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can i appear for CAT after completion of btech through distance?

Yes, You can appear for CAT after completion of B.Tech. through Distant Education as there is no specification to be a Graduate through regular mode but the Distant education Institute from which one has completed Graduation, must be a recognised University.

CAT - Common Admission Test is an entrance exam conducted by IIM(Indian Institute of Management) for admission to two years Post Graduation MBA(Master of Business Administration) course in IIMs.

The eligible candidate must be an Indian National having completed Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognised University with 50% marks(45% marks for SC/ST candidate). There is no upper age limit for application to CAT.

For more information you may log on to http://www.catiim.in

Originally Posted by Unregistered

can i appear for CAT after completion of btech through distance?

CAT stands for the Common Admission Test.It is one of the entrance exam for getting admission in top management colleges of India.

You can complete graduation in any discipline from recognized university . You need to secure 50% of marks at UG level.

You have completed B-Tech degree through Distance mode so you are applicable for CAT exam.But your degree must be recognized .

SC/ST students needs to be secure 45% of marks in aggregate since there is percentage relaxation for them.

Questions papers are coming from the topics of 1) Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation and 2) Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning.

Best Books for CAT Exam


CAT Common Admission Test: Mastering the Verbal Ability
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How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT Common Admission Test
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How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT Common Admission Test
by Arun Sharma
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How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Common Admission Test
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List of the Best College through CAT entrance exam :-

1.Indian Institute of Management (IIM-A),Ahmedabad

2.Indian Institute of Management (IIM-B),Bangalore

3.Indian Institute of Management (IIM-C),Kolkata

4.Indian School of Business (ISB),Hyderabad

5.Indian Institute of Management (IIM-L)

6.Xavier Labour Research Institute (XLRI)

7.Indian Institute of Management (IIM-I)

8.Indian Institute of Management (IIM-K)

For more details about CAT exam you can visit to http://www.catiim.in/
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Hello,
Yes you can appear for CAT-2013 after B.Tech...But you have to be very well prepared for the interview in case you cracked its written and get calls from colleges because at that time interviewers will questioned you on your B.tech that too through distance learning....
Be Prepared for that....

All the bEST

Hello,
Yes you can appear for CAT-2013 after B.Tech...But you have to be very well prepared for the interview in case you cracked its written and get calls from colleges because at that time interviewers will questioned you on your B.tech that too through distance learning....
Be Prepared for that....

All the bEST

Hi,

CAT- Common Admission Test

Yes, you can appear for CAT , as you have done a degree course.

CAT requires graduation degree , either form regular or from correspondence mode.
Eligibility for CAT –

Bachelor’s degree with 50 % minimum marks in aggregate from a recognised university.

CAT scores are accepted by all the IIMs and other topmost business schools.

Syllabus of CAT –

There are two sections of CAT exam –

1. Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation

2. Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

The exam is of 70 questions for 140 minutes.

So, since you have done your bachelor’s degree through correspondence, it will be considered and so, you can appear for the exam.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

can i appear for CAT after completion of btech through distance?

Dear friend,
You can apply CAT through Distance .But if u want to get good marks you have spend for the preparation of the Exam

Syllabus for CAT :

Section I: Quantitative Ability consists of Arithmetic,Geometry,Algebra, Trigonometry, Probability & Calculus

Section II: Data Interpretation,and Data Sufficiency

Section III: Verbal Ability Consists of English Grammar, Vocabulary, Proficiency, Usage & Comprehension

TestBag Cat is One of CAT distance providing website.Kindly go through this website if you want to prepare for CAT

Website:http://cat.testbag.com/index.php

All the Best

Distance education degree is non issue to appear for Common Admission Test. If you have completed the course fromr recognized university then you are not likely to face any issue.

As you may know, Common Admission Test is conducted for Master of Business Administration. It is the most popular entrance exam for MBA in India. Although there are several entrance exams.

The reason is that Common Admission Test is accepted by the Indian Institutes of Management. The IIMs are the finest and most reputed Business schools in the country. They have consistently topped the list of best MBA collges in India.

Therefore anyone who wants to complete MBA from the finest colleges appear for the Common Admission Test. This test is conducted by the IIMs every year in October. Apart from the Indian Institutes of Management, there are several other reputed colleges that also accepts Common Admission Test.


Eligibility

1. Bachelor degree is required to appear for CAT.

2. 50 percent marks in qualifying course.

3. SC/ST students need 45 percent marks to appear for CAT.

If your percentage is lower than required, it will be impossible to appear for the Common Admission Test. However your dream of pursuing MBA will remain intact. In such scenario you can apply for the Management Aptitude Test which does not has any percentage criteria.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

can i appear for CAT after completion of btech through distance?

HI!
I am happy to inform you that you are eligible for C.A.T exam after passing B.Tech from distance education.

C.A.T exam is conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Ahmadabad.

Eligibility for C.A.T exam:-
> Pass graduation with any stream with minimum 50% marks from recognized university.
For ST/SC candidate minimum 45% marks is require.
> There is no age limit.
> There is no limit on number of attempts.

TOP M.B.A. COLLEGE UNDER C.A.T:-

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM C)

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM B)

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM L)

Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM I)

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM K - Calicut)

ALL THE BEST!

If you have got 50% marks in Graduation then you will not have any problem in applying for CAT.

CAT is Common Admission Test for those who want to take admission into MBA course. IIMs conduct the CAT and it is one of the most sought out examination in India. Many lakhs students apply for every year for CAT.

Getting admission into the top MBA college should be your aim because if you don't get a good colleges then your MBA will not fetch you a good job.

Also check whether your distance learning University is a recognised University.

The examination will have questions from following subjects:

-Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation

-Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

IIM (Indian Institute of Management) are in following cities of India:

• Ahmedabad

• Bangalore

• Calcutta

• Indore

• Kashipur

• Kozhikode

• Lucknow

• Raipur

• Ranchi

• Rohtak

• Shillong

• Tiruchirappalli

• Udaipur

For more information visit http://www.catiim.in

Dear friend

CAT stands for the Common Admission Test.This entrance examination is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management for the selection of candidates for the Master's degree in business administration .

The eligibility criteria for the CAT is as below:

>>You must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a university that is recognized by the UGC.

>>Final year candidates can also apply for the exam.

>>IF you have done your bachelor's degree in distance mode then there is no problem but you must ensure that the institute from which you have pursued your degree should be recognized by the Distance education Council.

>>One more thing is that minimum % of marks required in bachelor's degree should not be less than 50% for the general candidates and 45 % for the scheduled caste and tribes.

>>There is no limit on no of attempts

Note : If you % of marks are less than 50 also then do not worry you can give the Management Aptitude test.

This exam is conducted by the All India Management association four times every year.

After clearing this exam ,you will admission in top B schools of India like :

1.Indian Institute of Management located at different places in India.

2.Indian Business school

3.XLR Institute of Management

4.IMT Ghaziabad

Hope the information helps you .If you are still not satisfied with the information provided by me then please leave your query regarding your confusion so that we can assist you better.

All the best for your career.

aashisranjan784

Hi

Yes you can appear for CAT provided you have 50% in your graduation.
As per eligiblity criteria
1. You need to have a graduation degree from UGC approved college
2. You should have minimum 50% marks in graduation
3. 45% for reserved category

So once you have done graduation with required marks. You have to appear for CAT. Forms are available from August/September and exams are scheduled from mid October to Mid November, you can choose any date as per your convenience and availability.

Based on your CAT score, You will get calls from college if you meet their cut off. You would be required to appear for GD/PI.

Final merit list is prepared based on your

1. 10th marks
2. 12th marks
3. graduation marks
4. work ex
5. CAT score
6. GD
7. Personal Interview

If you get in top list. You would be admitted to IIM A or other IIMs

All the best

Hi

Yes you can appear for CAT provided you have 50% in your graduation.
As per eligiblity criteria
1. You need to have a graduation degree from UGC approved college
2. You should have minimum 50% marks in graduation
3. 45% for reserved category

So once you have done graduation with required marks. You have to appear for CAT. Forms are available from August/September and exams are scheduled from mid October to Mid November, you can choose any date as per your convenience and availability.

Based on your CAT score, You will get calls from college if you meet their cut off. You would be required to appear for GD/PI.

Final merit list is prepared based on your

1. 10th marks
2. 12th marks
3. graduation marks
4. work ex
5. CAT score
6. GD
7. Personal Interview

If you get in top list. You would be admitted to IIM A or other IIMs

All the best

Originally Posted by Unregistered

can i appear for CAT after completion of btech through distance?

Dear Aspirant,


There is no any Problem with the Distance Course so, you are definitely applicable for the CAT Examination.....

CAT stands for the Common Admission Test which is conducted by Indian Institute of Management for the admission in the Post Graduation course or Fellow course in the Management Field.......

The Score of CAT is Separately used by each Institute. Through this score cared you can get the admission in the Indian's Top ranked Management Universities......



Eligibility and Criteria :-


1. A candidate should have Graduate Degree in any field can apply for it.

2. A candidate must have secure at least 50% in their Academic career.

3. For SC/ST 45% marks are applicable..

4. Final year of Bachelor can also apply for the same.


Reservation :-



1. 15% Reservation Scheduled Caste (SC)

2. 7½% Reservation for Scheduled Tribe (ST)

3. 27% Reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates belonging to the “non-creamy” layer.



Exam Pattern:-


Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation Related 30 Questions asked which you have to Ans. in 1 hour and 10 Minute......

Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning Related 30 Questions asked which you have to Ans. in 1 hour and 10 Minute.....

Total time duration is 2 hour and 35 minute.....


All the best

With Regards......
Dharm