CAT 2017 exam pattern on November 26 may not be based on the same syllabus and same CAT question pattern as it has been during last two years. In fact IIM Lucknow the CAT 2017 convener has changed substantially the CAT syllabus and CAT 2017 exam pattern by adding and deleting many topics, number of questions in one part or on certain topics, question types calling for the change in the last 10 days CAT preparation strategy.

It has become easier now to prepare for online XAT 2018 while preparing for CAT 2017 exam since both the exams have now become computer based exams. Moreover the test sections in XAT 2018 are not much different than CAT except that XAT has standalone Decision Making section which is very important also.

You cannot expect a sudden jump in CAT 2017 percentile from 70 to 99 even if you devise 24 hours study plan in next 10-12 days before the CAT exam day. Instead if you prepare smart without spending too much time on one or other topic or question, do not take the questions as a challenge, learn the art of skipping and moving ahead to bring more clarity and shedding confusion, it will help you improve your CAT score substantially.

Pursuing PGDM-C at MICA could be a different learning experience as the B-school will groom the business leader within you who is adept in creative domain, says Prof Ashutosh Dutt, Admission chair at MICA.
Admission process for PGDM-C at MICA is open. Candidates can apply online for MICAT-1, with an application fee of Rs.1965 latest by November 30, 2017. MICAT is MICAs own admission test, to be conducted on December 17, 2017. Besides the candidates must have appeared in CAT 2017, XAT 2018 or must have valid GMAT scores.

Why to pay Rs.15 or Rs.20 lakhs to pursue MBA from a good B-school when you have the MBA 2018-20 option available in 9 ICFAI B-schools with a low fee structure of Rs.6.5 to 12.5 lakhs by appearing in IBS Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2017 in the month of December 2017.
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How to register and apply for IBSAT 2017?
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Analysis of IBSAT exam

CAT 2017 exam date on November 26, 2017 needs a well devised strategy to crack the exam with high score. This is more important after putting in many months of preparation as all depends on the 3 hours of your testing duration. Past CAT toppers at FMS Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, SPJIMR Mumbai followed their own but distinct strategy on CAT day and came out with flying colours.
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Countdown to CAT 2017 has started with barely 15 days left for the CAT exam date on November 26. You need to take lead from the CAT Mocks to cover the revised CAT Syllabus in revamped CAT exam pattern to prepare for CAT 2017 exam in next 15 days as suggested by CAT toppers and students of IIMs and FMS Delhi.
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SPJIMR Mumbai is one of the few B-schools that have successfully competed with IIMs in academic excellence, peer learning, pedagogy, faculty quality and high placements and have risen to the top of B-school rankings and reputation. With its innovative pedagogy and deep industry connect in a fiercely competitive Indian B-school marketplace, where elite institutions are competing for attracting the best student talent, SPJIMR stands out as second to none. SPJIMR will accept CAT 2017 and XAT 2018 scores for admission to its flagship PGDM 2018-20 programme.

How keen you are to crack CAT 2017 with 95+ score would be evident, if you answered one simple question what changes in CAT 2017 exam pattern and syllabus are introduced by IIM Lucknow. As you are aware CAT is such an exam that does not repeat itself and at one or other point every year there are some changes brought in the exam. This fact is not revealed by IIMs in their notification, registration, exam format or any other release but if you could go deep into the CAT Mock test released by IIMs a month before the actual CAT exam, everything would be clear before you.

International Management Institute (IMI) New Delhi conducted a Leadership Marathon on November 4, organized by distinguished Professor Dr. Asha Bhandarker under the various leadership cultivating seminars that the institute hosts on the campus.