Hyderabad: How to crack CAT explained

Hyderabad: 'Being one of the most coveted entrance exams- CAT is a tough nut to crack, although, with right study schedule and guidance one can easily achieve success. A right self-preparation plan coupled with a disciplined approach can also lead you to crack CAT' said Subhash Kakarla, Alumni of GITAM and 2nd year student of IIM Ranchi.

Along with Remani Vallabh EVK, Student Placement Coordinator, IIM Ranchi, both delivered a motivation talk on 'How to crack CAT' and 'How to get an internship at a top company' at GITAM Deemed-to-be University, Hyderabad on Monday. DISHA (A forum for competitive exams) has organised this event.

The level of competition for CAT is tough given that more than two lakh candidates appear for the exam for admission to 20 IIMs and around 100 B-schools, Subhash told. But, out of this big number, very few students prepares thoroughly for this examination, he made it clear.

'After one decided to take the MBA entrance exam, the first thing to do is to know the exam pattern and syllabus in detail. The next step is to go through the past years' analysis so that one can prepare a comprehensive plan and also set priorities according to the importance of different topics across sections' Subhash explained.

The generic exam pattern of CAT is that it is a multiple choice objective type test from four areas, namely Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, he told in detailed.

After the basic preparation, one has to start taking CAT mock tests on a regular basis and it helps to know about one's strengths and weaknesses, Subhash enlightened.

Vallabh guided on how to get an internship at a top company. Both were answered the quarries raised the GITAMites.

Earlier, Dr Joseph Ratna Jayakar, Coordinator, DISHA welcomed the guests and introduced felicitated them.