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CAT or Common Admission Test is an entrance exam that is required for entry to the MBA world. The score earned by candidates in a CAT exam allows them to be eligible for most of the best B schools in India which also include the IIMs which hold the CAT exam. This exam is a computer-based online exam that is for admission to a graduate management program. The CAT exam was started by the Indian Institutes of Managements (IIM) for selecting students for their MBA or PGDM programs. The choice for coaching depends on the existing level of your preparation for the CAT Exam and several other factors which are listed further in this document.
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Keeping in mind the intensity of the CAT exam, students must do proper research before joining their CAT preparation institute in Kolkata. In order to save time and effort we have come up with a list of the best CAT coaching centers in the country:-
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CAT is a national-level examination that is conducted as an entrance exam for the aspirants of management studies. Candidates are advised to join reputed CAT Coaching Institutes for the purpose of preparation as these coaching institutions will help them in their preparation. Choosing the right coaching center for CAT is very important for better exam preparation. The center must help the students in knowing the right syllabus for their upcoming CAT exam. The right coaching center will always teach the students about the theories and concepts related to each section and sub-section of the course. Exam patterns and exam structure are also taught to the students by these coaching centres. Choosing the right coaching institution will always help a student to plan a strategic preparation routine. A coaching centre must be the place where the students can get all their exams and queries cleared. Factors like faculty experience, CAT coaching in Kolkata fees, distance from your home, your strengths and weaknesses in English, general knowledge, reading comprehension and decision-making for CAT, DILR, and data interpretation and qualitative aptitude are very important when you select your coaching institute.
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A coaching centre helps you to be in a competitive environment and being in a constant competitive environment boosts your performance to another level and can also propel your CAT exam preparation in the correct direction. Extensive preparation for CAT exams can only be done in the best coaching institution of Pune and there is no substitute for that. Here are a few reasons why you should opt for the best coaching for CAT in Kolkata. These points can help you to get better in the game: -
The chances of your success get increased with proper guidance and coaching. The requirements keep on changing from student to student.
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Here is a list of the top coaching institutes in Kolkata for CAT, to help you choose:
TIME- Triumphant Institute of Management Education
A CAT institute in Kolkata which is best known for its CAT coaching and ranks #1 in Kolkata in terms of CAT Coaching.This coaching institute also provides online lectures, classrooms, printed notes, test series, distance learning program and performance test. TIME has its 5 centres in Kolkata which are located in Raja bazar, Satchasi Para,Jadavpur, Salt lake city, New alipore.It also has 244 coaching centres across India.
Career launcher
This coaching centre focuses on diverse segments of education across the learners of different age groups. A CAT Coaching in Pune which also teaches candidates for other exams like XAT, SNAP, MAT. This coaching centre has 3 centres in Kolkata. Salt Lake City, Park Street area, Ballygunge are areas where Career launcher is located. It also has 174 other coaching centres across India. The branch of Career launcher is known as best MBA coaching in Kolkata specializes in CAT and has an average user rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Byju’s Classes
A coaching centre which is India’s leading provider for test prep training for CAT, JEE, IAS, GMAT, XAT etc. Byju's classes has two centres in Kolkata which are located in Salt Lake City and a total of 14 coaching centres across India. This coaching centre which is located in Kolkata provides special training in CAT coaching. This also has an average rating of 3.3 out of 5.
IMS
CAT Coaching in Pune which also teaches candidates for other exams like XAT, SNAP, MAT etc. This coaching centre has its 3 centres located in Kolkata in areas like Salt Lake, Hungerford and Gariahat. Apart from these, this coaching center also has its 98 coaching centres across India.
Endeavor Career
The DNA of this coaching centre in Pune is designed to shape the attitude of young aspirants, instill confidence in them and also helps in shaping their aptitude.Endeavor career is mainly a CAT coaching in Pune but it also focuses on other exams like XAT,SNAP,MAT etc. This coaching centre has its 1 branch in Pune which is in Park street. The rest 19 branches of endeavor careers are located all over India.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
As per last year's trends, candidates belonging to the General and Nc-OBC categories need to pay Rs 2300 and candidates belonging to the reserved categories will have to pay Rs 1150 as an CAT exam application fee.
Nobody is eligible to appear for Common Admission Test (CAT) after passing the 12th standard.
There is no age bar to appear for CAT exam.
You need to complete any bachelor’s degree or any professional degree before appearing for CAT exam.
It is a myth that those students who are weak in Mathematics cannot crack CAT.
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Hello dear candidate,
Yes, you have a very good chance of getting a BPT seat with 488 out of 600 and TS EAMCET rank of 14,000 under the ST category.
As the cut off of BPT for ST category students are generally between 25,000 to 45,000 ranks, depending upon the college and you have TS EAMCET rank of 14,000.
Thank you.
If you got 802 marks in Telangana Intermediate and belong to the ST category, you have a fair chance to get admission in a BPT course in 2025, but it depends on the college and cut-off. Most BPT colleges in Telangana ask for 12th marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and some also use the TS EAMCET rank for admission. The cut-off for ST students is usually lower than for general students, but it changes every year. It is better to check the previous year’s cut-offs of the colleges you want to apply to.
Hello, Getting shortlisted for IIM Lucknow or IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) with your profile is challenging, primarily due to your 58% in Class 10th, which significantly impacts the composite score calculation for both institutes. While your 98 percentile CAT score is excellent, and your 24 months of work experience, B.Com (Hons) background (providing academic diversity, especially for IIM-L), and KVS National player status are valuable additions, top IIMs and IITs heavily weigh consistent academic performance. Your 74% in 12th is also on the lower side. IIM Lucknow places substantial weight on 10th and 12th marks, making a call quite difficult despite your strengths. You likely have a relatively better, though still uncertain, chance at IIT Bombay, as their weighting might be slightly less penalizing for past academics compared to IIM-L, and your high CAT score is a major factor. However, the low 10th score remains a significant hurdle for both prestigious institutions.
I hope you found this information helpful and for study related queries you can ask in careers360 app, Have a great day and!
Hey,
You already have a strong profile with the score of 58% in Class 10, 74% in Class 12, and 80% in graduation, but admission in IIT Bombay, Shailesh J Mehta School of Management is quite competitive, especially if you are in general category because the cutoff for general goes to 98.5-99%. Your CAT percentage is impressive but your 10th marks might reduce your score during the shortlisting process. If you perform well in Written Ability Test and Personal Interview, and present your commerce background you still stand a fair chance. But it would also be wise if you have some backups like MDI Gurugram, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI Delhi, where your marks and profile will fit well in their selection range.
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I am providing you the link below through which you will be able to download the previous 10 years CAT question papers
Here is the link :- CAT Previous year Question papers
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