How early should the preparation be started for CAT exam?
Asked about IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management - Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Is the WAT or PI round difficult?
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You should start 9 months before the exam, although this might vary from person to person. Consistency is the key. You must practice and learn each section daily from whenever you start till the date you appear for your CAT exam. Identify your weaker section and donate more time towards that particular section. On a minute level also focus on which topics you find difficult and take a call on how much time you want to spend on it depending on its weightage in the exam.
WAT or PI is not difficult but not preparing for the same can be fatal. Make sure that your preparation is up to the mark and you know everything about yourself. You wil...more -
CAT syllabus comprises of Quantitative Aptitude (34 questions), Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (34 questions) & Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (32 questions). The total 100 questions of 300 marks are required to be attempted in 3 hours.
The CAT 2020 is scheduled to be held in the month of November 2020 last week. Hence, you have about 7 months for its preparation. So this is the best time to start the preparation of CAT 2020 exam. Sectional cutoff is an important aspect in IIMs admission, so you have to give equal weightage in preparation of all three sections as described above. Make timetable for every section and giv...more
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IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) does not offer a dedicated Master's in Hotel Management like some hospitality institutes or Institutes of Hotel Management do. However, it does offer master's‑level management programs that are relevant if you're interested in management roles in hospitality or related sectors.
The closest regular master's‑level full‑time programs at IIMA that could be relevant for someone wanting strategic, managerial, or business leadership roles (for example in hospitality chains, tourism firms, service operations, etc.) are:
1. MBA – Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
This is IIM Ahmedabad's flagship master'
IIM Ahmedabad's selection criteria is entrance-based for the offered courses. Students need to meet both the basic eligibility and clear the selection rounds as well. Check out the table below to know about the selection criteria for IIM Ahmedabad:
| Courses | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| PGP | CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| PGP-FABM | CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| e-PGP | CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMA Admission Test (IAT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| MBA-PGPX | Valid GMAT/ GRE score + Essay submission + PI round |
For admission to MBA (or PGP) at IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT test is usually conducted in November. Aspirants of IIM Ahmedabad are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam is held in three slots:
- Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. The exam is usually conducted in November.
Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Ahmedabad must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call.
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