CAT

If you are preparing for CAT exam then you don't need to prepare separately for IBSAT exam. The reason behind this is the topics which are asked in CAT exam are the same topics that are asked in IBSAT exam. So, both exams are almost same but the thing differs is difficulty level. CAT is tougher as compared to IBSAT. So, try to prepare for CAT exam because this can help you score good marks in IBSAT.
IBSAT exam includes Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability (VA), Quantitative Aptitude (QA) and Data Interpretation (DA). Whereas, CAT exam includes Verbal Ability (VA), Reading Comprehension (RC), Data Interpretation (DI), Logical Reasoning (LR) and Quantitative Aptitude (QA).
So, both the exams are having similar content. Preparing for CAT exam can cover the IBSAT exam syllabus too and this can help a candidate in every aspect.

Here are my top few suggestions:
1) Learn tables till 20.
2) Learn the values of fractions like 1/1 = 1, 1/2 = 0.5, 1/3 = 0.33 and so on till 1/30. I have learnt the shortcut for memorizing this when I was preparing for CAT. You can find it somewhere on the internet. But learn it.
3) Learn the square of numbers till 30.
4) Learn cubes of numbers till 20.
5) Learn to visualize fractions as pies (pie-charts) and then apply calculations like addition/subtractions to it.
7) Learn more Pythagorean triplets like-3,4,5 - 5,12,13 - 8,15,17 and their multiples. You must be able to identify these triplets in problems. There will always be at least one problem on triplets.
8) Learn trigonometric ratios for popular right angles triangles like-45-90-45 and 30-60-90.
9) Finally, practice a lot.
Also, remember to keep your eyes open and be alert. Did you notice that I skipped point 6?
All the best.
P.S. I got 96-97 percentile in Maths Quant for 2 consecutive years.

A job with studies becomes a hectic task. But there are many people who do both at the same time.
Firstly, you need to plan and organize your activities. Like the time remaining after work hours, effective utilization of this time is needed.
Also, time spent in traveling should be utilized.
Start reading a newspaper like The Hindu, Editorial section to improve in verbal section.
Also, keep formula's /basic concepts ready on cards. So that you could read these cards during breakfast or idle time.
Also during lunch break or so see, News channels.
Things will become easy once you are sorted with the correct utilization of available time. CAT requires hard work, and there is no exception to this hard work. Eventually, these efforts will sail you through exams and make life better once you get a good college.
Also "Change of subject is rest to mind", so keep doing different subjects (Maths, LR, Verbal) inrotation.
Sometimes when tired, watch an English movie (will improve verbal).
This helps you keep work-life balance and prepare you for MBA.
All the best.

CAT is an exam where your basics need to be strong. They will ask you questions anyhow by combining two topics together or putting up a single topic example in a unique and different way.
The main topics that a student should prepare would be time distance, time speed, probability, ages, dice, ratio and proportions, etc., from Quants.
Verbal is considered to be the most difficult area in CAT exam as you need to have a strong hold on English language i.e you must be having a very good vocabulary, grammar should be perfect, etc.
For Reasoning, your focus should be on matrix puzzles, coding-decoding, sequential output, etc.
You need to be very strong in verbal and reasoning to crack CAT as these are the two main sections where you can score more than others if you practice well.
So, start with basics as those are the most important ones.

From my personal experience, I would say coaching classes can provide you only 20% of your marks, the rest you get is through self-study.
So, classes don't make much of a difference. Still, you can consider going for online Career Launcher classes. Enrolling courses helps to save you time and are much productive as compared to offline classes.
Personalised teaching which you get from these online coaching classes helps you understand "fundamental concepts" in a much more holistic manner.
Also, CAT is an exam of aptitude and not really the test of how much you know. Every question has a certain way to solve to save time so just try to search for those shortcut techniques to save time and earn more marks in CAT.
In the end, I would say while you go for the exam, keep your mind calm and solve the problems using fundamental concepts of class 10th.

Hi,
Eligibility
Here are the eligibility criteria for CAT 2017:
The candidate must possess a Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST and PWD/DA category).
Percentage obtained in Bachelors degree would be calculated on the basis of practice followed by the concerned university/institution. In case of grades/CGPA, the conversion would be based on the process defined by the concerned university/ institution.
In absence of any percentage conversion scheme, candidates CGPA will be divided by maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.
Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelors degree/equivalent qualification are also eligible to apply for CAT.

CAT is one of the entry level exams for Master of business administration. The Best B-schools like majority of Indian Institute of Management will look for students with high percentile in CAT. Majority fail in CAT. Only 10 percent, who write the exam will qualify for GD and PI. Here, I suggest you some strategies to avoid mistakes in CAT exam preparation.
Planning is very important to crack MAT in 6 months. So, my suggestions are:
MAT is easy as compared to CAT. I was also a student who prepared for CAT immediately after my graduation. The important things which you should look into while preparing for this exam are as follows:
1. Select one of the best coaching centers which offer quality education- TIME is one of the famous coaching centers for CAT and MAT.
2. Dedication- Be focused on the aim which you need to achieve.
3. Try to read Hindu newspaper editorial. Most of the passages which appear in CAT are from Hindu editorial.
4. Try to do a maximum number of online mock tests. You will definitely clear CAT by doing the above.
5. Try to read as much as you can and make note of points.
6. Revision of each week's topic is very important.
7. Mathematical ability questions will be little-twisted, try to do as fast as you can.
8. Be dedicated to it and be regular to the classes.
These are my tips for you to crack CAT.