CAT is an online exam conducted every year in the last week of November. Lakhs of candidates appear for this exam in order to secure a seat for MBA in the top B-Schools in India. Students start preparing for the exam from 1-2 years before the exam date. Hence the competition is very high.

Though one can also attempt the exam without any coaching, a good coaching institute will obviously provide you step by step guidance for preparation and help you in your journey to success. Below I will talk about some institutes which can provide you Online coaching or Offline coaching in Mumbai.

• CAREER LAUNCHER

This institute was established by IIM Alumni in 1994. They have Classroom programs from 3 months to 1 year duration which covers exam coaching and interview guidance. The mock tests conducted by Career Launcher are taken by a lot of students all over the country and the material provides detailed explanations into the various topics in CAT syllabus along with sample questions and exercises for self solving. The faculty are hired after thorough training and the material covers all the basics and gives shortcut tips too. The concepts are well explained. Owing to its large online presence the percentile secured in the mock tests is extremely reliable as a metric of comparison for the competition level in original CAT exam.

• IMS INSTITUTE:

Similar to Career Launcher, IMS also has a good online presence and the material provided is very self explanatory. One added advantage of IMS is that they provide a booklet covering the most common GD and WAT topics for the interview process along with key points that can be presented in the final interview. The topics are well analysed in the snippets booklet given by IMS institute. Though, this may not give you an edge over others, it will definitely help you in knowing the basic points.

I would suggest IMS for Interview and Career Launcher for Mock test series for sure.

• T.I.M.E INSITITUTE:

Time Institute offers one of the best mock series in the country with a wide range of students opting for this. Thus it gives us almost close to the real scenario of what our percentile could finally stand at. Therefore, I would definitely suggest the mock series.

The material offered by TIME is also among the best in terms of explanations, solutions, coaching etc. Hence you can definitely opt for this.

• BYJU's COACHING CLASSES:

Byju's is one of the most convenient and easiest forums to take coaching as it provides online classes. However the reach is still expanding. For teaching methodology and material it is good. You can take classes form anywhere at the convenience of your home with just a basic internet connection. Given the current norms, this maybe a good option.

Some other good institutes in Mumbai are:

1. The Prayas India
2. CET king CAT Coaching in Mumbai
3. CAREER FORUM
4. Endeavor Careers Pvt. Ltd.Best CAT Coaching in Mumbai
5. Elite Academy CAT Coaching in Mumbai

Hi, hope you’re doing well!

CAT (Common Admission Test) is an exam that assesses students' concepts and application of these concepts in stipulated time.

The exam includes questions basic to 10th and 11th class students which can be answered with proper clarity of the pattern and concepts. It all depends on how well you understand and apply these concepts in the exam.

Some students can grasp these fundamentals very quickly while others might struggle a bit. Preparation for the CAT should be tailored to the individual student; not all students need the same amount of time to complete the same syllabus. It’s all relative to how well you know your strengths and weaknesses. Some may require assistance in Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning sections while some require more time in the Quantitative Aptitude and DI section.

Your decision to start early will help you attain better clarity and more time for self evaluation. However, you will only become eligible to give exam from final year onwards.

The pattern of CAT exam is as follows:

Quantitative Aptitude - Total 26 questions (High on Arithmetic, Other on Geometry, Log, Algebra, Roots, etc.)

1. Basic Quant : This section covers the Maths we learn in grade 6th to 9th. These contain fundamental topics like percentages, profit/loss and series, among others. Now, the amount of time that needs to be allocated varies from person to person. For this section, Rd Sharma's books are sufficient.

2 . Geometry and Algebra: This is a slightly tougher domain and you will need some certain professional assistance in order to master this part. You may buy correspondence packs of institutions like TIME, Career Launcher etc.

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) - Total 26 Questions (4 RC passages with 18 MCQs; VA 8 Non-MCQs are subdivided into Para Summaries, Para Jumbles, and Context Sentences.)

1. Reading Comprehensions: It is necessary to read on a regular basis in order to develop this aspect. It is difficult to master RCs in a short amount of time. As part of your preparation, you should read 500–600 passages, as that is the average size of an RC anticipated in the paper. After a few days of reading, you'll notice that your reading time per passage is decreasing, and you'll gradually learn how to speed read.

2. Paragraph Completion/Sentence Rearrangement/ Sentence elimination: This necessitates a thorough understanding of grammar, so I would advise you to read Wren and Martin. Grammar will take time to refine, so don't stop practicing once you think you've covered everything; instead, keep going until the very last day.

3. Text Completion/Word Usage: For this, you'll need a lot of vocabulary, so I suggest Norman Lewis' Word Power Made Easy, which has applications and roots for a lot of words. There is also an app called VoLT (Vocabulary Learning Technique) that is very useful because it has pictorial representations of words and a very large word list.

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) - Total 24 questions (Data Interpretation: 14 Questions, Logical Reasoning: 10 Questions, All in Sets of 6 & 4 Questions)

1. Data Interpretation : This section is based on interpreting charts and graphs and analyzing the data given. It’s a difficult section, for an average student, requiring a good amount of practice.

2. Logical Reasoning : These are very simple conceptual based algorithms that you have probably already done in many Olympiads and other entrances; regular practice will be sufficient

3. Data Sufficiency

In regard to coaching,

All institutes will provide you with just material and knowledge. Your self practice is going to be decisive for your performance in the CAT Exam. There are students who just self study (They don’t join any coaching, yet they clear the exam). This exam is all about clarity, practice, discipline and hard work.

You may join any good coaching centre near your residence. Being near, it will also help you save travel time, since time is of essence. You need to also make sure to maintain a good schedule to finish the syllabus on time and attempt mock tests.

Also, for admission in an MBA and a good B-school, your profile is also important along with CAT score. Your overall profile should portray the following:

• Good Academic Score
  
  

• Skills learnt through internships, projects, event on field tasks
  
  

• Participation in Extra Curricular Activities like societies, competitions
  
  

• Contribution at Social Level
  
  

• Interests and Hobby
  
  

First Year is a good time to start and lay a foundation for better career prospects.

For any further information, refer: https://bschool.careers360.com/exams/cat

Hope this information helps!

All the best!

Hi

Your long term coaching has nothing to do with Neet codes what matters is your 12th qualification which decides your need codes.

By long term coaching I am guessing that:-

• you are doing coaching since your 11th and right now you are in 12th in going to appear in 12th board examination 2021 in that case you should choose the code 01
• you have already passed 12th and you are a dropper and your still taking coaching for your Neet preparation in this case you should choose code 2

A short brief of Neet codes is provided below:-

Code 1 :- code 1 is for all those students who are going to appear for their 12th board examination in 2021 with physics, chemistry, biology and English.

Code 2 :- code 2 is for all those who have passed their 10+2 in the year 2020 or before with physics, chemistry, biology and English

Code 3 :- code 3 says it is for those passed their intermediate / pre- degree examination  in the year  with physics, chemistry, biology and English ,your physics, chemistry and biology should also contain practical exam.

Code 4 :- pre - medical degree with Physics, chemistry and biology.

-) Pre medical degree  are generally offered in countries like US and Canada where students have to obtain pre medical degree before applying to Medical schools/college.

Code 5 :- code 5 is for all those who are doing BSc and has all the three of Physics, chemistry and biology in their graduation.

Code 6 :- code 6 is for all those students who have passed  BSc  with at least any two of following subjects :-

-)  Physics,

-)chemistry ,

-)biology

Code 7 :- code 7 is for those who have passed their examination from foreign board which is equivalent of Indian 10+2 board

For more visit

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-qualification-codes

Thank you

Hi Aspirant,

VIJARAM and Ravi IAS Academy is best for coaching and also an well known institute.It is the Best IAS Coaching in India preparing candidates for the Civil Services Examination at all the three levels – UPSC Preliminary Test, UPSC Main Examination and Personality Test.Many toppers belongs to the background of the coaching centre.

Hope it helps!!

Hello,

When preparing for JEE Exam it is important to keep in mind  to find the correct books for you . Some books may be hard to follow, so try to get materials that are written in a student friendly language. Below I have given a link where you can find details about the best study materials

Mains: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/best-study-material-for-jee-main

Advanced: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/best-books-for-jee-advanced

If you want to join for some coaching centres for JEE then some of the best coaching centres are:

• Allen Institute.
• Aakash Institute.
• FIITJEE.
• Bansal classes.

There are also various online coaching platforms like:

• Learn@Careers360
• Aakash Institute
• Gradeup
• Etoos India
• FIITJEE
• Career Point

Good Luck

Hi Aspirant,

Most of the engineering colleges opt for engineering courses and the better coverage of the syllabus since the syllabuses are huge for engineering students,They stress much on academics.However colleges too have a good campus with big playground so that the student can practise in the free there.But not any engineering college i know of provides cricket coaching.If you are interested in cricket follow your passion.

Hope it helps!!

Dear aspirant,

If you want to do it without coaching and clear it only on the basis of self study ,you really need to be serious and dedicated towards your preparation. First of all you need proper sources of material from where you can refer. Arrange those things just practice as much as possible the jee mains previous years.

Hello aspirant,

Resonance is one of the best institute for droppers.From past few years Resonance has become prime institute which has given highest number of selections especially when it comes to droppers. . Its study centres are spread across the country. It offers a multitude of courses for students of various classes, subjects and examinations. In the past the institute has produced many topper in IIT and AIIMS. Unlike rest of the peers resonance has also established itself as a brand in coaching for secondary classes.

Thankyou

Hi Buddy,

Careers360 is providing independent coaching for JEE and NEET Exams. you'll get all the details regarding the same in below link,

https://learn.careers360.com/

It's better to prepare for JEE than AP EAMCET according to me because if you can crack JEE Mains, I guess its easy to crack other state level Engineering Entrance Exams.

Anyhow Careers360 provides full details and extensive mock test for AP EAMCET,

you can find the link below for Mock tests!

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/ap-eamcet-mock-test

Thank You!.

Hello annapoorna,

Unfortunately according to the IBPS PO eligibility criteria one must have completed graduation in any discipline from a reputed college.

And students who are in 2nd or in final year cannot fill the form as the degree is required at the time of exam appearance, you can apply after you complete your graduation,

Till then you can prepare for the exam to get the lead and knowledge in the examination in later stages of your life.

I hope it helps.