News for 'computer-based test'

Railway exam row: Rampaging students set train afire, govt urges calm

Railway exam row: Rampaging students set train afire, govt urges calm

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday urged job aspirants not to destroy public property and assured them that their grievances would be resolved as candidates went on a rampage over alleged irregularities in a recruitment exam by the public transporter.

IIMs nearly dumped computerised CAT...

IIMs nearly dumped computerised CAT...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are understood to have contemplated scrapping of the computer-based Common Admission Test (CAT) before deciding to wait for a few more days before taking such a call.

'What is the difference between the new and old GRE?'

'What is the difference between the new and old GRE?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

In an online chat with readers, Dawn Piacentino, Director of Communications, GRE programme at Educational Testing Service (ETS) fielded questions related to the new GRE and offered advice on how to prepare for the exam.

Mobile phone use among youth why Agniveer test went online, says Army

Mobile phone use among youth why Agniveer test went online, says Army

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

There is no change in the syllabus or the test pattern that will be used for the online common entrance examination (CEE), the first level of screening in the recruitment procedure for Agniveers, a top Army official said on Thursday.

9 tips and strategies to ace the new GRE

9 tips and strategies to ace the new GRE

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Education Testing Service, the administering body for GRE tells you how to make the most of the resources you have and prepare for the exam.

7 last-minute tips to crack the IIT-JEE Main 2014

7 last-minute tips to crack the IIT-JEE Main 2014

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Improving concentration and practising more tests should give you an edge.

Online CAT: Tips to crack Verbal Ability

Online CAT: Tips to crack Verbal Ability

Rediff.com8 May 2009

The experts at TCYonline.com present a few reading strategies that should prove helpful.

'My GK is low. How can I prepare for the CMAT?'

'My GK is low. How can I prepare for the CMAT?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

In an online chat with readers on August 23, Aziz Manva, head, TestFunda.com fielded queries on the CMAT exam and offered advice on how to optimise preparation for success.

Was the CAT a nightmare or a breeze? Tell us!

Was the CAT a nightmare or a breeze? Tell us!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Did you take the CAT this year? What was the experience like for you? Was your test cancelled or re-scheduled? Or was it smooth sailing? Share your computer-based CAT experiences with us.

CAT: There's no substitute for reading

CAT: There's no substitute for reading

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

How should students prepare for the Reading Comprehension section and what questions could they be asked? We take a look.

Last minute tips to crack the CMAT

Last minute tips to crack the CMAT

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

In an online chat with readers, Aziz Manva, head, Testfunda.com addressed last minute queries related to the CMAT and offered advice on how to optimise preparation to score well in the test.

CAT: Tips to crack Quant & DI

CAT: Tips to crack Quant & DI

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Experts from TCYOnline.com discuss the importance of speed, accuracy and daily ranking!

CAT 2010: A ready reckoner

CAT 2010: A ready reckoner

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

As MBA hopefuls across the country ramp up their prep for this year's exam, we present a ready reckoner on all things CAT...

CAT rescheduled: Share your opinions and advice

CAT rescheduled: Share your opinions and advice

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

IIMs have announced that they will hold the second phase of CAT testing on January 30 and 31. If you took the test successfully, here's your chance to share your experiences and tips.

CAT 2009 will not be scrapped, says CAT committee

CAT 2009 will not be scrapped, says CAT committee

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

This year's computerised Common Admission Test (CAT), which was marred by technical glitches, will not be scrapped, the exam committee announced today.

Computerised CAT to cost less than Rs 2,000

Computerised CAT to cost less than Rs 2,000

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

While the registration fee for CAT 2009, which was Rs 1,300 last year, will surely increase due to the high administrative and infrastructure costs because of the computerisation, it may still be less than Rs 2,000. CAT, say IIMs, will be a candidate-friendly test in terms of flexibility in the selection of test date, ease of registration, better physical environment and test experience, and enhanced security with biometric identification of candidates and video monitoring.

IIM-B: CAT to go online this year

IIM-B: CAT to go online this year

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore has announced that the Common Admission Test (CAT) of the Indian Institutes of Management is going to be a Computer Based Test (CBT) from this year onwards.

CAT 2009: From paper to PC

CAT 2009: From paper to PC

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Career Avenues compares the experiences of test-takers to zero in on the aspects of excellence CBT CAT will require.

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: How will scores, difficulty be decided?

CAT: How will scores, difficulty be decided?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

To answer CAT-related questions, Atul Prashar, examination expert at TCYOnline.com, hosted a chat on June 8. The transcript.

'East is where the future is'

'East is where the future is'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Khushroo Antia who will appear for CAT 2009 tells us why he'd rather choose a foreign university over a tier two B-school in India.

'MBA helps you break the glass ceiling'

'MBA helps you break the glass ceiling'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

In a new series, we get CAT aspirants to share their experiences. Akhila Natrajan spells out her mantras.

Aspirants involved in vandalism while protesting won't be recruited: Railways

Aspirants involved in vandalism while protesting won't be recruited: Railways

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In a general notice, the railways said, 'Such misguided activities are the highest level of indiscipline rendering such aspirants unsuitable for railway/government job. Videos of such activities will be examined...and candidates/aspirants found indulged in unlawful activities will be liable for police action as well as lifetime debarment from obtaining railway job.'

CAT 2009: The advantages of going online

CAT 2009: The advantages of going online

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Since CBT-CAT may be held on more than one day, students get more options. Following this, if the IIMs allow, students may get more than one attempt in a year to crack the CAT.

CAT 2009: Tips to tackle the new format

CAT 2009: Tips to tackle the new format

Rediff.com21 May 2009

R Shiva Kumar from Career Launcher hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers on May 18. The transcript.

IIMs declare CAT 2009 dates

IIMs declare CAT 2009 dates

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

After months of uncertainty, IIM Ahmedabad has finally declared the dates for CAT 2009 and other information students have been seeking.

Sebi plans database of market participants

Sebi plans database of market participants

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will create a database of all participants in the bourses, a move that will help the regulator keep a watch on traders, investors and intermediaries operating in the market.

CAT 2009: What to expect

CAT 2009: What to expect

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Amit Saboo from Career Avenues tries to answer some of the key questions and suggests strategies for students taking the CAT.

Expert Tips to Crack IIT-JEE Main 2024

Expert Tips to Crack IIT-JEE Main 2024

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Neeraj Kumar Chaudhary, physics educator at Unacademy for IIT-JEE exams, offers important tips for aspirants.

Army introduces online common entrance exam for Agniveers

Army introduces online common entrance exam for Agniveers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The army has issued notifications on the modification in recruitment procedure for Agniveers and others.

Every NEET paper accounted for, social media images fake, says NTA

Every NEET paper accounted for, social media images fake, says NTA

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Stressing that every question paper has been "accounted for", the NTA said that purported images of the question paper circulating on social media have no relation with the actual paper.

J-K cops detain youths over stir against hiring blacklisted firm for exams

J-K cops detain youths over stir against hiring blacklisted firm for exams

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The protesters assembled outside Dogra Chowk in the heart of the city and tried to take out a march in violation of prohibitory orders when the police swung into action and restored to mild lathicharge before detaining several of them, the officials said.

CAT 2009: Test-day tips and strategies

CAT 2009: Test-day tips and strategies

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Your plan of action should be decided based on all the practice and mock exams you might have taken and a careful analysis of your performance.

Amid concern, guidelines for JEE, NEET released

Amid concern, guidelines for JEE, NEET released

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The National Testing Agency said it has planned several steps to conduct the papers safely which include increasing the number of examination centers, alternate seating plan, fewer candidates per room and staggered entry and exit.

CAT re-test may be held next month

CAT re-test may be held next month

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Students, who were not able to take the computer-based Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to management institutes due to technical glitches, may take a retest in the middle of January 2010.The number of affected students is estimated at 8,000.

Online vs paper-based exam: Which is better?

Online vs paper-based exam: Which is better?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

'Parents, grandparents, candidates, academicians -- almost all the stakeholders have a view on it, so any change is hard to bring about.'

CAT 2018: Registration begins August 8

CAT 2018: Registration begins August 8

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

September 19, 2018 is the last date to apply for the Common Admission Test to be held November 25, 2018.

How to Crack JEE in 30 Days

How to Crack JEE in 30 Days

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Keep in mind that JEE Main is all about speed and accuracy, advises Nitin Arora.

September 18 is last date to register for CAT

September 18 is last date to register for CAT

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

the computer-based Common Admission Test (CAT 2019) will be conducted on November 24, 2019 in two sessions.

Last minute tips to crack the IIT JEE 2016

Last minute tips to crack the IIT JEE 2016

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Ramesh Batlish, Head-FIITJEE Noida shares crucial advice for engineering aspirants.