Once CAT 2012 results are declared, candidates should pull up their socks to determine the next course of actions. It is imperative to follow a structured and methodical approach to chart your way forward after CAT 2012 results.
In order to get admitted to your dream B schools, the following steps are needed; say various CAT toppers and experts. You must remind that CAT 2012 results will be accepted by 13 IIMs and 150 B schools across the country.
Let us take a look at the steps you should take once CAT results are declared.
Select the right B school: At this stage, one of the main focuses of MBA aspirants is to choose the right B School for application. B schools across India are conducting their admission process, but it's not possible to apply in all of them. Selecting the right B school is the most important step for pursuing the MBA dream. IIMs and other top 10 B schools like IIMs, XLRI, FMS, MDI, etc have CAT cut off of more than 95 percentile. The next top 20-25 B schools' cut offs range from 80 to 90 percentile. Beyond that, a percentile of 75 will suffice.
Some of the criteria for selection of the right B school are: compare B-schools on multiple rankings, cut-off, recognition of a B school, fee, placement, pay back, faculty, specialization, number of applications received and location.
Click on the following link to get a clear picture of how to select the right B school: http://www.mbauniverse.com/article.php?id=6536
Apply to right-fit institutes: The top 100 B-schools have announced the admission process or are on the verge of doing the same for the academic year 2013-15. Make a list of the B-schools you want to apply on the basis of your CAT 2012 percentile and check the details of the application process (CAT cut-offs of IIMs and some other B schools have been described in the later part of the article). You should have a look at B-schools that are conducting the admission process and apply. But make sure that you apply for a reputed B-school which will offer you quality MBA program and placement.
Focus more on GD, PI & essay writing: Now that CAT 2012 results are declared, you will start getting calls for GD, PI & essay writing from B schools you have applied for. To help candidates, MBAUniverse.com has launched a preparation module for GD, PI and essay writing (http://www.mbauniverse.com/gd_pi_preparation/gd_pi_wat_preparation.php).
It is a dedicated effort and is being updated and enriched regularly and will stand you in good stead.
The weight given to the second round of admission process, namely the GD, PI and essay writing, in the IIMs varies from 30 to 55 per cent. The following table will indicate weights of the GD, PI and essay writing of some of the IIMs.
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IIM
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Weightage
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IIM Bangalore
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30
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IIM Calcutta
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54
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IIM Lucknow
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45
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IIM Rohtak
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40
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IIM Raipur
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30
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IIM Kashipur
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50
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Source: IIM Admission Criteria
Besides IIMs, some other top private and university
B schools put 30-45 per cent weightage on GD, PI and WAT rounds.
Hone your general awareness: You must have started preparing general awareness soon after you took CAT 2012. After the results are out, it is time to sharpen your skills in this regard. Read newspapers and current affairs magazine and watch news channels. Take regular notes on important events. General awareness will help crack the GD & PI rounds of B-schools you will get calls from. Keep in mind that preparation for general awareness is not a matter of a few days. It should be a regular process.
Get feedback from experts & alumni: It is important to have basic understanding about B schools where you plan to apply. Know everything about your dream B-schools on MBAUniverse.com Forum. Get an insider view related to campus life, classes, faculty, hostel facility, placement, etc. The Forum helps you take informed decisions.
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