How To Manage Full-time Job And MBA Entrance Exam Preparation

In the past few months, many aspirants have reached out to me asking how I managed CAT and other MBA entrance exams and my full-time job. So, I thought I should share my experience to give everyone some insights on how they can do the same. Well, the fact of the matter is that it is not an easy thing to manage. Working professionals know better than anyone how unpredictable work can be at times. Urgent reports or presentations, client calls, random team meetings, etc. And ever since work from home has started 9-5 jobs have become 9-9 jobs at times. Work-life balance itself seems like an urban myth; then how can we even think of studying for such highly competitive examinations. So, what is the answer?

Paritosh Nair25 Jun 2022

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VARC Myths Busted By IIM Bangalore Student | Roshni Bhattacharya, IIM B'24

For the majority of the candidates appearing for one of the most competitive gateways to the top B-schools of our country, Common Admission Test (CAT), the VARC section tends to remain a challenge. We will be sharing some of the tried and tested tips for acing the section but before we get into it, let’s get to busting some myths around this infamous section. 

Roshni Bhattacharya24 Jun 2022

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IIM Udaipur Placements in the Last Five Years - A Quick Analysis

When the new IIMs were first established in 2010, there was some apprehension around the dilution of the 'IIM' brand—could these second-generation IIMs live up to the standards set by their ABCLIK counterparts? Over a decade since then, some apprehension still exists, but placements at new IIMs have gradually begun to change minds—some of these institutes now feature among India's top-20 business schools. MBA aspirants have also begun to buy into these institutes' offerings. But are these offerings as valuable as they are purported to be? What is the on-ground reality in terms of new IIM placements? What type of salaries and jobs are students at these institutes picking up?

Team InsideIIM23 Jun 2022

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20+ Most-Asked CAT Questions Answered By A VARC 100%iler - Sarthak Gupta, CAT 99.93%ile, FMS Delhi

Sarthak Gupta, from FMS Delhi's Co'24, had scored a perfect 100 percentile in the VARC section on CAT 2021, and an overall 99.93%ile. In this interview, he has detailed the strategy and the resources that helped him ace the VARC section and CAT in general. Read on!

Sarthak Gupta22 Jun 2022

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How A Vernacular Medium Student From A Small Village Made It To IIM Lucknow - Vasu Shukla

I come from a small Village Bhauwar from Rewa. I come from a lower-middle-class family but my parents always encouraged us to aim high and try for the best. I started my schooling from a nearby town where I used to travel via public transportation with my brother. These schools were Hindi medium. Although most of the teachers weren’t up to mark, I was always blessed with one or two teachers who used to show trust in me. I completed my 10th and 12th from these schools with 90+ percent which is tough in MP Board. I never thought of giving CAT because I knew that it was an English-based test and I didn’t know how I would get 99 percent in these tests. (I didn’t understand that percentile and percentage are different).

Vasu SHUKLA21 Jun 2022

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Healthcare Consulting Is A Booming Career Option For The Future, Ft. Prerna Sharma, PwC, WeSchool

In this episode, we have Prerna Sharma. She takes us through the journey from being the first batch to be graduated in healthcare management at Welingkar Institute to being a Senior Manager at PwC.

InsideIIM Career Services20 Jun 2022

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How To Prepare For HR Summer Placements And Behavioral Questions Asked In Interviews

For the 8th episode of #YOBOLive, we talk about preparing for HR summer placement interviews and the dreaded behavioural questions. What makes an HR role so interesting? What kind of questions are generally asked during the interviews? What kind of roles are offered in HR? Are HR and people management something only extroverts can aspire to? If these are your questions, this session will have all your answers.

Team InsideIIM18 Jun 2022

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XIM, Bhubaneswar | Campus Life & Beyond

Established in 1987 by the joint efforts of the Governments of Odisha, India, and the Society of Jesuits, Xavier Institute of Management is a premier business school that carries its legacy with pride. The exemplary business curriculum has birthed many industry stalwarts who have taken its name to new heights.

Illuminatix Old Campus18 Jun 2022

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How To Manage Full-time Job And MBA Entrance Exam Preparation

In the past few months, many aspirants have reached out to me asking how I managed CAT and other MBA entrance exams and my full-time job. So, I thought I should share my experience to give everyone some insights on how they can do the same. Well, the fact of the matter is that it is not an easy thing to manage. Working professionals know better than anyone how unpredictable work can be at times. Urgent reports or presentations, client calls, random team meetings, etc. And ever since work from home has started 9-5 jobs have become 9-9 jobs at times. Work-life balance itself seems like an urban myth; then how can we even think of studying for such highly competitive examinations. So, what is the answer?

Paritosh Nair25 Jun 2022

Read More

VARC Myths Busted By IIM Bangalore Student | Roshni Bhattacharya, IIM B'24

For the majority of the candidates appearing for one of the most competitive gateways to the top B-schools of our country, Common Admission Test (CAT), the VARC section tends to remain a challenge. We will be sharing some of the tried and tested tips for acing the section but before we get into it, let’s get to busting some myths around this infamous section. 

Roshni Bhattacharya24 Jun 2022

Read More

IIM Udaipur Placements in the Last Five Years - A Quick Analysis

When the new IIMs were first established in 2010, there was some apprehension around the dilution of the 'IIM' brand—could these second-generation IIMs live up to the standards set by their ABCLIK counterparts? Over a decade since then, some apprehension still exists, but placements at new IIMs have gradually begun to change minds—some of these institutes now feature among India's top-20 business schools. MBA aspirants have also begun to buy into these institutes' offerings. But are these offerings as valuable as they are purported to be? What is the on-ground reality in terms of new IIM placements? What type of salaries and jobs are students at these institutes picking up?

Team InsideIIM23 Jun 2022

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20+ Most-Asked CAT Questions Answered By A VARC 100%iler - Sarthak Gupta, CAT 99.93%ile, FMS Delhi

Sarthak Gupta, from FMS Delhi's Co'24, had scored a perfect 100 percentile in the VARC section on CAT 2021, and an overall 99.93%ile. In this interview, he has detailed the strategy and the resources that helped him ace the VARC section and CAT in general. Read on!

Sarthak Gupta22 Jun 2022

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How A Vernacular Medium Student From A Small Village Made It To IIM Lucknow - Vasu Shukla

I come from a small Village Bhauwar from Rewa. I come from a lower-middle-class family but my parents always encouraged us to aim high and try for the best. I started my schooling from a nearby town where I used to travel via public transportation with my brother. These schools were Hindi medium. Although most of the teachers weren’t up to mark, I was always blessed with one or two teachers who used to show trust in me. I completed my 10th and 12th from these schools with 90+ percent which is tough in MP Board. I never thought of giving CAT because I knew that it was an English-based test and I didn’t know how I would get 99 percent in these tests. (I didn’t understand that percentile and percentage are different).

Vasu SHUKLA21 Jun 2022

Read More

Healthcare Consulting Is A Booming Career Option For The Future, Ft. Prerna Sharma, PwC, WeSchool

In this episode, we have Prerna Sharma. She takes us through the journey from being the first batch to be graduated in healthcare management at Welingkar Institute to being a Senior Manager at PwC.

InsideIIM Career Services20 Jun 2022

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How To Prepare For HR Summer Placements And Behavioral Questions Asked In Interviews

For the 8th episode of #YOBOLive, we talk about preparing for HR summer placement interviews and the dreaded behavioural questions. What makes an HR role so interesting? What kind of questions are generally asked during the interviews? What kind of roles are offered in HR? Are HR and people management something only extroverts can aspire to? If these are your questions, this session will have all your answers.

Team InsideIIM18 Jun 2022

Read More

XIM, Bhubaneswar | Campus Life & Beyond

Established in 1987 by the joint efforts of the Governments of Odisha, India, and the Society of Jesuits, Xavier Institute of Management is a premier business school that carries its legacy with pride. The exemplary business curriculum has birthed many industry stalwarts who have taken its name to new heights.

Illuminatix Old Campus18 Jun 2022

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