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Coronavirus Forces IIMs To Change Selection Process, IIM Indore Latest To Eliminate Weightage For WAT

Coronavirus Forces IIMs To Change Selection Process, IIM Indore Latest To Eliminate Weightage For WAT

After IIM Lucknow, IIM Indore has become the second IIM to eliminate any weightage for the Written Ability Test (WAT) round in calculating the final composite score for candidates, which will eventually be used to create the final shortlist for admission to the institute. Interviews for candidates remaining to be interviewed have been shifted online as well. Here are the official statements put out by both IIMs on their official websites.

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CAT 2021 Preparation Strategies From Akshita | 99.87%ile, IIM Ahmedabad

CAT 2021 Preparation Strategies From Akshita | 99.87%ile, IIM Ahmedabad

A year ago, I was one among the numerous aspirants of Common Admission Test - CAT as we popularly know it. Now, I have final admits from IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta for their PGP class of 2017-2019. This has been a great journey for me, filled with many ups and downs. It's an experience that I would like to share with my fellow aspirants. I'd be extremely satisfied to know if the strategies that had worked for me, work for you as well.

Akshita Agarwal
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How Online B-School Interviews Can Affect Your Admission | In The Midst Of CoVID19

How Online B-School Interviews Can Affect Your Admission | In The Midst Of CoVID19

B-Schools all over the world, including India, are racing to adapt their program and admission processes amidst the CoVID 19 pandemic. While some business schools have shut their doors, for now, others are planning to switch to online alternatives. IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and NITIE Mumbai have already started communicating to their candidates about their WAT-GD-PI process which will happen through video conferencing. However, switching into an online admission process comes with its own set of challenges, adding to your anxiety and stress.  In this article, we will discuss all the problems and doubts surrounding online interviews. And find ways to make the interview experience better for you, especially if you're the student-facing such an interview. 

Poonam Das
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Tackling Trick Interview Questions - Niteen Bali From IIM Calcutta

Tackling Trick Interview Questions - Niteen Bali From IIM Calcutta

You have cracked the CAT and only one step away from getting into your dream B-School. Interview score is a major component for getting selected and often students falter in convincing panellists their relevance in getting selected. Understanding how to navigate through such tricky questions is paramount.

Niteen Bali
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Scoring Topics In QA You Should Not Miss Out On - Tips From A 99.87%iler

Scoring Topics In QA You Should Not Miss Out On - Tips From A 99.87%iler

The syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section may seem vast at first. However, there are a couple of topics, 5 to be precise, that are almost always tested during the CAT. These 5 topics constitute roughly 50% of the total questions asked in QA section. The other 50% comprises of 1-2 questions from the remaining 10 topics. While this post talks about the 5 most-scoring topics, I have also provided the list of remaining 10 topics for your reference towards the end of the post.

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Placements, Selection, Scholarships And More | SDA Bocconi Asia Center Webinar

Placements, Selection, Scholarships And More | SDA Bocconi Asia Center Webinar

Confused about which b school you should apply for? GD-PI season is going strong. The earlier you secure a seat, the more relieved you’ll feel. If you’re looking for a good b school to get into, then look no further! We bring you this exclusive, live, free webinar organized by SDA Bocconi Asia Center. Know more about your selection & scholarship chances, learn about the placement trends (companies & salaries). Interact with the Management Team of SDA Bocconi Asia Center, and get all your queries answered before the Round 3 Admission Deadline.

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