When should I join a coaching institute for the preparation of MBA entrance exam?

Currently, I am in my second year of college majoring in accounting and finance. I will graduate in 2018.

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Asked by Ganesh Menon

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Abhishek Desai | Scholar-Level 17

9 years ago

Hi, If you can manage your college studies as well as the preparation for the MBA entrance exams then only I would advise you to join a coaching class while you're in the final year. If done diligently, the MBA exam preparation usually takes 4-6 months depending on your aptitude and time devoted fo

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Pradeep Bisht | Scholar-Level 16

6 years ago

Hello, You can check some of the good MBA entrance institutes like TIME, IMS, Career Launcher, etc. Good Luck.

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Dhara Sardhara | Contributor-Level 7

9 years ago

Hi Ganesh, As you have mentioned that you are in the 2nd year of your Bachelor's degree if you are capable enough then you should start from now only, just join a coaching institute for one year, complete the course and try to practice on it for next year in the same manner without coaching and al

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Ishita Paul | Contributor-Level 6

9 years ago

You should join a coaching institute in the month of October for the preparation of management entrance exam.

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Kritesh Gupta | Guide-Level 13

9 years ago

As you are thinking of joining a coaching institute, it depends on your time and availability, if you can handle your academics and studies well then you can join it right now. Otherwise, go for it in the final year either weekend or weekday batches.

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Rahil Mohammad | Contributor-Level 10

9 years ago

Hi Ganesh, Now is the high time to begin your preparation but if you fear that you won't be able to cope up with your college studies then I suggest you should start your preparation after your college ends. All the very best.

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Jiten Bhatt | Beginner-Level 3

9 years ago

You can start this year only but also keep in mind that you must be able to keep up with your college studies. If you think you can give justice to both, your college studies and MBA preparations, you can start right away. Coachings might have started taking student by now, I think. You can enquire

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Abhishek Barua | Contributor-Level 7

9 years ago

It all depends on you. First, grab some sample papers and get to know the syllabus. Then, decide where you stand. Coaching institutes provide 1 year full time, weekend, evening classes etc. some even can make it without coaching institutes and by self study. Start preparing, keep on solving.

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Shivani Sharma | Beginner-Level 3

9 years ago

The best time to start preparing for your CAT is while you are in your 2nd year as while you are in your 3rd year, you need to concentrate on your boards. You even have an option to prepare for your CAT after completing your graduation but that will be like wasting a year.

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