๐Ÿˆ CAT Exam 2020-21 Preparation, Exam Dates, Results & Discussion โ€“ PaGaLGuY (Part 1)

For finance - particularly equity research/investing roles (LinkedIn suggests MDI is far better off)

  • IIM K
  • MDI Gurgaon

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what books i should go through before joining in mba to simplify the course (if one takes finance as major subjec)

ย Find the detailed final placement report of the IIM Ranchi 2015-2017 batch here : http://www.iimranchi.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/1.pdf

Which would you prefer?

  • IIM Ranchi- 15L+ Median, Hostel away from Campus, 25+ Permenant Faculty
  • MDI HR- 17L+ Median, 2nd/3rd best HR course in India, NCR, AMBA accredited
  • IIM Trichy- 13.3L Avg, 30+ Permenant Faculty, New Campus, 3rd IIM in South
  • DoMS IIT M- 12L Median, 1:2 Faculty ratio, Incubation and Entreprenuership Cell with good funding

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Hi puys, need genuine opinions -

Profile -

10/12: 86/84

IITR 5 yr Integrated MSc: 64.5

Total work ex: 28 months as of today

Currently working at American Express as an Analyst (average work.. nothing great)

CFA L1 cleared

CAT'16: 99.06 %ile

Calls: IIMK (WL 233), MDI (WL 547)

May convert K (slightest chances). Almost converted MDI PGPIM.

I was thinking of giving one final shot to CAT'17 for C L XL FMS.ย 

However, I am not sure how much my work ex of 3+ years (by the time I join in 2018) would be a problem later on considering I want to take up Finance.ย 

Also, I know the exam is unpredictable so I'm thinking of giving GMAT too. If I don't convert K, then this is the plan (not sure of MDI PGPIM as of now). Just in case I convert K, is it wise to try one more time.ย 

What exactly will be the difference in the roles offered say in Finance at C vs L/XL vs K? Apart from the 20-30 odd front end roles offered at C.ย 

Please share any opinion/suggestions anyone of you might be having. Thanks!

http://www.iimchronicle.in/2015/06/comparison-newer-iims.html?m=0ย 

An old blog- one of the student mentors at IIM suggested this. Might be of some help when results come out

Guys, looking for some help in decision. Which one ?

  • SPJIMR-IM
  • MDi-PGPM

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Polls! (Please mention the reasons)

  • DFS MBA(FM)
  • IIT Roorkee

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Choose!

  • FMS
  • IIM Lucknow
  • IIM Kozhikode

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Do we need the cat material during MBA course or during placements ?

Any particular topic or no use at all ?ย 

Hello Dear Aspirants,

We take great pride in announcing that our respected Director, Prof. Janat Shah's term has been extended by MHRD for five years. Since its inception, IIM Udaipur has flourished under the leadership and vision of Prof. Shah and the upcoming years will take the institute further towards the realization of his vision of making IIM Udaipur a world class management school creating global knowledge.

With more than 25 years of teaching experience at IIM Bangalore and IIM Udaipur, he is recognized as one of the most esteemed faculties in the B-School Community, and his inspiring leadership has enabled IIM Udaipur to carve out a position of its own.

We look forward to giving our best towards making IIM Udaipur one of the best B-Schools in the world, and we welcome you to be a part of this ambitious goal :)ย 

Hi everyone My profile is Xth-95,XIIth-95,Bcom-75,CAT-77 and XAT-84. I got admission at GLIM Chennai for 2year PGDM course. Is it better to join or repeat as I am not confident enough to get 95+ percentile next year. Please state the reasons too. Thank you.

Which one?

  • IMI Delhi
  • XIMB Bhubaneswar
  • IMT Ghaziabad

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Hi everyone. It's only a few days before the results are out and we know that you are stressed and tensed. We have compiled a short list for you. Hope it helps :) https://insideiim.com/lattesa-a-mini-guide-for-iim-aspirants-waiting-for-conversion/

Guys which is a better college..provided i live in navi mumbai.

  • SIES navi mumbai
  • BIMTECH noida

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**Posting again** ย 


I see a lot of misplaced,unresearched and biased opinions here on PG. Some polls are foolishly biased. Some discussions are at best rants. In the last 2 years I have personally researched a lot and find these to be the most authentic. Do not get into trap by the biased views. You may totally base your opinions on this.

(Especially beware of the posts which looks like a rant rather than a suggestion) --------------------------

1) GP's ranking (Most trusted; He ranks course wise) https://www.gpkafunda.com/jayein-toh-jayein-kahaan-2014-which-institute/


ย 2) T.I.M.E and IMS (They do not rank but categorize colleges)

http://www.time4education.com/CAT-MBA/About-MBA/TIME-B-School-Categorisation http://www.imsindia.com/CAT/top-bschools-list.html


ย 3) I found this link particularly helpful to an objective annalysis (By Cracku)https://www.quora.com/Which-are-the-top-20-MBA-colleges-in-India/answer/Lohit-Kumar-Reddy?srid=065Cย 


4) From a top b-school's Ex Placecomm member's view ,ย https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=414552175552536&id=383484555325965


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Also be aware of the realities of MBA in India (Read the posts, First post is on an Old IIM) : https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-truth-about-top-MBA-institutes-in-India

Make the best decision ๐Ÿ‘ย 

Hi People!


Need some help. I did my graduation in Fashion Designing from NIFT and have three years of rich experience under one of the country's best designer. I gave CAT this year for the first time without much prep and got 98.2%ile. Because of my poor acads got calls only from the new IIMs (Didn't fill any other college's form).ย 


10th - 79%

12th - 67%

Grad. - 74%


Wanted some suggestions:


1. Are the old IIMs by any chance possible with this profile ?


2. Which are the top 10/15 colleges in our country which I can target (which doesnt give too much weightage to aademics) ?


3. Should I try for CAT next year (can academics be a hindrance?) ย or look for better options through GMAT?


4. Will it be okay if I leave my job and then prepare for CAT/GMAT?



Hello Aspirants,

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Also send along a screenshot of your call letter.ย ย 

Help

  • New IIMs
  • MDI PGD IM
  • IIML PGP SM

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Do yoiu guys use Office 2016 in b schools as i am only familiar with 2007 so thought maybe could learn 2016 if thats a requirement