CAT 2008: Test Highlights; Expert-analysis by IMS, TIME, CL, PT; Answer Keys

MBAUniverse.com presents a comparative analysis of what IMS Learning, TIME, Career Launcher and PT Education have to say on cut-offs.

Here are the highlights from CAT 2008:

CAT 08 was more reasoning and analysis oriented: Even in the quantitative or verbal ability questions, students had to think and use their reasoning ability rather than just applying mathematical formula or grammar

NMIMS opens its Bangalore campus; Executive Management Programmes launched

Mr. Arvaind Limbavali, Honble Minister for Higher Education, Karnataka Government and dignitaries from corporate and academics were present on the occasion.

Following its philosophy of Transcending Horizons, NMIMS took its first step with Bengaluru Operations to spread its wings to other cities. NMIMS will initially offer a twenty-month weekend Management Program for Executives (MPE) leading to Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) under its Bengaluru Operations. This will be followed by a fifteen-month full time program for Executives leading to Executive PGDBM.

Consolidated CNBC TV 18 A of B Rankings released; IIM A, IIM B, IIM C are top 3 Businessschools

The consolidated rankings presents a holistic, multi-stakeholder picture on Indias Top B-schools by combining inputs from quantitative datasubmitted by top 70 B-schools, and perception poll amongst MBA aspirants, students, alumni and employers. On these consolidated tables, IIM A, IIM B and IIM C have captured the top three positions.

Former HBR Editor Tom Stewart offers leadership advice

Former Editor and MD of Harvard Business Review and Chief Marketing & Knowledge Officer, Booz & Company, Thomas Stewart offered answer for these waxing questions. Addressing a seminar titled The Leaders Agenda in Mumbai on November 13, 2008, Stewart said, Speed, changing customer expectations, uncertainty, and extreme competition is what leaders need to focus.

Students of Great Lakes receive an additional AMP from Bordeaux University, France


It was a moment of joy and pride for 31 Great Lakers and their parents alike during the graduation ceremony at IAE Bordeaux University School of Management, France, that happened on May 13, 2016. The students completed Advanced Management Program (AMP) in European Business Administration and graduated with flying colours. In addition to their degree from Great Lakes, these 31 students will now hold an additional AMP from University of Bordeaux. The AMP is a part of Great Lakes MOU with IAE Bordeaux University School of Management.