CAT

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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Hi,
Find below the the information on sectional and overall cutoffs for GD and PI as reported by 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.
CAT examination is divided into three sections:
1. Quantitative Aptitude.
2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.
3. Verbal Ability.
Please remember IIMs has always taken the lead among Indian B-schools in helping students as well as recruiters get the best placements.
Placements at the Institute are handled by the Student Placement Committee under the supervision of the faculty, through a process that optimizes the interests of both the students and the companies.
The student cell gets involved in the process right from corporate interactions throughout the year, to pre-placement talks, to coordinating activities during Placement Days.
Final placements happen during the last term. A formidable array of the best companies in India and the world visit the campus year after year searching for the best talent.
Please remember every IIM has its own placement record however the average package may be Rs 15 lacs per annum to Rs 20 lacs per annum or more after completing MB form top IIMs.
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XAT test is for get admision in XLRI jamshedpur, CAT test is for IIMS, GMAT test to get admision abroad
MBA is offered only by Universities and Colleges affiliated to Universities
Institutes which are not affiliated to any University or colleges which have not registered the course with the University give PGDM degrees.
A two year full time PGDM Diploma and a two year full time MBA programme are equivalent.
A one year PGDM diploma cannot be considered equivalent to an MBA
Full time or Part time MBAs have more value over MBA by correspondence.
A two year PGDM through correspondence may not be equal to a three year MBA by correspondence.
MBA or equivalent PGDM has high value with work experience.

Hi,
As per your profile you may take CAT-2013 if you wish to pursue MBA immediately after completing your graduation.
CAT Eligibility:
The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.
If selected, such candidates will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if he/she submits a certificate latest by June 30 of that year from the Principal/Registrar of his/her College/Institute (issued on or before June 30 of that year) stating that the candidate has completed all the requirements for obtaining the bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate.
Please note that, the final selection in full time MBA or PGDM program is made on the basis of:
1. Education background of the students. i.e. 50% marks in graduation.
2. Score in various management entrance tests like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc
3. Performance in group discussions and personal interview.
4. Work experience if any.
5. Other activities like participating in various event like debates, quiz, extra curricular activities, etc.
Please browse through the link mentioned below to get detailed information regarding rankings of various B-schools in India accepting CAT scores.
Link: https://www.shiksha.com/top-mba-colleges-in-india-accepting-cat-score-rankingpage-2-2-0-0-305
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