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CAT stands for Common Entrance Test which is conducted for admission purposes to management programs throughout India. This is one of the most competitive exams of India, thus requires a lot of preparation and correct sort of guidance for cracking it. Hence, the best way to prepare is to get enrolled in a CAT Coaching Institute. These institutes will not only help you to prepare better for the CAT exam but the faculty being experienced can give you tips and even some tricks to aid in your preparation. This, and sitting between students who are preparing for the same thing as you will help you to understand your level by providing a healthy competitive atmosphere.
Chennai is among the cities which are considered as one of the best places for education as many prestigious institutions are established here. If this is true then surely there are going to be coaching institutes as well, thus under this section, we will look at the list of institutes that are best for the preparation of CAT in Chennai.
Math Enhancement located at Annanagar East.
Dream Chasers is located at T Nagar.
IBT (Institute of Banking Training) located at 5 different places within Chennai.
Srinivasa Academy is located at 4 different places within Chennai.
Focus Edu Care is located at Thousand Lights.
2IIM is located at Kaveri Rangan Nagar.
VN Coaching Centre located at Vadapalani.
Aadele Vistas is located at 3 different places within Chennai.
C CAT is located at 3 different sites within Chennai.
VistaMind is located at 2 different sites within Chennai.
Ascent education is located at 2 places in Chennai.
Route 2MBA located at 2 places in Chennai.
Xcel Academy is located at Bakthavatchalam.
Madhavan IAS Academy located at Anna Nagar.
Aksharam is located at Adyar.
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These are some of the most famous CAT preparing coaching institutes of Chennai to choose from according to your suitability.
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Choosing an institution for CAT preparation can be tricky as there are many options and each has its benefits and drawbacks. The question thus arises is how to choose the best option. For this the first thing to consider is what will be the factors that make the institution best, then one will have to choose the factors that best fit your requirement, and there you have the best CAT Coaching institution to opt for. Let us now have a look at these crucial factors.
The faculty and their experience
The type of competition you will get
Their mode of teaching and problem-solving capability
The reputation of the institution
The success-rate
These are some of the most important points to ponder upon before getting enrolled in any institution. After these, you may consider the fees, the distance, and other things, but these five factors remain the primary criteria for choosing CAT coaching.
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While many might think that they can prepare better with self-study, there are some very important points to consider joining a CAT coaching class for the preparation. These points can be considered as the reasons for joining the institute. These are summed up in the pointers given below.
These coaching classes will act as a guide towards the goal of cracking CAT.
The experience of the faculty will help you understand the important parts while they will also help you with your weaknesses.
The competition you will get in the form of your batchmates will help you understand the level of your preparation.
Different people will have different types of queries, thus, you will get the knowledge on points which you might not consider.
Also, the series of mock tests will help you understand the format and time management.
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While we discussed some of the CAT Coaching classes, let us now have a look at the top 5 coaching classes along with their fee structure and if there are any special points to consider.
TIME- Triumphant Institute of Management Education
It has 8 centres within Chennai with approximate fees depending upon the duration of the course.
CL- Career Launcher
It has 7 centres located within the borders of Chennai. The fees depend on the mode of classes, and the duration of these classes.
IMS
Considered as the 3rd best in Chennai with 4 centres and the fees varies.
VproV
This institution has 3 centres within Chennai and many courses to choose from. The fee will be dependent on the type of course you choose.
Conduira Education
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This institute has 5 centres in Chennai and 30 across the land of India. There are many courses of different duration from which the aspirant can choose the one best suited to them.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Anyplace is the right place if you are ready to work hard. If you talk about Chennai, then there are some of the best colleges and universities, which means there will be healthy competition and experienced faculty, which are the two most important factors in deciding the best coaching institute.
The fees might vary from course to course and institute to institute. But if we talk about a rough estimate then the fees might vary from 40K to 80K.
More than difficult, CAT is one of the most competitive exams. Thus, one needs to make sure that they have enough knowledge and practice to crack the cut-off list for the exam, as only then they will be able to get admitted to good management colleges.
Yes, the eligibility criteria are graduation with 50% from a recognized university. As CAT provides admission to postgraduate programs, being a graduate or in the final year of graduation is mandatory.
CAT stands for Common Admission Test to MBA or PGDM courses to IIMs and other prestigious colleges for MBA.
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As you said you by mistakenly done that, you don't need to get worry regarding that ,
Just inform the help desk and carry the correct certifications , the state certificate will not disqualify you .
The steps you can follow is -
1. You can check if the correction window is available or not
2. Contact the CAT desk immediately.
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In CAT registration, you cannot create a new user ID with the same mobile number, even if you use a different email ID. Each mobile number and email can be linked to only one account. If you already registered once, the system will not accept a duplicate with that number. To register again, you must use a new mobile number and new email ID. If you lost your old login, you can recover it through the forgot password/user ID option on the CAT portal.
Yes, you can fill the CAT form even if you currently have a backlog. CAT eligibility requires you to be in your final year of graduation or already graduated backlogs don’t stop you from applying.
While filling the form:
Enter the aggregate percentage/CGPA of marks you have obtained up to the latest semester for which results are declared (in your case till 4th semester).
There will be an option to mention that you have a backlog.
If you clear the backlog later, you’ll just need to show the updated marks during admission.
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Yes, you can apply for the CAT exam as a final-year student. You must declare your backlog on the online application form. You do not write about it on the final-year student certificate; that document is to certify your enrollment status. You must clear all backlogs before the final admission process to any MBA college.
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KL- MAT syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English/Verbal Ability, and General Awareness (similar to MAT/CMAT pattern).
CAT scores are valid in many private universities including KL University, but always check the year’s admission notification.
CAT vs other exams: CAT is toughest (IIMs + top B-schools), while MAT/CMAT/ATMA are relatively easier and accepted by many mid-level private universities.
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