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Cracking CAT: It's not how good you are but how fast

Cracking CAT: It's not how good you are but how fast

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Srikanth Lanka, a student of Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai scored 99.99 percentile in CAT 2011. Here's how he did it.

CAT 2007: Sample Verbal questions

CAT 2007: Sample Verbal questions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

5 sample questions from the Verbal section of CAT. They cover two types of questions, both frequently seen on previous CATs. Answer key provided.

Want to ace CAT? Revise, revise, revise

Want to ace CAT? Revise, revise, revise

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

In a recent chat with Get Ahead readers, CAT trainers Gautam Puri and Arun Wadhwa had this advice to offer CAT aspirants.

CAT 2007: Frequently asked questions

CAT 2007: Frequently asked questions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

This article takes a look at some of the common concerns and doubts held by students with only 60 days remaining before CAT. Which schools should I apply to? How many mocks should I take?

CAT 2007: The perfect blend of speed and accuracy

CAT 2007: The perfect blend of speed and accuracy

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

A look at the Data Intepretation and Quantitative sections of the CAT. Which questions are easy? Which questions are difficult? How can you determine which questions to answer and which to avoid?

CAT 2006 on November 19

CAT 2006 on November 19

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The Common Admission Test for the Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Indore, Kozhikode, Lucknow, will be held on Sunday, November 19, for their various programmes.

CAT: 'For IIM, percentile score near 99 is needed'

CAT: 'For IIM, percentile score near 99 is needed'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Gejo Sreenivasan, MBA expert with IMS, breaks down CAT 2007. He discussed the different sections, possible cut-offs and various MBA institutes.

CAT: Worried about Verbal Ability?

CAT: Worried about Verbal Ability?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Eat well, sleep well and bell the CAT!

Eat well, sleep well and bell the CAT!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

So it's 24 hours to D-day and you're nearly done with those long hours of study for the CAT. But here are a few dos and don'ts to ensure you're in top form for the exam.

CAT strategy for individual sections

CAT strategy for individual sections

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

CAT: 'Overall cut-off for IIM is around 100'

CAT: 'Overall cut-off for IIM is around 100'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Gejo Srenivasan, MBA expert with IMS, discusses CAT issues immediately after yesterday's exam. He breaks down each section, gives percentile ranges for different schools and advises students on how to proceed from here.

CAT 2007: 'Free your mind, no last minute studies'

CAT 2007: 'Free your mind, no last minute studies'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

Competitive examination experts from TCY answer questions about the final few days of CAT preparation. They advise readers to free their minds and stop the last minute studying. Read on

CAT 2008: The best way to tackle RC?

CAT 2008: The best way to tackle RC?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

To help you improve your skills and better you performance in the CAT, experts from Career Launcher hosted a chat with readers on September 19. The transcript.

CAT topper: Fine tune your strategies instead of mugging new concepts

CAT topper: Fine tune your strategies instead of mugging new concepts

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

With the Common Admission Test fast approaching aspirants are giving finishing touches to their preparation. Uday Mehta, who secured 100 percentile in CAT 2010 shares his success mantra and offers tips to crack the exam. Read on.

How to crack the CAT in 3 months

How to crack the CAT in 3 months

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

With less than 100 days to go for the biggest management entrance exam, here are some strategies that will help you succeed.

'How can I break the 90 percentile barrier in CAT?'

'How can I break the 90 percentile barrier in CAT?'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

In an online chat with readers, ARKS Srinivas, ex-director, TIME and CEO, Vista Mind addressed queries on CAT 2012, MBA, b-school admissions and more.

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.

CAT 2012 begins TODAY: Share your experience!

CAT 2012 begins TODAY: Share your experience!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Over 2 lakh aspirants will be appearing for the test scheduled between October 11 and November 6, 2012.

95,000 CAT takers scored zero or less marks this year. Here's why!

95,000 CAT takers scored zero or less marks this year. Here's why!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Of the 1.74 lakh candidates who appeared for CAT 2013, 95,000 scored zero marks or obtained negative marks.

CAT 2009 was a nightmare he'd like to forget

CAT 2009 was a nightmare he'd like to forget

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

MBA aspirants share their experiences and apprehensions for CAT 2009.

Get over CAT, here's how you can crack XAT

Get over CAT, here's how you can crack XAT

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

CAT is history. XAT is what you should be looking forward to. Here is how you can approach the entrance test for XLRI, Jamshedpur.

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2023 has revealed the top 25 Funniest entries of 2023 in its final shortlist.

Stomach this! Big cats in UP zoo forced to munch on chicken, mutton

Stomach this! Big cats in UP zoo forced to munch on chicken, mutton

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Authorities have been forced to make the switch owing to the crackdown on slaughterhouses.

Share your CAT experiences and advice!

Share your CAT experiences and advice!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Did you crack the CAT? Share your tips and advice for this test-takers right here!

CAT 2009: The IIMs' uncertainty principle

CAT 2009: The IIMs' uncertainty principle

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The CAT results have been declared, but candidates are still left with a lot of unanswered questions. Here's why.

CAT issues new order on pension

CAT issues new order on pension

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

The CAT passed the order on a petition filed by V T Prabhakaran, the retired scientist of Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, challenging departmental proceedings and withholding of arrears benefit that was due to him after he retired on February 2009.

Video: CAT: Tips on English Grammar

Video: CAT: Tips on English Grammar

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Experts at TCYonline.com share five important aspects of this section.

A 'dead' cat-helicopter that is worth Rs 70 lakh

A 'dead' cat-helicopter that is worth Rs 70 lakh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The value of Orvillecopter, a Dutch work of art transforming a dead cat into a remote controlled helicopter, has surged by almost tenfold after generating both headlines and criticism worldwide.

CAT: The what and how of a computer-based test

CAT: The what and how of a computer-based test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Making sense of the various issues that have now cropped up and putting them in the correct perspective.

CAT 2009 results may get delayed

CAT 2009 results may get delayed

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Results of the Common Admission Test could get delayed with Indian Institutes of Management and Prometric, which conducted the online test, still to decide a new date for conducting the exam for students who could not give their exam due to technical glitches.

CAT 2011 topper: IIM-Calcutta is the best for finance

CAT 2011 topper: IIM-Calcutta is the best for finance

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Kolkata software engineer who scored a perfect 100 percentile in CAT 2011 says that he is looking forward to he wants to be an investment banker and will join IIM-Calcutta because it is the best management institute to study finance.

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'Are we so ready to believe that in this country whose virtues we constantly shout from the rooftops, there is no single person -- other than Modi -- in a minimum of 272 elected MPs with the talent and ability to lead this country?' asks Prem Panicker.

CAT Tips: Comprehensive guide to solve VA

CAT Tips: Comprehensive guide to solve VA

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Professor Sujit Kumar's book 'Verbal Ability for the CAT, talks about how to crack the Verbal Ability section. Read on for extracts from the book.

CAT 2006: Will you get a call from the IIMs?

CAT 2006: Will you get a call from the IIMs?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

Post-CAT, everyone's biggest concern is if they have done well enough to get a call from the top B-schools.

CAT: How to handle the stress and anxiety

CAT: How to handle the stress and anxiety

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

A look at CAT and the stress which accompanies it. How can you handle the pressure? What tips should you employ to deal with anxiety? Read on

CAT 2009: 'My test was over in 30 minutes!'

CAT 2009: 'My test was over in 30 minutes!'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

Thanks to a variety of issues, the CAT has been a bitter experience for many candidates this year. But the technical problems are not the only concern some students have...

Rahul blows kisses to crowd shouting 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Modi, Modi'

Rahul blows kisses to crowd shouting 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Modi, Modi'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

As a group of Bharatiya Janata Party workers chanted 'Jai Shri Ram' and raised 'Modi, Modi' slogans in front of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra bus in Nagaon, the Congress leader waved, gave flying kisses and stepped down to meet them.

CAT 2009: Preparing on your own

CAT 2009: Preparing on your own

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

This article examines how students can go about their preparation should they choose not to join a coaching institute.

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.