should I go for CAT'07!!??..Again?

Question

Hello All, please help me come out of this dillemma..being already a dropout from MBA..(CAT'04) and again trying CAT'06..but with no good result, it has not made me feel down about CAT...even I don't want to do the course for 'namesake' from some XYZ college..So help me out..'Should I try CAT'07'..I have been working since i dropped out i.e. from Jan 06 till date..Help required

Answer 1

well dude, u did a very risky thing, leaving the job, what i would suggest is that, please find urself a job 1st and then prepare for CAT with it. It will not let Ur moral go down, cause u will have a job to fall upon even if u don't do well in CAT, also u will be self dependent and wound have less things to worry about, when u r in job. CAT needs a regular practise to crack, make a schedule and work towards it. There is nothing in this world that u can't get through. Just be patient and brave. the world will fall on ur feets. All the best.

Answer 2

Hai! I think u r little bit confused regarding ur higher education.Aha! sorry but it seems tat u r frustrating vid ur previous results.Hey ! i tell u if u r satisfied vid ur current job n also wanna 2 go 4 MBA then go 4 it. dnt worry about d result ,woh kahate hai na jaha chaha waha raha! SO TRY IT ONCE AGAIN .BE OPTIMISTIC ALWAYS!

Answer 3

CAT FAQs
1. What does the CAT want to test in 2.5 hours?

CAT will continue to test you in the core areas of Quantitative, Verbal, and Reasoning. There could be 2 ways in which the test question could be framed.

* There could be 90 odd questions made more difficult by the test setters by interconnecting them between concepts. The style in which questions are framed could be confusing.
* The number of questions could be even more. It could be a test of both speed and accuracy. The student would be expected to attempt more number of questions correctly. More number of questions will mean that the student needs greater patience, endurance and vigilance.

2. Will there be drastic changes in the CAT exam structure?

There will be one thing that would always remain constant: CAT is testing your managerial aptitude. Besides being good in the 3-core areas-verbal, quant, and reasoning, you should be nimble and be able to think on your feet. IMS has always prepared students to build the necessary skill-sets that CAT tests. Therefore, you should keep all your worries aside and continue with your preparation. Do not waste your time speculating further on the CAT.
3.How will IMS help me in coping with the changes?

The extra 1/2 hr will throw an additional challenge: endurance to fight mental fatigue. Maintaining the concentration level for 2 1/2 hr will not be easy. However, the SimCATs will definitely help you in assessing not only your performance level but also aid in building your endurance as the SimCATs are conducted in actual test conditions.


ICAP powered Booster Classes for CAT 2006 students

There would be 8 ICAP powered booster classes for the CAT 2006 students. Each session will be of a 3 hr duration. The topics that would be covered is as follows:

English
1. Session 1: Reading comprehension - Structure , Thought Flow, Answering Direct & Indirect Questions of all varied types.
2. Session 2: Verbal ability 1 - Through Case Study & Novel. Three levels of practice (Basic, CAT, and tougher than CAT)
3. Session 3: Critical Reasoning
4. Session 4: Verbal ability 2

Maths
1. Session 5: Probability & Permutation Combination
2. Session 6: Algebraic Equations & Functions
3. Session 7: Geometry
4. Session 8: DI / DS / LR

You can contact your centre for the booster class schedule

4.Assuming that CAT is going to be tough, should I take the test?

Do not worry and stop speculating. Whether CAT is difficult or easy, all students will face the same rigour. CAT is a percentile game.This means that for you to qualify, your relative performance has to be better than other contenders. Last, but not the least, nothing is difficult, if you are prepared. So yes, you should be in the race.

5.I don't have a 50% in my graduation. What should I do?

The students should try other exams like XAT,IIFT,MH-CET and other regional tests. You should also look into institute specific tests, based on your relative performance so far. Your career aspirations will also drive the choice of the school.

[Please bear in mind that this is based on last year's data. The student will have to re-confirm based on this years notifications]
Sl. No

Institute

Location

Test/Tests Accepted
Top B Schools
1 Mudra Institute of Communication AHMEDABAD XAT/CAT
2 S P Jain Institute of Management & Research MUMBAI XAT/CAT
3 XLRI JAMSHEDPUR XAT
4 Indian Institute of Foreign Trade DELHI IIFT
5 JBIMS (MMS Program) MUMBAI MH-CET
6 Sydenham (MMS Program) MUMBAI MH-CET
7 Welingkar (MMS Program) MUMBAI MH-CET
8 K J Somaiya (MMS Program) MUMBAI MH-CET
Other B Schools
9 Birla Institute of Management Technology GREATER NOIDA CAT/MAT
10 Eastern Institute of Management KOLKATA CAT/MAT
11 EMPI Business School DELHI CAT/XAT/MAT/Own Test
12 George College KOLKATA JEMAT (West Bengal)
13 Indian Institute of e-Business Management PUNE CAT/MAT
14 Institute for Integrated Learning in Management NEW DELHI CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA/JMET
15 Institute of Business Management & Research BANGALORE MAT
16 International Institute for Special Education LUCKNOW CAT/XAT/MAT
17 Dept. of Business Management, Osmania University HYDERABAD ICET
18 Dept. of Commerce & Management, Andhra University VISHAKHAPATNAM ICET
19 Dept. of Management Studies, Anna University CHENNAI TANCET
6.Will the increase in half hour translate in more questions or a different section?

The information that is presently revealed is just that there is an increase in the time duration of the test. We do not know whether there would be an additional section or more questions to solve. But you need not worry, as we will ensure that you are prepared for any eventuality. Also refer to Answer 2.
7.Will the Preliminary Test be for 2.5 hours?

The preliminary test would continue to be for 2 hrs as the preliminary test is based on last year's CAT structure. Part B would remain a 2-hour test. The objective of Part B is to ensure accuracy and therefore the 2-hour test will still meet the objective.
:: CAT APPLICATION FORM FAQs

The issue of CAT Application Form (CAF) has already started. Once you have the Bulletin in hand it is essential that you go through the instructions carefully before filling in the forms. In case you have further doubts the below listed FAQS will answer your questions and you would be able to complete the form without any hurdles.
1. Do I use a Pencil or a Pen to fill in the CAF?

Ans: Use an HB Pencil for marking all the boxes and a Black Ball Point Pen for Boxes 12, 14 and the Declaration.
2. Is it important to provide information for all the fields in the application form?

Ans. It is mandatory to fill in the relevant information for boxes 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 or 18 and 26 along with the DECLARATION.

3. In case I miss out on filling in the any of the above-mentioned boxes do I get a chance to rectify it at a later stage?

Ans. Requests for reconsideration of such forms will not be entertained and will stand rejected.

4. My name is very long. Do I mention my full name?

Ans. You need to enter your name as it appears in your School Leaving Certificate. Leave a cell blank between two parts of your name Use the same format for your name in box 12 of the application form and all other places required in future.

5. I have completed by graduation. What percentage do I need to mention in the application form?

Ans. The percentage should be as per the practice followed by the institute/university that you have passed out from.

6. I have a CGPA instead of percentage. What do I do?

Ans. The percentage equivalence would be based on the equivalence certified by the institute/university from where the bachelor's degree has been obtained. In case the institute/university does not follow any such method of converting the CGPA, the equivalence can be established as per the example given below: Eg. The CGPA obtained is 3.2 on a maximum possible score of 4. The equivalent percentage would be 3.2/4 * 100 = 80 percent

7. I am in the final year of graduation. What percentage do I enter in the application form?

Ans. You need to enter the aggregate percentage of the years/semesters completed till date. Additionally, you need to enclose a certificate from the Principal/HOD/Registrar/Director of the institute/university as given in the pro forma given in Table 6 of the CAT Bulletin.
8. I have done a 5 years integrated program (equivalent to a masters degree) after my 10+2. How do I enter my percentage?

Ans. The aggregate for the first 3 years of the program needs to be mentioned as percentage for bachelors, and aggregate for the remaining two years needs to be mentioned as percentage for masters.
9. I am currently residing in Delhi. However, I will be shifting to Kolkata in November. What should I mention as my Postal Address?

Ans. The postal address that you mention in the CAT Application Form should be valid at least till the 19th of November 2006, as you will be sent the Admit Card at this address.
10. Where do I need to submit the application form?

Ans. Page 1 of the CAT Bulletin clearly mentions the 23 test centers where you can take the CAT. It also provides you with a table mentioning the Test Centre and the respective IIM where you need to submit the application form. For eg. If you have chosen your test center to be Pune, you will need to submit the application form at IIM Bangalore.
11. Can I change the Test Center at a later date?

Ans. No, the IIMs will not entertain any requests for change in the test center after submission of the application form. However, under exceptional circumstances the candidate after receiving the Admit Card can write to the concerned IIM requesting for the same along with appropriate supporting documents. This should be not later than 10th November 2006. The IIMs do not guarantee that such requests will be actualized.
12. Do I need to attach any documents along with the CAT Application From?