Often times in CAT exam, questions are asked on "How Many Squares Are There In A Chessboard?" or "How Many Rectangles Are There In A 8*8 Chess-board Which Are Not Squares?", etc. These questions though look time confusing or difficult to some but are not if approached with right concept. Let's have a look at the same!
CAT 2019 was testament to the fact that regardless of how fluent you may be in the English language and regardless of how many mock tests you may take, there is no saying what level of difficulty the paper will throw at you - the section was significantly tougher than what has been seen in the recent years, which stumped lakhs of test takers. So how does one prepare for such eventualities? If you were to begin your preparation for the VA-RC section of CAT 2020, how would you do it and what would your preparation strategy be to score a 99th percentile score? This article covers the end-to-end preparation strategy to crack the VA-RC section of CAT 2020.
Many of us give CAT with the intention of getting admission in the prestigious IIMs. However, with 2.44 Lac registrations and only 12,411 seats in 20 IIMs, the chance for anyone one of us to get in is very narrow. If you are one of those people who don’t feel good after giving CAT2019, and are contemplating if you should give up your MBA dream, then don’t. Here is an article where you will find stories of some extraordinary students who didn’t let their one CAT exam defeat them. They kept studying, preparing and appearing for CAT again and again, until they made it. So, what are you waiting for? Read this article and get ready to feel inspired.
In today’s world, the study of finance can range from corporate finance, financial reporting, financial evaluation, financial regulation, to behavioural finance, econometrics, financial modelling, quantitative finance, investment management, investment banking and aspects of accounting. In order to be job-ready, students need to have an in-depth knowledge of accounting, possess the skill of quantitative research and be able to do analysis while keeping various finance principles and economy in mind. And who can help you with that? A B-School known for Finance. But before you make a b-school your goal, it is important to understand it’s feasibility. Not just in terms of marks or tests, but also intake (seats), fees, etc. This article brings you the list of top Indian B-schools best known for their Finance courses. Hope this list helps you narrow down your search and make an informed career decision.
After you finish giving your XAT, CAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT, MICAT, TISSNET and other entrance tests, the next thing you need to do is prepare for Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI). GD and PI are important because your performance in these two rounds are the ultimate deciding factors that can make or break your MBA dream. Hence, preparing for GD/PI is as important as preparing for entrance exams. But, all top business colleges have their own way of conducting GD and PI. How can one keep up with all of that? The truth is you can’t! However, there are few things that you should NEVER do in a GD/PI round unless you want to get disqualified and give up on your dream. In this article, you can expect some obvious and not so obvious “Don’ts” you need to be aware of while preparing for group discussions and personal interviews. Read this article to know more.
You are just three or four months away from finishing your undergrads and you have already made business school as a part of your mission 2020. You are at an advantage when it comes to entrance exams because you are still very much rooted in the academic structure and have a habit of taking tests/exams at regular intervals. The real problem starts in the next two rounds. Because you are a student of engineering, medical, commerce or background with no work experience, passing GD/PI can become extra hard for you. But don’t worry! Even though cracking GD/PI for top b-schools with your limited field knowledge might seem hard, it is not impossible. Here is an exhaustive list of reading material that can make your GD/PI prep easy. Read it and use it well.
CAT 2019 is over! And it is understandable that you are exhausted and feel drained out. Preparing and appearing for a paper-like CAT is hard, as it is a highly competitive race where a million aspirants want to grab seats that are limited in number. But you cannot give up yet. No matter how good or bad your CAT 2019 exam went, you can’t give up. CAT is not a full stop to your MBA dream, rather it is a chance (a gateway) to improve yourself and excel in other MBA entrance exams. So don’t lose your hopes yet. You still have a chance to redeem yourself in the upcoming XAT, IIFT Entrance Test, NMAT, GMAT, CMAT, SNAP, MICAT, Bocconi Test, etc. Stay determined and focused, and you will get closer to your dream. But, that is easier said than done. Therefore, in this article, we bring you inspirational stories of people who found success in life, with or without CAT. Hope this helps you to stay motivated and ace other MBA entrance exams.
With CAT 2019 done and dusted, it's time for some tough decisions. With the change in the difficulty level in CAT, especially the VA-RC section, things have taken an unexpected turn. Given that the official answer key is not out yet, it's very difficult to be certain of the actual number of attempts and correct attempts. On top of that, receiving different percentile ranges from different centres can be a bit confusing as well. And all of these things point towards two questions, 'Which B-School can I make it to?' and/or 'Should I take CAT again?'. You need to more prepared for both the eventualities. There are a ton of decent B-Schools at various percentile ranges which you should consider and apply to. For the second question, there are a lot of factors you need to take into account. Also, there's still time to make it a good B-School. The way we see it, in the end, you'll be going to ONE B-School. So, it all boils down to cracking ONE entrance examination. That opens your doors to a prestigious B-School. With IIFT this Sunday, you should focus more on IIFT for the time being, instead of sweating too much about appearing next year.
Often times in CAT exam, questions are asked on "How Many Squares Are There In A Chessboard?" or "How Many Rectangles Are There In A 8*8 Chess-board Which Are Not Squares?", etc. These questions though look time confusing or difficult to some but are not if approached with right concept. Let's have a look at the same!
CAT 2019 was testament to the fact that regardless of how fluent you may be in the English language and regardless of how many mock tests you may take, there is no saying what level of difficulty the paper will throw at you - the section was significantly tougher than what has been seen in the recent years, which stumped lakhs of test takers. So how does one prepare for such eventualities? If you were to begin your preparation for the VA-RC section of CAT 2020, how would you do it and what would your preparation strategy be to score a 99th percentile score? This article covers the end-to-end preparation strategy to crack the VA-RC section of CAT 2020.
Many of us give CAT with the intention of getting admission in the prestigious IIMs. However, with 2.44 Lac registrations and only 12,411 seats in 20 IIMs, the chance for anyone one of us to get in is very narrow. If you are one of those people who don’t feel good after giving CAT2019, and are contemplating if you should give up your MBA dream, then don’t. Here is an article where you will find stories of some extraordinary students who didn’t let their one CAT exam defeat them. They kept studying, preparing and appearing for CAT again and again, until they made it. So, what are you waiting for? Read this article and get ready to feel inspired.
In today’s world, the study of finance can range from corporate finance, financial reporting, financial evaluation, financial regulation, to behavioural finance, econometrics, financial modelling, quantitative finance, investment management, investment banking and aspects of accounting. In order to be job-ready, students need to have an in-depth knowledge of accounting, possess the skill of quantitative research and be able to do analysis while keeping various finance principles and economy in mind. And who can help you with that? A B-School known for Finance. But before you make a b-school your goal, it is important to understand it’s feasibility. Not just in terms of marks or tests, but also intake (seats), fees, etc. This article brings you the list of top Indian B-schools best known for their Finance courses. Hope this list helps you narrow down your search and make an informed career decision.
After you finish giving your XAT, CAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT, MICAT, TISSNET and other entrance tests, the next thing you need to do is prepare for Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI). GD and PI are important because your performance in these two rounds are the ultimate deciding factors that can make or break your MBA dream. Hence, preparing for GD/PI is as important as preparing for entrance exams. But, all top business colleges have their own way of conducting GD and PI. How can one keep up with all of that? The truth is you can’t! However, there are few things that you should NEVER do in a GD/PI round unless you want to get disqualified and give up on your dream. In this article, you can expect some obvious and not so obvious “Don’ts” you need to be aware of while preparing for group discussions and personal interviews. Read this article to know more.
You are just three or four months away from finishing your undergrads and you have already made business school as a part of your mission 2020. You are at an advantage when it comes to entrance exams because you are still very much rooted in the academic structure and have a habit of taking tests/exams at regular intervals. The real problem starts in the next two rounds. Because you are a student of engineering, medical, commerce or background with no work experience, passing GD/PI can become extra hard for you. But don’t worry! Even though cracking GD/PI for top b-schools with your limited field knowledge might seem hard, it is not impossible. Here is an exhaustive list of reading material that can make your GD/PI prep easy. Read it and use it well.
CAT 2019 is over! And it is understandable that you are exhausted and feel drained out. Preparing and appearing for a paper-like CAT is hard, as it is a highly competitive race where a million aspirants want to grab seats that are limited in number. But you cannot give up yet. No matter how good or bad your CAT 2019 exam went, you can’t give up. CAT is not a full stop to your MBA dream, rather it is a chance (a gateway) to improve yourself and excel in other MBA entrance exams. So don’t lose your hopes yet. You still have a chance to redeem yourself in the upcoming XAT, IIFT Entrance Test, NMAT, GMAT, CMAT, SNAP, MICAT, Bocconi Test, etc. Stay determined and focused, and you will get closer to your dream. But, that is easier said than done. Therefore, in this article, we bring you inspirational stories of people who found success in life, with or without CAT. Hope this helps you to stay motivated and ace other MBA entrance exams.
With CAT 2019 done and dusted, it's time for some tough decisions. With the change in the difficulty level in CAT, especially the VA-RC section, things have taken an unexpected turn. Given that the official answer key is not out yet, it's very difficult to be certain of the actual number of attempts and correct attempts. On top of that, receiving different percentile ranges from different centres can be a bit confusing as well. And all of these things point towards two questions, 'Which B-School can I make it to?' and/or 'Should I take CAT again?'. You need to more prepared for both the eventualities. There are a ton of decent B-Schools at various percentile ranges which you should consider and apply to. For the second question, there are a lot of factors you need to take into account. Also, there's still time to make it a good B-School. The way we see it, in the end, you'll be going to ONE B-School. So, it all boils down to cracking ONE entrance examination. That opens your doors to a prestigious B-School. With IIFT this Sunday, you should focus more on IIFT for the time being, instead of sweating too much about appearing next year.
