I have done 10-11 ques in each section out of 30 in cat2011.I accuracy is 100% ,how much percentile i should expect?I am a CA by profesion.In which colleges should i apply??

Get a notarized id card it shouldnt take more than a day

everybody's suggestion is welcome

i am taking cat on 16th nov..my problem is that i have only my first name in all my 10th and 12th certf so i have filled with the same name as it said that the name should match with the ,mentioned certf. But 1yr ago i had added a surname to my name because the company in which i worked in required that.

As stated on iim website it says to carry valid identification proving what is there on admit card but how can i provide that if i ahve added a surname to my name and as of now i have only bank account as a proof to my new name...also i have yet nt amended my previous PAN card yet which was made with my old name so i have that too with me....

please help

you still have time to go to a notary and make a notarized photo identity card. that is the best possible option now.

avinav2712 Says

PAN card can any day be used as identity proof, so don't think there would be any issue.

ya but pan card has my previous name not the new name which is with surname...now if i have added surname how can i show them an identitiy proof showing my old name because at the time of taking tests i'l write my new name not the old one..

everybody's suggestion is welcome

i am taking cat on 16th nov..my problem is that i have only my first name in all my 10th and 12th certf so i have filled with the same name as it said that the name should match with the ,mentioned certf. But 1yr ago i had added a surname to my name because the company in which i worked in required that.

As stated on iim website it says to carry valid identification proving what is there on admit card but how can i provide that if i ahve added a surname to my name and as of now i have only bank account as a proof to my new name...also i have yet nt amended my previous PAN card yet which was made with my old name so i have that too with me....

please help

PAN card can any day be used as identity proof, so don't think there would be any issue.

everybody's suggestion is welcome

i am taking cat on 16th nov..my problem is that i have only my first name in all my 10th and 12th certf so i have filled with the same name as it said that the name should match with the ,mentioned certf. But 1yr ago i had added a surname to my name because the company in which i worked in required that.

As stated on iim website it says to carry valid identification proving what is there on admit card but how can i provide that if i ahve added a surname to my name and as of now i have only bank account as a proof to my new name...also i have yet nt amended my previous PAN card yet which was made with my old name so i have that too with me....

please help

Guys Is recession still Going On in India? I am waiting for companies recruitment process but still no call from there side

Some of them are saying its because companies don't have any project due to recession and they will not conduct any off campus for btech 2011 batch. On the other hand some of them are saying they will conduct it later on as now a days they are recruiting through campus placement due to Nasscom New rules.

I don't know what's going on?

Guys who are working in companies like infosys, TCS, Wipro etc please throw some light on this scenario. We are worried.

Hey the exam is on a sunday and sunday's a holiday at cognizant.If not take half day leave.

I am working in a reputed company since august of this year and i have heard we wont get an experience certificate unless we work 2 years in the company.

Now if i get a good B-school this year then i will quit my job to join it. This may give me a work ex of 10-11 months at max. Will there be any problems without the certificate. I will try my best to get the certificate but just want to know the consequences if i dont get the relieving or work ex certificate as i sort of like have a bond of 2 years.

I'm not very sure any company can say that they won't give you an experience letter unless you work for 2 years :-O And if this is like a bond, one can easily pay their way out. So you need to find out from some reliable sources about the actual situation in case a person leaves before 2 years, because there'll be many such cases.

Anyway, in case you find out that you can't get the work-experience letter before 2 years (I think you should get it) you should collect all the salary slips since you started your job. Although companies coming for placements normally ask for the experience certificate but they may contend with your joining letter and salary slips of the last 3-4 months.

But once again, confirm with your HR department first, someone who will present the true facts.

I am working in a reputed company since august of this year and i have heard we wont get an experience certificate unless we work 2 years in the company.

Now if i get a good B-school this year then i will quit my job to join it. This may give me a work ex of 10-11 months at max. Will there be any problems without the certificate. I will try my best to get the certificate but just want to know the consequences if i dont get the relieving or work ex certificate as i sort of like have a bond of 2 years.

Hi puys!!
I am in a huge dilemma regarding my job.
My CAT exam is on 17th november and today i have got a mail from cognizant that my date of joining to the company is on 28th of october.
Pls advise me what to do..
I have an option to defer my date joining....but i have completed b-tech in june 2011...and got my DOJ today....if i defer it then no one knows....when it will come gain.
If i start my job after 2-3 months from now...will it affect my career...or work-ex related issues in B-school??

Thanks
Priya Raje

hello puys.

this is regarding one of my friends..and it's really urgent because decision needs to be taken by today evening so require your valuable advice..

he is working in one of the renowned comapnies and today is his last day at office..he resigned on 15th sept and as per company policy 1 mnth notice period was required to be served....but yesterday only company told him that his resignation was inappropriate and thus have to serve 10 days more...however, he just took 4-5 holidays owing to bad health after resignation..now he is really frustarated because his is planning for CAT and other exams and by serving 10 days more will lessen his time for prep..also they saying if he do not serve 10 days more they will not provide him experience letter(i think that's a sheer blackmailing on their part).

so i also wanted to ask if he do not have exp letter then is there any other document which he can show to prove his work ex...may be a salary slip??
is it really imp to get experience letter??pls advise as he just not want to continue...

If feasible , let him inform the authorities that he would continue after 16th owing to personal emergency and thereafter he could serve the desired notice period and get the exp letter.

CAT N GMAT Says

seniors i need ur help i have scored 60% in my grad but if i dont include the last semes my avg is below 60% am i eligible for B-schools?

I dont understand why u wont include last sem marks...u need to include all the SEM

seniors i need ur help i have scored 60% in my grad but if i dont include the last semes my avg is below 60% am i eligible for B-schools?

Hi everyone

I have left my job for preparing for CAT 2012
In my previous attempts: I had scored arnd 70%

10th 84
12th 72
B.E. 71.11 - 2009
Work EX 2 years

I have my own eatery shop that me and my frnds started.
will it be enough to sustain through interviews
also suggest names of good coaching centres in ahmedabad

please guide

CAT and other aptitude exams are not something that can be mastered over a period of 10 days. Risking the experience letter just for 10 more days of preparation would be a big gamble I believe. What if he/she does not score well in CAT ? My job hunting experience says finding another job without an exp letter from the prev employer would be problematic.

My advice: See out the remaining time. 10 days is no big deal. Not having an exp letter is.

he was studying side by side but as exams are now knocking at the door he wanted to take out atleat 1 month time to practice mock tests as he is taking CAT on 16th...and other exams to which he is looking for happens to be in dec and feb so obviously have ample time for that...but surely require atleast that much time...

i guess even if he perform well in exams he may face trouble in interviews as in y he doesn't have an exp letter which everybody gets after a required exp....
anyways thanks everybody for your valuable advise..!!

so do you say he should not continue from tmorrow?? what if some collg specifically ask for exp letter....i dnt knw if that happens bt just drawing out a possibility cos he has worked for long time and nobody would wnt to go all that exp in vain as it is counted in many colleges...
bdw thanks to you on his behalf!

See, if it is possible to continue for 10 more days, he should because if he gets experience letter that is better. But what i told is that even offer letter and salary slip will justify his work ex. But still you never know, some college may ask for relieving letter or experience letter.

Still try to request the HR of the company stating valid reasons. Hope that helps.

CAT and other aptitude exams are not something that can be mastered over a period of 10 days. Risking the experience letter just for 10 more days of preparation would be a big gamble I believe. What if he/she does not score well in CAT ? My job hunting experience says finding another job without an exp letter from the prev employer would be problematic.

My advice: See out the remaining time. 10 days is no big deal. Not having an exp letter is.

CAT and other aptitude exams are not something that can be mastered over a period of 10 days. Risking the experience letter just for 10 more days of preparation would be a big gamble I believe. What if he/she does not score well in CAT ? My job hunting experience says finding another job without an exp letter from the prev employer would be problematic.

My advice: See out the remaining time. 10 days is no big deal. Not having an exp letter is.

YEs, in my view, the offer letter that he got at the start and last month's salary slip should suffice the requirement.
All the best to him for CAT.

so do you say he should not continue from tmorrow?? what if some collg specifically ask for exp letter....i dnt knw if that happens bt just drawing out a possibility cos he has worked for long time and nobody would wnt to go all that exp in vain as it is counted in many colleges...
bdw thanks to you on his behalf!

hello puys.

this is regarding one of my friends..and it's really urgent because decision needs to be taken by today evening so require your valuable advice..

he is working in one of the renowned comapnies and today is his last day at office..he resigned on 15th sept and as per company policy 1 mnth notice period was required to be served....but yesterday only company told him that his resignation was inappropriate and thus have to serve 10 days more...however, he just took 4-5 holidays owing to bad health after resignation..now he is really frustarated because his is planning for CAT and other exams and by serving 10 days more will lessen his time for prep..also they saying if he do not serve 10 days more they will not provide him experience letter(i think that's a sheer blackmailing on their part).

so i also wanted to ask if he do not have exp letter then is there any other document which he can show to prove his work ex...may be a salary slip??
is it really imp to get experience letter??pls advise as he just not want to continue...

YEs, in my view, the offer letter that he got at the start and last month's salary slip should suffice the requirement.
All the best to him for CAT.

hello puys.

this is regarding one of my friends..and it's really urgent because decision needs to be taken by today evening so require your valuable advice..

he is working in one of the renowned comapnies and today is his last day at office..he resigned on 15th sept and as per company policy 1 mnth notice period was required to be served....but yesterday only company told him that his resignation was inappropriate and thus have to serve 10 days more...however, he just took 4-5 holidays owing to bad health after resignation..now he is really frustarated because his is planning for CAT and other exams and by serving 10 days more will lessen his time for prep..also they saying if he do not serve 10 days more they will not provide him experience letter(i think that's a sheer blackmailing on their part).

so i also wanted to ask if he do not have exp letter then is there any other document which he can show to prove his work ex...may be a salary slip??
is it really imp to get experience letter??pls advise as he just not want to continue...

puys pls reply.....

hello puys.

this is regarding one of my friends..and it's really urgent because decision needs to be taken by today evening so require your valuable advice..

he is working in one of the renowned comapnies and today is his last day at office..he resigned on 15th sept and as per company policy 1 mnth notice period was required to be served....but yesterday only company told him that his resignation was inappropriate and thus have to serve 10 days more...however, he just took 4-5 holidays owing to bad health after resignation..now he is really frustarated because his is planning for CAT and other exams and by serving 10 days more will lessen his time for prep..also they saying if he do not serve 10 days more they will not provide him experience letter(i think that's a sheer blackmailing on their part).

so i also wanted to ask if he do not have exp letter then is there any other document which he can show to prove his work ex...may be a salary slip??
is it really imp to get experience letter??pls advise as he just not want to continue...

Continue what you are doing. Also, try to see if you can get some training or any side activity related to what you want.

More importantly, build your network in the finance world. The more you network, the more chance you have in getting a job with them in their company.

Regards,
Grondmaster

Thanks.

What kind of training are you talking about. I am writing CFA Level 1 in june 2012, but I guess by that time I will 1 yr work ex in my profile and it will be more difficult to shift to an altogether different role

Hi there puys. I am an MBA Finance with a PRM certi, I am currently pursuing CFA. Now the thing is I am working with a private Bank as an Investment Adviser for the last 5 months and this is my 1st job. But I wanna shift to more finance related role as my qualifications and interests lie on those lines only. Now am applying to such roles through online portals, company websites etc, but till now I have got only +ve 2 responses. Just had a PI with Credit Suisse 2 days back but screwed it up. Now am not sure how do I tackle my problem, I 100% dont wanna work in my current organization but on the other hand cant understand how to get an opportunity in Risk Analysis, Equity Research or roles on those lines.

Suggestions please puys!!!

Continue what you are doing. Also, try to see if you can get some training or any side activity related to what you want.

More importantly, build your network in the finance world. The more you network, the more chance you have in getting a job with them in their company.

Regards,
Grondmaster

Hi there puys. I am an MBA Finance with a PRM certi, I am currently pursuing CFA. Now the thing is I am working with a private Bank as an Investment Adviser for the last 5 months and this is my 1st job. But I wanna shift to more finance related role as my qualifications and interests lie on those lines only. Now am applying to such roles through online portals, company websites etc, but till now I have got only +ve 2 responses. Just had a PI with Credit Suisse 2 days back but screwed it up. Now am not sure how do I tackle my problem, I 100% dont wanna work in my current organization but on the other hand cant understand how to get an opportunity in Risk Analysis, Equity Research or roles on those lines.

Suggestions please puys!!!

Hello everyone,
new on PG and just hooked on to it.
I am a 2011 B.Tech passout in Mechanical and now working for a MNC automobile company. But after working for a few months here on the production line, I feel a little bored and frustrated from all the technical (not that i was very good in it anyway) and routine stuff.I figure myself working better in a management career. My academics in school were ok (92% in Xth and 85% in XIIth) but college GPA kinda screwed it (58%). I believe I have the potential to crack CAT but after college, my confidence levels have gone to an all time low. And I dont even know if I would ever get a call after that kind of a GPA. I aim to prepare for CAT 2012. and also, I gave CAT 2009 and got an 85%ile (paid for a coaching class but didnt attend it mostly)
Please help me!!! *confused*

Hi All,

I have been working as a Consultant at A.T. Kearney for more than an year now after doing my B.Tech from IIT.

I would like to know how much sense does doing an MBA from IIMs make after this in terms of better job opportunities or should I go abroad for my MBA.

gaurav,
thanks again for the quick reply.

Can you please also shed some light on the ROI of doing an MBA after having 6-7 yrs of work exp? What I mean is, will it be worthwhile to loose 2 yrs salary and go for an MBA? On an average how much difference will be there in the pay that I will get with what I have now? I know its a bit relative question and there is no straight-forward answer as it depends on your previous exp as well as the current skills one will posses after MBA..But still may be you can help a bit..

1.ROI depends upon individuals ,An average college student CAN get better JOB than IIM student.
2.I believe after 3-4 years of experience MBA is worth. First experiance the industry as a worker then you can manage workers.
3.Its worthwhile if you cofident about your plan and yourself .You can do better in future compare to current situation not only in terms of money in terms of quality of work iternal satisfaction but again it depends why you want to do MBA only for better package or you have passion for it.
if you want better package i will not suggest you dont go for it but you can think other optios too not only MBA.
4.IIM's and other Institutes reject experianced guys too and select freshers if they deserve.So experiance and previous skills will help you a certain limit only.

gaurav,
thanks again for the quick reply.

Can you please also shed some light on the ROI of doing an MBA after having 6-7 yrs of work exp? What I mean is, will it be worthwhile to loose 2 yrs salary and go for an MBA? On an average how much difference will be there in the pay that I will get with what I have now? I know its a bit relative question and there is no straight-forward answer as it depends on your previous exp as well as the current skills one will posses after MBA..But still may be you can help a bit..

I am currently working in my dad's business( an industry) .. Can anyone please help me what is the proof that i will need to produce during interview if i mention it as my work experience..In my case there wont be any payslip, as its my family business... Please reply asap .. last date to edit the form is 4th oct

Hi

You need to get a certificate on the letter head of your dad's company stating that you have worked there as full time paid employee OR as one of the key position holders as it was your family owned business. The letter/certificate needs to be undersigned by the owner of the company/person taking care of recruitment ( if any )

The thought that how would i defend this action of dropping a year is making me go bonkers. It is not that I have only studied in this year, I have been volunteering with an international NGO. Is that enough? will i be rejected because of this drop year?

Hi

Quite a few people have dropped a year in order to prepare for CAT and have made it to top league B-Schools. So, there is nothing like that one gets rejected by B-Schools just because the year drop.

Also, you have worked for 6 months as well as have been associated with NGO, so there is nothing like you being idle all the time. So, dont be bogged down.

Work hard and concentrate on your preparation to maximize your score. Once you gee the calls, we can always find the answer to justify quitting the job. Till then , dont think about PI as of now and prepare well to pursue your dream.

Thanks for the quick reply gaurav.
Basically, working with a small company gave me exposure to client business problems and the functional aspects of the software projects besides other typical software technical stuff. I realized that I enjoy interacting with clients, understanding their business, the problems they are facing, providing solutions to their problems.. more than the technology stuff I need to do.
I left my earlier company (after 6+ years) just because I had become a jack of all trades and could not properly align my career aspirations with the company aspirations. I wanted to slowly move into some BA (business analyst) kind of role and gradually do away from the technology. But that never happened and I had no option but to leave the company. I joined an MNC 2 months back and its still the same. In the interview, I was promised that they will try and match my aspirations to the profile I am being offered. but that does not seem to be the case. Though 2 months is pretty short time, I think going for a full time MBA would provide me a direct opportunity to move into BA kind of role or even the finance specific role (as I have worked in finance domain)..

Though I never tried for CAT earlier, I think with proper planning and preparation I will be able to get good score.

In terms of financial health of my family, I can manage enough funds so that my family can survive for 2 years. But I will have to go for loans to fund my tution fees.

My reason is same as yours after working 4 + years in IT field, I realised that most of the problem because of mis-management and i can make a big differece in this area that is why i decided to do MBA so that i can work area of my intrest. Anyone can grow only when he/she start lovig his/her Job and it can happen only when one should realise his area of intrest and start working in it.

so go for your plan dear. I am sure your acedemic score will not play a big role if you will score Good compare than others ,

My Best wishes with you

Thanks for the quick reply gaurav.
Basically, working with a small company gave me exposure to client business problems and the functional aspects of the software projects besides other typical software technical stuff. I realized that I enjoy interacting with clients, understanding their business, the problems they are facing, providing solutions to their problems.. more than the technology stuff I need to do.
I left my earlier company (after 6+ years) just because I had become a jack of all trades and could not properly align my career aspirations with the company aspirations. I wanted to slowly move into some BA (business analyst) kind of role and gradually do away from the technology. But that never happened and I had no option but to leave the company. I joined an MNC 2 months back and its still the same. In the interview, I was promised that they will try and match my aspirations to the profile I am being offered. but that does not seem to be the case. Though 2 months is pretty short time, I think going for a full time MBA would provide me a direct opportunity to move into BA kind of role or even the finance specific role (as I have worked in finance domain)..

Though I never tried for CAT earlier, I think with proper planning and preparation I will be able to get good score.

In terms of financial health of my family, I can manage enough funds so that my family can survive for 2 years. But I will have to go for loans to fund my tution fees.

Hi,
I have posted my questions earlier but did not get satisfying reply.. So asking the questions again.. Following is my current profile:
1. Acads are average (10th: 75%, 12th: 80%, BE comp: 60% aggregate and from an average engineering college)
2. Workex: 6.4 Yrs till date, Software, Finance domain (6.2 Yrs with a small startup company and now 2 months in a MNC)

I am thinking of doing an MBA in finance so that I can move to some finance job in a financial institure or a business analyst job in a software firm and move away from technology.

Am from a middle class family and the only earner in my family of 4 (me, wife, baby and mother). Will leaving the job and getting a full time 2 Yr MBA be worthwhile in terms of ROI? Especially considering the fact that I will loose my salary for 2 years..

Also, will my average acads adversely affect my chances in getting a top b-school in india even if I get a good score in CAT?

Ask Yourself three question :

1.Why you want to do two year MBA (for carrier Growth some Other options too even you can go for part-time or weeked or distace learning Programme.
2.Are you Confident of your Success in MBA entrace Exam(CAT or other
dont think about acadamic records.its ok not bad)
3.Do you have proper saving for two Year MBA as you said you are the only earner in your family.

First satisfy yourself with the above question then I dont think so you need any help from others regardig this dellima.

Hi,
I have posted my questions earlier but did not get satisfying reply.. So asking the questions again.. Following is my current profile:
1. Acads are average (10th: 75%, 12th: 80%, BE comp: 60% aggregate and from an average engineering college)
2. Workex: 6.4 Yrs till date, Software, Finance domain (6.2 Yrs with a small startup company and now 2 months in a MNC)

I am thinking of doing an MBA in finance so that I can move to some finance job in a financial institure or a business analyst job in a software firm and move away from technology.

Am from a middle class family and the only earner in my family of 4 (me, wife, baby and mother). Will leaving the job and getting a full time 2 Yr MBA be worthwhile in terms of ROI? Especially considering the fact that I will loose my salary for 2 years..

Also, will my average acads adversely affect my chances in getting a top b-school in india even if I get a good score in CAT?

Priya ,

If you have already taken some decision , then there is no going back .
As you have already quit your job long back and CAT is just one month away , only thing you should think now is about CAT score only .
you get a chance to defend your decision only once you face interview panal , and to reach there you have to get a good score .

had i been at your place , i would slog myself hard in these last days to get a overpar score then think about anything else later.

You will have atleast 3 months to think about that after CAT , so dont get nervous unwantedly and do what you can do best.

Seniors,

I am a 2011 B.Tech . passout.

I am currently working in my dad's business( an industry) .. Can anyone please help me what is the proof that i will need to produce during interview if i mention it as my work experience..In my case there wont be any payslip, as its my family business... Please reply asap .. last date to edit the form is 4th oct :(

Hi everyone. I am new to pg.
I am going through a tough time. I am preparing for CAT 2011 and getting percentile in the range of 75-85 in CL Mock Test series. Adding to this distress is the worry that I have dropped a year and might not get selected anywhere :(

Here is my background :
Have excellent academics.Graduated in economics in 2010 and joined one of the Big 4's. Was finding it difficult to juggle between studies and work as I had to travel a lot to other cities for work. Left the job after 6 months and started preparing for CAT. I did get job offers but didn take them up. Till the time the gd/pi would happen (jan-feb), it would be almost 1 year of being unemployed.

The thought that how would i defend this action of dropping a year is making me go bonkers. It is not that I have only studied in this year, I have been volunteering with an international NGO. Is that enough? will i be rejected because of this drop year?

Please pour in your views. I am unable to concentrate on my preparation !!!!!! :(:(
P.S. : Sorry for making you read a longggg post!