MBA/PGDM

The MBA/PGDM programme offered at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Management Science is very popular due to an effective curriculum all of theoretical knowledge and practical work where real life situations are dealt with. The institute has an enriched focus on teaching-learning through exposure to practical experience gained through internships and partnerships with many organisations in the industry which prepares the students for the job market. Moreover, credentialed faculty, both academics and practitioners, enhance the learning process explaining more about current business environment. The institute has a strong record of placement and a previous work relation with many sectors of the economy that strengthen its image and appeals to those managers who seek promotion. In total, academic reputation, focus on the subject's relevance to the real world, and robust job placement opportunities help explain the program's popularity.

Here are some top colleges of MBA in Hyderabad. ISB Hyderabad is in the list of top 15 colleges, total fee for the course being INR 39,26,000 and the highest amount of batch placed at INR 33,25,000. Another reputed institute is Woxsen School of Business which costs INR 7,70,000 for the first year and the average turnover offered to the student is INR 9,04,000. IBS Hyderabad has MBA with total fee of Rs. 17,01,000 with average placement of Rs. 9,71,000. Other top colleges are Institute of Public Enterprise and Institute of Management Technology. These colleges provide MBA in various specializations such as finance, marketing, human resource management, operations management etc. with a MBA duration of 2 years. The total number of seats that these colleges offer vary from 180 to 420.

Top M.B.A. colleges for low CAT scores. Well, here is the comprehensive list of MBA colleges acceptance under CAT score from 50th to 70th percentiles: 

Amity Business School, Noida,
2. Alliance University, Bangalore,
3. XIME, Bangalore,
4. Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences, Bangalore,
5. Jaipuria Institute of Management-Lucknow, Noida, Indore,  
6. IFIM Business School, Bangalore,
7. Christ University, Bangalore
8. ITM Business School Navi Mumbai 9. IPE Hyderabad 10. NDIM New Delhi Except for theCAT marks, these colleges consider academic qualification, work experience, and GD, or personal interview, about performance.

CAT Exam Preparation
1. Know the syllabus: quantitative aptitude; logical reasoning & data interpretation; and verbal ability.
2. Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to know your strengths and weaknesses.
3. Books and Study Materials: Standard books include Arun Sharma's *How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT*. 
4. Time Management: Attempt to solve questions within the allotted time. 
5. Join a Coaching Class (optional): Systematically, institutions such as TIME, IMS, and Career Launcher teach the material. 

6. Read Daily: Read newspapers such as *The Hindu* or *Economic Times* to improve vocabulary as well as reading skills.

Comparatively, among the three, MAT for MBA is easier than CAT and SNAP. MAT is normally taken four times a year and it includes Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning. Number of questions in the exam is 200 and it takes 2.5 hours to complete. The MAT application deadline is different for every session; however, registration for the next sessions is still open. For CAT the registration got closed on September 20, 2024 & the CAT exam was scheduled on November 24, 2024. The registration was until November 23, 2024 and the exams are scheduled on December 8, 15 & 22 in 2024 for SNAP.