CAT 2016: Make the best use of official exam tutorials and mock tests
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CAT 2016 PREP
It’s less than two months to go for CAT 2016, and the aspiring candidates are burning their midnight oil in preparation of the exam that will open the door of bright career prospects for them.
But now is the time to shift focus from studying course books to solving sample papers in order to get used to the exam pattern, tips and tricks and synch timing.
So if you have already entered this second phase of your CAT 2016 preparation, you must not miss out on CAT tutorials, exclusively offered by the exam conducting body.
CAT is offering tutorials to the aspirants, to understand the format of the examination. This tutorial will give an accurate insight into the format of the syllabus, question paper, sample questions, keys to attempt them and a detailed description of the exam pattern. The tutorials are now available in the form of mock tests on the CAT 2016 website.
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All you need to do is, sign in with your CAT login username and password, to access the mock tests.
In 2014 and 2015, the tutorial was not provided to the aspirants and they had to rely on the instructions provided on the console 15 minutes before the exam. The console carried only details related to operational aspects of the exam. It didn’t have any detail about the type of questions etc., that will be asked in the exam.
Given the fact that, even a slightest of miss can cost the aspirants crucial marks, these tutorials is a good news for them. Candidates are advised to work on the tutorials well in advance as it will help them get a clarity on the type of questions and the actual pattern of CAT 2016 which is scheduled to be held on December 4, 2016. In case, the exam pattern is tweaked, these tutorials will help you prepare accordingly, in advance.
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In 2015, the CAT test pattern was changed to allow a level-playing field for aspirants from all walks of life.
The test duration was increased to 180 minutes from 170 minutes. The paper was divided in the following manner:
| Section |
Questions |
Time |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
34 |
60 minutes |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
32 |
60 minutes |
| Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VRC) |
34 |
60 minutes |
| Total |
100 |
180 |
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This year too, the exam pattern is expected to remain unchanged.
The candidates must also go through previous year’s sample papers to prepare well for CAT 2016.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 hours ago
Empire College of Science MBA admissions are merit-based and generally do not require any entrance exams. Hence, having CAT score will not make much of a difference on admission chances. However, students may check with the college to know more.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 hours ago
Aspirants does accept CAT score for admission in MBA programme of United Group of Institutions, Greater Noida. Candidates have to participate in UPTAC Counselling for admission based on CAT scores. Direct admission is also granted by the institute.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 9 hours ago
Dronacharya Group of Institutions considers CAT score for admission in MBA. However, CAT is not compulsory for taking admission in MBA. The college accepts entrance exam score of CAT/MAT/CMAT for admission in MBA at Dronacharya Group of Institutions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 11 hours ago
No, CAT is not compulsory for Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School admissions. For its MBA programme, the institute also accepts other exams. These are CMAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA. Direct admissions are also offered.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 11 hours ago
The CAT applications are open from the month of August. Application deadline is usually around October/November. Students are advised to submit their applications before the deadline. The exam is conducted in November. It should be noted that dates mentioned are in general and tentative, they may va
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 12 hours ago
No, CAT is not a mandatory entrance exam for IEM Kolkata MBA admission. Candidates who wish to apply for MBA courses have the option to appear for MAT or XAT in order to qualify for admissions as well. Candidates must note that appearing for one of these exams is mandatory in order to qualify for IE
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Answered Yesterday
Yes, students can not get admission in NMIMS Navi Mumbai MBA without CAT. Students are selected through NMAT score. Hence, appearing for CAT is not required. Students can check the official site to know more about the programme.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, you should prepare for SNAP separately, especially with regard to sample question and mock test practice. Even if you don't cover the syllabus separately, practice SNAP mock test specifically.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
No, CAT is not compulsory to take admission in Narayana Business School MBA/PGDM programme. The college considers valid scores of MBA entrance exam such as: XAT/NMAT/CMAT fo rgiving admission. The college also conducts it's own entrance exam called NBSAT. Candidates can produce scores of any of thes
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates wishing to take admission in MBA at RGIPT should have passed graduation with a minimum of 60% aggregate and a valid score in CAT/MAT/XAT. CAT scores are taken into consideration, but it is not compulsory. Candidates can appear for other MBA entrance exams as well.
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