Vineeta Sharma, Director - Marketing, ITM Group of Institutions

Deciding between pursuing a career in IPM or appearing for the CAT is a personal choice that depends on various factors. Let's SEE both options to help you make an informed decision:
You can choose IPM if you have a keen interest in the field of management and want to start building your managerial skills at an early stage. Through IPM you get a structured programme that combines both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Go for IPM if you are interested in pursuing a management career in the long run and want a head start in your professional journey. CAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted in India for admission to postgraduate management programs, particularly the Iims. You can go for CAT if you are interested in specializing in a particular area of management, such as finance, marketing, operations, or human resources.

The number of Mock does not matter at all. On an average 8 to 10 mock tests are fine, and you can take it from any of the leading coaching institutes. What matters is your performance and improvement. You have made after analyzing your mock test. You should work on your weak areas and make them strong and work on strong areas to make it stronger. You can skip one or two topics, if it seems too difficult for you. Choose the right questions that you are sure you can answer correctly. Avoid questions from the topic you are not comfortable at. These tests are not meant to be completed. You need to work on to your strategy of getting the best scores.