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Hello Aspirant
Seeing as you had a gap of 2 years, it will be very difficult to get into a top MBA college. This is because of two reasons-
(1) Top MBA colleges demand a work experience of a minimum 2-5 years. They rarely accept a fresher into their institutions (IIM A, IIM B, IIM C, etc.) They demand experienced candidates, ones who have worked with good and well-known companies. With zero experience, it'll be difficult to get admission, whether you have a drop year or not.
(2) Since you have a gap of 2 years, it'll be difficult to explain how you used or utilized it in your favor. Colleges, especially MBA colleges need a good enough reason for your drop to admit you into their institution. In their Interview round, they'll continuously ask you questions about that.
I would still suggest you appear for the CAT exam and score really well (6 percentile and above), because if you have a high percentile in the exam and really good academic background, they'll be forced to admit you to their institution.
Hope this helps, All the best!
Dear aspirant !
Hope you are doing good !
The overall difficulty level of the CAT is comparatively higher than GMAT because CAT's syllabus pattern is not well defined. Therefore, you need more preparation time for CAT when conversely it is possible to score 700+ on the GMAT with just a few days of dedicated preparation.
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For VARC, read daily from diverse sources (newspapers, novels, journals) to improve comprehension and vocabulary. Practice RC passages and verbal ability questions regularly. For DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning) and QA (Quantitative Aptitude), solve previous years' papers and take mock tests to identify weak areas. Join a coaching institute or online courses for guidance and stay consistent with your study schedule. Review and analyze your performance in mocks to understand mistakes and improve. Maintain a positive mindset and stay disciplined in your preparation.
Hello Aspirant,
Yes, you can sit for the CAT exam with a CGPA of 8.5. However when you do crack the CAT exam and have to sit for the interview round or the Group discussion round, you will be asked the question about 4 years of graduation, in which case, carry your hospital records and medical certificates to prove to them that you actually had some health issues during your graduation. This shouldn't be a problem because you had a genuine reason for the one-year gap.
Hello Aspirant
Who said you don't English? You wrote your problem on CAREERS360 with minimal grammar mistakes, this proves you have your basics clear in English. You can absolutely clear CAT with one year of preparations. Start your preparations from the day you decide you want to clear CAT.
Tips to improve English-
1) Start reading novels, poems, prose, news articles, and short stories. Reading helps you work on your vocabulary a lot. Never stop reading, whatever interests you.
2) Watch Hollywood movies, YouTube interviews in English with subtitles on.
3) Read WORD MADE EASY by Norman Lewis. This book is the Holy Grail for any CAT aspirant.
4) Think in English. I know many people say 'speak in English' but I know it's not easy for us Indians to find people who are willing to in English with us and we don't feel comfortable when we are not confident. But start thinking in English. This proved to help me a lot.
Hope this helps
Hello!
The educational qualification required for CAT exam is bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized university with minimum of 50% for the open category and 45% for the SC/ST/PwD category. Since you have secured more than the required percentage in your bachelor's degree, you are eligible for CAT exam.
For more information, please visit the website by clicking on the link given below:
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-eligibility-criteria
I hope you will find this information helpful. Best wishes ahead!
Hello,
Getting admission to an IIM without taking the CAT is possible through alternative routes such as:
1. Executive MBA (PGPX,EPGP,ect .) : Many IIMs offer Executive MBA programs for experienced professionals, which may require GMAT scores instead of CAT .
2.Integrated programs: Some IIMs offer integrated programs like IPM (Integrated Program in Management), where admission cab be based on entrance exams other than CAT.
3.Doctoral programs (Ph.D.): Some IIMs accept GMAT/GRE scores for their doctoral programs .
4. Specialized Courses: IIMs offer various short-term and ccertificate programs that don't require CAT scores.
Check the specific IIM websites for detailed admission criteria and processes for these programs .
Yes, scoring above 99.9 percentile in CAT significantly increases your chances of getting a call from IIM Bangalore, with your academic background. Here's why:
High CAT Score: A score exceeding 99.9 percentile is exceptional and puts you amongst the top candidates vying for admission. IIM Bangalore prioritizes CAT scores heavily in the shortlisting process.
Strong Academics: Your 96% in CBSE 12th and a B.Tech degree demonstrate a solid academic foundation, which IIM Bangalore also considers during shortlisting.
However, the shortlisting process is multifaceted:
Here's what you can do to strengthen your application:
Focus on WAT and PI: If you receive a shortlist, prepare extensively for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). These stages assess your communication, soft skills, leadership potential, and suitability for the program.
Work Experience (if applicable): If you have work experience, highlight your achievements and how they align with your chosen IIM Bangalore program.
Overall, with a stellar CAT score and a strong academic background, you have a very good chance of getting a call from IIM Bangalore. But remember to prepare comprehensively for the other stages of the selection process.
Hello,
With a CAT percentile of 82 and your CA qualification along with one and a half years of experience, you have good prospects for admission to some of the top MBA colleges in India, including the IIMs, FMS Delhi, XLRI Jamshedpur, and ISB Hyderabad.
Hope this helps you,
Thank you
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Hello
Generally admissions are given based on your rank. So based on your overall percentile in JEE your rank could be between 56470 - 63480 approximately.
Unfortunately, Based on the marks you scored, it will be difficult to get admitted into NIT Trichy under OBC category. However there is also a second chance for you to attend for JEE, so I recommend you to take that chance and score better.
You can check the colleges you are eligible for using the below link.
https://engineering.careers360.com/jee-main-college-predictor?utm_source=qna&utm_medium=jee_cp
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