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24 Sep 24

How to prepare for quants section for CAT?

Close to 2 Lakhs candidates appear for the CAT exam every year. Each candidate has his or her strengths and weaknesses. Some are good at verbal. On the other hand, some are good at quants or LRDI sections. However, for many candidates, especially those not belonging to the engineering background, the Quantitative Aptitude section remains their arch-nemesis. The candidates have to tackle the different questions testing various concepts of quants. Also, the quants section is the last section to be attempted in the CAT exam. Many candidates get somehow mentally exhausted after attempting the first two sections and then reaching this section. Due to all this, the candidates get nervous about attempting the quants section in CAT. Moreover, they lose their confidence. They think that they will not be able to score well in it. But with the right guidance and hard work, anyone can achieve his or her desired scores in Quants – Or, In fact, score the perfect 100 percentile in it. And why not score well in it? After all, it will help you to have an overall good CAT score. Moreover, this will help you to have a good overall CAT percentile. And just in case, your score drops a bit in any of the other two sections, then that low score can be compensated by a good quant score. So, to provide you the right guidance, we have dedicated this entire article to CAT quants preparation tips. This detailed blog will walk you through some essential Quants preparation tips, which will be very helpful for you in your entire preparation journey. CAT Quants Preparation Tips Following are the CAT Quants preparation tips which can be very helpful for your overall CAT preparation-1. Clear your Quants Concepts As we all know that CAT tests your understanding of the majority of …

09 Dec 24

SEVEN THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE OR WHILE IN A GROUP DISCUSSION

Group Discussion is a screening test where a group of students are required to discuss on a topic. Today, most of the colleges and B-schools conduct a round of Group Discussion to assess some basic skills in students. Generally, GD is the last process of selection after a written test and a personal interview. Therefore it is of upmost importance that we learn the tactics to come out as a gem in the process.BODY LANGUAGEMark your body language from the beginning of the time you enter the GD room. Your body language is important. It may be noted, that often cameras are installed in the room to observe your code of conduct. You are given points on the way you sit, talk and conduct yourself. So be disciplined. COMPREHENSIVE STUDYNo one wants to turn out a dumb in GD. Any topic can be put up in a discussion. Hence, it is significant that we prepare ourselves by doing a comprehensive study of all areas. Try to cover as many topics as you can. For practice, give mock GDs before the D- Day.BE POLITEWe must stick to this point. Always pitch your points politely. GD is not a debate, its just a mere discussion between you and other participants. So stop trying to be ARNUB GOSWAMI. However, you may raise your voice a bit when you have been constantly unable to enter the discussion.SHOW YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLSYou are being assessed for your leadership skills. GD is a way to analyze how well you work in a team. Ergo we must also give chance to others to speak, rather than speaking everything by yourself. Solve a quarrel by acting as a leader, in case it arises.TRY TO COVER WIDE HORIZONDon’t just keep on dragging on a same point. Repeating on a same point …

09 Dec 24

INTERVIEWS: 8 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE APPEARING FOR AN INTERVIEW

What is an Interview? An interview is nothing but just a conversation where an interviewer asks questions which have to be answered by an interviewee. So, it is nothing of the sort to be afraid of. It is just a casual interaction between the organisation/ company and the applicant. We all have to face interviews, one day or the other, so its better that we master them and learn the strategies to crack those daunting interviews. Interviews are something that we have to deal with, starting from schools and colleges to the company you are seeking job for. It is interesting to note that even an entrepreneur faces interview like situation in convincing his/her clients to choose their services. So, here are some tips that you must keep in mind before appearing for an interview:DRESS NICELY AND SMELL GOOD:Even the basic of the basic things are noticed, so it is important that you take some time out to focus on the way you dress. Your whole body attire matters a lot, so you should be well -combed, rightly dressed with well polished shoes. Usually formal white shirt with black trousers is considered good clothing. Strictly avoid wearing jeans and a T-shirt.Apart from dressing, you must also smell good. Poor body odour is the thing you might not want. So, a little perfume would do the work.BODY POSTURES AND GESTURES:Your body speaks a lot for you. It is important that we keep an eye on our body language. Also there are some postures and gestures which needs to be kept in mind. Seeking permission to enter, greeting with a smile , sitting straight without making any unnecessary movements, making good eye contact are some of the considerable aspects. Also remember to sit, only when you are asked to.DO YOUR HOMEWORK:A little homework before …

09 Dec 24

7 REASONS TO INTERN WITH A STARTUP

LEARNING HUBStartups are something that has to look from the smallest to the largest of things. Therefore, they make you work from anything to everything. Since you are Chief Everything Officer, you get immense opportunities to gain a wider knowledge and experience of every field, much more than any other company.FLEXIBLE WORK HOURSUnlike conventional businesses or MNCs where you to need to provide your fixed hours, startups provide much more flexibility in terms of your working hours. Since many startups operate in a digital mode, they also provide you work from home option, contrary to 9 to 5 jobs. MUCH MORE RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPOSURELooking after extensive things brings immense responsibilities, thereby inculcating much more responsibility in you than any other organization. Also, looking at different departments provide you a tremendous exposure which every person longs for.VAST NETWORKINGDue to lots and lots of conferences, meetings and events, there is lot of networking in a startup. You get to build a strong network of contacts, which is something that comes beneficial for the rest of your life. So, this is the biggest plus point of working with a startup.UNDERSTANDS THE WORKING OF A COMPANYA startup provides a opportunity to get to know how a company works. Since, it is much more compact in size and operations, it is easier for you to understand each and every working. Getting such an understanding turns out to be very helpful in starting your company.LADDER TO YOUR OWN STARTUPSince startup culture is the talk of the town, every buzzing entrepreneur dreams of having his/her own startup. Thus it is better to get associated with a startup, if you wish to one of your own. Initially getting interned with a startup establishes the sense of how a startup works and also what challenges it face.IMPROVES YOUR CVMany people …

09 Dec 24

8 SIGNS THAT YOU'RE NOT AN ENTREPRENEUR

Entrepreneurs are surely a different breed. Not everyone can think, act, and execute like an entrepreneur, he is the Jack of all trades, and knows how to get his work done properly, within a given Time period. He is someone who isn't scared of taking risks, work hard and devote all his being to his Organisation. Which is why it is commonly said that, Not Everyone can be an EntrepreneurIf you have all these traits then, I advice you not to venture into Entrepreneurship1. You're afraid of failures Famous physicist Albert Einstein said. “ Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new”. Taking risks and not being afraid of the outcome, gives Entrepreneurs a certain amount of pleasure which is indescribable. It also shows their confidence in themselves and their organisation. But, that doesn’t mean that he or she should go ahead and take risks based on any useless hunch, rather they should take calculated risks backed by a strong research and extreme hard work. Thus,if you're not someone who likes to take risks and instead tread on the path commonly taken by many,then Entrepreneurship is not for you.2. If you don't Possess a problem solving Mindset There are many different problems arising day to day in an organisation and an Entrepreneur should be willing to solve these problems by hook or Crook. He is someone, who has who has solved problems for people through whatever means since forever,Rather than running away from Problems.3.If you're not Adaptive to Change People change, problems change, markets change. An Entrepreneur will Adapt, himself and his product to best serve his customer. That said, if you are someone who doesn't like going out of their comfort zone and adjust then you should not think about Entrepreneurship as your career option.4.You're indecisive and can't …

09 Dec 24

7 QUESTIONS EVERY ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR MUST ASK HIMSELF

With the sudden spurt of Start-ups in India, Every aspiring Entrepreneur will think that his idea has what it takes to survive the market,thus reflecting his confidence in his product and his idea. But one thing many people fail to do is Introspect,so in order to introspect,Following are the Questions, every Aspiring Entrepreneur must ask Himself :1.Am I pragmatic? You might have this great idea to build the next big thing,which is great, But is your idea practical? Is it easy to recreate? is it Technologically compatible? Does it have a significant market? You should be practical about your idea and a certain amount of research should be done on your idea before finalising it, Because market is changing at such a fast and unpredictable pace that no one but a good Entrepreneur can tell, when is the right time to come up with your idea in the market2.Is my idea, the next Big thing? In recent years people have started thinking that ideas don't matter that much for a start-up. They think that they will try out different ideas and if they do not work they will pivot. But that does not work most of the times. You should understand that even the most successful companies were not founded on wild or brilliant ideas. Starbucks chose the brazen path of selling coffee in Seattle. Facebook built a better MySpace. Google built a better Yahoo search. Microsoft copied Apple - who copied Xerox. Original ideas are overrated.It is all about finding that idea which will go places. What isn't overrated is timing. A perfect example is Google, it chose the perfect time to build a better search engine3. How intense is the competition of my product /idea in the market? Many people fear competition, But a successful Entrepreneur doesn't, he knows People that the best …

09 Dec 24

Letter to a student who wants to quit

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,When the funds are low and the debts are high,And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,When care is pressing you down a bit-Rest if you must, but don't you quit!The famous poem written by John Greenleaf is quiet relatable even today. Most of the students quit not when they find situation tough but when they don’t have inner motivation to achieve the task. It can better be understood by the following story, In life of every champion there comes a time when he gets very bored with the work he is doing, the daily monotonous routine he is following when there is no excitement and things are not making sense at all, 95% of the people who enter into such things leave or quit during this phase and only 5% of the students or aspirants who overcome this difficult phase end up becoming champions. What is the difference between these 5% and 95% of students? Is it talent? The answer is No, it is Perseverance. Always remember that Winner is the Loser who tried one more time and refused to Quit.Over the years of experience, we have seen students quitting over trivial reasons like they are not scoring well in mocks, they had a fight with their partner, they are frustrated and 147 other reasons.Problem is not in quitting but facing the dark future which will loom over your head once you have made your mind, don’t let the sunshine of the bright future to take the backseat and getting overshadowed by your decision to quit.Next question is that what to do when you are in the zone of negativity and not able to find the right motivation to achieve your goals? Start …

09 Dec 24

Yes, You CAN

Time and again demotivated students who are not performing well ask us the question whether they will be able to perform well in the final exam or not, the reason for asking such question is not that they don’t have faith in us but the reason is that they don’t trust themselves enough to believe that they can really do it. Only a few students who have felt the power of belief are the ones who have reached the upper echelons of success.Why does everyone doubt their capacity? It is not because they feel they are weak, it is because they have been made to feel like that. This can be understood by the following story. Once upon a time, 2 little children were playing near the well, when one of them all of a sudden fell in the well. The other friend cried for help but to his shock, the place was a secluded one and no one was nearby to help them. The young child threw the rope attached to the well to the boy who had fallen inside and with all his strength pulled out the boy who was even heavier than him. When they went to their home and narrated the whole story to their surprise everyone refused to believe it stating that they are playing a prank, How come a small boy pulls out a boy out of well all alone. The villagers along with family members of children went to a sage who was meditating nearby to ask whether the children are saying the truth and how could a young boy do such a herculean task. The sage replied only in one sentence, “There was no one nearby to tell the boy that he cannot do such a task.” The human brain is like a …

09 Dec 24

APNA TIME AAYEGA!

Many a time people take decision in a hurry and without giving a second thought only they later realise that they have made a blunder, In order to win over the competition, people tend to act abruptly and regret later when they have to face the consequences.Have you ever felt like leaving because you are not seeing any growth? Have you ever felt like ending at all because of the failures or experiences? Whenever you feel low, depressed or overwhelmed with negative emotions because of ups and downs that inevitably come in life, Whenever you feel like quitting, whenever you don’t find a reason to carry on, do remind yourself of a simple yet powerful story of fern and bamboo.A man planted fern and bamboo seeds and cared for them really well. He made sure they both get adequate light and water. The man was delighted to see fern quickly spring out from the Earth growing really fast, covering its entire surroundings with bright green colour but he was disappointed when nothing came out of Bamboo seed. But the man didn’t give up on bamboo. In the second year he saw that the growth of the fern was luxuriant, vibrant and abundant, and the bamboo seed? Nothing came out. But the man continued caring for the bamboo and didn’t give up. In the third year there was still nothing from the bamboo seed and the man still won’t give up and same thing happened in the 4th year as well, nothing came out of bamboo. But the man persevered and didn’t quit. It was in the 5th year that the man saw tiny sprout emerge from the Earth.The bamboo straw was tiny and insignificant compared to the fern, but it was just 6 months from then, the bamboo shot up …

09 Dec 24

CAT Study Plan for Working Professionals

Are you a serious CAT aspirant? Are you feeling overwhelmed while managing both work and CAT preparation? Do you want to score 99%ile in CAT, but the office work is draining all your energy? If your answer to any of the above questions is YES, then don’t worry. We have seen and worked with aspirants like you for years. And you know what else we have seen? Many determined aspirants cracking CAT and getting their desired B-schools, even after having a back-breaking job. So, based on our years of experience, we bring this informative blog giving a proper CAT study plan for working professionals. But before we start with the CAT study plan, let’s explore this frequently asked question. Is ‘quitting the job to prepare for CAT’ a good option? Well, it all depends from person to person. If you think that you cannot squeeze out even a few hours (1 to 2 hours) of preparation per day, then quitting your job and preparing for CAT can be an option. But be careful because quitting a job can result in anxiety and pressure to perform well in CAT, thereby affecting your final day performance. Also, you may get frustrated due to the monotonous routine of studying. So, just think about all this and take your ‘big decision’ accordingly. On the other hand, if you think that your job is not too demanding, then preparing for CAT alongside a job is a good option. Don’t get bogged down by the rumors that ‘it is tough preparing for CAT while doing a job.’ Once you are determined and manage your time properly, you can easily achieve your desired percentile and get into your dream B-school.Now that you are clear about this question, let’s move on to the next section of this blog.Things to consider before preparing …

22 Dec 21

How many questions to attempt in CAT?

How many questions to attempt in CAT? The CAT exam is considered to be one of the toughest MBA entrance exams in India. Also, its pattern and scoring system is a bit complex. Most of the candidates get confused because of its scoring system. They could not decipher which score translates to which percentile. The confusion again persists when the candidates do not know how many questions to attempt to get their desired percentiles or desired score. However, understanding the CAT’s scoring system, and in fact, cracking it is not that difficult. Therefore, we have written this detailed blog to clear out the confusion of each and every candidate. In this blog, you will find the answer to the question- How many questions to attempt in CAT?But before we start answering this question, you need to know the difference between the CAT score and CAT percentile. Difference between CAT score and CAT Percentile ‘What is the difference between CAT Score & CAT Percentile?’ - This is the most sought after question by CAT aspirants. Well, CAT score and CAT percentile are two factors – while each of them plays an equally important role in getting admission in one of the top IIMs. What is CAT Score? The total marks scored by a candidate is known as the CAT score. Simply put, it is the marks that you get by answering the questions correctly and taking into account the negative marking as well. To understand the CAT score better, let us have a quick look at the CAT marking scheme and CAT exam pattern-There are a total of 100 questions in the CAT examThere are three sections in the CAT exam- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension with 34 questions, Logical Reasoning, and Data Interpretation with 32 questions and Quantitative Ability with 34 questions.Each correct answer will fetch …

09 Dec 24

How to prepare for quants section for CAT?

09 Dec 24

How to prepare for Verbal Section for CAT?

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section of the CAT is different from the other two sections. This is because the Verbal Ability section tests a strategic mix of all the essential things like reading comprehension, sentence formation through parajumbles, etc. Verbal Ability section tests our entire ability to comprehend or understand passages and sentences written in English. Unlike the quants or LRDI section, the syllabus of verbal ability cannot be divided into a number of topics. Moreover, the preparation of Quants can be structured. For example, a candidate wants to learn geometry. Then he or she will understand all the basic concepts of line, angle, triangles, circles, etc. and will then practice the questions based on those concepts. If he or she is facing difficulty in solving questions, he or she will revisit the concepts again. This process can be followed by any CAT aspirant to improve Quants. However, the same is not applicable for the Verbal section of the CAT. In the verbal section, you need to put in efforts daily to improve it. And you will not be able to see the improvement quickly. With a significant amount of time, the improvement will be seen in your verbal ability scores. This can make the candidates demotivated with time. So, observing all these things, the following question will again pop up in your mind – How to prepare for verbal section for CAT 2020? Well, we do agree that initially, it appears quite tough to prepare for the verbal section. But with the right preparation strategy to crack the verbal section of CAT, you can score high percentiles in it. So, before delving further into the article, just remember that the verbal ability section requires your consistent time and effort. Verbal Ability Preparation Tips to ace the verbal ability sectionFollow the below-mentioned …

09 Dec 24

How to prepare for SNAP exam 2022?

SNAP is one of the most prestigious MBA entrance exams in India. Symbiosis International University conducts it for shortlisting students for admission to its colleges. It is the initial stage of shortlisting students for the next round consisting of Personal Interview (PI), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Group Exercise (GE). SNAP exam is taken by approximately 50,000 students every year. The level of difficulty of the SNAP exam is comparatively on the lower side as compared to CAT or XAT. However, time is the main constraint with the SNAP exam. A candidate needs to have a good hold of the concepts and should be fast enough in concept application for acing the SNAP exam. Also, top colleges like SIBM, Pune, and SCMHRD shortlist candidates with percentiles as high as 98. Moreover, SNAP comes as a respite for those students who think that they were not able to perform well in CAT. They get another chance to perform well in SNAP and get into a top B-school of India. So, scoring a high percentile becomes extremely necessary. We have brought this blog to give you expert strategies on ‘How to prepare for SNAP 2022?’ But before we discuss the strategies, let’s have a look at the SNAP exam pattern. So, without further ado, let’s begin. SNAP Exam PatternThe SNAP exam consists of a total of 115 questions which can be answered in 2 hours or 120 minutes. It consists of four sections, namely Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and General English. There are a total of 35, 36, and 34 questions in each section, respectively. All the questions are MCQ type except for the five special questions, which are subjective type. In special questions, you need to type in the answer using the virtual keyboard. For Quants and Current Affairs section, …

09 Dec 24

How to prepare for XAT exam 2022?

Cracking XAT will help you to get admission into one of the top leading B-schools of India. Usually conducted in the first week of January every year, XAT is taken by approximately 1 Lakh candidates all over India. It is an online Computer-Based test of 3 hours. It consists of four sections, namely Verbal & Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. XAT exam also becomes the last hope for MBA aspirants whose other MBA entrance exams did not go well as per their expectations. So, candidates need to shift their focus on preparing for XAT and give in their best to nail the exam. When it comes to comparing the difficulty levels of Indian MBA entrance exams, XAT is considered to be the toughest MBA entrance exam. However, a strategic XAT preparation plan is the key to crack the XAT exam. In this article about How to prepare for XAT 2022, we will walk you through the XAT preparation strategies, which will cover the entire aspect of the exam. But before we answer your question on how to prepare for XAT, let us walk you through the XAT exam pattern. XAT exam patternIn the XAT exam, there will be 99 questions, and the time duration will be 3 hours. For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. There is no negative marking for leaving eight questions unattempted. However, after that, there will be a negative marking of 0.05 marks per unattempted question. There is no sectional time limit. The candidates will get 15 minutes to attempt the General Knowledge section. There will be three main sections, namely Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation in the first part. In the second …

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