CAT began in 1984 and after 25 years of pen and paper mode, it moved to a computer-based test in 2009.
The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost.
With the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) hiking their fees, many general category students will have to approach banks for educational loans. Most will also have to furnish collateral to get that all-important loan.IIM-Ahmedabad, for instance, has almost trebled its fees to Rs 4 lakh to Rs 11.5 lakh. IIM-Kolkata has hiked it from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh. Others like IIM Bangalore and IIM Lucknow have hiked it from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 8 lakh and Rs 4 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
While only the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has voiced its concerns so far, the company says it has done so due to the ongoing restructuring of its business
What does it take to get that coveted MBA degree? Here, IIM Lucknow students share their comic take on the trials and tribulations of an IIM student. Check it out!
It's a story of contradictions across the Indian Institute of Managements as far as the 'Certificate Course in Business Administration' for the Officers of the Indian Armed Forces is concerned.
IIM-L student Bharat Jhurani narrates how he aced his group discussion and personal interview post CAT.
Check out the recent admission notifications of various professional courses in the country. From hospitality to entrepreneurship, find your calling.
A light-hearted look at life at IIM Lucknow.
Ranjeet Mohapatra shares his four-step prep strategy.
The IIM Bill, passed by Rajya Sabha, gives B-schools autonomy and power to award full-fledged degrees.
The 2010 batch of IIML has the 'unique' feature of having 92 per cent students with work experience and a number of them exhibited great enthusiasm for working with start-ups and utilising their experience to help guide these budding organisations to success, IIM sources said. Student placement coordinator Shashank Mehta said the students here had experience which start-ups value and all the projects there would be live projects.
A recently published survey by magazine careers360 has revealed that IIM-Bangalore tops the list of b-school rankings in the country. Read on.
IIM Lucknow recently hired a PR agency along with other top schools like ISB, Hyderabad and MDI Gurgaon.
To help test-takers, we asked readers who have taken the CAT to share their tips and tricks. Here, Rahul Sharma, IIM Lucknow -- batch of 2010, shares his experiences.
IIM Lucknow students share their (hilarious) take on what it's like to study in a B-school.
IIM-Trichy has seen a dip in the number of offers per recruiter. IIM-Udaipur is yet to place 20 of its 144 students.
Rajat Goyal a student of IIM Lucknow's batch of 2008, shares his CAT advice.
rediffGURUS Aashish Sood and Patrick Dsouza will answer your queries about the upcoming CAT exam.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the successful execution of the Maha Kumbh 2025, emphasizing effective crisis management, economic benefits, and the event's role in national unity and infrastructure development. He cited the swift response to a stampede on January 29 and the extensive preparations that ensured a smooth experience for millions of pilgrims.
rediffGURU and CAT expert Aashish Sood will answer all your queries relating to the upcoming CAT exam.
The growing decline of MTech applicants in Indian colleges is due to multiple factors, including outdated curricula, poor return on investment and lucrative non-engineering alternatives, say experts.
The B-school also witnessed new roles in the domain.
Major institutes see rise in summer placements; consulting, BFSI, e-commerce firms are top recruiters, says Vinay Umarji.
IIM-A, other top B-schools moot IIT-like joint placement committee
Ask rediffGURU Aashish Sood your CAT related questions.
The other dominant fear among the people is the irrational behaviour of people, once the lockdown is lifted.
...followed by financial services, IT, and sales and marketing.
Consistent practice is crucial for retaining math concepts and formulas, says rediffGURU CAT expert Ashish Sood.
From a small team of five weavers, Karagiri now works with 1,800 weavers from across India. Pallavi Mohadikar, co-founder of Karagiri, shares her incredible success journey.
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.
Practise a mock test every two to three days. Don't start learning or attempting anything new, advises rediffGURU and CAT expert Aashish Sood.
The refresher course will help participants complete ongoing projects in their respective departments via close coordination with other departments and the bureaucracy.
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