Aspirants should read a lot of quality material on internet
What are the implications of new ‘computer-based’ CAT for over 300,000 MBA aspirants across the country? How should they prepare for it? To discuss these challenges, MBAUniverse.com and Dainik Jagran’s I Next newspaper is holding a series of seminar on ‘Importance of MBA & How to plan’ and ‘How to prepare for new computer-based CAT 2009’ under the aegis of ‘Management Avenues City Forum (MA-CF)’. After Kanpur, the second leg of MA-CF MBA seminar was held in Lucknow on June 14.
The seminar was addressed by Mr Amit Agnihotri, Entrepreneur, MDI Alumni & Visiting Faculty, IIM A; Mr Nikhil Bansal of IIM Lucknow; Mr Gaurav Jain, Director, IMS Learning, Lucknow; Mr Rupesh Sinha, Regional Head, IMS Lucknow and Mr Abhishek Anand, Director, T.I.M.E. Kanpur.
Addressing the seminar, Mr Agnihotri said: “In your journey towards CAT, the key is to have an attitude of a winner. Only those who are willing to walk the extra mile, prepare hard, and remain focused, will make it to top 10 B-schools.”
Nikhil Bansal, engineer, currently studying at IIM L and earlier having worked in corporate sector, said: “Now is the good time to get into an MBA because by 2011 or 2012, the economy will be booming again.” He added, “My most important advice to MBA aspirants, especially from the ‘Hindi belt’ is to read, read, and read.
Reading not just helps you with verbal ability, but also improves your ability to tackle all aspects of CAT. After all, all questions have to read and understood at great speed!” Talking about IIM L, Bansal said, “IIM L is a great institution. The first two semesters are tough! But a lot of scope for co-curricular is there.”
Mr Rupesh Sinha said CAT is a test of ‘smartness’ of a candidate. It tests its ability to manage time, find right questions to attempt and take the right decisions under pressure.
Mr Abhishek Anand, adviced aspirants to not be overly concerned with the new computer based CAT. “Yes, there are many questions in the minds of aspirants – can I skip the questions, will I have a rough paper for calculations etc. But my advice is not to worry about these things since conditions will be same for all,” said Mr Anand. He added, “Aspirants should read a lot of quality material on internet. This will help them.”
Before the seminar, MACF city leaders were chosen after interviews. These leaders are: Rajesh Pratap Singh, Mayank Jyoti.
Highlights from Management Avenues City Forum Kanpur – June 7, 2009
Apart from experts from MBAUniverse.com, the MBA seminar of MA-CF Kanpur was addressed by Mr Vishal Kehr, Director, IMS Learning, Kanpur; Mr Abhishek Anand, Director, T.I.M.E. and Mr Sunil K Gupta, Director, Pro C Education. Utkarsh Sachan, CAT 2009 Topper with 99.1 percentile was also present to motivate and share success mantras with MBA aspirants.
During the seminar, relevant topics like 'Importance of MBA and How to plan', 'How to prepare for Computer based CAT 2009' and 'How to crack CAT: Success Mantras' were discussed.
Mr Anand of T.I.M.E told MBA aspirants about the difference between 'Computer Adaptive Test' and 'Computer based Test' to clear the confusion of online CAT.
While speaking on the preparation of new CAT avatar, Mr Kehr said, "There is no need to fear from CAT's new avatar. The only change is that IIMs have change the mode of conducting the CAT entrance exam. MBA aspirants who are going to take CAT this year just need prepare well on the exam basics."
"Make your basics strong, develop a habit of regular reading, make yourself comfortable with computer screen and mouse. MBA aspirants need to be bold to face Computer based CAT,” shared Mr Gupta while delivering tips on CAT 2009 preparation.
Next Up:
Date City
21 June Ranchi
28 June Agra
These MBA seminars also provide a golden opportunity for the students to build leadership skills. For each city, MBAUniverse.com and I Next are appointing bright city-based MBA aspirants to play an important part in future seminars. At Kanpur, Diksha Jaiswal and Ankur Jaiswal were appointed to represent their city.
[email protected]. Also answer this question in 100 words: “What is your goal in life and how are you preparing to meet your goal?” All Engineering students, commerce students, arts students and those pursuing other streams of graduation can apply. http://www.mbauniverse.com/cityforumresponse/cityforumnew.htm.
