CAT

Hi,
You should go for TIME only if your basics are strong. They assume that you know your basics.

Hi,
Subjects of CAT exam include verbal ability (English), quant ability (mathematics), logical reasoning (LI) and data interpretation (DI).
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Expected CAT cut off should be above 80 percentile and sectional should cross at least 75-80. If domicile then it should be above 70 percentile.

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Yes sectional cutoff is considered from CAT. It is 70 percentile in each of the three sections.

Why don't you apply for IIM in Delhi, Indore, Vishakhapatnam or Chennai? I am sure you will get through if you don't want to then just try in some other institutes in Bangalore or Chennai.

You can take up some crash courses like CAT Cracker and some other aptitude classes and prepare well, you can easily crack it.

You should go with RS Agarwal for basics of aptitude and later you can practice Anil Nair books. These are the books for aptitude.

You can consider the below given points-
Analyze your strengths and weaknesses
Start reading
Set a reading target. Also, have a target list ready
Start working on your problem solving abilities
Extra focus on vocabulary.

There is no special challenge for science students in cracking CAT. In fact science students have advantage in Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical reasoning. If you have good communication skills (both verbal & non-verbal) then you can easily crack CAT. MBA opens opportunities in different management functions in different industries.