Most common queries of MBA aspirants

MBA is India’s one of the three most popular career option. You are either preparing for it or have a friend/relative preparing for it. And if you’ve seen them preparing you would know that it’s a tough path to tread.

Each MBA aspirant every year goes through a series of questions and doubts while preparing for MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, SNAP, NMAT by GMAC. Scores of minds and scores of questions. Where do they find the answers? Some seek help from their mentors, some from their teachers, some from their friends and some from the internet. Aspirants who decide to take these tests, first go to the internet to gather all information regarding it; get all of their queries and doubts resolved. After that they head to a coaching center for enrollment or to the book shop if they opt for self-study.

The internet is a fascinating place. It has answer to every one’s query. Whether it is a question related to scientific discovery or whether the question is related to one’s grumpy mood on a particular day.  Well, people do ask such questions to Google.

There are several exam prep website and social media forums that allow MBA aspirants to share their ideas, apprehensions, tips, tricks, problems, solutions, et al. A group of people who are sailing in the same boat also motivate each other and keep the spirit high.

Many aspirants seek information about books they should study, some ask for tips on Quant and Logical Reasoning. Some people seek help to strengthen reading power and some ask for reviews of the best coaching centers.

In our research related to this, we came across a wide variety of queries on Shiksha’s Q & A forum. From secrets to crack entrance exams to MBA career prospects, there were numerous questions posted by aspirants. Check out a few here, they might answer your query too:

Yes, MBA will give you an extra edge over others and will give you more opportunities in management field as well. Read full thread here

Answer: There is nothing called good pattern and bad pattern. There are pros and cons of every pattern. It depends on what your position is, according to which you can judge whether pattern change is positive or negative for you. Read full thread here

Out of 4 MAT exams actually the December MAT is given a higher value. Colleges like Tezpur University, BIMTECH Noida, TAPMI accepts December MAT only. Read full thread here

The secret behind cracking XAT, CMAT and other tests like this is only hard work. Study well with full dedication. Read full thread here

It depend upon yours if you want to do executive MBA while working. It will add extra value. Pursuing executive MBA from a Top B-School bring enormous advantages. Read full thread here

Yes, Scholarships are awarded on various criteria. The norms vary for different universities and programs. Read full thread here

If you are planning to go for distance education, the first important thing you must see, whether it's a University or an Institute. Read full thread here