CAT Admit Card Date:05 Nov' 25 - 30 Nov' 25
To prepare for the CAT exam effectively, a well-organized and practical approach along with access to valuable insight is required. The renowned CAT exam mentor ARKS Srinivas has curated an extensive video series. Every advice and resource is an absolute result of his several years of experience. This series will thoroughly cover all the critical concepts that are important to ace the exam. Mr. ARKS will also offer practical strategies and tips to improve your study. By following these resources, you will elevate the level of your preparation.
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Mr. ARKS Srinivas, an alumnus of IIM Calcutta has 25 years of experience in the CAT exam. His teaching style is very practical. He has expertise in Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, and Logical Reasoning. The exciting part is that he will be sharing his expertise on the Careers360 YouTube channel. With his expert strategies, time-saving tips, and motivational energy, you’ll have everything you need to approach the CAT with confidence. If you’re determined to excel in the CAT, Mr. ARKS Srinivas is here to guide you every step of the way!
This series provides a comprehensive solution to the challenges faced by aspirants preparing for the CAT exam. Mr. ARKS has crafted this series by considering all the do’s and don’ts involved.
Class #1: Master CAT 2024 Test-Taking Section-Wise Strategies
In this video Mr. ARKS has given the practical strategy to ace VARC, Quant and LRDI in the CAT exam.
Class #2: 30 Days to CAT 2024: Last-Minute Strategy to Boost Your Percentile
This video will offer you a 30 days study plan to Ace your exam with practical approaches, tips and tricks for all the sections.
Class #3: Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid in CAT Mocks 
In this video ARKS sir has identified five mistakes that an aspirant makes while attempting a mock test. He will also providing you a practical solution also to avoid these mistakes.
Class #4: Master Arithmetic for CAT 2024 
In this video ARKS sir has covers 31 key concepts related to arithmetic and has provided the brilliant strategies to tackle the questions related to these concepts.
Class #5: Master Algebra for CAT 2024
To master the concepts of algebra, ARKS sir has simplified these concepts in a way that aspirants can tackle the questions of these concepts smartly.
Class #6: Must-Know Geometry Concepts for CAT 2024
ARKS sir has mentioned all the important concepts of geometry
Class #7: Master DILR for CAT 2024 | Proven Strategies
In this video CAT expert ARKS has covered his proven tips and strategies to help you ace the DILR section for CAT 2024.
Class #8: Master VARC for CAT 2024 | Proven Strategies
To master the VARC section, learn the proven strategies to improve your performance in both Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension with ARKS.
Class #9: 7 Days to CAT 2024 | Maximize Your Scores
To maximise your score in the final week of CAT Exam follow the advice shared by CAT expert ARKS.
Class #10: Mastering Mental Strength for CAT 2024 
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The CAT is an entrance exam for admissions into MBA and other postgraduate management programs, especially for top institutions like the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools. The CAT exam structure is divided into three parts: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. The CAT exam tests knowledge as well as strategic thinking with the skills of management and problem solving. This year, the CAT exam centres have increased from 167 to 170. Around 2 weeks are left for the final preparation of CAT 2024. Registered candidates can put the maximum effort into the final phase to achieve the best CAT score.
| CAT Admit card release | November 5, 2024 | 
| CAT Exam Date: | Sunday, November 24, 2024 | 
| CAT Result declaration | Second week of January 2025 | 
On Question asked by student community
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.
HELLO,
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
Hope this Helps!

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