Can I pursue MBA after doing B.Sc agriculture? Will it be good to prepare for CAT from 1st year of graduation?
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Konatham Abhishek If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17
5 years agoYes, you can pursue MBA after B.Sc. Agriculture. Iims are looking for diversity in educational backgrounds of their students. So, if you prepare well and get a good percentile in CAT you will have a great chance of converting the calls. Prepare for CAT as early as possible, take part in extracurricular activities also, build your resume, this will help you in interviews after the online exam. -
Definitely, you can! You should start preparing for CAT from the first semester. You need to qualify any entrance test such as CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NEST and you must have a minimum of 50% in your Bachelors in any discipline. Admission is done through an entrance exam. Qualified candidates ll be called for interview and Group Discussion. Most Poplar colleges For MBA are: Iims
Goa Institute of Management -Goa
D. Y. Patil University
Lovely Professional University
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Jamia Hamdard University
Xavier's Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, Lovely Professional Universi...more -
Yes, you can pursue MBA after B.Sc Agriculture. IIMs are looking for diversity in educational backgrounds of their students. So, if you prepare well and get a good percentile in CAT, you will have a great chance of converting the calls. Prepare for CAT as early as possible, take part in extracurricular activities also, build your resume, this will help you in interviews after the online exam.
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Yes, you can. Doon Business School provides PGDM in Agriculture Business also. For CAT preparations, you need 1 year of dedicated study.
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Yes, you can do study from the 1st-year because, in 1-year, it is very difficult to complete the entire syllabus. Also, you should join a good coaching class in the final year. Till then, build your concepts regarding aptitude. It will help you in CAT. You can also join TIME coaching institute as it is very good for CAT preparation. They provide quality teaching and is having a good staff. All the best!
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