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Those candidates who are going to appear for the MBA selection round at IIMs or other B-school can refer to this ebook to get better insights regarding GD-PI and WAT rounds.

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Application Date:10 March,2025 - 20 May,2025
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Hi aspirant,

Preparing for any competitive exam, whether it is the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) or the Common Admission Test (CAT), requires a deliberate and consistent strategy.

  1. Achieving success in the CAT requires a combination of conceptual clarity, strategic planning, and consistent practice of its three sections : quantitative aptitude (QA) , verbal ability and reading comprehension (VARC) , and logical reasoning and data interpretation (LRDI) .

CAT Exam Preparation Tips 2025

You can refer to the link given above for more information on the same,

  1. Preparing for the UPSC exam requires a strategic and sustained effort.         Begin by thoroughly understanding the detailed syllabus and exam               pattern for both the preliminary and main examinations. Develop a     strong foundation by studying NCERT books and then move on to standard reference materials for each subject like History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and Science & Technology. Simultaneously, stay updated with current affairs through regular reading of newspapers and magazines.

How To Prepare for UPSC IAS

You can also refer to this link.

All the best!

Hi aspirant,

  1. The CUSAT CAT exam centers for 2025 are spread across India, including major urban locations like New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bangalore, as well as towns in Kerala such as Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and others.
  2. The exam for individuals choosing centers outside of Kerala (codes 101 and 104) is slated for May 11, 2025, while exams for places within Kerala are scheduled for May 10, 11, and 12.
  3. To find your assigned exam center, download and review the admit card once it is issued. The exam center's exact location and address will be specified on your invite card.

CUSAT CAT Test Centres 2025

You can also refer to the link given above for more information on the same.

All the best!

Hi aspirant,

The CUSAT CAT 2025 admit card has been released.

The admit card will be accessible for download on the official website, admissions.cusat.ac.in. Candidates can obtain their admit card by logging into their candidate portal and entering their User ID and password. The admit card will provide vital information including the exam date, time, and location.

CUSAT CAT Admit Card 2025

You can also refer to this link for more information on the same.

All the best!

Hi aspirant,

As of the CAT 2024 exam for the MBA class of 2025-2027 at IIM Mumbai, the NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes) category requires an overall percentile of 75.

It is essential to understand that these are the minimal qualifying percentiles required to go to the next level, the Personal Interview (PI). The actual cutoffs for receiving a PI call may be much higher, depending on the number of candidates, their profiles, and IIM Mumbai's special admission requirements for the year.

A higher score will considerably improve your chances of being shortlisted for the PI process.

CAT Cut off for IIM for OBC Category

You can also refer to the link given above for more information.

All the best!

All the best!

The CAT is a great option after graduation if you're interested in pursuing an MBA and building a career in management. It can open doors to top business schools like IIMs and lead to lucrative corporate roles. However, if you're not interested in management, there are other career options like higher studies, certifications, or entrepreneurship. Consider your career goals, interests, and investment before deciding.



Hello,

Yes, CAT is a better option if you want to pursue an MBA from top institutes like the IIMs and other reputed B-Schools in India. It is highly recognized and opens many career opportunities in management. However, if you want other options, exams like XAT, SNAP, or GMAT are also good.

Hii,

Here's the best MBA colleges in Bangalore (without CAT)

  • SIBM Bangalore (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management)

    • Accepted Exam: SNAP

    • Average Package: 10–11 LPA

    • Highest Package: 20+ LPA

  • NMIMS Bangalore (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies)

    • Accepted Exam: NMAT

    • Average Package: 9–10 LPA

    • Highest Package: 19 LPA

  • JAGSoM (Jagdish Sheth School of Management, formerly IFIM)

    • Accepted Exams: GMAT, GRE, MAT, XAT, CMAT

    • Average Package: 10.5 LPA

    • Highest Package: 22 LPA

  • XIME Bangalore (Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship)

    • Accepted Exams: XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA

    • Average Package: 7 LPA

    • Highest Package: 16 LPA

  • Christ University, Bangalore

    • Accepted Exams: CUET (Christ Entrance), MAT, XAT, CMAT

    • Average Package: 6–7 LPA

    • Highest Package: 13 LPA

  • Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore

    • Accepted Exams: MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA

    • Average Package: 6.9 LPA

    • Highest Package: 14 LPA

  • ISME (International School of Management Excellence)

    • Accepted Exams: MAT, CMAT, XAT

    • Average Package: 6 LPA

    • Highest Package: 13 LPA

With a 98.55 percentile and rank of 22325 in JEE Main, your son has a reasonable chance of getting into a CSE or related branch at DTU (Delhi Technological University), especially if he's a Delhi region candidate.

DTU's CSE cutoff for general category candidates outside Delhi typically falls within the 10,000-12,000 rank range. A rank of 22325 might be a little high for CSE, but not impossible. It depends on the specific year's competition and seat availability.

You can predict the college here -:

https://www.careers360.com/college-predictor

Hello there,

With a CRL rank of 1,53,000 and an EWS rank of 23,000 , it might be challenging to get a seat in CVR College of Engineering (CVRCE) for B.Tech through JEE Mains in the B Category (management quota) based on the typical cutoffs.

However, here are some considerations:

  1. B Category (Management Quota) : Generally, management quota seats may have a higher cutoff compared to regular seats, but they are still often more flexible.

  2. Specific Branch : You might have better chances in less competitive branches compared to high-demand ones like CSE or ECE . Branches like Mechanical , Civil , or Electrical might have slightly lower cutoffs.

    Recommended Steps:

  • Check Previous Cutoffs : Look at the last year's cutoff trends for the EWS category in CVR College of Engineering.

  • Direct Admission or Management Quota : You can inquire about direct admission or management quota options if you're considering alternatives.

  • Counseling and Choice Filling : During the counseling process, you can list CVRCE as one of your preferences to see if any seat becomes available.

It's best to contact the college directly or check their official admission guidelines for more precise information regarding your rank and the available options.



I would recommend you to use JEE Mains College Predictor Tool by Careers360 to get the list of possible colleges you can get with your rank or percentile.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.



Yes, it is possible to get admission to GITAM University without having appeared for entrance exams like CMAT or CAT , especially if you're applying for courses where entrance exams are not mandatory or if the university offers other routes of admission.

For example, if you're interested in courses like B.Tech , BBA , MBA , etc., GITAM provides options based on the following:

1. B.Tech Admission :

  • GITAM offers B.Tech admission based on the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) , and some courses may also consider JEE Mains or State-Level Entrance Examinations for admission.

  • If you haven't appeared for GAT , you may still be eligible for admission through other criteria , such as JEE Mains scores (if applicable).

2. MBA Admission :

  • For MBA , GITAM accepts scores from CMAT , CAT , or its own GITAM Admission Test (GAT) .

  • If you haven't appeared for any of these exams, you can still apply if GITAM allows direct admissions based on your previous academic performance or interviews .

3. BBA and Other Courses :

  • For courses like BBA , B.Com , etc., GITAM typically considers direct admission based on previous academic records , so entrance exams may not be necessary.

Steps to Apply:

  • Check specific course requirements : Each course (B.Tech, MBA, etc.) may have different criteria, so it's important to verify whether the course you are applying for accepts other forms of admission if you haven't taken entrance exams.

  • Contact Admissions : Reach out to the admissions office of GITAM to clarify your specific situation and see if you can apply through an alternate route. Many universities are flexible with their admission processes and may offer alternatives like personal interviews or academic performance-based selection .

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