Bain has no single online test. Which one you sit depends on where you apply. CaseTutor simulates the three formats candidates report most often, so you can practise the one your office uses. In the app, choose your region and we point you to the right one.
Reported in the UK, Ireland, the rest of Europe and the Middle East
Situational judgement, verbal, numerical and logical reasoning, then a short personality questionnaire. No clock is shown on screen, and speed counts towards your score.
Practise Blended assessment (SOVA format)Reported in the US and Canada
Four separately timed tests: numerical reasoning, business judgement, leadership and people, and problem-solving. Each clock is separate, so time left over in one does not carry to the next.
Practise Mini-tests (TestGorilla format)Reported in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand
Three short business cases with exhibits and multiple-choice questions, then a recorded recommendation on camera.
Practise Mini-cases (HireVue format)It depends on the office. Candidates report a SOVA-style blended assessment in the UK, Europe and the Middle East, TestGorilla-style mini-tests in the US and Canada, HireVue-style mini-cases in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and pymetrics-style games in Germany. Formats change, so confirm with your recruiter.
A blended aptitude assessment covering situational judgement, verbal, numerical and logical reasoning, plus a short personality questionnaire, taken in one sitting of about an hour.
Candidates report that it does, and CaseTutor's simulation weights faster correct answers more. No clock is shown, so pacing is part of the practice.
Your first full attempt at each module is free with a CaseTutor account, including the full report. Further attempts are part of a CaseTutor membership.
Sit a full, timed simulation and get a scored report on where you lost points.
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