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I am weak in Maths. Can I score well in the entrances?

Different entrances test you on different parameters. CAT and JMET give a lot of weightage to mathematics. If you wish to crack these tests, you need to work towards improving your school mathematics. And like the wise say, there is no substitute to practice. If Maths is a concern area for you, it is highly recommended that you join a classroom program as soon as you take a serious call on whether you want to take CAT.

What should be the Length of Preparing & Approach?

• We suggest a period of One year for thorough preparation of MBA Entrance
• A good approach is to distribute your time by making a study planner
- Initial 2-3 months, finish all the conceptual aspects
- The next 2-3 months, attempt the written tests
- Get back to the conceptual aspects for 2-3 months
- Attempt full tests under examination conditions for the last 2-3 months

Why one should join a coaching institute for preparation?

• If you don’t know much about the test you wish to take.
• If you are not in touch with the concepts.
• If you need some schedule to be enforced on you.
• If you need regular external feedback about your prep level, mistakes you make, etc.
• If you don’t have much time and resources to follow up and keep track of changing test pattern and syllabus.

Why one should NOT join a coaching institute for preparation?

• You can better study yourself as there is no limitation of resources these days, thanks to internet.
• You don’t have much time to take additional coaching. And the time available can be better utilized in doing self study and analysis as it is more important and mandatory in either case.
• Too much spoon feeding as in coaching institutes can hamper your creativity and thinking capacity.

What are the advantages of Coaching Institutes?

• Systematic procedure: The entire process of preparing for the admission tests becomes systematic. A student need not rack his brains as to how to go about preparing for the admission test. All he needs to do is to enroll for the classes and the rest is taken care of.
• Regularity: Within the time span allotted, preparing regularly is very much essential. The pace of preparation depends on one’s own abilities. Whatever be the pace, preparing regularly is crucial.
• Practice Tests: Tests are the highlight at all coaching centers. Based on the results, students can concentrate in whichever areas he/she is lacking. Comparing with others one can assess where one stands in the competition.
• Information Update: It is also easier to keep track of the dates of admission tests and other information related to the institutes. Coaching centers provide the latest information to the students.

What other advantages?

• Mock Tests: Mock tests are conducted on similar patterns of the actual admission tests. The student can get a feel of the actual tests. He/she can keep a track of various critical factors required in achieving the results in the admission tests. Few of them being time, speed, clarity of thought etc.
• Group Discussions/Interviews: Passing through the stages of Group Discussions and Interviews is equally important for securing admission in a Business School. Though the primary step is to clear the written tests, coaching centers do train students in the areas of Group Discussions and Interviews. For this purpose the experts guide students.
• Ambience: One aspect that matters more than anything else is the ambience provided by the coaching centers. The student can have access to everything else from his house. But it’s the ambience that makes him/her get a feel of the competitive spirit of the exams. It encourages and motivates him to perform better.

What are the Reputed Tutorials we have for MBA preparation in India today?

• Career Launcher
• Professional Tutorials
• IMS Learning Resources
• Career Plan
• Career Forum
• Time Classes
• Erudite
• Brilliant Tutorials

How many mocks to take before actual exam?

We recommend that you take at least 30 Mocks (including the past CAT papers, take home tests, test conducted by various institute etc) before appearing for the actual CAT. The 30 Mock should be spread over a period of time and not to be taken in a short span of say last 30 days

How important are my application forms?

It is very important to be honest in your application forms. Do not fill any information that is untrue. Certain questions in the forms ask you about Career Goals, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. They are deliberately there to help the B-school know a little bit more about you and are often referred to during the interview. It is highly recommended to keep a photocopy of every form that you fill so that you can revise what you have written before the interview.

Clear all your doubts regarding MBA, need to do MBA, relevance of work - ex & MBA Instt. through this article. It includes all the FAQs related to the sphere of MBA.

What really is Management education all about?

• It is a Two year full time or a Three year part time course
• Gives exposure to subjects of Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR and Systems.
• Allows Specialization in one or more of these functional subjects.
• Helps develop good logical, analytical & presentation skills.
• You get to look at problems/situations from different angles with a view to arrive at an effective solution for the same.
• The course teaches one to work in a team, manage time and helps develop a good business perspective.
• On an average, you get to study 40 - 45 subjects in the course.
• Involves written exams, presentations, short projects, case studies, assignments, summer projects, winter projects and any other projects you can get… can do it all in an MBA.

Why achieve an MBA?

• MBA is a Post graduation degree valued by the Industry.
• People from diversified educational backgrounds join an MBA course.
• Involves high pressure and time-packed schedule. Really tests one’s time management skills.
• One learns through fun class room sessions, case studies, paper presentations, festivals, seminars etc.
• The focus is on Knowledge-Sharing across functions.
• Trains in Team work skills as you learn to work with different people on different assignments and projects
• Teaches you to balance curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Intra & Inter collegiate Case studies & paper presentation contests are common
• College Festivals, seminars, guest lectures take place frequently.
• You get industry experience through Summer Projects, winter projects, Industrial projects and any other projects you can get.
• You can participate in Project presentations and “Best Project” contests.
• Get to attend quality Management Seminars within and outside the institute.
• Orients you with Knowledge of Management functions.
• Entails better career prospects in terms of job opportunities, career growth, salaries.
• Teaches you how to manage yourself, your time, people, situations, success and failure. Specialization and other things are just a part of it.

Who can do an MBA course?

• Any graduate with a minimum 50% marks in the final year under the 10+2+3(like BA, B.COM, BCA etc.) or 10+2+4 (like BE, B.Tech etc.) system is eligible for a Management Education. Even post graduates can do an MBA.
• However, non-graduates, who have done a diploma and not a degree course, are not eligible.
• Fresh Graduates as well as Graduates with work experience can do a full time Management course.
• For part time Management , eligibility criteria is minimum 50% marks in the final year plus at least two - three years work experience after graduation.
• There is no age limit for doing a Management course both full time & part time.

I am an engineer? So why MBA?

• As an Engineer, you develop Good analytical skills, Good quantitative skills, Good decision making, the art of attacking a problem head-on and reaching its solution & Instant thinking
• But the industry these days requires you to have skills (in addition to the above mentioned namely Effective Communication, Creativity, Leadership qualities, The right Personality, The ability to work in a Team, Knowledge of all functional areas in Management, One specialization in Management
• An MBA bridges this gap most effectively.

What is the procedure for MBA Application?

A. Application to the MBA institutes
B. Appearing for various Written Tests
C. Calls for II Round - Group Discussion and Personal Interview
D. Admission to a particular MBA institute.

Best MBA Institutes and Criterion?

• All IIMs – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode
• FMS Delhi, SCMHRD Pune, SP Jain Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, NITIE Mumbai, IMT Ghaziabad, SIBM Pune, JBIMS Mumbai, NMIMS Mumbai
• The criterion should be dual
- Placements in terms of ‘Quality of Companies’ visiting Campus
- Strength of Course in terms of practical applicability to business

Why Business Schools want Work Experience?

Having good work experience gives you an edge over the competition. If you have good work experience, flaunt it. And if your work experience is about average, don’t lose heart, you can make an average work experience sound better if projected the right way.

Should my graduation background affect the choice of B-school?

To some extent, yes. For ex. Arts graduates may like to go for colleges having an HRD orientation (like TISS, XLRI, and Symbiosis etc.). Law graduates may prefer PM & IR course at XLRI. Engineers have been seen opting for a broad range of choices & colleges.

Get a list of few Career Forum centers present all over India. Career Forum is a well-reputed coaching Institute for MBA preparation.

AHMEDABAD

A-203, Near Narayan Complex, Near Pizza Hut,
Swastik Char Rasta, CG Cross Road,
AHMEDABAD - 9
Phone: 079-32506005 / 9924430750

BANGALORE

Richmond Road:
G9 Richmond Tower, Ground Floor, 12 Richmond Road,
BANGALORE - 560 025.
Phone: 080-22272979, 22246523

Jayanagar:
121/124, 7th B Main Road,
Opposite Union Bank of India, 4th Block,
Jayanagar, BANGALORE - 560 011.
Phone: 080-26539441, 3090654

Malleshwaram:
No.108, 1st Floor,
Above Gurunath & Son’s Jewellers, 14th Cross,
Margosa Road, BANGALORE - 560 003.
Phone: 080-23342465
MG Road:
S-406, Manipal Centre, Dickenson Road, BANGALORE – 560042
Phone - 080-32005367

CHENNAI

Srikalyan Square:
2nd Floor (Southern Side), Door No. 83 (52),
Pantheon Road, Egmore, CHENNAI - 600 008.
Phone: 044-28548311, 28520360

DELHI North:

Phone: 9313756767, 011-27429371
2519, Hudson Lines,
Kingsway Camp, DELHI - 110 009.

South: Phone: 011-26529494, 26528030,
9313748080
C-16, Ist Floor,
SDA Commercial Complex,
Opp IIT Main Gate, NEW DELHI - 110 016.

Janakpuri:
Phone: 011-25555494, 9818550475
EFS Institute, 116-117 Suneja Towers II,
Janakpuri District Centre, NEW DELHI - 110058.

Sonepat: Phone: 9811802088
21,First Floor,
M.C.Market,Subhash Chowk,
Sonepat, Delhi

MUMBAI Andheri:

Phone: 022-26207213, 26204509
Office No. 3, 1st Floor, “Alankar”, Above NADCO, S.V. Road, Andheri (West), MUMBAI - 400 058.

Thane: Phone: 022-25306898, 25390386
Dwarka Building, 1st Floor,
Opposite Punjab National Bank,
Shivaji Path, Thane (West),
MUMBAI- 400 601.

Churchgate: Phone: 022-22833533, 22839675
2 (2), Pankaj Mahal,
Near K.C. College,
Churchgate Reclamation,
MUMBAI - 400 020.

Ghatkopar : 022-32423787, 32423788,
9821823486
NO.5, 1st floor,
Devka Niwas, ‘A’ Wing, M.G. Road,
Ghatkopar (West),
Mumbai 400086

Kandiviali : 022-64507157,
9820446044
3rd Floor, Crystal Lawn,
bove NIIT, Opp. Main Gate,
Thakur Complex,
Kandivali (East),
Mumbai 400101.

Get a list of few CL centers present all over India. CL is a well-reputed coaching Institute for MBA preparation.

AHMEDABAD

C-1, Sonarika Appartments ,
IIM Road,
Near Polytechnic Crossroad
Ahmedabad - 380015, Gujarat
+91-79-26305407, 32923222
ahmedabad_cl@careerlauncher.com

BANGALORE

Church Street Center, Bangalore
#301, 3rd Floor ,
Above Java City,
Church Street Bangalore - 560001, Karnataka.
+91-80-32902754, 41512990
bangalore@careerlauncher.com

Infantry Road Center
#106,Ist Floor, Ramanashree Chambers ,
No:37,Lady Curzon Road
Bangalore - 560001, Karnataka.
+91-80-51130838
info@lawentrance.com

Jayanagar Center,
Bangalore
Subha Sree Building, #396/85,
2nd Floor, , 11th Main, Jayanagar,
3rd Block Bangalore - 560011,
Karnataka
+91-80-32925287, 41505590
bangalore@careerlauncher.com

Sadashiva Nagar Center, Bangalore
384/1-1, 2nd floor (above Lakme) ,
3rd Main, Sadashiv Nagar
Bangalore - 560080, Karnataka
+91-80-32925290, 41328190
bangalore@careerlauncher.com

BHOPAL

167, 1st Floor,Zone 2 ,
M.P. Nagar Bhopal - 462023,
Madhya Pradesh
+91-755-5269134, 2571610
bhopal_cl@careerlauncher.com

CHANDIGARH

Chandigarh Sec-35 Center
SCO 451-452 , SECTOR 35-C
Chandigarh - 160 017,
Chandigarh
+91-172-5001090, 5071925
clchd@careerlauncher.com

Chandigarh
Sec-8 Center
SCO 45-46, 2nd Floor ,
SECTOR 8-C Chandigarh - 160008,
Chandigarh
+91-172-5075612, 5075613
clchd@careerlauncher.com

PUNE

Fc Road Center, Pune
Office No. 17-18, Top Floor,
Sagar Arcade , Good Luck chowk,
F. C. Road Pune - 411004,
Maharashtra
+91-20-25537468, 32502168
pune_cl@careerlauncher.com

Camp Center,
Pune
Office No-15,
Goldfield Plaza, 2nd Floor,
Behind CitiBank ATM , Opp. Wadia College,
Sasoon Road Pune - 411001,
Maharashtra
+91-20-65296428, 30526428
pune_cl@careerlauncher.com

Get a list of few Cerebral Heights centers present all over India. Cerebral Heights is a well-reputed coaching Institute for MBA preparation.

Ajmer
CEREBRAL HEIGHTS
113, Shastri Nagar, Lohagal Road, Ajmer
Tel : 0145 - 2622394 Mob. : 9829316268, e-mail : ajmer@ch-india.com

Indore
CEREBRAL HEIGHTS
22/1 South Tukoganj, Near Geeta Bhawan Square, A.B. Road, Indore.
Tel : (0731) 2527611, 4066611. e-mail : info@ch-india.com

Jaipur
CEREBRAL HEIGHTS
D-23, II Floor, Indrapuri,
Lal Kothi, Jaipur (Raj.)
Tel : 0141 - 4030670,4030671 Mob. : 098290-58707, 094136-00389
e-mail : jaipur@ch-india.com

Mandsaur
CEREBRAL HEIGHTS
Near B.R.Sons,In front of State Bank of India, Mhow-Neemuch Road,
Mandsaur (M.P.) Pincode: 458001
Tel : 07422-244410 Mob. : 94259-00479 , 93016-98448 e-mail : info@ch-india.com

Nimach
CEREBRAL HEIGHTS
24,Ist floor,Jaroli Trade Center,Opposite to Jama Masjid,Tagore Marg,
Nimach (M.P.) Pincode: 458441
Tel : 07423-220271 Mob. : 94251-06177 , 99930-84884 e-mail : info@ch-india.com

Ratlam
CEREBRAL HEIGHTS
Gandhi Sadan, Near Purneshwar Mahadev Mandir, Opposite College Road,
Ratlam (M.P.)
Tel. : 07412 - 243112, e-mail : ratlam@ch-india.com

Sagar
CEREBRAL HEIGHTS
Singhai Building,In front of VC Bunglow,Behind Axis Bank, 10,
Civil Lines,Sagar (M.P.)
Tel : 07582-227281 Mob. : 97535-41490 , 98265-76900 e-mail : info@ch-india.com

Ujjain
CEREBRAL HEIGHTS
Near Hotel Surana Palace, GDC Road,
Ujjain (M.P.)
Tel : 0734-2530954 Mob. : 94071-47712 e-mail : info@ch-india.com

Get a list of few IMS centers present all over India. IMS is a well-reputed coaching Institute for MBA preparation.

CHANDIGARH

IMS Chandigarh
S.C.O.:-375-76,
2nd Floor,
Sector-35-B
Pin 160036.
0172-2621914
chandigarh@imsindia.com

NEW DELHI

IMS New Delhi-Connaught Place
101-A Ashoka Estate
Building Barakhamba Road
Pin 110001.
011 - 23359967/68/70/87
delhi@imsindia.com

IMS New Delhi-North Campus
2529, Hudson Lines,
North Campus
Pin 110009.
011-30965272 / 27429665
27429661
northcampus@imsindia.com

IMS New Delhi-South Campus
37, 1st Floor, Satya Niketan,
Opposite Venkateshwara College,
New Delhi
Pin 110021.
011-26883411 / 12 / 13
southcampus@imsindia.com

IMS New Delhi-South Delhi
HS-12, Above Anupama Sweets,
Kailash Colony Market,
New Delhi
Pin 110048.
011-4173 1456 / 7/ 8
delhi@imsindia.com

IMS New Delhi-West Delhi
J-2/21, Najafgarh Road,
Rajouri Garden
Pin 110027.
011-51447295 / 96 / 97
rajouri@imsindia.com

HYDERABAD

IMS Hyderabad
Block B, 3rd Floor,
Brij Tarang, Greenlands,
Begumpet
Pin 500016.
040 - 5566 9333 / 5561 3864
hyderabad@imsindia.com

IMS Hyderabad-Mehdipatnam
3rd Floor, SGM Mall,
Above HDFC Bank
Pin 28.
5510 1561/62
hyderabad@imsindia.com

VISHAKHAPATNAM

IMS Vishakhapatnam
102, Janardhan Arcade,
4th Lane, Dwarkanagar
Pin 530016.
0891 - 2758488, 2765128
vishakhapatnam@imsindia.com

JAMSHEDPUR

IMS Jamshedpur
2/7 H.S.Towers,
L Road, Bistupur
Pin 831001.
0657-2421351/2225468
jamshedpur@imsindia.com

GOA

IMS Goa
106, City Center, Patto Plaza,
Panaji, & ,
IMS Learning Centre, Near Raymonds Building,
Margao
Pin 403001.
(0832) Panaji 5643852,3090425 Margao 2732520
goa@imsindia.com

JABALPUR

IMS Jabalpur
213, Shiv-Hari Complex, Near Guljar Tower Hotel,
Opp.State Bank of Indore, Near Gorakhpur Railway Crossing,
Nagpur Road,
Jabalpur
Pin 482001.
0761- 400 4839/ 404 2071
jabalpur@imsindia.com

NAGPUR

IMS Nagpur
Plot No.209, 2nd Floor,
Dharampeth Towers, West High Court Road,
Dharampeth
Pin 440010.
0712-2557084,0712-2557087
nagpur@imsindia.com

MADURAI

IMS learning centre
26,North Veli Street
Madurai:625001
Ph no: 0452-4383183,4383283
madurai@imsindia.com

Get a list of few PT Education centers present all over India. PT Education is a well-reputed coaching Institute for MBA preparation.

INDORE

PT Education -
Head Quarter
PT Education18,
Narayan Kothi,
Race Course Road,
Indore - 452 003 (MP)
(0731) 4002866, 4002855
pthq@ptindia.com

BARODA

PT Education
301, Sunsilver Apartments,
Near Akota Garden, BPC Road,
Vadodara - 390 020
(0265) 2341174,6616174
ptbaroda01@ptindia.com

NASIK

PT Education
103, Rohan Heights,
Near Landmark Building, D’Souza Colony,
College Road, Nasik – 422005
(0253 )2342200, 2342400
ptnasik01@ptindia.com

BANGALORE

PT Education
G-1, The Presidency, 1,
St. Mark’s Road, Bangalore 560001
(080) 22106061, 62
ptbangalore01@ptindia.com

PT Education
G-1, The Presidency, 1, St. Mark’s Road,
Bangalore 560001
(080) 22106061, 62
ptbangalore01@ptindia.com

PT Education
No.261, 1st Floor, 9th A Main Road,
Jayanagar, 3rd Block,
Bangalore-11
(080) 41122256, 46
ptbangalore02@ptindia.com

VARANASI

PT Education
3nd Floor, Shakumbari Complex,
Ravindrapuri, Durga Kund Road,
Chetmani Bhawan,
Varanasi- 221005
Ph : 0542 - 2276234, 2277524
ptvaranasi01@ptindia.com

DELHI

214-17, Naurang House,
Opp. Hindustan Times Bldg., 21,
Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
New Delhi - 01.
011-41510891-92-93.
ptdelhicorp@ptindia.com

PT Education
First Floor, Above Sony World, 3,
Park End, Vikas Marg,
New Delhi - 110 092
(011) 22443402, 22443408
ptedelhi@ptindia.com

PT Education
A-21, Kailash Colony,
New Delhi - 110 048
(011) 29239359, 29234822
ptsdelhi@ptindia.com

PT Education
2515, Hudson Line Kingsway Camp,
Delhi - 110 009
(011) 27427785, 27427786
ptncampus@ptindia.com

PT Education 1,
Kohat Enclave, Pitampura,
New Delhi 110 034
Ph: 011-42451031, 42451032,
32611441
ptndelhi@ptindia.com

Get a list of few TIME centers present all over India. TIME is a well-reputed coaching Institute for MBA preparation.

BANGALORE

Indira Nagar
#23, Hari Prem, Binnamangala,
C.M.H.Road,
Indiranagar 1st Stage,
Next to G.K.Vale,
Bangalore – 560038

Jayanagar
3rd Floor,
Manandi Towers,No.20/233,
9th Main Road,
3rd Block,
Jayanagar
Bangalore-560 011

Koramangala
80 Feet Road, Opp.
Indoor Stadium,
Above Airtel Office

M.G.Road
#311, 3rd Floor,
Barton Centre,
M.G.Road, Bangalore

Malleswaram
Margosa Road,
Above CITI Bank.

Shivajinagar
# 4, Royal Park, 34, Park Road,
Taskar Town. Shivajinagar,
Behind Harsha hotel,
Bangalore-560 052

Yelahanka
3rd Floor, Aishwarya Complex,
Yelahanka New Town,
Bangalore-560064
Tel: 080 - 41239125/26/27
Email: bangalore@time4education.com

AHMEDABAD

Sardar Patel Stadium Road
No.7,1st Floor, Vishwamitra Complex,
Near Golden Triangle Building,
Sardar Patel Stadium Road,
079-26565702

Satellite
301, 3rd Floor,
Akshar Complex,
Opp. Sita Tower,
Shivaranjani Cross Roads, Satellite
079-26921342
ahmedabad@time4education.com

BHOPAL

Money Point, II Floor
Plot No. 176,
M.P. Nagar, Zone-II
Bhopal – 462011
Tel: 3259913
bhopal@time4education.com

INDORE

410, 4th, D.M.Towers,
Above Standard Chatered Bank,
21/1 Race Course Road,
Near Janjeerwala Square,
Indore-452001
Tel: 3247970
indore@time4education.com

NAGPUR

3rd Floor, Mangalam Arcade
Above Venus Book Depot,
North Bazar Road,
Gokulpeth Nagar,
Nagpur – 440010
Tel: 6616350/51
nagpur@time4education.com

PUNE

Deccan
Namita (1st Floor),
Opp.ICICI Bank
1239/2, Apte Road, Deccan
Pune-411 004
020-66013410/66030327

Aundh

Seetai Park,
Opp.Hotel Shiv-Sagar,
D.P.Road,Aundh,
020-66081588,66081589
pune@time4education.com

DEHRADUN

1st Floor, 18-A, Subhash Road,
Near Kanak Cinema,
Dehradun - 248 201
Uttaranchal
Tel: 0135-2710391/6540391
dehradun@time4education.com

Peak Seekers is a well known brand in the field of MBA Entrance education. It has its centres located in Mumbai.

Peak Seekers Centres

Peak Seekers — Borivli
502 Sonu Mansion
Opp TBZ Showroom
L T Road, Borivli (W)
Tel: 64506555

Peak Seekers — Thane
2nd Floor, Ram Niwas
Above Titan Showroom
Gokhale Rd, Thane (W)
Tel: 25305700, 25305800

Peak Seekers — Vile Parle
15/19, Hemu Arcade
V P Road
Opp Vile Parle Station (W)
Tel: 26108001, 26108002

- Accuracy vs. Speed in CAT

The usual dilemma that one faces while preparing for CAT takes the form of a trade off between accuracy and speed. Honestly, one need not trade off one for the other. In fact, to use a combinatorial term, these two are not mutually exclusive events. However, I will not definitely conclude these two events to be independent ones.

Accuracy is important. But you are not launching a space ship. Essentially this means that you should not hesitate to approximate whenever needed and proceed. For instance, if you realize that you have to find the amount of time taken by two pipes A and B to fill a tank. If these two pipes individually take 20 and 30 minutes respectively, do not spend time trying to solve the problem as 1/20 + 1/30 and then find the LCM and then the answer. If a pipe takes 20 minutes to fill a tank, it fills 5% in a minute. Similarly, another pipe takes 30 minutes to fill a tank, it fills 3.33% in a minute. So, together they fill over 8% a minute. This means they will take about 12 minutes to fill the tank. This kind of approximation and switching between % and fractions will help you gain time.

Similarly, one important thing that you need to keep in mind is that as you proceed with each step of solving a question; take a quick glance at the answer choices. This way, in many instances, you will find that you do not have to go to the last step and find the answer. Even if it is only one or two steps saved for each problem, that will give you enough time to crack another 3 or 4 more problems in CAT. That is a huge difference when it comes to getting calls from the IIMs.

K S Baskar
PGDM - IIM Calcutta - Class of 94