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,
Here are some top colleges accepting XAT and CAT exams :
Top colleges accepting CAT:
IIMs (All Indian Institutes of Management)
FMS Delhi
SPJIMR Mumbai
MDI Gurgaon
IIT Bombay (SJMSOM)
IIT Delhi (DMS)
IIFT
IMT Ghaziabad
JBIMS Mumbai
Top colleges accepting XAT:
XLRI Jamshedpur
XIMB Bhubaneswar
IMT Ghaziabad
Great
Hi there,
A female candidate with a CAT percentile of 67.97 and low sectional scores should target private and tier-2/3 B-schools that accept overall CAT scores in the 60–70 percentile range and have flexible sectional criteria.
Some suitable options include AIMS Institute Bangalore, Doon Business School Dehradun, Christ Institute of
Hi there,
Yes, you are eligible for XISS Ranchi with a CAT percentile of 67.60.
According to recent admission trends, the CAT cutoff for the PGDM in Human Resource Management for the general category has been around 60 percentile. For other programs such as Marketing, Finance, and Rural Management, the
Hi there,
Careers360 offers a wide range of eBooks and study materials to assist with CAT preparation. You can access past CAT question papers with solutions to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level. Additionally, there are quantitative aptitude handbooks, cheat sheets, and section-specific practice sets for arithmetic, algebra, and
Hi there,
The minimum eligibility criteria for a general candidate to receive a call from IIM Sambalpur are as follows:
VARC: 65%ile
QUANTS: 65%ile
LRDI: 65%ile
Overall: 90%tile
Keep practising and aim to improve your score. You can also focus on other management exams where you may secure a strong
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