for those who want to show their interests in management field.....do some certifications in ur area of interest.

Check out FINTAC

hi puys..
i have also same query that i am thinking to quit my job in june 2012 after complete 1 year....so,is this break will affect in the interview?

I have also the same concern....nd i have also given the notice to my company....is this break can become a hurdle in our PI ?

hiii all,I am prepairing for CAT 2012.
i have a study break of 2 years after class 12th. will it be an obstacle in my ambitions to get admission in B-school of IIM reputation ?

Hi Folks am Siddartha Y v b k working as Performance Test Engineer/Test Engineer @Cigniti technologies Hyderabad.I have just started my prep for CAT 2012.Hope it turns out to be fruitful.Currently no suggestions as am new to PagalGuy..Am still exploring the app....from both the testing perspective and also CAT prep.But, this site is almost a labyrinth.Am getting lost at some or other point.

Hi!
My name is Simran Sethi. I have done my B.Tech from DAVIET. I am working in Sony Ericson from last 1 year.

I have just started my preparation for CAT 2012.Can anyone plz suggest me that which is the best Coaching Institute in Gurgaon.....?

Try to devote 3 hours on weekdays and 7-8 hours on weekends.

Plz help me out in the preparation..!!!!!!

Hi simran you can post ur query in the link below

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/prep-resources/67146-2011-2012-cat-coaching-classes.html

Hi!
My name is Simran Sethi. I have done my B.Tech from DAVIET. I am working in Sony Ericson from last 1 year.

I have just started my preparation for CAT 2012.Can anyone plz suggest me that which is the best Coaching Institute in Gurgaon.....?

Try to devote 3 hours on weekdays and 7-8 hours on weekends.

Plz help me out in the preparation..!!!!!!

Hi All,

I need some help in improving my English section which also includes Vocab. Can somebody please suggest me ways to get the grip on my english.

I only advise those students for whom it is difficult to study due to overload of work. I had a student who had to travel 3 hours from work to back. Her working hours were obnoxious. She left the job 2 months before the exam, managed to convert all the calls that she had including the IIM calls and today she has got a good job in campus.

The first question that comes to my mind is what if she would not have made through? That would be a very bad situation to be in. As you rightly mention in the end- one needs to be mentally prepared to take the risk (which means be ready to see the bad side also in case you fail) and have a back up plan in place. What I would like to point out is to do considerable thinking and planning before quitting your job (in case you want to choose that option).

About summers and finals, what counts is your attitude rather than your break in job. A student of mine in IIM B had a break for 1 year, whch he took to study for CAT. He got a summers in London in one of the top banks.
Top jobs last year in JB - McKinsey, Olywer Wyman, etc were bagged by students who had a break in their profile of 6 months to 1 year.
I have had umpteen examples of students who got into IIMs and other top colleges with a break and also did well with their placements.

Sir IMHO these are exceptions. From what my limited experience is here, people with a break faced problems unless they had stellar profile (like JEE under 100 rank) or some Godly extra currics/Positions of responsibilities , etc. An average person like me with a very ordinary profile can not afford to have one more negative in profile. This is strictly my opinion again and I don't know if I'm right.

In life you need to take risk somewhere. Being a safe player throughout will land you nowhere.

My point is try to search for different options. Why take the risk if you can do well without taking one? I've seen people switching and asking another firm to delay the joining date by 2 months, taking a leave of 2 months, moving to a less demanding project/organization, cite medical reasons for not traveling etc.

But leaving job is not an easy decision. It will be based on the fact as to what level your preparation is, how good is your job, would you be able to get a job after the break. Also the break ideally should not be for long.

Ensure that while giving the exam you have a back up plan, else you will be stressed out during the interview.

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CAT07 - 100%ile
CAT09 - 100%ile

I agree.

I just want to point out a different opinion so that candidates know both the viewpoints and can make an informed decision.

Thanks for your valuable help and information.

I'm sorry sir but I'd like to disagree with you on this statement.
Yes many people make it to C (I know for sure about C) with a break in job, but having a break has certain disadvantages-
1) The risk is pretty high. What if God forbid that one day (on CAT)you don't perform to your potential or normalization goes against you? Searching for a job after such a long break will be really painful.
2) I personally don't think CAT demands 24 hours preparation like some other entrance examinations (e.g civil services entrance ). You can prepare along with job. Don't be a star performer in office for some time. Just stick to your job, study in day and night, sleep less, go out a little bit less. Take leaves if situation demands.
3) You'll ruin your career if CAT does not work out. I'm not being a pessimistic but am being realistic.
4)It certainly is a big disadvantage in interviews. Why ruin your chances to get into a good B-school after getting such a hard earned interview call?
5)It'll haunt you in summers and finals inside b-school.I'm not saying you're destroyed for eternity, but certainly your profile will be seriously weakened.

This is strictly my opinion and might not hold true for everybody. So please take a call based on what you feel will work best for you.

Best of luck.

I agree with you on many points and what you say is right.
It must be a difference of opinion.
I dont diagree to the fact that there are a lot of students who make it to the IIMs who are still working. And working helps to build your profile. So definitely if it is possible to crack the exam while you are working, one should do so. Also if one leaves the job without any backup plans it could lead to unncessary stress levels during the exam and lower ones performance.

I only advise those students for whom it is difficult to study due to overload of work. I had a student who had to travel 3 hours from work to back. Her working hours were obnoxious. She left the job 2 months before the exam, managed to convert all the calls that she had including the IIM calls and today she has got a good job in campus.

About summers and finals, what counts is your attitude rather than your break in job. A student of mine in IIM B had a break for 1 year, whch he took to study for CAT. He got a summers in London in one of the top banks.
Top jobs last year in JB - McKinsey, Olywer Wyman, etc were bagged by students who had a break in their profile of 6 months to 1 year.
I have had umpteen examples of students who got into IIMs and other top colleges with a break and also did well with their placements.

In life you need to take risk somewhere. Being a safe player throughout will land you nowhere.

But leaving job is not an easy decision. It will be based on the fact as to what level your preparation is, how good is your job, would you be able to get a job after the break. Also the break ideally should not be for long.

Ensure that while giving the exam you have a back up plan, else you will be stressed out during the interview.

___________________
CAT07 - 100%ile
CAT09 - 100%ile

Can leave your job. A break of 6 months or so is easily defendable in the interview. There are a lot os students who make it to IIMs who leave their jobs somewhere in June, July or August.

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My scores
CAT07 - 100%ile
CAT09 - 100%ile

I'm sorry sir but I'd like to disagree with you on this statement.
Yes many people make it to C (I know for sure about C) with a break in job, but having a break has certain disadvantages-
1) The risk is pretty high. What if God forbid that one day (on CAT)you don't perform to your potential or normalization goes against you? Searching for a job after such a long break will be really painful.
2) I personally don't think CAT demands 24 hours preparation like some other entrance examinations (e.g civil services entrance ). You can prepare along with job. Don't be a star performer in office for some time. Just stick to your job, study in day and night, sleep less, go out a little bit less. Take leaves if situation demands.
3) You'll ruin your career if CAT does not work out. I'm not being a pessimistic but am being realistic.
4)It certainly is a big disadvantage in interviews. Why ruin your chances to get into a good B-school after getting such a hard earned interview call?
5)It'll haunt you in summers and finals inside b-school.I'm not saying you're destroyed for eternity, but certainly your profile will be seriously weakened.

This is strictly my opinion and might not hold true for everybody. So please take a call based on what you feel will work best for you.

Best of luck.

Hi Vishal,
Thanks a lot.I have enquired about TIME classes and the new weekened batch starts from JAN 2012.Planning to join it.Hope it helps me.:)

You can also check with with ur friends even IMS/ CL is good in their own field so..so just select which suit you i mean area wise etc..at the end of day you only have to study wether if its TIME or IMS or CL

hi puys..
i have also same query that i am thinking to quit my job in june 2012 after complete 1 year....so,is this break will affect in the interview?

Can leave your job. A break of 6 months or so is easily defendable in the interview. There are a lot os students who make it to IIMs who leave their jobs somewhere in June, July or August.

_________________________
My scores
CAT07 - 100%ile
CAT09 - 100%ile

Hey Guys,
I am working in TCS for the last 1 year and 9 months. MBA has been clamoring in my ears for the last 4-5 months. Finally joined CAT classes and released my clutches, moving slowly for CAT 2012

Hi guys, name's Raj, I have just under three years work exprience, and gearing for my final go at CAT

hi puys,

do anyone of you have any idea of scholarship test for CAT in TIME institute, please provide me the dates, if are are aware of

thanks

hi puys..
i have also same query that i am thinking to quit my job in june 2012 after complete 1 year....so,is this break will affect in the interview?

Hi All,

This is Ganesh. i am working with HCL Technologies for 20 months . i decided to quit my job by April 2012 and start preparing for CAT 2012 .
some doubt is lurking ,
does the interview panel in any Business School is deeply concerned about the huge breaks( from April 2012 to April 2013)?

Hi komal you can get your quants related queries solved in :

Quantitative Questions and Answers - PaGaLGuY.com - The Everything of MBA in India and Abroad, CAT 2011, GMAT, XAT, MAT

and coaching centres http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/prep-resources/67146-2011-2012-cat-coaching-classes.html

As far as i know TIME is good coachin centre..even MOCKS are good...

Hi Vishal,
Thanks a lot.I have enquired about TIME classes and the new weekened batch starts from JAN 2012.Planning to join it.Hope it helps me.:)

Hi All,
This is Rahul. I am a B.tech. (ECE) 2010 batch working at Infosys, Hyderbad. Well, I am waiting for my CAT results this year, though i screwed it up big time.My previous 2 attempts:
CAT'10 - 94.62
CAT'11 - 97.39

Will start preparing seriously after results for sure(since have'nt done that till now)

My last attempt at CAT. Hope it goes well.........

racinghorror Says

NITIE is one college known for operations profile.

Yeah NITIE is sure one of the institutes i am looking out for....
Thanx for the info...

Thanx for the reply sau100...
Yeah i know with my profile Power mgmt and industrial mgmt. institutes make sense...
However, i want to make a career in marketing after MBA.I was keen on doing MBA in operations mgmt, but couldnt find good institutes that would give the desired ROI in my case. Could you suggest me any good institutes that offer good Power/Industrial/Operations Mgmt. courses in India???

Thanx in advance!!!

NITIE is one college known for operations profile.

sau100 Says

You must give a shot to Power management institutes or some Industrial mgmt kind of.There are some which accept CAT scores..

Thanx for the reply sau100...
Yeah i know with my profile Power mgmt and industrial mgmt. institutes make sense...
However, i want to make a career in marketing after MBA.I was keen on doing MBA in operations mgmt, but couldnt find good institutes that would give the desired ROI in my case. Could you suggest me any good institutes that offer good Power/Industrial/Operations Mgmt. courses in India???

Thanx in advance!!!

Hi All,

This is Ganesh. i am working with HCL Technologies for 20 months . i decided to quit my job by April 2012 and start preparing for CAT 2012 .
some doubt is lurking ,
does the interview panel in any Business School is deeply concerned about the huge breaks( from April 2012 to April 2013)?

Hello puys..I am Tuhin. I had prepared for CAT 2011 but chances are bleak it seems. So have decided to start preparing for CAT 2012.

Lost touch in the last one month, but have decided to start all over once again. Best of luck to all of you..

Hi guys!

This is Niranjan... Been working for 1.5 yrs (Engineering - R&D;) now and going to start prep for Cat '12.. Some guys I know are planning to enroll in CFA / ICWA in order to boost their profiles.. Is it actually required..?
Thanks!

Hi niranjan, CFA and ICWA are good courses..if ur plannin to MBA in finance i would i suggest u go for CFA. there are many engineers pursuing CFA along wit MBA..

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/career-discussions/12326-need-some-opinions-on-cfa.html

Hi guys!

This is Niranjan... Been working for 1.5 yrs (Engineering - R&D;) now and going to start prep for Cat '12.. Some guys I know are planning to enroll in CFA / ICWA in order to boost their profiles.. Is it actually required..?


Thanks!

Hi All

This is Komal.Am working in HCL for around 1.2 years.
Started preparation for CAT 2012.

Please suggest me the thread where i can post my qant queries and get the answers(my qant is WEAK):-(.

My verbal and DI is strong,so would love to help others.
(In between ,which is the best coaching center in chennai for weekend classes??)

All the best to all!!!:)

Hi komal you can get your quants related queries solved in :

Quantitative Questions and Answers - PaGaLGuY.com - The Everything of MBA in India and Abroad, CAT 2011, GMAT, XAT, MAT

and coaching centres http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/prep-resources/67146-2011-2012-cat-coaching-classes.html

As far as i know TIME is good coachin centre..even MOCKS are good...

Hi Puys,
This is Mudit...completed my Btech from MSIT,Delhi in 2010...have been working in POwer/Manufacturing Sector, currently in BHEL,Haridwar....i plan to give CAT this year(with hopes to get in finally!!)...looking forward to all of you for help and future discussions...:-)

You must give a shot to Power management institutes or some Industrial mgmt kind of.There are some which accept CAT scores..

Hi All

This is Komal.Am working in HCL for around 1.2 years.
Started preparation for CAT 2012.

Please suggest me the thread where i can post my qant queries and get the answers(my qant is WEAK):-(.

My verbal and DI is strong,so would love to help others.
(In between ,which is the best coaching center in chennai for weekend classes??)

All the best to all!!!:)

Hai Aadi:

Can u try out any one of the below institutes for CAT Preparation.
Jaro Education Coaching in AICSL Hill Road, Mangalore / 8108690077
Master Coaching class in Bajpe:
Roshini coaching class in Mahatma Gandhi Road
Ideal classes Pvt.ltd., Hambankatta

just check and pls let me know the same

Hi Puys,
This is Mudit...completed my Btech from MSIT,Delhi in 2010...have been working in POwer/Manufacturing Sector, currently in BHEL,Haridwar....i plan to give CAT this year(with hopes to get in finally!!)...looking forward to all of you for help and future discussions...:-)

Hi
this id addi from mangalore curremtly working in infosys started the praparation fr cat 2012 but the concern is there is only 1 coaching is here tht also TIME nd tht also dont have weekend batches.Canany 1 help fr this Wat to do in gr8 confusion:-( .And is there any active group of mangalore PG guys

For all queries relating to CAT coaching : http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/prep-resources/67146-2011-2012-cat-coaching-classes-33.html#post3055923

Hi
this id addi from mangalore curremtly working in infosys started the praparation fr cat 2012 but the concern is there is only 1 coaching is here tht also TIME nd tht also dont have weekend batches.Canany 1 help fr this Wat to do in gr8 confusion:-( .And is there any active group of mangalore PG guys

hi ppl...

I am manuj, completed my b.tech in 2010.working in bpcl. has taken first step of preparation by joining Pguy.com..

hiiii puys,
i'm harshit vyas....i did my b.tech in ECE from nit-bhopal in 2011...
right now im working with polaris FT in mumbai...
looking forward to cat-12 for mba....

wish everybdy lik....

Hi guys,

This is Dominic From Chennai...I am an Masters graduate in Biotechnology..Currently i am working in the sales division of a surgical MNC.

Very recently, i have started preparing for the CAT and hope it will yield better results.....

As i am from Science back ground, quantitative is the one i need to concentrate more..Kindly give me suggestions..

And All the best to all CAT 2012 Aspirants

Hi Vbhvgupta,
How is the class at TIME.Hv u joined Indiranagar centre of TIME.
I am planning to join at INDIRANAGAR from this sunday.Will it be okay to join this batch as 2 classes are already over.
Plz reply soon.It will help me in decision making about TIME.
thanks,
Anuj..

hey buddy its gud. I have joined infantory road centre .but i m sure indira nagar centre would be the best. U can join from the saturday itself becoz weekend classes will be on sat n sundays. and this sat we will be having our 2nd class as from the last sunday they have started the batch.

Hi I am Aditya Sood. I did my B Tech in Electronics and Communication from IIIT Hyderabad and I am working at TCS Bangalore for the past 6 months now. Plan to join CAT coaching soon. All the best everyone

Hi Vbhvgupta,
How is the class at TIME.Hv u joined Indiranagar centre of TIME.
I am planning to join at INDIRANAGAR from this sunday.Will it be okay to join this batch as 2 classes are already over.
Plz reply soon.It will help me in decision making about TIME.
thanks,
Anuj..

Anuj, you can get your query solved, check this thread http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/prep-resources/67146-2011-2012-cat-coaching-classes.html

Hi all,
Am Naveen. Completed my BTech in 2010 from Anna University and working in Infosys. Aiming for CAT'12. Haven't started the preparations yet. Confused in joining the institutes BYJU/CL/Time? Please help me on this puys.
Cheers
Naveen

Confused with Coaching centre..? then this link will help u..

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/prep-resources/67146-2011-2012-cat-coaching-classes.html

Hi,
This is Vignesh, graduated in 2009. 2012 will be my fourth CAT. Working with TCS.

09-95.xx
10-97.xx
11- No idea.

Hi all,

Am Naveen. Completed my BTech in 2010 from Anna University and working in Infosys. Aiming for CAT'12. Haven't started the preparations yet. Confused in joining the institutes BYJU/CL/Time? Please help me on this puys.


Cheers
Naveen

Hi Naveen,
If you've been located in Bangalore then I'll suggest you to choose one of TIME or IMS.Both have been reviewed as good by junta in Bangalore.

Hi all,

Am Naveen. Completed my BTech in 2010 from Anna University and working in Infosys. Aiming for CAT'12. Haven't started the preparations yet. Confused in joining the institutes BYJU/CL/Time? Please help me on this puys.


Cheers
Naveen

hii everybody,
I have completed my engineering in 2010. I am working in a software company in Bangalore for the past 8 months.To get an MBA degree from B-School of IIM reputation is my old dream.Now I am all set to start preparation for CAT 2012.But I am very confused with which coaching to join/or start now on my own & go for some crash course at later stage.

please suggest me which coaching is the best in Bangalore. I heard about TIME,Indiranagar..Is it really best among all.Please reply soon.I am planning to take a final decision about coaching within 2-3 days.

Thanx in advance.

Hi
this is ankit..
I have done my B.E. from GGITS Jabalpur(M.P)
Iam currently working at infosys, hyderabad. having 10 mnths of exp.
Not yet started preparing for cat '12.

Here you go

Name - Angad Sharma

Company - Working with Accenture (bangalore) since last 22 months

Coaching Inst. - Joining TIME from January

Will be aiming for all the major Entrances next year , though gave CAT this year and left with SNAP and NMAT

Hi All,
iam santosh ,workinf for infosys chennai for the past 9months. Joined TIME adyay in october .but didnt start prep yet.

All the best every1

Hi Ankit........

HEY U can join the weekend batch of TIME they just have started(from last weekend) at most of their branches. Me too have joined.
And don't be confuse much over the institute as both are good.

Hi Vaibhav,

Thanks for suggestion,surely I would be joining T.I.M.E(Indira Nagar) next weekend..:)

here are some links for the older threads for working professionals.

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-an...essionals.html (CAT 2010 for working professionals)

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-an...ml#post1343326 (CAT 2009 for working professionals)

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-an...tml#post919012 (CAT 2008 for Working Professionals)

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-an...tml#post654230 (CAT'07 For "WORKING JUNTA")

here is an important thread that you all must see.

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/prep-r...terial-no.html (CAT Preparation Download Material ( No copyrighted stuff ))

it contains many useful materials accumulated by puys over a long time.

hope it is helpful to you all.

anktrip Says

Still I am planning to join an institute for preperation.Right now living in Bangalore.Baffled between IMS and T.I.M.E.

Hi Ankit........

HEY U can join the weekend batch of TIME they just have started(from last weekend) at most of their branches. Me too have joined.
And don't be confuse much over the institute as both are good.

Still I am planning to join an institute for preperation.Right now living in Bangalore.Baffled between IMS and T.I.M.E.

hi puys.....

I hav started a new thread for all the Bangalorian puys preparing for the CAT 2012.



http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-and-related-discussion/74620-cat-2012-for-bangalore-puys.html

Hey everyone

My name is Vaishali Jain. I completed my B.Com in 2010 and gave CAT & XAT in te same year but scored just 80%ile and therefore dropped for a year. Then I got busy with my office and couldn't study even a bit. But just in 8 months, I'm super bored of this profile and want to do my MBA more than anything :)

I am working as a DMA in an international company. Can anyone tell me if this profile will have any benefit in the MBA interview?

Hope we all Rock !! :)

@Vaishali What is a DMA...?

Hi frens, this is shravan....currently working for CTS, chennai.Planning(its been a while since i've been doing this!) to start my prep for CAT soon.havent joined any coaching centres as yet, planning to join byju's once my prep gathers some pace........wishing everyone the best!!!

Hey everyone

My name is Vaishali Jain. I completed my B.Com in 2010 and gave CAT & XAT in te same year but scored just 80%ile and therefore dropped for a year. Then I got busy with my office and couldn't study even a bit. But just in 8 months, I'm super bored of this profile and want to do my MBA more than anything :)

I am working as a DMA in an international company. Can anyone tell me if this profile will have any benefit in the MBA interview?

Hope we all Rock !!

Hei Puys,

Signing In: Sohom Basu Roy

I am working in a Software Giant( Infosys) for the last 2years. I am tired of this job profile and want something extra out of my boring life.

Have not started the preparation as I am still in a dilemma. I stay in BBSR which does not have good Coaching Institutes. I am a native of Kolkata and it has fantastic ones( CL,TIME, BYJU). I have to come down every wekkedn in order to attend the classes in Kolkata.

Still in that dilemma.

Suggest puys, if u can.

Thinking of devoting around 2hrs weekdays and 5 hrs weekends.

Weak Section --QUANTs

Lets see what happens.... Fellow Puys make this thread a SUCCESS....

Hi All ..I am Phaneendra..B tech 2010 passed out..currently working in Mahindra Satyam..All the best to ALL....

hii puys...........


My name is Vaibhav Gupta.I have completed my B.Tech from Jodhpur Institute of Engineering and Technology in Computer Sciences(Jodhpur) in 2010.I am working for Jubilant biosys Limited(Bangalore) from past 10 months.
Just joined the Weekend batch of TIME last Sunday. But not yet started the preparation.

Wishing all of you all the best.............................

Hi folks,
Im harsh ashish.Iv done my engineering from RVCE Bangalore. Currently working with IBM, Noida.
I have joined T.I.M.E and almost started my prep(Nov 2011)

All the best to all and myself.

Hiii Puys

I am Ankush Setia. I have done Bachelor of Business Studies from Delhi University in 2010. Presently i am working for the Reserve Bank of India.

I have not yet started with preparation for CAT'12, so if anyone can guide how to get on...?

Thanking you in anticipation...