confused about whether to go for Correspondence material from some institute or books available in market for cat2012. Plz help.
And also which books to buy or which institute correspondence material to go for

I guess u have started preparing for the first time, hence start from basics. List of books I would recommend are :-

Quant - Sarvesh Kumar Verma (excellent for understanding the basics, lot of shortcuts and practice questions with comprehensive solutions. * buy the latest edition). Move to Nishith Sinha and previous Mock cats.

DI/LR - Trishna's Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning.

VA - Arun Sharma, and Hindu editorials.

After you complete each chapter, try to give sectional tests and analyse them carefully.

Enroll urself for either time or CL mock series for continuous evaluation.

confused about whether to go for Correspondence material from some institute or books available in market for cat2012. Plz help.
And also which books to buy or which institute correspondence material to go for

Everybody has equal chances suraj just keep goin.....gud luck....:)

dear seniors and friends

kindly suggest me colleges according to my profile and score

Q A-96.68
V A-71.59
O A-92.26

NOW MY PROFILE

10 TH-78.2- CBSE -2000
12 TH-56.4- BIHAR- 2002
BE- 75.2 -CHEMICAL ENGG.- BIT SINDRI(GOVT COLLEGE)- 2005-09
IN BETWEEN 2002-05 I HAVE COMPLETED 2 YEAR OF PHY. HONS.

I think you can try for BIM Trichy, KJ Somayya, Lal Bahadur Shastri and the likes..... that is if the dates are not over yet. BIM Trichy is till Jan end. Also if you are interested, fill in MICA form...... All the best

dear seniors and friends

kindly suggest me colleges according to my profile and score

Q A-96.68
V A-71.59
O A-92.26

NOW MY PROFILE

10 TH-78.2- CBSE -2000
12 TH-56.4- BIHAR- 2002
BE- 75.2 -CHEMICAL ENGG.- BIT SINDRI(GOVT COLLEGE)- 2005-09
IN BETWEEN 2002-05 I HAVE COMPLETED 2 YEAR OF PHY. HONS.

Last year, not only me but many aspirants saw their CAT results a good 5 days before the actual CAT result day, probably they were testing before uploading the link.
However, am sure this time they have rectified this last year's mistake as I couldn't find any such link (at least yet )

Yep! Even I wasn't able to see mine

edgy Says

Cant find this reult leaking out news anywhere else....R u sure about this?? How can the CAT result and admissions team be so vulnerable to the hackers??

Last year, not only me but many aspirants saw their CAT results a good 5 days before the actual CAT result day, probably they were testing before uploading the link.
However, am sure this time they have rectified this last year's mistake as I couldn't find any such link (at least yet )

unfortunately, the link went out before I could see my result. Same case last year as well..so i have to wait till midnight I guess

Cant find this reult leaking out news anywhere else....R u sure about this?? How can the CAT result and admissions team be so vulnerable to the hackers??

The grapevine has it that the CAT 2011 results are already out. Someone please confirm.

The link which I got to hear was: http://scorecard.catiim.in/iim_result.php

But it appears broken now. Here is the article which proclaimed so: CAT 2011, CAT 2012 Results OUT - expected on 11th January? | Estatelister News

yea.. i missed that point.. if one is really looking for something then its a way to go..

but if one is looking to make it big in money(i guess most of us - atleast i am:biggrin:) with an MBA from a good Bschool.. then, like i said, looking for the biggies is the only way..

yes...exactly.

I happened to meet a couple of almunus from XLRI and IIM....they were of an opinion that money making has nothing to do with MBA to be frank....this statement has really confused me

no offence...jst sharing thoughts

zabi_king Says

you re correct....but Its not about money all the time...I am passionate about working in a leadership role and hence need an MBA...After passing out from a second tier college , If I get a decent job profile in leadership/strategic activities even as an associate and if I sense potential for growth to make it to the top level management executive jobs...then I am ready to work for something lesser than what I earn in my current job (what I earn today is more than many good b-school average salaries - )

yea.. i missed that point.. if one is really looking for something then its a way to go..

but if one is looking to make it big in money(i guess most of us - atleast i am:biggrin:) with an MBA from a good Bschool.. then, like i said, looking for the biggies is the only way..

you re correct....but Its not about money all the time...I am passionate about working in a leadership role and hence need an MBA...After passing out from a second tier college , If I get a decent job profile in leadership/strategic activities even as an associate and if I sense potential for growth to make it to the top level management executive jobs...then I am ready to work for something lesser than what I earn in my current job (what I earn today is more than many good b-school average salaries - )

Just posting some analysis of mine..

Pple working in IT in the Big comps like infy, TCS, etc... with 3+ exp must be earning around 6 to 7 lakhs pa. if not a change of company would ensure that.

with that in mind... i think that the as the exp goes up.. the only target should be the TOP Bschools... and the tier2 b schools must not figure out in the list... bcoz tier2 colls the avg paypacks are around 7-9 lakhs pa. which one can get with the IT exp..

Just my opinion. what do the other Puys think?

@Moderators: Pls del this post if irrelevant.

Just posting some analysis of mine..

Pple working in IT in the Big comps like infy, TCS, etc... with 3+ exp must be earning around 6 to 7 lakhs pa. if not a change of company would ensure that.

with that in mind... i think that the as the exp goes up.. the only target should be the TOP Bschools... and the tier2 b schools must not figure out in the list... bcoz tier2 colls the avg paypacks are around 7-9 lakhs pa. which one can get with the IT exp..

Just my opinion. what do the other Puys think?

@Moderators: Pls del this post if irrelevant.

anything above 96. may be less bcz of fms and iits accepting CAT score..

hi all...

can anyone help me with with percentile expectation for applying Imt ghazidabad...?

Hi all

Wish all the working professionals all the very best for results of CAT 2011.

Hope that most of you get the coveted calls. All the queries related to the calls can be best answered on threads of respective colleges. :)

There might be few of you who after evaluating the available options after the season, decide to give CAT another shot. We have the thread up for CAT 2012 for working junta here http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-and-related-discussion/74599-cat-2012-for-working-professionals.html

Hope this thread has been useful for you all. :)

Cheers!

Dear Friends,

I have a query regarding applying to SP jain..
10-84.6%
12-78.8%
B.E-6.56
Work Ex-1.5years TCS..
should i apply for SP jain if i think i will get 99+ in cat 2011.

U should apply,your profile looks impressive assuming a decent extra curricular!

Dear Friends,

I have a query regarding applying to SP jain..
10-84.6%
12-78.8%
B.E-6.56
Work Ex-1.5years TCS..
should i apply for SP jain if i think i will get 99+ in cat 2011.

Hey frankly telling your B.E. and 12th score looks bit on a lower side....This you can anyhow balance through your CAT/XAT percentile if it's above 99 and other good extracurricular activities (if you have any).....

But my opinion about SPJAIN is....Interview process is extremely tough to crack compared to other top institutes....it's all about how you defend yourself and your past decisions and how you promote yourself that's it...

But if you are confident about your CAT score, you can go for it.....it's better to act now instead of repenting later....ATB

Hello Puys

I have appeared for cat yesterday, and I believe and expect a percentile of 92 to 96(vague idea as lot of scaling of scores to be done in cat results)
with exp of 4 yrs in IT, please advice me where should I apply, to get calls for eg. IIM/MDI/SPJain/Great Lakes/IMT regular/executive programs
plz help


PS: i havent filled/applied to any college form till now
cat2009 -94.34%ile
cat2010 - not appeared

Dude, you must have applied for iims when you registered for CAT.
MDI - applications are closed.
SPjain- still open, check out their website.if u have nay doubts while filling the form pm me.

I gave cat 2011 on 31st october morning, My attempts are low :
13 in QUANT and DI out of which i am expecting only 10 to be correct.
In verbal+LR section i attempted around 20 out of which i am sure only of 10 questions. Kindly let me what should be my expected percentile and in which b-schools to apply.
10th : 68.8
12th : 73.2
graduation: 75.41
working for 3years in infy
gave mat got 99.05 %

Noone can expect a percentile at this stage, Normalization can you put you up/down depneding on your slot. if you feel the slot was tough and the attempts were ideal, apply to all good bskools. In short be prepared for any score in cat, nothing is predictable.

Dear Friends,

I have a query regarding applying to SP jain..
10-84.6%
12-78.8%
B.E-6.56
Work Ex-1.5years TCS..
should i apply for SP jain if i think i will get 99+ in cat 2011.

sure, spjain cut offs are not too high, they give weightage to your profile.So if you can prove that you are good, the seat is yours.

Hi guys...

I have work experience of 4.5 years in BPO... i prepared for CAT only for a month.. appeared for the same on nov 14th... it's just 1 month preparation but as far as i know, I have done the exam quite well... especially in verbal section... i hav no idea how much wil i score in quant but im sure i have done considerably well... not sure what kind of B school i should apply for. haveapplied for SNAP and XAT as well...

If anyone can give me a list of colleges that would be appropriate for me to apply would be much helpful... thanks in advance....

Dear Friends,

I have a query regarding applying to SP jain..
10-84.6%
12-78.8%
B.E-6.56
Work Ex-1.5years TCS..
should i apply for SP jain if i think i will get 99+ in cat 2011.

Hi every1,
This z santosh,2011 btech passout(cse).I m wrkng for a non-government organisation(ngo-registered in 2000) from july-2011 .But i have a doubt that is it comes under work experience,what are the things we have 2 submit at the time of interview.plzzzzzzzzzzzzz clear my dbt my dear frndz,thnx in advnce

Hi!
I have a work ex of 2.5 years.
i quit my job in order to prepare for MBA,
So would that gap of 1.5 years after my leaving the job act as a problem in my selection?
Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You will be asked to justify your lack of confidence in managing time between a job and personal work. It will be tough in IIM interviews, others might overlook this.

3.2 yrs exp / probably will go for GMAT - and 1 yr executive MBA, Please suggest some colleges in India and abroad for Ex MBA
I am writing CAT 2011, but dont have much expectations though..

Hi!
I have a work ex of 2.5 years.
i quit my job in order to prepare for MBA,
So would that gap of 1.5 years after my leaving the job act as a problem in my selection?
Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Puys

I have appeared for cat yesterday, and I believe and expect a percentile of 92 to 96(vague idea as lot of scaling of scores to be done in cat results)
with exp of 4 yrs in IT, please advice me where should I apply, to get calls for eg. IIM/MDI/SPJain/Great Lakes/IMT regular/executive programs
plz help


PS: i havent filled/applied to any college form till now
cat2009 -94.34%ile
cat2010 - not appeared

I gave cat 2011 on 31st october morning, My attempts are low :


13 in QUANT and DI out of which i am expecting only 10 to be correct.
In verbal+LR section i attempted around 20 out of which i am sure only of 10 questions. Kindly let me what should be my expected percentile and in which b-schools to apply.

10th : 68.8
12th : 73.2
graduation: 75.41

working for 3years in infy

gave mat got 99.05 %

Hi guys,

Can anyone help me out??

My profile(uptil now)

10th-77.8%(I.C.S.E-2004)
12th-73.25%(I.S.C-2006)
B.Tech(Mechanical)-64%(2010)
It was from an ordinary college(Gautam Buddh Technical University,Lucknow if anybody knows about it):).Obviously,m not trying to justify myself but dont go with the %age! Our toppers used to find it very tough to get close to even 80%,coz scores are not given so lineantly.So,I guess its not as bad as it looks like.

Regarding myself,toh m good with my communication skills n English is my strong point :cheers:

Extra curricular activies-Pretty ordinary I would say......I did participate in some,during my school n college days but no certificates to show!:-( Few certificates related to sketching though, during my early school days,coz I m good at sketching.:clap:

Work Exp.-13months.Worked in a couple of companies(campus selection),including Pepsico India;first as a trainee and then as a production officer.

So,now the question comes.......
Do I stand any chance to get into a good B-school provided I clear the cutoff's???? I am giving CAT,SNAP,NMAT,XAT,MAT, will also go for MH-CET.....I mean the likes of Symbi colleges SIBM-P,SIOM-Nashik,SCMHRD,etc Or XAT colleges XLRI-J,XIM-B,GIM,LIBM,etc or other top ones like-IIM's,NMIMS,JBIMS,Welingkar,etc etc......the list goes on n on! I would also like to mention the ones on the lower side,like Alliance,Christ,Amity,etc

Any kind of advice would be appreciated.......

@ Seniors:-
Sirs/ madams,
I am in 4th year production engineering at DCE. I wanted to know whether switching to a software job after completing my grad would be a bad option for converting any calls if I get any next year..??

@ Seniors:-
Sirs/ madams,
I am in 4th year production engineering at DCE. I wanted to know whether switching to a software job after completing my grad would be a bad option for converting any calls if I get any next year..??

This is karthik,currently working at oracle financial services software as SW Engg,
My pro->
1.10th ->89%
2.12th ->73%
3.B.E(CSE) ->73% ( from VTU Karnataka)

Right now,just started preparing for CAT,and my aim is to shoot CAT by 2014(Will be having 3 years Exp by then).


Well,I have a question,which might be irritating to pagalguy seniors..Will my poor academics become a hindrance for IIM selection,even though i get a stellar percentile in CAT?

Sorry I am posting very late as I have given CAT on 25th Oct. I attempted 21 questions in QA/DI and 26 in VA/LR with about 90% accuracy.

Xth - 77%
XIIth - 84%
B.Tech.(ECE) - 62%

I have 1.5 yrs work experience in an IT major.

My question is in which colleges I should apply considering my attempts. Please also suggest the program I should choose relevant to my work ex. I would also like to know if I choose a program which is not relevant to my work ex than my exp will be counted?

Hi All,

I would love to take an insight of CAT 2011 as the now of RC's, parajumbles, no. of ques on DI and Quant, for section 2 no. of ques for LR and VA......

ne Puy who has given CAT 2011 till now pls revert.

rgds,
Fodu

(d ultimate warrior)

I guess this is not the first time.The eligibility criteria was always open for the Masters guys having mathematics/statistics as one of the subjects in their graduation level.The second view about people not aware of the fact may be true and so this may be the reason IITs never got enough applicant from Masters degree candidates.
The other IITs might also be having the same criteria.Just check their individual websites to confirm the same.

Sanjay Kumar
VGSOM 2011-13

but then JMET was only for engineers right ?

@ redbull

is it the first time that commerce guys are eligible or was it that people were not aware of this ??

i mean elgible for IIT k

what about other IIT's can you plz shed some light on it ?

I guess this is not the first time.The eligibility criteria was always open for the Masters guys having mathematics/statistics as one of the subjects in their graduation level.The second view about people not aware of the fact may be true and so this may be the reason IITs never got enough applicant from Masters degree candidates.
The other IITs might also be having the same criteria.Just check their individual websites to confirm the same.

Sanjay Kumar
VGSOM 2011-13

@ redbull

is it the first time that commerce guys are eligible or was it that people were not aware of this ??

i mean elgible for IIT k

what about other IIT's can you plz shed some light on it ?

hi frends,

still i m awaiting for an response........

To be very honest,I guess you have a very less chance of getting GD/PI calls from IIM A & IIM B.
But then you have a realistic chance at all other IIMs including IIM C(provided you score more than 99.5%ile).Be positive.
Just concentrate on CAT now.You can't change your past ...so just do exceptionally well in CAT and then leave the rest to IIMs.

Sanjay Kumar
VGSOM 2011-13

Hi guys I have a questions
1. My Acads are
10th - 66.82% :oops:
12th - 68.16%
grad - 67%

work-ex - 24 months - Accenture


Do I stand a chance for IIM calls?


Pls help since i am very much afraid of less marks in school and college levels.

hi frends,

still i m awaiting for an response........

Hello Sanjay ..

thnx for all teh useful inputs.. can u plz let me kw.. wt is d avg pckg iit kgp is offering.. to let me have a fair idea..

thanks

Go through the official website of VGSOM. Here
http://www.som.iitkgp.ernet.in/images/stories/placecom/vantage_2011.pdf
Sanjay Kumar
VGSOM 2011-13

Hi guys I have a questions
1. My Acads are
10th - 66.82% :oops:
12th - 68.16%
grad - 67%

work-ex - 24 months - Accenture


Do I stand a chance for IIM calls?


Pls help since i am very much afraid of less marks in school and college levels.

thnx bali for teh snippet..

thnxa lot for all the useful inputs

Hello Sanjay ..

thnx for all teh useful inputs.. can u plz let me kw.. wt is d avg pckg iit kgp is offering.. to let me have a fair idea..

thanks

Hello guys..

my stats are :

10 th : 86 percent
12 th : 84 percent
btech ( EEE) - 74 percent

Work exp : 3yrs total
1. 5 yrs : Adobe Technical service desk
1. 5 Sap Abap Consultant

Appeared cat 2011 on 25 th oct .. 3 : 15 slot

Attempts made:
QA _ DI --- 15/30 with 80 percent accuracy ( may vary from 75 to 85 )
VA _ LR --- 24/30 with 85 percent accuracy ( may vary from 80 to 90)

Please advice what cat score I can fetch ( range ( lowest to highest))
What colleges I should apply to with such a score.
Alo let me know if ill be eligible to qualify for iims( in case yes do i need to fill in separate forms for that )

Thanks Awaiting an early response..
Thanks a lot to PAgalguy team for all help and support it provide to aspiring CAT candidates.

snippet from a analysis of oct 25 th second slot which may be of your help

"Overall this test can be considered to be moderately difficult as each section had some difficult questions. According to students, two sets were more time consuming, as compared to the others. An attempt of around 20-21 questions in QA&DI; and 17-18 questions in VA&LR; with a cumulative attempt of around 38-39 questions and an accuracy of 85% can be considered good."

Hello guys..

my stats are :

10 th : 86 percent
12 th : 84 percent
btech ( EEE) - 74 percent

Work exp : 3yrs total
1. 5 yrs : Adobe Technical service desk
1. 5 Sap Abap Consultant

Appeared cat 2011 on 25 th oct .. 3 : 15 slot

Attempts made:
QA _ DI --- 15/30 with 80 percent accuracy ( may vary from 75 to 85 )
VA _ LR --- 24/30 with 85 percent accuracy ( may vary from 80 to 90)

Please advice what cat score I can fetch ( range ( lowest to highest))
What colleges I should apply to with such a score.
Alo let me know if ill be eligible to qualify for iims( in case yes do i need to fill in separate forms for that )

Thanks Awaiting an early response..
Thanks a lot to PAgalguy team for all help and support it provide to aspiring CAT candidates.

See,first of all you need to understand that just by looking into the attempts and accuracy rate,one could not surely predict the percentile as it also depends on how others have performed on that same day.Last year a 36/60 correct fetched 99+ percentile and based on the same data you could land anywhere in between 95-99%ile.Now,this is a very good percentile and so based on that you could apply to colleges like FMS,NITIE,MDI,SP Jain,XIMB(they've started accepting CAT scores from this year) to name a few.You don't need to apply separately for IIMs.
You could also apply to IIT's MBA programs provided by VGSOM,SJMSOM,DMS(IIT Delhi),IIT Madras,Roorkee and Kanpur after the results are out.Their last date after the CAT results are declared.

Sanjay Kumar
VGSOM 2011-13

No response yet any higher authorities PAGAL GUY PLZ RESPOND

Hi Puys,
I am a : in PG. I will be appearing in CAT 2012 for the first time seriously.
Although I will be giving the CAT this year for a good experience.

My Stats are:
Xth: 86.9%
XIIth: 78.1%
B.TECH: 84.5%
Work Exp: 2years in Infosys with a good professional career.

Would I stand a chance for any IIM call next year when my Exp will be almost 3 years.

I am in a little bit dilemma about leaving my job for an MBA when I am earning well and my career in IT is going good.
But my satisfaction is not there.

Please Suggest. Thanks in advance.

@sbroy: mate the most imp criterion fr getting a call frm IIM is 99+ percentile in CAT...after tht of course your work exp, etc might help in GD and interview..so this yr or next yr firstly u target abt Belling the CAT and thn the rest will follow.

Hello guys..

my stats are :

10 th : 86 percent
12 th : 84 percent
btech ( EEE) - 74 percent

Work exp : 3yrs total
1. 5 yrs : Adobe Technical service desk
1. 5 Sap Abap Consultant

Appeared cat 2011 on 25 th oct .. 3 : 15 slot

Attempts made:
QA _ DI --- 15/30 with 80 percent accuracy ( may vary from 75 to 85 )
VA _ LR --- 24/30 with 85 percent accuracy ( may vary from 80 to 90)

Please advice what cat score I can fetch ( range ( lowest to highest))
What colleges I should apply to with such a score.
Alo let me know if ill be eligible to qualify for iims( in case yes do i need to fill in separate forms for that )

Thanks Awaiting an early response..
Thanks a lot to PAgalguy team for all help and support it provide to aspiring CAT candidates.

Hi Puys,
I am a : in PG. I will be appearing in CAT 2012 for the first time seriously.
Although I will be giving the CAT this year for a good experience.

My Stats are:
Xth: 86.9%
XIIth: 78.1%
B.TECH: 84.5%
Work Exp: 2years in Infosys with a good professional career.

Would I stand a chance for any IIM call next year when my Exp will be almost 3 years.

if you can crack CAT cut off s and with good OA you definitely stand a chance as 3 years is a good enough experience for IIM and u got good acads too. Just concentrate on preparation and keep focused till the D day.

I am in a little bit dilemma about leaving my job for an MBA when I am earning well and my career in IT is going good.
But my satisfaction is not there.

Please Suggest. Thanks in advance.

Not 100% sure you will feel satisfied after MBA but I am sure you will feel better after your MBA.

that's interesting.. career going good but no satisfaction :)
Anyhow leaving a job for MBA should not be a tough decision as long as know why u want to do MBA..
Guess 3 years would also earn u an onsite opportunity in Infy..so uill have to firmly decide why u want to do MBA..
rest everything is good with your acads.. get a good CAT percentile n uill have lots of opportunities to get into IIM's..

Hi Puys,
I am a : in PG. I will be appearing in CAT 2012 for the first time seriously.
Although I will be giving the CAT this year for a good experience.

My Stats are:
Xth: 86.9%
XIIth: 78.1%
B.TECH: 84.5%
Work Exp: 2years in Infosys with a good professional career.

Would I stand a chance for any IIM call next year when my Exp will be almost 3 years.

I am in a little bit dilemma about leaving my job for an MBA when I am earning well and my career in IT is going good.
But my satisfaction is not there.

Please Suggest. Thanks in advance.

Hi Puys,
I am a : in PG. I will be appearing in CAT 2012 for the first time seriously.
Although I will be giving the CAT this year for a good experience.

My Stats are:
Xth: 86.9%
XIIth: 78.1%
B.TECH: 84.5%
Work Exp: 2years in Infosys with a good professional career.

Would I stand a chance for any IIM call next year when my Exp will be almost 3 years.

I am in a little bit dilemma about leaving my job for an MBA when I am earning well and my career in IT is going good.
But my satisfaction is not there.

Please Suggest. Thanks in advance.

Hi puys,
I am a : on Pagalguy and was wondering if my stats are gud enough to get a call from an A+ grade or above B-school.

Xth - 80.33%
XIIth - 82.4%
B.E. - 6.4/10

Work ex - till date 1 year in TCS.

Thanks in advance

Hi adigi,
don't worry about how much to score..
to be honest its quite impossible to predict how 2Lakhs students will answer their paper.. hope u agree on this..
so concentrate on the exam.. there is time to ponder upon these issues after your exam.. so chill as of now..

Hi,

Can anyone tell me please how much approximately we need to score out of 180 to get >98 percentile in CAT? An approximate percentage will also do....

Any pointers???

Hi,

Can anyone tell me please how much approximately we need to score out of 180 to get >98 percentile in CAT? An approximate percentage will also do....

Any pointers???

Hey All,
Could you'll help me with the links to access and download the Simcats /Aimcats/CLmocks online?Thanks!

Hi puys, plz help me out of dis coz M running very depressed nd frustated
my Aimcat scores ranges from 75-85..
acads are average::banghead:
X-72
Xii-69
B.E.-64
Work Exp- 2 Years in TCS
I have to nyhow get an admission 2 a good mba clg dis yr nly..nd m studyin hard in wateve tym is left nw
hv filled NMAT, IIFT, SNAP, XAT also
I am also thinkin to apply in SIMSR, Wellingkar Mumbai, GIM
kindly advice me as m so confused which college's shal I apply to......?

Is Wellingkar good enuf considering such a high investment approx 7 lakhs
Answer to my query will be highly appreciated.Thanks in advance

Nope, dude who said so???? I req. you to go through the below provided link and have a glance on the admission criteria of various IIM's.

IIM Admission Criteria

yes, i have gone through selection criteria, in mosst cases points are decreasing beyond 36 moths and in other cases above 24 moths all have same points.

1) that means IIMs are discouraging ppl with higher work-ex from taking CAT. may be they want us to apply for executive MBA which is applicable for 5years or more work-ex.

2) after selection in B-school when you sit for placement in b-school, the comapnies are preferring young ppl over older ones. i read in The Hindu about the survey conducted by placement committee and they confirmed above mind set of the comapnies.

for sure there will be exceptions, ppl who are way ahead in skill comapared to others and the age may not be an issue for a campany to recruit them, but i am just asking about normal trend, average people.