CAT

The ideal time to start giving the CAT mock test series depends on one's preparation level. It is important to first complete the CAT syallbus and get a familiarity with the exam pattern. Many experts suggest that one should start taking the CAT mock test series atleast 3 months prior to the exam. Generally, every year, the Common Admission Test (CAT) is held in November. The initial preparation should include understanding the exam pattern, syllabus and marking scheme. For this, students must talk to CAT successful candidates. It's important to have a string grasp on subjects. Before solving the Mock tests, students should focus on conceptual understanding of key topics. Try to solve as many questions as possible of different types to reinforce the learning. Once you are done with both the stages, start taking mock test and get an actual exam environment.  It is advisable to take atleast one mock test every week and gradually increase the frequency of mock tests taken. These tests will help students to identify their strengths and weaknesses and learn from them. 

For all CAT aspirants, the aim is to get into IIMs. For that, students must secure the 99 percentile in CAT. The number of mock tests required to get a 99 percentile depends from student to student. CAT is one of the highly competitive exams in India and Lacs of students appear and compete with each other to get into 21IIMs. The "success" depends on various factors such as students' understanding of the exam patterns, problem-solving skills, time management skills etc. Experts and many successful candidates always propose students take as many mock tests as possible to get a grip of the exam pattern. Why does experts focus on taking mock tests so much? The answer is simple; it helps stimulate the actual exam conditions and environment.  Some candidates take two or three mock tests every week till the exam days while others take one every day. The main focus should be on analyzing the mistakes understanding your strengths and weaknesses and working accordingly. Additionally, it is advisable to take advice from successful CAT candidates and experts to get a vision.

The CAT (Common Admission Test) is segmented into three sections: Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR). The overall duration of the CAT exam is 3 hours with 120 minutes in total, with each section allotted a specific time limit of 40 minutes. This sectional time allocation emphasizes the necessity for candidates to effectively manage their time within each segment. It's noteworthy that candidates are restricted from switching between sections during the examination, highlighting the significance of strategic time utilization to optimize their attempts and performance in each of the three sections.As for changing your exam slot, CAT typically does not allow candidates to alter their assigned test slots once the registration process is complete. It's crucial to carefully choose your preferred slot during the registration period.

The MAH CET MBA syllabus is similar to the CAT and XAT exams, but the difficulty level is lower. The MAH CET syllabus includes: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Abstract Reasoning.  The MAH CET exam has 200 questions in 150 minutes, and there is no negative marking. The MAH CET 2022 exam was rated as having a moderate difficulty level.  The MAH CET syllabus is different from the XAT syllabus because it doesn't include Decision Making and General Awareness sections. The MAH CET passages are also shorter and simpler than the CAT and XAT passages.    

The selection process for MMS programs typically involves a combination of entrance exam scores, academic performance, and other factors such as personal interviews and group discussions. The minimum CAT score required for MMS programs varies depending on the institution and the year. For example, IIM A announced a reduction in the minimum CAT cutoff to 80% for general category students in 2017-2019. However, other sources suggest that regular colleges must have a minimum CAT percentile of 70th to 80th for MMS programs. The selection process for MMS programs usually consists of the following stages:Entrance Exam Score: Candidates are required to have a valid score in a recognised management entrance exam such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, or ATShortlisting: Institutions shortlist candidates based on their entrance exam scores and other factors, such as academic performance, gender, diversity of qualifications, etc.Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview, which is an essential component of the selection processGroup Discussion (GD) or Written Admission Test (WAT): Candidates may also be required to participate in a group discussion or write a written admission test as part of the selection processFinal Selection: The final selection is based on the performance in the personal interview, group discussion, and written admission test, along with the candidate's academic performance and other factorsIt is essential to check the specific admission criteria of the institution you are interested in, as the minimum CAT score required and the selection process may vary.