Hello everyone........CAT 2011 notification is out.
Check this: Indian Institutes of Management
IIM Calcutta will be the overall co-ordinator for CAT 2011

akkaasshh Says

Guys wt is d avg fee of iims for st category students.. is it different frm open category coz its too high like 10lakhs..so do st students get ny concession in fees or some scholarship??

All IIM's hav fee concession programmes....but those r exclusive to ppl wid family income less than 2-3L p.a.......

Guys wt is d avg fee of iims for st category students.. is it different frm open category coz its too high like 10lakhs..so do st students get ny concession in fees or some scholarship??

hey some ques on work ex dude
is it hard for fresher to get in??? i have completed my be with 69.69% aggr and trying to bell cat???is it fine

It is fine....It is not hard for freshers....it's jst tht they don't get those extra points of work ex........

Almost every B-school likes to hav a mixture of freshers and work ex guys...

vikrant85rocks Says

hiiiiiii , i have low acedamic result , ssc 65% ,hsc 63% , BE (ECE) 52% mumbai FRESHER , will this effect my selection in iims if i score above 90 percentile ?

Acads r always taken into consideration during interview.....Now nothing can b done abt the acads....Try maximizing ur CAT score........Try to show lots of extra-curricular activities and all......

Acads r not the sole criteria for selection.....

Spear Head Says

Is JMET scrapped???? or it's jst a rumor...can smone please clarify

itz confirm dude no JMET dis tym they r takin CAT scr

MBA admission 2012-2014

Is JMET scrapped???? or it's jst a rumor...can smone please clarify

hey some ques on work ex dude
is it hard for fresher to get in??? i have completed my be with 69.69% aggr and trying to bell cat???is it fine

hiiiiiii , i have low acedamic result , ssc 65% ,hsc 63% , BE (ECE) 52% mumbai FRESHER , will this effect my selection in iims if i score above 90 percentile ?

we cant tell about the minimum %le bec each iim will follow diff cat %le.my suggestion is to score more than 90-95+
so that u can get a call from u r dream collg

heyy..:)
m tarun...
10th : 70%
12th: 79%
1st yr: 51%
2nd yr: 55%

now i am in final year and a sc student.. m planning to take coachings for cat...my knowledge about cat is very low...plzzz give me sum guidelines..
i wnt to know:
what is the minimum % to appear for cat?
what is the minimum % to get a good college?

One thing but..they have asked to send the payment receipt to New Delhi with the relevent documents. But haven't specified the documents required. I may have missed the point but can please anyone help.

IITF forms available online now.... Guys please Post any updates of forms that will be available for download here are a few important dates regarding IIFT

AFAIK, the only thing tht IIM's or any other national level B-school asks u is the Permanent Caste Certificate to be shown in Original during the process of admission..!!
Rest assured abt the Caste Certificate and Prep well for the CAT2011... ATVB..!!

HTH,

Thanx a lot!!

As an aspirant I've derived following conclusion from the new pattern :
From the four topics that are covered under cat, If I'm good at any two of them; lets say Verbal and Di and average at Lr and Quant. Then I can solve my test as majority of di question in section one, and majority of verbal questions in section two in order to clear the cutoff which I'm assuming to be 60 percent in each.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.

P.s: Took me ten mins to type the whole thing since a couple of keys on my keyboard are missing :P

As far as CAT try not to take your assumption seriously as cat can throw you any surprise. So to be on better side try to get all the concepts before you go for exam and try to improve all the topics as we have enough time left.

PS: Start ---> Run and type osk
Now you can use the virtual keyboard to type the missing keys

Funny that you mentioned about the mock test sir. I actually had my Aimcat today but i skipped it (it was 9 in the morning, on a Sunday ! ! ! )
Anyway, we have an open Aimcat on 7th of august. It is free for all. The link can be found on Time website.
Please do participate. and haan, I've added a link on the contact sheet mentioned on this post earlier in FYI section. It states all open and closed aimcat as well as omet mock dates. do check them up.

Contact sheet for 2012 aspirants..
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spre...hl=en_US#gid=0

As an aspirant I've derived following conclusion from the new pattern :
From the four topics that are covered under cat, If I'm good at any two of them; lets say Verbal and Di and average at Lr and Quant. Then I can solve my test as majority of di question in section one, and majority of verbal questions in section two in order to clear the cutoff which I'm assuming to be 60 percent in each.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.

P.s: Took me ten mins to type the whole thing since a couple of keys on my keyboard are missing :P

Good one. For now, we can safely assume that at least one sub-section in each section would be relatively easier or of equal difficulty. So, if one is very good at one sub-section each, it should be okay.

But, there is the possibility of: one tough section (including both sub-sections) and one relatively easier section. I feel you would get a clear idea after attending some mocks with the new pattern...hold your horses my lad :)

But good thinking.

Ch33rs,
Satish

As an aspirant I've derived following conclusion from the new pattern :
From the four topics that are covered under cat, If I'm good at any two of them; lets say Verbal and Di and average at Lr and Quant. Then I can solve my test as majority of di question in section one, and majority of verbal questions in section two in order to clear the cutoff which I'm assuming to be 60 percent in each.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.

P.s: Took me ten mins to type the whole thing since a couple of keys on my keyboard are missing

A few doubts on new CAT format,

1. As VA is clubbed with LR, does this LR section be made with difficult comprehension?
2. Why that extra 5 mins, is it just to round off the test time to 140 mins or to make any significance?
3. Does any new 3 month preparation strategy can be derived from this new format?
4. Still i didnt subscribe for any Test series, Please suggest me good online test series?

Very late reply from me ...you should have got your answer by now I believe. Anyway, my 2 cents:

1. 
   
2. Clubbing may or may not make any particular section tough or easy. Practice assuming it's going to be tough so that you bring your level up
   
3. Reason does not matter....you get an extra 5 min!! Learn to capitalize on the same, by practicing your mocks with the same time-frame as that on D-day
   
4. Let a mock test come out with the new pattern. Decide on a strategy on the spot and see how you score. Afterwards, analyze the paper and note down all the strategies you can come up with...try them on 2-3 mocks and find your comfort level in each case..rest you know ;)
   
5. TIME test series for tough and really good VA questions. Regarding the other sections and sub-sections, I am not very sure
   

Hope the gyan didn't go overboard...atb to all aspirants!!!

Ch33rs,
Satish

I am a bonafied maharashtra candidate and i have the caste certificate for ST
But in maharashtra all backward class candidtes require caste vallidity certificate also for admissions to colleges in maharashtra.
I am aspiring for IIM and as per them for admission they just need caste certificate which i have...
So will i not need caste validity certificate for iim?????
Pls reply n sumone lyk me having similar problems pls share them also..

AFAIK, the only thing tht IIM's or any other national level B-school asks u is the Permanent Caste Certificate to be shown in Original during the process of admission..!!
Rest assured abt the Caste Certificate and Prep well for the CAT2011... ATVB..!!

HTH,

1) No, it won't be. Don't try too hard to read between the lines.
2) Probably you are right it is done just for round-off's sake and 5 mins would hardly have any significant impact on question setter's mind.
3) Stick to your basic. Don't leave any portion, no matter how badly you hate that section. This is especially true for quants section. Make sure you can do sum of moderate level in topics you hate and achieve excellence in your favorite topics.
4) Better go for Time/IMS/CL (in this preference order) but if you insist for online test series then you can opt for Testfunda. There question pattern and analysis is really very good. Only downfall, not many serious candidates appear in it. So, might not represent your real standing.

Hope I answered the queries. ATB.

& also, kip reading daily newspapers & magazines.. recommend front + business + editorial of toi, hindu.. & ny business magazine.. tho, i believe newspprs r sufficient..:p

A few doubts on new CAT format,

1. As VA is clubbed with LR, does this LR section be made with difficult comprehension?
2. Why that extra 5 mins, is it just to round off the test time to 140 mins or to make any significance?
3. Does any new 3 month preparation strategy can be derived from this new format?
4. Still i didnt subscribe for any Test series, Please suggest me good online test series?

1) No, it won't be. Don't try too hard to read between the lines.
2) Probably you are right it is done just for round-off's sake and 5 mins would hardly have any significant impact on question setter's mind.
3) Stick to your basic. Don't leave any portion, no matter how badly you hate that section. This is especially true for quants section. Make sure you can do sum of moderate level in topics you hate and achieve excellence in your favorite topics.
4) Better go for Time/IMS/CL (in this preference order) but if you insist for online test series then you can opt for Testfunda. There question pattern and analysis is really very good. Only downfall, not many serious candidates appear in it. So, might not represent your real standing.

Hope I answered the queries. ATB.

A few doubts on new CAT format,

1. As VA is clubbed with LR, does this LR section be made with difficult comprehension?
2. Why that extra 5 mins, is it just to round off the test time to 140 mins or to make any significance?
3. Does any new 3 month preparation strategy can be derived from this new format?
4. Still i didnt subscribe for any Test series, Please suggest me good online test series?

1. I cudnt perfectly derive the theme of ur question..!!
If u were asking abt the difficulty level of LR section - yes LR in CAT is really very competitive..!!
Or, if u were asking abt the LR questions being grouped up wid any comprehension(as in VA) - i dont think tht will happen...coz LR and VA are 2 separate sections wid their separate entity..!!
Well anyways, there are certain questions in VA also which we have to deduce the answers logically..!!
LR and VA are quite related (except tht in LR section u have to have some math knowledge and in VA u have to have some languauge skills)

2. U must have already known how we need to concentrate during the Actual CAT's or Aimcat's..!! Any break will be for ur benefit only...sit and relax during tht time..!!
I wud have been happy if a break wud have been included during last year CAT also ;)
But dont let tht break hinder ur concentration..!!
Try taking the 30-minute online tests to get used to this kind of breaks..!! attempt 3-4 tests at one go taking 5 minute breaks in between..!!

3. It's never like CAT prep can be done in a "limited time-frame"...it solely depends on the individual..!!
Well as u have 3 months from now on, i did suggest u to take 2 months to study as much as u can...get urself acquainted wid all the types of questions which come in CAT...!!
Keep the last month to just revise and make urself thorough wid the Strong points u have got while doing tht rigorous prep

4. As discussed above register for any Online Test series and start ur prep ASAP I did recommend TIME/IMS..
Try Testfunda and TCYonline for free tests also..!!

@ all - Well there's no point in pondering over the new pattern of CAT..!! look on the brightside - there will be surely lesser sectional cut-off's and u have only 2 sectionals..!!
so even if u arent good in VA/LR or QA/DI u can actually do better in one part and could cross the sectionals cut-off's

HTH,

A few doubts on new CAT format,

1. As VA is clubbed with LR, does this LR section be made with difficult comprehension?
2. Why that extra 5 mins, is it just to round off the test time to 140 mins or to make any significance?
3. Does any new 3 month preparation strategy can be derived from this new format?
4. Still i didnt subscribe for any Test series, Please suggest me good online test series?

1.LR has been a tough nut to crack in previous CATs....wid this clubbing they r not making anyone surprised....u can almost b sure to get tough(not exactly tough but complicated) LR's........

2.No Idea......Y do u care so much....they r giving 5 min it's good....

3.Everyone has to change their strategy for this CAT wid such short notice .....It's better to clear all ur basics first.....and side by side giv mocks....

4.Most of the test series r half done.....u can join any (TIME and CL r good)
But rem as the pattern is changed make sure they provide some tests wid the new pattern.......


All D Best!!!!!!!!!!!

A few doubts on new CAT format,

1. As VA is clubbed with LR, does this LR section be made with difficult comprehension?
2. Why that extra 5 mins, is it just to round off the test time to 140 mins or to make any significance?
3. Does any new 3 month preparation strategy can be derived from this new format?
4. Still i didnt subscribe for any Test series, Please suggest me good online test series?

How can you judge that what is going to be coming...before exam (the toughness of paper;normalisation hena) .....
accordingly it will be same for all so .....dn't panic ....
PREPARE keeping worst condition in mind ......

Extra minute is to instruct us ...what is inside the paper ..(time for section ..about first section & second one)

PRACTICE PRACTICE AND ONLY PRATICE

I can't say which one you should join but ha endeavour >/ time >/ ims >/ cl ....all are good join anytwo since u dn't seems to be enrolled in any coaching
EDIT:
FREE AIMCAT WITH NEW PATTERN ON 7th

A few doubts on new CAT format,

1. As VA is clubbed with LR, does this LR section be made with difficult comprehension?
2. Why that extra 5 mins, is it just to round off the test time to 140 mins or to make any significance?
3. Does any new 3 month preparation strategy can be derived from this new format?
4. Still i didnt subscribe for any Test series, Please suggest me good online test series?

And I differ with Kafan (my dormmate) reg the time limit..coz,although it is quite possible to implement it in online tests, if we were allowed to look at the questions of other sections, it is quite possible that one may capitalize on his/her strong areas using the time in the other sections to think of the logic to be applied.

Thank you sirji for correcting me.

:P

I have done my B.Com from Mumbai University via correspondence so could anyone help me out as to which colleges i could apply for in and outside maharashtra..Please help me out. as i got to know many colleges do not accept I.D.E graduates. Thanks in advance

I guess the pattern is pretty self explanatory.
1. 2 sections one after the other. D'snt matter if choice is with us to choose a section (blindly without seeing the questions).
2. Sectional cutoffs expected. Otherwise there would be no point in keeping these 2 sections either (but still debatable till we get the clarity)
3.CAT was goint to be adaptive after 2012. So its not adaptive this year.

From the time website, ""The first section will have questions from Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation; the second from Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning.

And I differ with Kafan (my dormmate) reg the time limit..coz,although it is quite possible to implement it in online tests, if we were allowed to look at the questions of other sections, it is quite possible that one may capitalize on his/her strong areas using the time in the other sections to think of the logic to be applied..In the past, our strong areas used to save time for the other sections and hence we could maximize our final score... Now, this method allows us to normalize scores across sections but not to maximize the final score.. Their rationale might be to understand how good one really is in a particular section..

let us see..this question might have been raised by now..they'l respond..

and I remember..i've seen some very old cat papers in some book.. at the end of each section, there is a 'hand' to stop us saying "donot proceed to the next section until 25 minutes is completed" may be this would be the case..

Reg sectional cutoff : "There are many students who lose out on a seat as they would have failed to perform in one of the sections," Prof Janakiraman Moorthy.. Self explanatory..

Although it is still not clear but I think one can shift between Qs of 2 different sections and whenever one opens Q belonging to one particular section, the 70 minute counter of the particular section would resume from its previous state. And if you consume the 70 minute window of 1 section then for the rest of the exam you can not go back to that section anymore.

crab365 Says

I have few doublts regarding the new pattern of CAT:

1)Will there be sectional as well as overall cut-offs?
As of now it is not known??

2)We cannot go back to the previous section; but can we go back to the previous questions, as long as we are on the same section?
What i know is that ,wecan move to the back Q....but after 70 mins of one section u cant jump back for that section

3)Will this be a computer-adaptive test like GMAT, where the questions get progressively more difficult as we keep answering them correctly?
That is hard to predict but there will be nothing like that , its just will be the same as it was before just pattern is changed .;)

However i think all doubts will be cleared sooner just be in touch;);)

I have few doublts regarding the new pattern of CAT:
1)Will there be sectional as well as overall cut-offs?
2)We cannot go back to the previous section; but can we go back to the previous questions, as long as we are on the same section?
3)Will this be a computer-adaptive test like GMAT, where the questions get progressively more difficult as we keep answering them correctly?

ATB to all!

FYI

CAT 2011 takes on a new avatar: One section less, 5 extra minutes - The Times of India


What's new in CAT 2011:

* Three sections reduced to two (Q+DI 30qs, V 30Qs)

* No option of going back and forth (70 min for Q+DI and 70 for VA)

* Additional 5 minutes (140 mins)

* 30-minute reduction in reporting time

* Three new locations

Hi guys,
My acad scores are

10th-70% (ICSE)
12th-84% state

B.tech-7.1/10( 63.9%) from NIT kurukshetra.

I am currently working in NTPC.joined in aug 2010..I want give CAT-2011:p and hav started preparation recently...Considering my acad scores adn work-exp, do i stand a chance of getting any of the iims if i manage to score > 90%ile..in CAT???
Is it too late to start preparing for CAT-11??...

good acads, good work-ex.
good chances of conversion if you score above 90 overall and above 80 in all sectionals. this analysis is based on last years parameters and hence may change depending on the new test pattern. But still try maintaining atleast this much.
All the best.

seeing a lot many requests for access, I have provided only access permissions to everyone with the link to 2009 cat spreadsheet.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ai3GSK3RNAQKdDZHelgyc3I3aWU1RmZYcVVFM2F4MXc&pli;=1#gid=13
Enjoy and prepare well.
All the very best.

Hi guys,
My acad scores are

10th-70% (ICSE)
12th-84% state

B.tech-7.1/10( 63.9%) from NIT kurukshetra.

I am currently working in NTPC.joined in aug 2010..I want give CAT-2011:p and hav started preparation recently...Considering my acad scores adn work-exp, do i stand a chance of getting any of the iims if i manage to score > 90%ile..in CAT???
Is it too late to start preparing for CAT-11??...

RESPECTED PUYS ;


I HAVE DONE B-TECH( ELECTRONICS &COMM; ) 2010 BATCH , I Plan to sit for CAT 2011 & have been working along side my Father in his plastic trading company since SEP 2010 . BASICALLY I AM SELF-EMPLOYED, My QUESTION IS WHETHER WILL THIS BE CONSIDERED AS WORK EX.

IF YES ,THEN WHAT KIND OF DOCUMENTATION SHOULD I PRODUCE TO THE GD/PI PANEL AT IIM IN CASE OF CALL FOR GDPI.

Any kind of work experience, will be accepted only when sufficient documentation is provided. The joining letter and experience certificate (if applicable) would do. But certain institutes insist on monthly payslips as well. So, speak to your father and check if the above docs can be generated!!

PS Type in normal case...do NOT use CAPS until or unless necessary.

ATB,
Satish

Not at all an issue....make sure to score well(in all sections) in CAT......
U hav done well in X and XII tht'll help.....
If u hav already signed a 2 yr contract aim for next year's CAT or may b next to next (whichever fullfills the contract)....Plan in the same way.....

plzzz don't keep Money in Mind, if u r going for CAT.....it is much more than that....It is the knowledge,exposure,et al tht matters.
Those multiple zero jobs r good for some time....they usually end u in ICU


Just what I have heard from people.....:w00t:

thanks bro. i am now looking more seriously into catand almost into dropping the job. pls do support me and give me enough backup in need in the cource....

RESPECTED PUYS ;


I HAVE DONE B-TECH( ELECTRONICS &COMM; ) 2010 BATCH , I Plan to sit for CAT 2011 & have been working along side my Father in his plastic trading company since SEP 2010 . BASICALLY I AM SELF-EMPLOYED, My QUESTION IS WHETHER WILL THIS BE CONSIDERED AS WORK EX.

IF YES ,THEN WHAT KIND OF DOCUMENTATION SHOULD I PRODUCE TO THE GD/PI PANEL AT IIM IN CASE OF CALL FOR GDPI.



IN HOPE OF EARLIEST RESPONSE FROM YOU.






THXXXXXXXX

Hey puys can sum1 plz tell that what is the criteria for eligibility for PH Category in CAT.....As in what type of physical deformities they include in PH category....I got operated few years back & have a rod in my thigh, though i walk normal & do all the activities normally, M i eligible for PH category?? Plz sum1 help me if someone has an idea about it...........Waiting for replies....

thanks brother. i was also thinking the same way. but i have to sign a two year bond while joining and i am not pretty sure my spirits for cat or any mba will be as high as now after two years with reasonable income pumping to the account.
and now can you pls comment on whether a 2 yr exprnc will help me get into a better b school with my acad.

Not at all an issue....make sure to score well(in all sections) in CAT......
U hav done well in X and XII tht'll help.....
If u hav already signed a 2 yr contract aim for next year's CAT or may b next to next (whichever fullfills the contract)....Plan in the same way.....

plzzz don't keep Money in Mind, if u r going for CAT.....it is much more than that....It is the knowledge,exposure,et al tht matters.
Those multiple zero jobs r good for some time....they usually end u in ICU


Just what I have heard from people.....:w00t:

thanks brother. i was also thinking the same way. but i have to sign a two year bond while joining and i am not pretty sure my spirits for cat or any mba will be as high as now after two years with reasonable income pumping to the account.
and now can you pls comment on whether a 2 yr exprnc will help me get into a better b school with my acad.

Revolve Says

Guys as I belong to Pondicherry, i find attending AIMCAT moving to distant place is time consuming. So i am thinking to take iCAT (online test series) offered by Test Funda at home. Please through your views on iCAT test series

iCAT is well known Test Series.....u can go for it......But try to give some mocks in the centre...tht'll help in getting used to the environment.....
U can never(almost) get the feel of the exam centre in ur house....

Revolve Says

Guys as I belong to Pondicherry, i find attending AIMCAT moving to distant place is time consuming. So i am thinking to take iCAT (online test series) offered by Test Funda at home. Please through your views on iCAT test series

I got the info that testfunda post exam analysis is very good (source : kafan)
At the same time, you can write all the exams of time in your PC itself.. you dont need to go anywhere...all the best..

Guys as I belong to Pondicherry, i find attending AIMCAT moving to distant place is time consuming. So i am thinking to take iCAT (online test series) offered by Test Funda at home. Please through your views on iCAT test series

#2:
People who are well-versed or somewhat-versed in Photoshop/other photo-editing and video-editing softwares, try and develop more expertise over the period of time till you join an institute. Please understand, do NOT take my point too seriously and dedicate all your time towards those softwares. The reason am stating this point in advance is that, good knowledge (working knowledge i.e) will help you immensely when you try and join the committees (other college contests as well) present in the college which you are joining.

I for example, have zero knowledge in photo or video editing softwares and found it a handicap as I could not participate in contests/committee selections with full vigour. Also, the above is not the sole criteria alone. One can also get into committees and win contests if they have a clear though process and communication skills (these are the most important skills always).

Can u list the softwares which u guys r using for d above stated purposes.....yaa otherthan Photoshop....

sanjay.A Says

so the only missing part is back again ......;);)

The missing and the missed

@ SaTrisha - Bro we will find abt tht Tomorrow in Office at NITIE
If Possible just add my name in the list of all the guys (in the last year spreadsheet) who had their calls and converts ;)

so the only missing part is back again ......;);)

https://spreadsheets0.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnU2RGRHMmhedGFjR01QSUM5S0FES3J3cGd4eVZWUWc&hl;=en_US#gid=5

Guys..I've seen that our seniors (2010-12) batch included some tips and strategies in their spreadsheet.. I liked the idea and it was helpful to me..I've included a similar tab in the above sheet(which the new aspirants would use till the exams)..It would help new aspirants..Many ppl ask for tips etc., and if they find different kind of suggestions at one place, they might know what would fit them..also since some of the previous batch are active now, I think its the right time to ask u all.. Pl fill it up..

That was a really nice gesture KD
Kudos to u to find time to come and help the Next year Aspirants

I just added other columns in tht Sheet...Gmail ID, Calls, Converts (all being optional)...Hope the juniors wud like to know what calls we got and if there any special tips tht we can give them for tht particular B School process..!!
Well if anyone disapproves...u have the delete button ;)

It will be really helpful as it was for the last year batch also..Monk and Surya especially from our seniors batch gave good insight and tips for us

@ SaTrisha - Bro we will find abt tht Tomorrow in Office at NITIE
If Possible just add my name in the list of all the guys (in the last year spreadsheet) who had their calls and converts ;)

https://spreadsheets0.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnU2RGRHMmhedGFjR01QSUM5S0FES3J3cGd4eVZWUWc&hl;=en_US#gid=5

Guys..I've seen that our seniors (2010-12) batch included some tips and strategies in their spreadsheet.. I liked the idea and it was helpful to me..I've included a similar tab in the above sheet(which the new aspirants would use till the exams)..It would help new aspirants..Many ppl ask for tips etc., and if they find different kind of suggestions at one place, they might know what would fit them..also since some of the previous batch are active now, I think its the right time to ask u all.. Pl fill it up..

I am confused....am sure there is no fee-waiver scheme at NITIE. But I heard a fellow student say that the Govt. will pay the entire fees of sc/st students here at NITIE....can anyone help me out with more info please?? :)

#1
I have locked the sheets of last season's sc/st tracker. If at all any changes are to be made, please PM me.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AsYr6DpdBIfPdHVPekhIYzBFOEhvSm42ZlVlVkNhVmc&authkey;=CJjbovoN&hl;=en#gid=0

#2:
People who are well-versed or somewhat-versed in Photoshop/other photo-editing and video-editing softwares, try and develop more expertise over the period of time till you join an institute. Please understand, do NOT take my point too seriously and dedicate all your time towards those softwares. The reason am stating this point in advance is that, good knowledge (working knowledge i.e) will help you immensely when you try and join the committees (other college contests as well) present in the college which you are joining.

I for example, have zero knowledge in photo or video editing softwares and found it a handicap as I could not participate in contests/committee selections with full vigour. Also, the above is not the sole criteria alone. One can also get into committees and win contests if they have a clear though process and communication skills (these are the most important skills always).

All said and done, remember that your #1 priority must always be for the CAT preparation. All the best :).

Thanks,
Satish

SNAP Exam Date is announced .
It is to happen on December 18th .
SNAP 2011 for admissions 2012 to be held on December 18 - Snap 2011 MBA Exam MBA Entrance Exam Snap Entran
Its time to pull up our socks !!!!!

xecutive Says

i know its too early to ask but want to know if there is any fee reduction for sc students in iims ?

The waivers in IIMs are more or less based on your financial status. There are some scholarships for SC students but again they have an income cap as eligibility criteria (family income around 2 lakhs p.a)

Hope this helps!

AFAIK, there are no fee reductions as such for the SC/ST students in the IIM's...but some IIM's do have income based fee waivers..!!
Each IIM has its own policy regarding those waivers..!!
HTH,
prem393

So prem's back... :w00t:
Welcome back prem.....

Hello ppl....

Have a strange problem here....
I have always been a constant performer in English...I got school highest in my XII boards in the subject, and was always in the top 1-2 of my class...even amongst my college friends, I am labelled as having the best skills in the language..
However, I am not going strong in my VA preps for CAT...I am good at vocab (FMS type questions), but somehow RC stresses me out...
I want to gt some expert tips on how to tackle RC..should we read the passage first, or the questions??

First of all, it is very good that you have scholastic achievements. This will definitely help you during the "next 3 years" (hope you have documents supporting the same :)). Now, put that on the backburner. Past is past...how well we manage in the present (aka cat preparation) is what matters!!

Buddy, the FMS question level is easy (no offence intended)...because the emphasis is on the speed. Work out questions from the XAT and CAT levels, as the former is the mother of all management entrance exams in India in terms of toughness (last year, many people had heart-attack when the XAT paper was given to them ).

You are in the initial stages of this year's preparation, so I would suggest you try building your speed by reading more and more of passages. Get comfortable with "reading/skimming the passages first->answering the questions", and then try to get comfortable with "reading ques->scanning passage for answer".

All the best :).

AFAIK, there are no fee reductions as such for the SC/ST students in the IIM's...but some IIM's do have income based fee waivers..!!
Each IIM has its own policy regarding those waivers..!!

HTH,
prem393

Prem BHAIYYA is back!!!!!

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don't consider this to be a spam either, but satish is back with his multiple counts of posts .. great going buddy

You are THE spammer

@fellow puys in B-schools this year:
Collect photos from your Institute...and one fine day (say within the next month) post the pictures....I hope the pics will add to the enthu of aspirants' preparation!!

* Nice to see "seniors" replying to the questions here :D.

Ch33rs,
Satish

Hi Guys

Since last year i used to apply for management exams as a general category student. This year begin with big devastation for me. I was addressed to have physical disability. So now i come under PH category. I in chaos now. Don't know whether to apply as a PH candidate or a general candidate.
Need your help for this.

Buddy there are different levels of being PH. So i would suggest to go through the websites of the respective sites.Theres also a fello puy @CRAB365 you can try and PM him for further queries....hope this helps


Cheers
Sumit

Hi Guys

Since last year i used to apply for management exams as a general category student. This year begin with big devastation for me. I was addressed to have physical disability. So now i come under PH category. I in chaos now. Don't know whether to apply as a PH candidate or a general candidate.
Need your help for this.

Hello ppl....

Have a strange problem here....
I have always been a constant performer in English...I got school highest in my XII boards in the subject, and was always in the top 1-2 of my class...even amongst my college friends, I am labelled as having the best skills in the language..
However, I am not going strong in my VA preps for CAT...I am good at vocab (FMS type questions), but somehow RC stresses me out...
I want to gt some expert tips on how to tackle RC..should we read the passage first, or the questions??

umm, let me get it this way .. it's nice to realize that one has a strong hold on the language, but it shouldn't be a matter of frustration when u r preparing for CAT .. the CAT focuses more on the logic, and when one is going through the RC, one must have a crisp idea of the content ... i can understand ur frustration, coz i have been in the same situation ...
so my suggestion will be, do hell lot of reading ... check for what all techniques work for u, as in reading the ques first, then d passage; or the other way ... highlight d points which u feel are important ... in CAT, u'll have d option to do d same .... reading a lot also helps u with the VA part, coz it a lot deals with usage of words .... in this case, try to solve as many questions as possible .. n note them down, and keep on referring to them from time to time, so it doesn't slip out of ur head ...
hope that helps .. all d best buddy