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Time: 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Registration: Last date for registration is 15th April 2013 (Limited seats)
Update: The tests have been cancelled due to an unforeseen event.
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