Articles in CAT 2015
There are changes in CAT 2015 which are quite well known by now. Some of these include, three Sections instead of two, onscreen calculator, 180 minutes instead of 170 to solve the paper and some questions to not be of MCQ nature. The pattern changes have bothered most CAT takers ever since they were announced […]
Normalization and the CAT exam make strange bedfellows. When CAT comes around every year ‘normalization’ follows but not a pleasant twosome they make. This year, however normalization will not exactly be a topic of debate – thanks to the fact that the exam is going to be held over two slots only. What is normalization? […]
From L to R: Prof Rohit Kapoor, Prof Himanshu Rai, Prof SSS Kumar PaGaLGuY brings you pearls of wisdom from none other than some time-tested-trusted people – past CAT Convenors. . Here’s what the the last three CAT Convenors have to say to CAT 2015 aspirants PaGaLGuY asked three simple questions. Read on. What advice […]
The final countdown for CAT 2015 has begun and this means that you might be going through a whole plethora of emotions. Considering how nerve-wrecking the wait for the exam can be, it is important to sit back and calmly understand what you need to do in the next 10 days. In this article, I […]
The good news is that CAT 2015 registrations from non-engineers have taken a leap upward and those from engineers have seen a dip of 8%. This is significant because over the years CAT authorities have tried various measures to make the CAT exam as alluring to non-engineers as engineers. Some of these measures have include […]
Exams like CAT are more a test of one’s mental grit and stamina than mere aptitude / IQ / speed testing etc. Managers and leaders of tomorrow should be trained on the art of analysis leading to analytical and/or intuition-based decision-making. Over the years, the CAT conducted by the IIMs, has been testing students primarily […]
With CAT 2015 just about two and a half months away, I am sure you would be looking for useful advice for your preparation. As a regular exam-taker, I will present some important insights and tips based on last year’s exam. These points will help you fine-tune your preparation and help you prepare better for […]
CAT 2015 notification is out. First up, let us get the facts 1. Exam on one day, on Nov 29th. 2. Time-limit now 180 mins ( from 170 minutes previously). Time limit in 3 tight compartments, one hour each for three sections, QA, DI-LR and Verbal. 34 questions each in Quant and Verbal, 32 in […]
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2015 notification is out. Check here The biggest change – that the exam will be held on one day only – November 29, 2015 – in two sessions. The last time the exam was held on a single day was in 2008 when it was conducted in a pen and paper format. […]
Two questions that are asked most often with regards to the CAT Verbal ability section are: 1. How does one score in the CAT Verbal Section? 2. How does one score consistently in the CAT Verbal Section? In fact, the second question is the one that bothers most students. A number of students perform well […]