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CAT, Management Expert - Answered on Aug 09, 2023

Aashish Sood is an IIM-Lucknow alumnus who has been teaching maths and quantitative aptitude to MBA aspirants for over a decade.
He also mentors management student hopefuls for the group discussion and personal interview rounds that follow competitive examinations.
He has appeared for CAT seven times since 2016 and scored in the 99.9 percentile.
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Question by Nitin on Aug 07, 2023Hindi

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Hello Ashish, I’m a 48 year old B.Tech with 20+ years of experience but last 14 years of those have been in International Media. I’m presently having a small media consulting firm advising the likes of TIME Inc. and The Economist for advertising & content sales in India market. Due to lack of big challenges I want to explore CAT exams in order to get in one of these premium business institutions and enhance my knowledge while adding new skill sets. Need your advice from where and how to begin my preparations and if it’s all going to be worth it looking at my age. Regards, Nitin Sainger

Ans: Hi Nitin

For a 20+ years work experience, I am sure you wold have seen it all. I am not really sure how much an MBA is going to add value to your profile!

An MBA from abroad might add a greater value to you and you might get to interact with other people with similar background

In Indian B schools, I don't think you would get anyone similar to compare notes.

Would love to hear more on your decision

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Question by Raja - May 12, 2023Hindi

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Hi Mayank. Hope you are keeping well. I was thinking for preparing for CAT exam, (Here is my profile - 81 in 10th , 73 in 12th, 48% in graduation(scored less due to medical condition), 69% in post grad. (Mcom) and 30 months of work experience in Pwc. My question is can i give cat exam as my graduation percentage is below 50 and i am an obc too. And if i cannot give cat exam what other options are availsble for me to do mba from tier 1 colleges which can give me better placements. It would be great if you would give some names for the colleges i should target for.

Ans: Raja,
You are not eligible to appear for the CAT exam. If you can share from which city you are seeking MBA it would be easy for me to help you.

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Question by Prinve - May 19, 2024Hindi

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I am currently pursuing my bsc from Delhi University I want to prepare for cat exam where should I start.should I consider a coaching and if which one.

Ans: Earliest students usually start is once they finish their first year of graduation. There are a lot of online and classroom coaching institutes. Talk to your seniors to get their feedback on which coaching institute is good in your area.

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Question by Paritosh - May 20, 2024Hindi

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Hello sir My name is Paritosh Kumar and I am currently 23 years old last year I graduated in the field of science I have done BSE and I gave cat and xat but score was very low In 12th class I was preparing for Engineering entrance but I couldn't clear it in graduation I was preparing for management entrance but couldn't clear right now I have got a lot of demotivated but I know that it is my fault only I want to do something good in life and feel proud I am thinking of giving CAT exam again this year with good preparation so that I can target top management college along with I am also preparing little government exam can you give me CAT exam guidance and little bit life approach that how shell I should move from now as it is end of me coming so how should I move forward

Ans: Paritosh, You have NOT mentioned you have completed BSc in What? Anyway, here are some suggestions. (1) You will have to change your preparation strategies for your CAT & Govt. Exams (2) Analyze over your Syllabus / Questions asked in the Exams you appeared (3) Focus more on Difficult / Complicated / Tough / Lengthy / Wrongly Answered Questions & give more importance for high-weightage subjects like Maths (4) Prepare short notes, depending upon the Topics and which you think you might forget often. (5) You know a lot of things, but you will NOT remember many things. Every day, you should revise what you have studied during the day before going to bed for 30-40 minutes. (6) Also, you should keep revising frequently (weekly / bi-weekly / fortnightly the topics you have already covered, especially tough topics / subjects (7) Study for 35-45 minutes and take a 10-minutes break. If you study beyond 45 minutes, you will start losing your Concentration Power and output will be which you should avoid. (8) Prefer studying tough topics / subjects early morning when your mind will be 100% fresh (9) To keep yourself physically and mentally fit, do Yoga or Meditation or any other Physical Exercises at least for 30-minutes either morning or evening, whichever will be convenient to you. (10) You should have a minimum of 7.30 hours sleep. (11) Time Management is more important. All The BEST for your Bright Future. To know more on ‘ Careers | Education | Jobs | Professional Resume Writing | Profile Building | Salary Negotiation Skills | Building Professional LinkedIn Profile | Choosing Right School Board (State | Matriculation | CBSE | ICSE |International Board) | Student Psychological Counselling | Studying in Kota for JEE/NEET Suitable for You? | Exam Preparation Techniques (Board | Entrance & Competitive)| Job Interview Skills | Skill Upgrading | Parenting & Child Upbringing Skills | Personality Development | Soft Skills | Career Transition | Abroad Education | Education Loan (India | Abroad) | Scholarship (India | Abroad) | SOP Writing Tips’, please FOLLOW me in RediffGURU here.

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Asked by Anonymous - Nov 15, 2024Hindi

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BBA in branding and Advertising from NMIMS is better or UG in Luxury Brand and Retail management from Sydenham, which better option?

Ans: Unless you have an inclination towards Luxury brand and management, NMIMS seems to be a safer choice because:

1. NMIMS offers broader exposure; Sydenham is specialized.
2. NMIMS can provide better connections to multiple industries like FMCG, media, or startups.
3. NMIMS might have stronger corporate ties across industries.
4. If you plan on pursuing an MBA later, a broader BBA might give you more options.

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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 16, 2024Hindi

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I am 21. I am a chronic overthinker. I am always thinking about what other people think about me or overanalysing situations and making things complicated. Is this a serious problem? What should I do?

Ans: Dear overthinker,

Thinking is a good trait to have, overthinking is not.

You literally have to STOP overthinking!!!

One way to overcome this is to stop thinking and become more action oriented. STOP analyzing everything in the head, put it on paper, there is something calming about putting thoughts on paper, writing them down with a pen and paper.
And then taking actions based on what you have written and no more thinking about it.

Indulge in physical activity, play a game which is more action oriented , this teaches you to be fully present in the moment, which helps you in being in the moment. Being fully present in the moment is what gets you out of overthinking.
Do meditate , I really can't enumerate all the benefits of meditation, what meditation does to people is beyond words.

There is a book called as, STOP OVERTHINKING by Nick Trenton, this book offers practical advice and exercises to help you break free from negative thoughts and worries. It provides evidence-based methods to combat overthinking and anxiety.

Another amazing book by Eckhart Tolle, "The Power of NOW", can help you.

There is no problem which can't be overcome, believe in yourself, you are more powerful than you think, the body and mind have to listen to you!!
What you think so you become, feed yourself the right thoughts and let the magic unfold.!!

All the best!!

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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 16, 2024Hindi

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My manager is constantly manipulating his boss about me. Everyone in my team is aware that she is increasingly insecure about my success and feels threatened by me. She often gives incorrect and incomplete feedback due to which my manager feels that my manager is more efficient than I am. In the past, 4 people have quit or been foced to resign due to these politics. Should I also quit and move to another company or should I talk to the manager about this? Pls help

Ans: Hi!!

When I was working in the corporate world, the oft repeated quote was, "people don't leave the company ,they leave bad bosses".
Your manager's boss is your super boss, rt? Can't you go and speak to him directly and put your concerns across?
I am sure the HR must have noticed that people are quitting and might have explored the reasons why they are doing so too, do check with them.
I fail to understand why women should not cooperate with each other. You can also explore the option of talking directly to the manager and telling her if your actions in any way have caused some misunderstanding and if she says yes then you are willing to clear them. Also tell her that you are not eyeing her post and you are just trying to do your job well. I did the same with one of my bosses, it worked for me, we became the best of friends, we are still in touch. You need to think which is your best option and choose one from all the possible solutions I have mentioned. You can always quit, that's the last option I feel..

Hoping you choose wisely..All the very best!!

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Question by Aman - Oct 11, 2024Hindi

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Sir, I am suffering from chronic insomnia, my mental condition is not good for work. It is affecting my work. I resigned from the job, I can 't serve the notice period. Company is not giving me relieving letter, What should I do?

Ans: Dear Aman,
Do remember, rules are meant to be followed...there are always consequences for not following them.
I think you should request your organisation to give you a relieving letter and submit the relevant medical papers for the same. If there is a penalty to be paid for not serving the notice period , please pay and get rid of this stress, at the end of the day peace of mind is more important than money. Looking for peace of mind will also solve your insomnia!!

hoping the best for you...

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Question by ARUNMOZHICHOLAN - Aug 06, 2024Hindi

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How to overcome Stage fear

Ans: Dear Arun... it is a whole skill set you need to learn in order to overcome stage fear.
It involves mindset change, visualizations, confidence building exercises and finally practice, practice and more practice in order to master public speaking and overcome the fear of the stage.

Get in touch if you are really interested in working on this fear and becoming a stage performer.

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Question by Prasenjit - Jun 07, 2024Hindi

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Hi madam.....iam an employee of PSB .iam serving bank for the past 11 years. Recently due to evolution of digital banking lots of work load has decrease and managment has stop recruiting staff for the past 5 years due to which i feel uncertain in working in bank because of banking career ,weathr psb wil survive in coming decade or it will be privatised.........

Ans: Prasenjit... your concerns are valid, however no one can actually know what the future holds. We can all speculate and get stressed about the future. It is only today and this moment that we have with us. Like railways in India it is very unlikely that PSBs will be privatised. Meanwhile what you can do is be a continuous learner, hone your skills , become indispensable to your organisation.
Keep your eyes, ears and heart/ mind to embrace the change and keep upgrading/learning and living life fearlessly.

All the very best!!

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Asked by Anonymous - Nov 18, 2024Hindi

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What is the upper age limit for CA course and mbbs course.

Ans: The ICAI's Chartered Accountancy (CA) course in India has no upper age limit, allowing anyone to enroll. The MBBS course, however, has no upper age limit for general categories and reserved categories, as per the National Medical Commission's guidelines and NEET-UG entrance exam rules, subject to minimum Educational Qualfications. However, stay updated on these guidelines from the Official Websites of ICAI & NTA respectively. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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Asked by Anonymous - Nov 17, 2024Hindi

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Iam 26 Yrs old currently working at Genpact in IT Operations.This is my first job after my PGDM Marketing.Now I want to shift to Data Analytics role but only after one and half year as per company policy.Can you suggest me what would be the best way to get into Data Analyst roles.Should I continue in same organization or switch to other company for a better career and will my PGDM help me for further senior roles?

Ans: What is the full form of PGDM? From which institution have you done your PGDM?

Asked on - Nov 18, 2024 | Answered on Nov 19, 2024

It is Post Graduate Diploma in Management which is equal to an MBA and I have done it from ITM Business School - Warangal. And my graduation is Biotechnology and Computer Applictions.

Ans: You should continue in same organization and should do online courses (masters) on Data Mining or Data Science as your basic degree is on different subjects. Data analysis is a subpart of Data Science.

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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 23, 2024Hindi

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Hello I was working in an airlines company and after few months of working I had to leave my job due to a family emergency. It has 2 years I’m doing any job and I’m taking care of my family business but I want to join again as it was dreams to work in aviation industry but I’m not able to lift my up again and it’s becoming very difficult. I’ve applied but I’m not getting calls from any of the company’s and this making me more stressed. Can you suggest what is the best I can do now?

Ans: Hi!!

If it's your dream to fly again, then please be at it... this passion itself should keep you from giving up. Groom yourself, do whatever it takes to be fit, keep your chin up, you have cracked the interview before and worked in this industry, this is your strength. Your time away was for family reasons and remember the lessons you learnt from being away from flying. Be honest in your interviews and show your reasons for joining back. Relook at your resume and then reapply....
Work on yourself, keep your goals realistic and have a positive outlook towards your dreams.

All the very best!!

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Question by Priya - Nov 18, 2024Hindi

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my son is 8 year old studying in Class 3 . The classes occus is in morning shift from 6.30 am to 1.30 PM . after comming from the scholl he tired and not able to study in night . plz suggest the Correct time table for the second shift school child so that we can manage his tiredness and keep improving him in balanced way.

Ans: Priya Madam,

You have not provided information regarding the number of hours your son sleeps.

(1) Given that your son is only 8 years old, it is important to ensure he gets a minimum of 8 hours of sleep at night and 2 hours in the afternoon. Sleeping hours can be reduced once he enters the 6th Standard.

(2) Ensure he receives a balanced diet and nutritious food to sustain his energy levels. (3) Encourage him to maintain regular water intake to prevent dehydration. (4) Facilitate opportunities for him to take regular breaks and engage in play. (5) A 3rd standard student can't study for extended periods. He should study for 25 to 30 minutes, followed by a 10 to 15-minute break after each 25-minute study session.

(6) I am providing this information for general awareness. Parents should refrain from physically assaulting their children to achieve compliance, as this can undermine their self-confidence. (7) They should engage in more polite and loving communication with the children. (8) Children frequently observe their parents and tend to emulate their actions. Ensure that the environment at home is tranquil. (9) Addiction to electronic gadgets may also result in fatigue. (10) Regarding the Study Planner, it has been previously stated that regardless of whether he studies in the morning or evening, he should engage in study sessions of 25 minutes followed by a 10-minute break after each session. He will not experience fatigue, and the output will be increased. Hope, this answer will help you, Madam.

All the BEST for Your Prosperous Son's Future.

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