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Hi,
Please remember distance MBA is best suited for working professional by this they may easily maintain balance between their job and studies.
The USP of distance education MBA lies in the fact that it provides job-oriented knowledge that can be immediately practised as one works alongside.
Distance MBA allows students to enjoy the comfort of learning from thier home, at a time which is most convenient for you and does not interfere with their busy work schedule.
Another advantage is being able to attain a well recognized degree which is well accepted by industry and government organization.
So if you wish to continue with your job and simultaneously pursue MBA then pursuing distance MBA program would be the best option for you.
For your reference find below some of the finest universities to pursue MBA through distance education:
- Indira Gandhi National Open University.
- Punjab Technical University.
- Sikkim Manipal University.
- Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning.
- University of Petroleum & Energy Studies Centre for Continuing Education.
- Institute of Management Technology Centre for Distance Learning.
- Karnataka State Open University.
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Hi,
*Gap does not matter. Many MBA aspirants take a break after graduation to completely focus on preparation.
CAT Eligibility:-
The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA) (It may also referred to as Persons with Disability (PWD) category)], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
SNAP Eligibility:-
A graduate from any statutory university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) at graduation level.
Student appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) at qualifying examination.
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Hi,
The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA) (It may also referred to as Persons with Disability (PWD) category)], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
*You are not eligible because the rounded figures are not acceptable.
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Hi,
You can Google search for online practice papers using relevant keywords. However, it is advisable that you join a good coaching institute.
For your help, below listed are some books, that you may refer:-
Quantitative ability by O.P Singhal
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma
Verbal Ability by Wren and Marten
CAT Solved Papers and Mock Test Papers by Pratiyogita Darpan
CAT Solved Paper by Upkar's
Logical reasoning and DI section by S Chand or by Pearson Education
Apart from books, also spend time for magazines like Business & Management Chronicle by Chronicle Publications and Competition Success Review or even newspapers would help like The Hindu, Economics Time or The Statesman.
To add on I would say to follow the 7 easy steps in order to crack the examination in one go:-
*Clear your basic Maths Concepts
*Work on your vocabulary
*Develop the habit of reading
*Reasoning skills can be improved by solving puzzles
*Practice a lot
*Once you know your strengths and weaknesses, go for some full-length tests. Observe how you improve your score with each passing test.
*Revise
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Hi,
The CAT test is held every year from October to November.
CAT-2013 Dates and eligibility- https://ask.shiksha.com/all-about-cat-2013-qna-2448452
MAT is usually conducted 4 times in a year in:
- February.
- May.
- September.
- December.
MAT Test September 2013 Link: https://ask.shiksha.com/mat-test-september-2013-qna-2602199
XAT test is generally held on the first Sunday of January every year.
XAT 2014 Dates and eligibility: https://ask.shiksha.com/all-about-xat-2014-qna-2459253
Regarding preparation of these tests, I would suggest you to join some good coaching institute in your city which offers quality coaching for various management entrance tests.
These institute offers regular and weekend classes, plus they conduct mock test on regular basis.
For your reference find below some of the finest coaching institutes which offers quality coaching for various management entrance tests.
- TIME.
- Career launcher.
- IMS.
The academic session in most of the B-schools starts in the month of June or July every year, though it may vary from institute to institute.
For your reference find below the cut off for various IIMs:
IIM Calcutta - Sectionals above 90 percentile each and overall above 95 percentile. IIM Bangalore - QDI above 80 percentile, VLR above 90 percentile and overall above 90 percentile.
IIM Lucknow - Sectional above 85 percentile each and overall above 90 percentile IIM Kozhikode - Overall above 85 percentile.
IIM Indore - Sectionals above 85 percentile each and overall above 90 percentile.
IIM Shillong - Sectionals above 65 percentile each and overall above 90 percentile.
For the newer IIMs,
IIM Ranchi – Sectionals above 70 percentile each and overall above 90 percentile. IIM Rohtak – Sectionals above 80 percentile each and overall above 85 percentile.
IIM Raipur – Sectionals above 70 percentile each and overall above 90 percentile.
IIM Trichy - Sectionals above 70 percentile each and overall above 80 percentile.
IIM Kashipur - Sectionals above 70 percentile each and overall above 85 percentile. IIM Udaipur - Sectionals above 70 percentile each and overall above 80 percentile.
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