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HI,
CAT is one of the most competitive exam in India, every year many students appear in these test to get admission in the top B-schools of India.
With strong dedication and hard work you can surely do very well in the CAT test, please remember proper planning, speed and accuracy are the key to success in these test.
To prepare well it is always advisable to join some good coaching institute which offers quality CAT test preparation classes.
So please do not worry, just give your 100% and you will surely do well in this test.
Find below some of the books which you can refer for CAT preparation:
Quantitative Aptitude - R.S. Aggarwal.
Logical Reasoning - RS Agarwal.
Besides this please develop a habit of reading newspapers and magazines daily, this habit will help you to prepare on current affairs and general knowledge, some of the newspapers which you can read are:
The Hindu.
The Statesman.
Deccan Chronicle.
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Dear Ashok, My friends have given you the correct ideas of the same. However one part of your question was that whether you could do the MBA without an IELTS score. This part is very difficult as the entry requirements in UK universities would require you to have a English Language certification or atleast 70% marks in your 12th English. However on the cost factor, there are certain institutes in India which offer twining programs. That is . you can study around 6 - 7 months minimum in India and then go to UK for the 2nd term to a university and at the end get a full MBA degree from the UK University. Institutes like ISMS Academy for Advance Learning in PUNE might be able to give you more details on this method of learning a UK MBA. You can get in tocuh with them to get more details. as such for a direct netry , you need to have atleast 60% marks, and IELTS Score of atleast 6 or 6.5 and the fee structure would be minimum 8000 GBP and above. If you study in a college, you cannotw ork part time, bt the fee would be less, For work permit you nee dto study in a University, but then th efee might be high when compared to colleges. I guess a twining program would be the best choice for you.

Hi,
Its good to know that you wish to pursue MBA form universities abroad UK, Singapore, Australia are among the finest study destination to pursue MBA, there are many good and top ranked universities in these countries which offers MBA.
Pursuing MBA abroad is always a good option, the main reason for seeking a MBA degree from abroad are:
Getting a better quality of education.
Improves career opportunities.
Broaden international experience.
Gaining exposure to different cultures.
How ever please remember, in order to pursue MBA form good and top B-schools you need to have at least 2-3 years of full time work experience after graduation.
As you have completed graduation it would be advisable for you to work for some years and than opt for further studies.
The advantage of this step would be:
You will gain relevant work experience, and you will learn how to implement theoretical knowledge in practical situations.
After working you will know in which field you are actually interested in i.e. if you are interested in your own field than you can pursue Masters in same or related field, where as if you are interested in management side you can opt to pursue MBA.
If you are interested in MBA, then this work experience would help you to get admission in good universities.
Finally if you work for some years, you can yourself finance partial or full tuition fees for the universities.
For your reference, find below the eligibility criteria to pursue MBA from universities in Singapore.
Good academic record, preferably 60%-70% plus in graduation.
Relevant undergraduate degree from recognized university.
At least 2-3 years of full time work experience after graduation.
GMAT score of 500-600 plus.
TOEFL score of 85-90 plus or IELTS score of 6-7 bands plus.
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Hi, Public Service Commission Exam is an important entrance test that is designed to test the hold of candidates in different subjects ranging from General knowledge to English to Mathematics.
To crack the exam, the preparation requires the right approach along with the right study materials and strategy. The preparation requires focused study rather than plain hard work.
You may refer to books like :
Indian politics - Lakshmikanth
Advanced History of India - R.C.Majumdar
Medieval India - J.L.Mehta
Ancient India - D.D.Kausambi's Historical Outline
Gandhi & Subhash - B.L.Growers
Romila Thapar-Ancint Indian social history
Thesaurus
English Grammar by Wren and Martin
The exam demand high stress of English Language and Grammar along with great deal of vocabulary. Books covering previous years questions are of enormous importance during the preparation as they instill major confidence as well as motivation within the mind frame of the individual candidates.
You need to go through these books with intense concentration to fare well in the exam and to successfully pass out in the final test. You may also go through various journals and English Newspaper to improve their English and enhance their overall vocabulary and also keep in touch with the latest General Knowledge.
The strategy for success must include: early, continuous, and serious preparation, starting early.
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All the best!

Hi,
Its good to know that you are interested being a career counsellor, in this field you can opt for overseas education counsellor as you are pursuing MS in USA, so you must be knowing the entire process starting form short listing the universities to eligibility criteria, from applying to universities to VISA process all this would surely be helpful to you to be a successful counsellor.
To be a overseas counsellor you can join some good companies operating in this field or else you can start on your own.
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