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CAT 2007: Prepare for the 'Surprise' factor

CAT 2007: Prepare for the 'Surprise' factor

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

A look at patterns from previous CATs. What type of questions are frequently asked? How has the exam format changed over the years? Read on

CAT 2010: How you should start your prep

CAT 2010: How you should start your prep

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Rahul Singh, who scored in the 100-percentile (CAT 2009) shares some tips on how B-school hopefuls should kickstart their CAT prep.

CAT 2007: Twenty practice questions and answers

CAT 2007: Twenty practice questions and answers

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Twenty questions from various sections of CAT 2007. Determine your strengths and find your weaknesses.

CAT 2009: How I made it to IIM-C

CAT 2009: How I made it to IIM-C

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Gaurav Jaiswal, IIM Calcutta -- Batch 2011, shares his experiences and advice.

Countdown to CAT 2010: Make every minute count

Countdown to CAT 2010: Make every minute count

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

As the 24-hour countdown begins for CAT 2010, here's how you should be making the most of your time.

Low CAT score? Here's what to do

Low CAT score? Here's what to do

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

If you scored low in the CAT it's not the end of the world. Follow this quick action plan

Live chat: Last minute tips to crack the CAT 2013

Live chat: Last minute tips to crack the CAT 2013

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Join us for a chat with ARKS Srinivas, IIM-Calcutta alumnus and CEO, VistaMind today, October 11 between 4 and 5 pm IST.

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla -- Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near the Kerala state capital.

CAT: The next step

CAT: The next step

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

For the 2.70+ lakh test-takers, the CAT paper did not spring too many surprises but like the well-known tomato ketchup in a popular commercial, it was different!

CAT 2008: Answer keys

CAT 2008: Answer keys

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

to help test-takers know how they fared, rediff.com in collaboration with TCYOnline.com brings you the answer keys to the CAT 2008.

CAT 2008: First Impressions

CAT 2008: First Impressions

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

What CAT 2008 held in store.

CAT 100 percentiler shares his succes mantras

CAT 100 percentiler shares his succes mantras

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

P. Manohar Anand of IIT madras is one of the eight students who aced CAT 2010 with 100 percentile. He shares his success mantras and the road ahead with Rediff.com.

Voices: Two thumbs up for CAT 2010

Voices: Two thumbs up for CAT 2010

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

We spoke with a handful of aspirants at the CAT testing centre in Ghatkopar, Mumbai. Find out what they had to say.

Last minute tips to crack CAT 2010. Share yours!

Last minute tips to crack CAT 2010. Share yours!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Alok Chandra, an IIM Kozhikode alumnus, shares his advice for students preparing to take the CAT this year.

CAT 2015 Tips: How to optimise your score

CAT 2015 Tips: How to optimise your score

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Use the next 30 days to revise the concepts and attempt more mocks.

A Teacher's Stunning Retirement Gift!

A Teacher's Stunning Retirement Gift!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

When she retired after 35 years of service, a surprise awaited government teacher Asha Tripathi.

GEMs No Longer Shine At MBA Campuses

GEMs No Longer Shine At MBA Campuses

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Many top B-schools attach more value now to academic record, bachelor's degree marks, work experience, performance in the personal interview, as well as gender and academic diversity -- resulting in a decline of the weighting to the CAT score.

Kohli can break Tendulkar's record of 100 centuries: Shastri

Kohli can break Tendulkar's record of 100 centuries: Shastri

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli is well on his way to break another big landmark -- Sachin Tendulkar's 100 international hundreds.

How to prepare for a mock CAT

How to prepare for a mock CAT

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

CAT trainers Gautam, Rishi and Arindam tell you what to do.

CAT 2010: 25 questions to test your Verbal skills

CAT 2010: 25 questions to test your Verbal skills

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Get Ahead, in collaboration with TCYOnline.com, an organisation that trains CAT aspirants, presents 25 test Verbal Ability questions, with the answers.

1 month to CAT 2010: FAQs answered!

1 month to CAT 2010: FAQs answered!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Vinayak Kudva, IMS Learning Resources, addresses some of the most frequently asked questions CAT candidates have in the last month of prep.

Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Maya Warrier, 9, satisfies a little of her wanderlust when she journeys across the world to Vietnam, some 10 hours by flight from her home in London.

India welcomes 12 cheetahs from S Africa; count rises to 20

India welcomes 12 cheetahs from S Africa; count rises to 20

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

There are now 10 male cheetahs and as many females at MP's Kuno National Park.

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Deriving from Narendra Modi's continuing charisma, the proposed scheme, if and when implemented, can cut both ways. That is to say, if Modi can win, he can lose. Or, someone else in his place, later on, could lose as much as he could win in his time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

CAT 2007: 'Vocabulary is still important'

CAT 2007: 'Vocabulary is still important'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

What should your daily schedule include? How can you best utilise your time between now and CAT? Read on

CAT 2007: Analysing mock exam papers

CAT 2007: Analysing mock exam papers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

A look at the quantitative and data interpretation sections of the CAT. Also describes how and why you should analyse your mock CATS

What's your CAT strategy?

What's your CAT strategy?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Get Ahead reader Rituma is taking the CAT 2006 exam on November 19 and wants your feedback on her current strategy.

CAT dismisses former ISRO chairman's plea

CAT dismisses former ISRO chairman's plea

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Central Administrative Tribunal on Friday dismissed former Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman G Madhavan Nair's plea, seeking quashing of the Centre's decision to debar him from holding government posts for his alleged role in the controversial Antrix-Devas deal, on the ground of maintainability.

CAT 2007: 'I got calls from 5 IIMs'

CAT 2007: 'I got calls from 5 IIMs'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Rajat Goyal a student of IIM Lucknow's batch of 2008, shares his CAT advice.

CAT 2007: How to survive exam week, checklist

CAT 2007: How to survive exam week, checklist

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

With months and months of preparation at stake, the week preceding CAT 2007 can be very stressful. Here are some general tips and a final checklist for keeping your percentiles up and leading.

CAT: 'In weak sections, try to clear sectionals'

CAT: 'In weak sections, try to clear sectionals'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Arindam Lahiri, a competive examination expert, discusses CAT 2007 strategy with Get Ahead readers: How should I divide my time? How can I clear sectional cut-offs? Read on

CAT: Should you change your strategy?

CAT: Should you change your strategy?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

You may be used to following a particular strategy during your mock papers of the Common Admission Test. However, you may feel tempted to change your strategy. Tempted to change it?

What does the new CAT pattern mean for you?

What does the new CAT pattern mean for you?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Ankur Agarwal, a guest author and an IIM Lucknow alumnus discusses the implications of the new CAT exam pattern.

CAT 2007: The six month countdown

CAT 2007: The six month countdown

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Unless you have a clear study strategy, the hours of effort you invest in preparing for CAT can be wasted.

CAT 2009: 'How can I improve my percentile?'

CAT 2009: 'How can I improve my percentile?'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

R Shiva Kumar, director of Academics and R&D, Career Launcher, hosted a chat with GA readers to address their CAT-related questions. The transcript.

Technical glitches mar Day 1 of CAT

Technical glitches mar Day 1 of CAT

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

The much-anticipated beginning of computer-based CAT got off to a rocky start with technical glitches at various centres throwing students' preparation into disarray.

CAT 2009: Final checklist for test-takers

CAT 2009: Final checklist for test-takers

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Prometric and IIMs issue a final reminder to all candidates.

Joram Review: Harrowing Portrait Of The Helpless

Joram Review: Harrowing Portrait Of The Helpless

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

When an actor has worked for as long as Manoj Bajpayee, one tends to lose their sense of originality under the sheen of stardom. But the actor's versatility sparkles in his willingness to start on a fresh note every single time, applauds Sukanya Verma.

CAT 2009: Easy ways to stay motivated

CAT 2009: Easy ways to stay motivated

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Stress wwighing you down? Try these easy tips to keep your motivation levels high.

CAT 2011 results: 9 candidates score 100 percentile

CAT 2011 results: 9 candidates score 100 percentile

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The results of the Common Aptitude Test (CAT), conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management, was announced today. In 2011, 1.85 lakh students took the examination. The aspirational 100 percentile was managed by nine students, while 1,800 students crossed the 99 percentile barrier.