Practice for the BCG Cognitive Test

Candidates applying to BCG in Germany, the Nordics and parts of Asia-Pacific report a timed aptitude test: about eighty numerical and logical questions in thirty minutes, with no calculator. Few people finish, so pace and knowing when to move on matter as much as accuracy. CaseTutor's simulation uses the same question mix and clock.

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The format

BCG Cognitive Test

Time:
30 minutes
Format:
80 questions, one at a time
Tools:
Scratchpad, no calculator

Percentages, rates, ratios, tables, number and letter sequences and syllogisms. Questions come one at a time with no way back. There is no negative marking, so skip anything that stalls you.

How your attempt is graded

  • Every answer is scored automatically, with no negative marking.
  • The report breaks results down by question type and shows how your pace changed through the test.
  • You get a percentile against other CaseTutor candidates.

Tips for the real thing

  • Set a pace of about 20 seconds a question, and move on when you pass it.
  • Practise mental percentages and fractions. There is no calculator.
  • Answer every question. A guess costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the BCG Cognitive Test used?

Candidates mainly report it for offices in Germany, the Nordics and parts of Asia-Pacific. Other regions may use Casey or the Consulting Career Assessment instead, so confirm with your recruiter.

Is there negative marking on the BCG Cognitive Test?

Candidates report none, and CaseTutor's simulation has none, so it always pays to answer.

Can I use a calculator?

No. The simulation gives you a scratchpad only, matching what candidates report.

Is the practice test free?

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.

Your first attempt is free

Sit a full, timed simulation and get a scored report on where you lost points.

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