Mystory@Ankita Borthakur
As far as I remember and if I have to trust what my parents say about me, I was an extrovert and a big time talker who hated the idea of studying 24X7. This was a huge cause of frustration for my mom mainly because she is a teacher. I was a last moment learner but also did fairly well in my class. In school, I used to be counted as one amongst the toppers in my class by my teachers and classmates. Though I never got a 100/100 in anything but I used to score more than 85% in most subjects, except Social Science and sometimes Maths. I also got a school level scholarship (from class 7 to class 10) from the State Board of Education in Assam, which made me a star instantly.
After my 10th, my parents sent me to a very good and reputed college in Assam to complete my Class 11th and 12th (we used to call it Higher Secondary 1st and 2nd year then) in Science stream and subsequently I went on to do my honours in Physics from an even better college in Assam. Thus, 5 years I dedicated my life to Science and Science only and people thought I would end up being an engineer like my father.
Now, the catch was, that while I was pursuing my graduation, I understood that though I'm fairing pretty fine in the Science stream, somehow I'm not a person who is made for this particular field of studies. I was not born with a natural aptitude for Science, I was actually a mugger who was using the best survival strategy of mugging up everything just to evade failing for the past 5 years. This is the reason I remember almost nothing of what I learnt during those 5 years as a Science student. I don't regret anything though and proudly shell out my honors certificate, but sometimes I think what if I had invested those 5 precious years in doing something I was actually good at! This realization made me bunk the entrance exams for engineering and medical because I knew I would either become a bad engineer or a failed doctor. I discussed this with my parents and they agreed to the same. Thus, I started my journey of deciding what to study next.
How I corrected my academic stream and career path
It was a known thing throughout my growing up phase that communication is one strong factor in my personality. Initially, post my graduation, I thought that I should take up a degree in Mass Communication and also ended up giving the entrance exams for a few renowned colleges in Assam. But then I realized that coming out of my comfort zone and taking up a course which grills you further will be the only way by which I can make my inner traits stronger. So I opted for MAT (Management Aptitude Test) and by securing 92.5 percentile in it, I got an admission in a good college in Delhi. This was where I fell in love with Management, especially Marketing.
Once in my MBA, I started discovering more qualities in me which stayed hidden due to wrong stream selection earlier. While studying management I successfully dug-up my other strong traits – presentation skills, convincing power and self-confidence. I began honing these skills with the help of some very knowledgeable faculty members who mentored me in every way possible. Well, they still are mentoring me to say the least. Soon, I became a known face in my college and my classmates wanted to pair up with me for presentations and home work. The science graduate inside me was long asleep by now and I didn't have to mug up things for exams anymore.
Life after MBA
Post MBA, I got my first job in a company which made me realize more of my inert powers: writing skills and team handling capacity. Needless to say, I climbed the ladder of corporate success at such a pace that it made most people in my vicinity think that I must either be doing some serious good work at office or just bluffing in front of them. But actually, everyone knew deep within that it was the first option: the serious good work thingie. It was because I enjoyed my work.
Today, with 6 years of experience in marketing and sales, I'm still undergoing the process of learning and unearthing what all lay within me. Some things I need to learn and some things come naturally to me, just some fine tuning is required most of the time. And it’s fun doing what you are good at and what makes you happy. It is a saying that a happy heart produces happy results. So is the case with me.
Hence, it is very important to choose a stream as per your interest and your capabilities. If you chose a wrong stream of studies under the pressure of someone or something, then most of the time you will end up being frustrated and face hardships in proving that you have chosen the right thing for yourself. Even if you happen to choose a wrong stream of education, then just like me, once when you understand your situation – switch to what you want to do in your life ahead. Believe me, life becomes much easier and happier then!
I believe that what you have chosen for your career does not mean you have to stop doing other things in life. You have to keep learning different things to keep the cycle of achievements ever-churning. This thought made me enter the world of pageantry. Needless to say, I'm still learning other things – succeeding in some and failing in some. But I believe that's how it should be.
About the Author:
Ankita Borthakur is Director-PR at Samadhan Abhiyan (NGO). She holds a BSc in Physics (Hons) and a management degree in Marketing. She’s a marketing and sales professional with 6 years of corporate experience. Ankita is Mrs Universe 2017 finalist award winner and a motivational speaker.
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Which are the top colleges for MAT score 80-90 percentile?
MAT score is accepted by some top b school like SIMSREE, PUMBA, DMS NIT, KIIT, BIMTECH. You can explore about top 50 b schools and also use Shiksha college predictor- https://www.shiksha.com/college-predictor.
MAT admission process includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview . Selection for this round is done by the institutes on the basis of MAT percentile of candidates. All the MAT participating colleges have fixed cut offs for selection of candidates. In some colleges, the MAT cut offs are high...MAT admission process includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview . Selection for this round is done by the institutes on the basis of MAT percentile of candidates. All the MAT participating colleges have fixed cut offs for selection of candidates. In some colleges, the MAT cut offs are high whereas in some colleges, the MAT cut offs are comparatively low. In all, a candidate who has scored above 65 percentile in MAT can get a good college. However, as you have asked for MAT colleges accepting scores ranging between 80-90 percentile, we have listed down some colleges for you. Christ University Bengaluru
BIMTECH Greater Noida
SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai
Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Delhi
Indus Business Academy
Institute of Management Studies (IMS)
IPE Hyderabad, Institute of Public Enterprise
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow
New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM)
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management
IES Management College and Research Centre
ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai.
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Which are the top colleges for MAT score 70-80 percentile?
MAT score is accepted by lot of MBA colleges across India. Candidates can find a college of their percentile range among the 800 MBA colleges that accept MAT score. If you have scored in the MAT percentile range of 70-80 percentile, you can seek admission in the following colleges. These are some...MAT score is accepted by lot of MBA colleges across India. Candidates can find a college of their percentile range among the 800 MBA colleges that accept MAT score. If you have scored in the MAT percentile range of 70-80 percentile, you can seek admission in the following colleges. These are some of the popular MBA college that accept MAT score of 70-80 percentile. Institute of Business Management and Technology
Jaypee Business School
EMPI Business School
Delhi School of Business
FIIB Delhi
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Usha and Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management
SCMS Cochin School of Business
IES Management Colleges and Research Centre Mumbai
Globsyn Business School, Kolkata
Calcutta Business School, Kolkata
GITAM School of International Business Visakhapatnam
GITMA Hyderabad Business School Hyderabad
Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies Mumbai
Rajalakshami School of Business Chennai
ABBS Bangalore.
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What are the details mentioned on MAT result cum scorecard?
MAT scorecard is the main document which is the identity proof of a candidate qualifying the exam. Thus it is not only necessary to keep a copy of the scorecard but also necessary to have an error free scorecard. After downloading the MAT result cum scorecard the candidates must check it thorough...MAT scorecard is the main document which is the identity proof of a candidate qualifying the exam. Thus it is not only necessary to keep a copy of the scorecard but also necessary to have an error free scorecard. After downloading the MAT result cum scorecard the candidates must check it thoroughly for errors. Each candidate's MAT result cum scorecard will contain the following information:
1. Candidate's name
2. Candidate's roll number
3. Candidate's form number
4. Degree
5. Work experience
6. Candidate's gender
7. Candidate's category
8. Test date
9. Candidate's date of birth
10. MAT sectional scores
11. MAT overall score
12. MAT composite scores
13. MAT percentile
In case there is any error in the MAT scorecard (specifically personal details of the candidate) then the test taker must reach out to the AIMA MAT admission cell to get it rectified as faulty scorecards may not be accepted by colleges.
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What after MAT Result?
After the declaration of MAT result, candidates can start applying to the colleges they have shortlisted for pursuing MBA/PGDM. AIMA will send candidate's scores to the participating B-Schools that they shall have selected in their MAT application form. The MBA colleges will then shortlist candid...After the declaration of MAT result, candidates can start applying to the colleges they have shortlisted for pursuing MBA/PGDM. AIMA will send candidate's scores to the participating B-Schools that they shall have selected in their MAT application form. The MBA colleges will then shortlist candidates for the admission process and call candidates for further rounds. If candidates want to apply at colleges other than those five, then they will have to fill the application form for those other colleges individually. The admission process includes, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates can start preparing for the GD/PI round before or after the MAT result announcement. They can join online platforms or coaching institutes for soft skills and personality development. Those who feel dissatisfied with their MAT score can opt for re-examination in the next session and improve their score. MAT score remains valid for one year for MBA admission.
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Are MAT scorecards of all modes released together?
Yes, the MAT scorecards of all modes are released together on the same day. The process to download the MAT scorecards of all modes is also same. MAT exam is conducted phase wise in February, May, September and December. In each phase MAT PBT, MAT CBT and MAT IBT exam are conducted multiple times...Yes, the MAT scorecards of all modes are released together on the same day. The process to download the MAT scorecards of all modes is also same. MAT exam is conducted phase wise in February, May, September and December. In each phase MAT PBT, MAT CBT and MAT IBT exam are conducted multiple times. Candidates can appear for MAT any number of times they want. Score of the latest MAT attempt will be considered for admission. So, candidates must download the scorecard of the last attempt they have taken. The candidates are supposed to download their scorecards of the attempt/s made by them, by using the login credentials. In the dashboard, the option to download the MAT scorecard is given. The candidates can download their by using their application number and password.
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How can I download MAT result cum scorecard?
MAT result is released in the form of downloadable PDF at the AIMA MAT website. The test takers have to log in and download their scorecards from the official website. The result is released phase wise. For MAT February exams, the result are released by March. For May phase exams, the results are...MAT result is released in the form of downloadable PDF at the AIMA MAT website. The test takers have to log in and download their scorecards from the official website. The result is released phase wise. For MAT February exams, the result are released by March. For May phase exams, the results are released by June-July. For September phase exams, the results are released in October and for December phase exams, the results are released in January. To download the MAT result, candidates need to follow the steps given below:
1. Go to AIMA-MAT website
2. Click on login window
3. Enter application number and password
4. Go to result tab and download it
Hardcopies of the scorecard will not be released by the AIMA so candidates need to download their result as soon as it is released. The MAT scorecard is available for download at the AIMA MAT website for about one year.
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Which are the best books for MAT Intelligence and Critical Reasoning?
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A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning by Gajendra Kumar
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma
Critical Reasoning Guide by Crackverbal
General Intelligence and Critical Reasoning for MAT by Odisha Experts
Koncept of Logical Reasoning by Gajendra Kumar
Analytical & Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Entrance Tests by Peeyush Bhardwaj.
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What are the best books for MAT Mathematical Skills?
The Mathematical Skills section of MAT carries 40 questions and which belong to Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration Algebra and Number System. To crack this section of MAT one needs study all the topics included five Mathematical sub sections. To prepare for these topics, CAT Quantitative Aptitude ...The Mathematical Skills section of MAT carries 40 questions and which belong to Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration Algebra and Number System. To crack this section of MAT one needs study all the topics included five Mathematical sub sections. To prepare for these topics, CAT Quantitative Aptitude books are useful. Candidates can also refer to MAT specific books. Mathematics for MBA by RS Aggarwal
Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra
Arithmetic and Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R Goal
Speed Mathematics: Do it quick, Do it right by Rajesh Kumar Thakur
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by RS Aggarwal
Vedic Mathematics: Secrets Skills for Quick, Accurate Mental Calculations by Sumita Bose
The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude by Dinesh Khattar
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma.
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What are the best books for MAT Language Comprehension?
MAT Language Comprehension section has equal weightage of verbal ability and reading comprehension. Candidates need to work on their English grammar and comprehension to crack this section Given below is the list of books for MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency:Verbal Ability and Comprehension for...MAT Language Comprehension section has equal weightage of verbal ability and reading comprehension. Candidates need to work on their English grammar and comprehension to crack this section Given below is the list of books for MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency:
Verbal Ability and Comprehension for MBA Exams by Odisha Publications
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Nishit K Sinha
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
Verbal Ability and Comprehension by Odisha Publication
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Gautam Puri
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
Verbal Ability & Comprehension for CAT/XAT/GMAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT/Bank PO/SSC by Bharat Patodi and Aditya Choudhary
English Comprehension for MAT by Odisha Experts
English Reading Comprehension by RPH Editorial Board
Proficiency in Reading Comprehension Simplifying the Passage for You by Ajay Singh
Reading Comprehension Ordering of Words Ordering of Sentences by Dilip Kushwaha.
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What role does AIMA play in deciding the MAT percentile or MAT cut off?
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