Should I opt for Bank PO or prepare for CAT exam?

I am a B.Com 2nd year student.

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Sajan Sibichan | Guide-Level 11

9 years ago

Hi, I recommend you to go for bank coaching because if you want to get admission to any of the IIMs or other top most institutes you have to score 90 percentile or above. Normally, a degree pursuing student may not score well due to the degree studies. Bank PO exam is better if you work hard and de

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Rishab S | Contributor-Level 8

9 years ago

If your aim is to be a banker, go for IBPS and if you want to go for MBA then prepare for CAT.

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Aakansha Purohit | Contributor-Level 10

4 years ago

Hello dear, You can prepare for all the government exams as somewhat their syllabus is similar but the exam pattern is different. While a government job helps to build a stable career, it is also loaded with responsibilities. I would like to suggest the best online coaching course for the SBI PO Nai

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Neha Mishra | Contributor-Level 8

9 years ago

ItIt depends on your interest, either you want to pursue MBA or banking, but CA will somehow help you in both the fields. Both the courses have approximately the same syllabus.

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Javed Ansari | Contributor-Level 6

9 years ago

According to me, you should appear for CAT.

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9 years ago

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Chinmoy Saikia | Beginner-Level 3

9 years ago

If you want to go for MBA after your graduation than you can appear for CAT or otherwise you can choose bank PO coaching as this exam can give you an opportunity to take a bank job. But CAT is much tougher than IBPS.

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