CAT

Hi Parul,
Appearing for CAT, which is the toughest of all MBA exams, in itself is a task.Once you have made a successful attempt at it, the next thing you need to do is make a choice of top MBA colleges accepting CAT score.
85% in CAT is a decent score which has plenty of options from private and Govt colleges. Though for top B schools one should have 90% and above score.
Colleges accepting CAT score ranging between 80 to 90 percentile are:
1) Amity University, Raipur, Raipur
2) Amity University, Haryana (AUH), Gurgaon
3) Amity University, Gwalior, Gwalior
4) Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Goa
5) National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy)
6) Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management development & Research (WeSchool), Hosur Road, Bangalore
You can check the below mentioned link for details :
https://www.shiksha.com/colleges-accepting-cat-scores-range-80-to-90-percentile-article-11981-1

Hi Parul,
Yes definitely reading will help you to score good marks in Reading and Comprehension within assigned time frame. Reading editorials, novels and taking RC tests every day will help you hone your skills in RC. It help us to understand use of foreign words. It also help us in GD and PI by helping us knowing current affairs, economic environment, political issues etc. One can start with reading newspaper and then can develop habit of continuous reading of Novel, Journals, short stories, Articles etc.
Few tips for preparations:
1) What to read: From novels to short stories, newspapers and journals to essays, you can read almost everything under the sun.
2) When to read: For a CAT aspirant it is but mandatory to start reading at least 6 months in advance, for the simple reason that if you start reading keeping a deadline (exam date) in mind, it will be under pressure and will not give the desired result.
3) Reading improves vocabulary: The biggest benefit of reading is that it improves your vocabulary in both verbal and written English.Moreover, at the time of GD and PI you dont want to be left tongue-tied for the want of that right word or that right expression while presenting your argument.
4) Reading enhances your speed: CAT is all about time management. In this scenario, nothing but the ability to read fast without missing important points, can help. Those who are avid readers, need not worry. Those who dont read, must start now.
You can check the below-mentioned link for further benefits of reading and how it help you in CAT:
https://www.shiksha.com/cat-preparation-your-love-for-reading-can-get-you-the-desired-result-article-12797-1

Hi,
Coaching classes are not affordable by everyone. Financial reasons and time are two reasons why not everyone can attend classes. Preparation for CAT and other MBA exams should not be dependent on coaching classes.
There are several alternative options to prepare for a CAT exam. Aspirants need to thoroughly research these other options, before setting their preparation plan.
Some of the alternative CAT preparation resources and effective strategy below:
1. Motivation and staying on track: Motivation is the key to self-study. Keeping ahead of distractions is very important. You need to find a constant source of motivation.
2. Preparation calendar: Planning is one of the key factors of any process. Make sure you have a timeline in place and you stick to it.
3. Online classes: Short time online courses are available in abundance and are very effective and economical.
You can check the below-mentioned link for more details:
https://www.shiksha.com/how-can-i-effectively-prepare-for-cat-2015-without-attending-coaching-classes-article-10981-1

Integrated program in Management at IIM - Indore is the first of its kind management program by any IIM in India. It is a unique and creative program, which is meant for young students after class 12th, who have managerial and leadership aspirations. IIM - Indore mold students as outstanding business leaders through a world-class education.
The last two years of the program i.e. IV and V year are at post-graduate level and the IPM students are mixed with the flagship PGP program students of IIMI, and they go through the same set of courses as the PGP program which is for those who join after CAR. Hence, the learning goals for these two years are the same as that of the PGP program.
Apart from academic programs, the IPM participants are exposed to various extra-curricular activities in order to inculcate in them leadership qualities and managerial skills. Only 120 bright students every year can make it to IPM. In case a student is able to get selected to IPM program, he or she join an elite club and must join IPM course for a bright career.
The feedback received from the recruiters in the first placement season of IPM in 2016 has been encouraging. The first graduating batch of IPM participants bagged offers from recruiters like Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Nomura, JP Morgan, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, IBM, ICRA Management Consulting, Tata Sky, and many more.