CAT & OMET

 


What is CAT?

CAT is the most sought after entrance test for MBA programs in India. The CAT, along with Other Management Entrance Tests (OMETs) like XAT, NMAT (by GMAC), IIFT, SNAP, TISS, MICAT & MHCET, are some of the various computer based MBA entrance tests in India conducted by various business schools.

These tests provides business schools with means to compare the preparedness of applicants for their MBA programs. B-school admission committees use these test scores, and your work experience, academic records, and your overall profile details to assess if you are ready to undertake an MBA program. Each test is conducted either once in a year or within a specific window in a year. Test takers can write the test at a predefined center location. Some tests are also available to be taken from your home. 

After the written test, the students who make it, have to appear for a second elimination round that involves writing essays, group discussions and personal interviews. The students who convert this round get admission offers from the B-schools. 




The CAT & OMET sections

Quantitative Reasoning (QR): tests your ability to solve questions based on mathematics including arithmetic, number properties, algebra, geometry, and combinatorics. There are 3 types of questions:


Verbal Ability (VA) – it tests your ability to comprehend passages and answer questions, your skill in analyzing arguments, along with your knowledge of grammar and sentence construction. There are various types of questions: 


Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LRDI) – it tests your ability to understand data, and other information, analyze them, observe patterns and answer questions that follow. The types of questions are:


There may be other sections like: 



The CAT & OMET exam formats



CAT


NMAT

XAT


SNAP


CAT & OMET Course

The CAT road-map is fully customized as per the requirement of the student. Depending on the MOCK scores, and our analysis of your preparation levels, we will suggest the preparation strategy.




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