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CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET Expert - Answered on May 16, 2024

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Question by Manali on May 15, 2024Hindi

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Hello Sir..i m 33 yr engineer mommy to 2.5 yr daughter..want to do an MBA from tier 1 college. After graduating i was lecturer in engineering colg hv 2 years of experience n after that working in govt Bank from past 7 years. Gave CAT twice but time constraint n toddler was not able to crack.last year got finalised for NMIMS hyderabad but dint took admission as away from mumbai n not that great bschool.going to give cat this year as ladt chance but i m very very confused n stressed that should i go for it or not, m having age barrier ,a growing kid,offc n home work pressure, managing all this i could hardly make time of 2/3 hrs to study with low energy..i thought of executive mba but was thinking doin executive taking so much risk wil actually land me where? Also as d growing age n 9-5 job health hampers sometimes with backaches n end of day i think that is my decision really worthy,shud i really go fr it or settle wid what i hv, in short m trying to jump from comfort zone to competitive world where i il b having colleages 10 yrs younger n smarter than me..but i get a kick wn i c womens sparking high.can u plz guide me sir taking my decision?

Ans: I believe instead of looking for 2 year full time MBA course, try for Executive MBA course from some of the top IIMs or XLRI or ISB. You would have to write the GMAT which requires less amount of preparation as compared to CAT. Minimum work experience required for doing Executive MBA is around 5 years. So the others would also be of similar age.

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CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET Expert - Answered on Apr 13, 2024

Question by Hardik - Mar 24, 2024Hindi

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Sir ,my profile 10th 88.40% 12th 89% Graduation 8.90 (Done some campus ambassador internships and marketing internships and publish an research paper too in tourism field which i also get an award for it too in state level conference) i have done my graduation in bba tourism in 2023 and appeared for cat in my graduation and after my graduation too but both the time i am not able to clear it so sir currently i will give cmat exam and targeting jbims for it but if it didn't happen what should i do ??? Opt for job ( i have an interest in marketing too) or settle for tier 2 mba college if it happen . Sir i have literally great dream in my life i didn't want to settle for lower tier 2 mba college as i feel it is not worth it...

Ans: My recommendation would be to take up a job and simultaneously prepare for MBA entrance exams. It is possible to prepare for the entrance exams by devoting 2 to 3 hours on a regular basis for preparation.

Patrick Dsouza |838 Answers |Ask -Follow

CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET Expert - Answered on Apr 26, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Apr 14, 2024Hindi

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Hello sir/mam, I am enrolled in Computer science engineering course from army Institute of Technnolgy in pune University, the placement scenario here is Above average and one can get 12+ lpa , i am currently starting my third year from next month, but lately i realized that coding job isn't my most favorite and neither i am exceptional in it mostly because i never learnt it well in starting years of College, hence i started thinking about CAT to do mba from a teir 1 college but i read that most Companies don't prefer freshers and that got me worried i am unable to decide what path should i choose. Coding? Mba? Or something else . Also my financial condition isnt Excellenct

Ans: There are quite a few companies who take freshers, so I don't think that should be a problem in your decision. As a fresher you may have to score a little extra as compared to working professional (as they get marks for work ex) to get an interview call from college. But every year there are many freshers who make it to top B schools.

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CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET Expert - Answered on Apr 22, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Apr 20, 2024Hindi

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Sir, I'm 24 years old coming from commerce background and I have completed my graduation in 2022 and I'm also currently pursuing Company Secretary course and I have passed the foundation level but facing difficulty in cracking the Executive level and now I'm feeling that I'm wasting my time. Please suggest me what should I do? Also suggest me if I need to do MBA so which college is the best regarding its fees and placement. Because I'm coming from a middle class family. Please suggest me in this. Thank you.

Ans: You can start preparing for MBA entrance exam along with preparing for the Executive level of CS course. If you get a good B school then can switch fields to do MBA. If you are not at all interested in doing CS, then can shift to preparing for MBA entrance. But do take up a job else the gap could be a problem

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CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET Expert - Answered on Jun 18, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Jun 17, 2024Hindi

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Actually, I am 32 year male, unmarried and currently working in an Education Sector as a Content Manager/ Subject Matter Expert from the past 4 years. And, I did my BE in the year 2014 and since then I was preparing for UPSC civil services and even appeared in the interview but unfortunately didn’t tasted the success and join this industry on this basis. Whereas, I am got stagnated here and not getting much in term of salary or career growth and looking forward for doing MBA to switch my career field to analytics/Finance. I did Master in Public Administration in distance mode while I was preparing because this was my optional. Previous month, I took admission in Executive MBA from IIT Patna but unfortunately, its substandard in terms of quality and learning. I have certain doubts, Please let me help to come to the conculsion. Shall I go with the Full time MBA at 32 age by giving CAT/GMAT? Shall I opt for executive MBA from IIMs like Indore, Kashipur etc, here I have concern related to placements, considering 12 Lakh Fee? Shall I do 1 year full time PGP at IIM Indore, ISB or any good institutions for the change? Or shall I opt for CFA/FRM along with my IIT Patna Executive MBA? I am way behind my collogues and even not settled due to my UPSC unsuccessful attempts, I need to switch the filed. Please revert and help me out tin clearing my dilemma, I am really very confused right now.,

Ans: It is advisable to write GMAT and try to do Executive MBA from one of the good IIMs or XLRI. These colleges do have good placements and it could help your career. Usual requirement for these courses is minimum 5 years of work experience

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Health Science and Pharmaceutical Careers Expert - Answered on Oct 31, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 23, 2024Hindi

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I am reshma confused for join bds or pharm d 6 years

Ans: Hi Reshma,

What exactly do you need from my side?

As you know, both fields are different and each requires practice to gain expertise. BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is an undergraduate program in dentistry, while PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) is considered a postgraduate course. After completing a PharmD, one must consider pursuing a doctorate program, and there are currently no specializations available in India. However, abroad, you can claim expertise in a specific department.

On the other hand, after completing BDS, you can pursue a specialization at the postgraduate level and also have the opportunity to open your own clinic.
I have highlighted the most important factors. I believe this information may be sufficient for you to decide the course. If not, please send your query to the Rediff platform.

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Health Science and Pharmaceutical Careers Expert - Answered on Oct 31, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 27, 2024Hindi

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I am middle class family belong bI has taken MBBS seat at pravate medical college with tution fee yearly 12 laksh now I am feeling guilty so please clearly it's worth and my dicision is right or worng I am confused

Ans: You've enrolled in the course and started paying tuition fees, so try not to regret it. Focus on how you can make the most of this investment. While doing your internship, consider looking for part-time jobs at hospitals or exploring remote work opportunities for physicians. Take the time to explore various possibilities. Best of luck!

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Insurance, Stocks, MF, PF Expert - Answered on Oct 31, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 31, 2024Hindi

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Hello Sir, I am a 30-year-old male currently investing 60,000 per month in mutual funds through SIPs. For the past three years, I have been contributing 12,000 each month to the following mutual funds: 1. Parag Parikh Flexi Cap (Flexi Cap) 2. Canara Robeco Emerging Equities (Large + Mid cap) 3. Canara Robeco Bluechip Equity (Large cap) 4. Quant Active Fund (Multi cap) 5. Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund (Mid cap). I am considering removing the large cap fund from my portfolio. I am contemplating the best way to reallocate the 12,000. My options are to distribute 3,000 each across the other four funds or to add the entire 12,000 to the Parag Parikh Flexi Cap. If I allocate everything to Parag Parikh, my portfolio might become large cap heavy. However, if I distribute the amount, then the total mid cap allocation might equal the total large cap allocation (is it okay in the long term), which also leaves me unsure of the best approach. I would appreciate your advice on what might be the right approach given these considerations. Thank you!

Ans: Hello;

Through PPFAS flexicap fund you also get exposure to US tech stocks like Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta.

My suggestion would be to allocate entirely to PPFAS flexicap fund, monitor performance for 2-3 years and then make changes, if required.

Also my advice would be to shift to Nippon India Multicap Fund.

Happy Investing;

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Milind Vadjikar |542 Answers |Ask -Follow

Insurance, Stocks, MF, PF Expert - Answered on Oct 31, 2024

Question by Avinash - Oct 30, 2024Hindi

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Sir My Age is 38 Now. Running Business In Pune city. Below are the My Assets & Liabilities. Current Values - Assets. Own Industrial Plot - Rs. 2.0 Cr Business Income Yearly Rs. 24.00 Lack Own Company Investment ( Machinery, Debtors Etc ) - Rs 2.40 Cr Mutual Fund & Share Market Investment Rs. 2.10 Cr Bank FD - Rs. 50.00 Lack Own 3 Flats in Pune - Rs. 75 lack, 50 Lack & 35 Lack ( Current Values ) Golds - Rs. 25.00 Lack Land - Agriculture - Rs. 50.00 Lack Term Insurances - Rs. 20.00 Lack ( Till Date Premium Paid ) Labilities. House Loan - Rs. 30.00 Lack ( EMI 26500.00 PM ) Loan will close after 17 years. Car Loan - Rs. 6.35 lack ( EMI 12500.00 PM ) Loan will close after 5 years. This Assets & investment sufficient for maintain 7 family members Expenses after retirement ? ( 4 Adult + 3 Children (Below 5 Years) ). I will retire at the age of 45.

Ans: Hello;

What is the expected monthly rental from industrial plot and machinery?

Are you currently occupying one of the flats mentioned here or are all of them given on rent?

Also your term life insurance is very low. You should have minimum term insurance cover of 2.4 Cr.

You have good assets in agri land, industrial land, gold, real estate but they are relatively illiquid when need arises hence term insurance cover with riders for critical care and accident benefit are an absolute must!

Considering the home loan tenure of 17 years and 3 small kids in the family to be supported for education and decent lifestyle, I am not sure if you can retire in 7 years timeframe from now.

However I would appreciate your reply to my queries above, before I give my firm view about your retirement in 7 years timeframe.

Best wishes;

Radheshyam Zanwar |1013 Answers |Ask -Follow

MHT-CET, IIT-JEE, NEET-UG Expert - Answered on Oct 31, 2024

Question by Haider - Oct 31, 2024Hindi

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sir currently in my class 10th markseet my dob is wrong and also in adhar card but i want change it because in my passport and birth certificate different dob and we know this process but sir I want to fill for for jee 2025 session 1 if i fill dob at form same as class 10th marksheet it will change in future during admission ? because later my class 10th markseet revised with actual dob

Ans: Hello Haider
Are you sure that you can crack JEE 2025 with cut-off marks? If Yes, then you have to think. But if not, you can proceed with filling the form with the 10th mark sheet DOB. At least in 1st trial, you can check your eligibility to face the examination. If in the January attempt, you feel you can crack the JEE examination, you can exercise change of birth on your documents and submit an affidavit to JEE authorities at the time of the 2nd attempt (i.e. in the April session). However, it is recommended that you contact the helpdesk numbers. Copy and paste the following link for further assistance: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/contact-us/
Without any hesitation, please call the numbers mentioned on the website to make it clear from your side and via official authorities.
Yet to avoid further complications in any admission process, update your all documents with the correct information.

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Samraat Jadhav |2083 Answers |Ask -Follow

Stock Market Expert - Answered on Oct 31, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 31, 2024Hindi

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What will be the target prices of Remedium Life Sciences,Teamo Productions ,Seacoast Shipping for one year from now? Can great future be expected for these stocks?

Ans: all above mentioned stocks are penny stocks and BAD quality. There is no target for such companies as they are treated as GARBAGE for me.

Milind Vadjikar |542 Answers |Ask -Follow

Insurance, Stocks, MF, PF Expert - Answered on Oct 31, 2024

Question by Bhagwan - Sep 27, 2024Hindi

Money

I want excel sheet for calculation of PF 12%, if basic pay is 20000 and 12% pf to be deducted on less than or equal to 15000

Ans: Hello;

Not possible to share excel sheet here but calculation is given below;

Employee contribution (EPF): 12% of basic(20000)= 2400

Employer contribution (EPF): 3.67% of basic(20000)=734

Employer contribution (EPS): 8.33% of Basic or 15K= 1250

Best wishes;

Milind Vadjikar |542 Answers |Ask -Follow

Insurance, Stocks, MF, PF Expert - Answered on Oct 31, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 31, 2024Hindi

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Hi, I am 43y male. My wife is a homemaker. I currently have around 10Lacs saving. One own flat with current market value of Rs 1.3Cr A outstanding loan balance of Rs 30Lacs I have my own business and earn about 2Lacs per month and total monthly expenses are around 1.5-1.7Lacs including the bank EMIs. Kids (both girl) in 3rd and 1st standard. Saving around 20k per month for both kids in their sukanya account. What should be my financial strategy to retire in next 10 years

Ans: Hello;

Since you have less time available (10 yr) for building retirement corpus, monthly sip amount required will be high but that doesn't seem feasible with your current income and expenses.

What is the networth of your business as on today? Can you plan to sell it over the next 10 years to fund your retirement corpus?

If you make 30 K monthly sip you may expect to a build a corpus of 3 Cr in 20 years considering modest return of 12% from pure equity mutual funds.

Feel free to revert.

Happy Investing;

Milind Vadjikar |542 Answers |Ask -Follow

Insurance, Stocks, MF, PF Expert - Answered on Oct 31, 2024

Question by Rohit - Oct 25, 2024Hindi

Money

I am 29 yrs old,with 40lpa in hand salary,I don't have any savings,next year I am going to get married,and my intention is to buy a flat worth 2.5 crore how to achieve and mange my finance please advise

Ans: Hello;

If you make a monthly sip of 1.2 L in Kotak equity savings fund (moderate risk) then you may expect to accumulate a sum of around 50 L in 3 years considering modest return of 9%.

You may use this as down payment for your house purchase and fund the balance through loan.

Happy Investing;

Milind Vadjikar |542 Answers |Ask -Follow

Insurance, Stocks, MF, PF Expert - Answered on Oct 31, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 30, 2024Hindi

Money

I have around 1 crore to invest. I am 61 years old retired defence officer and pension amounting to around ?1,50,000/- per month and medically covered. Need some sound investment plan for 1 crore. Don't have any liabilities?

Ans: Hello;

You may invest your corpus into following two funds in proportion of 50:50,

1. Kotak Arbitrage fund (low risk)
You may consider modest return of 6% from this scheme.

2. ICICI Pru equity savings fund (low to moderate risk). You may consider modest return of 8% from this scheme.

Theses investments will retain purchasing power of your corpus aginst inflation and deliver some real returns too with low to moderate risk.

This is in accordance with your age and commensurate risk appetite.

Happy Investing;

*Investments in mutual funds are subject to market risks. Please read all scheme related documents carefully before investing.

Asked on - Oct 31, 2024 | Answered on Oct 31, 2024

You mean to say that I should invest ?50 lakhs each only in two funds...... can you explain this as I seem to be uncomfortable in this plan.... please don't mind my raising this quesry

Ans: Hello;

Your query is valid. At your age and risk profile I do not recommend you invest in pure equity funds or even hybrid funds with high risk ratings.

Even in equity savings type mutual fund category the individual fund risk rating varies from "low to moderate risk" for ICICI Pru equity savings fund, "moderate risk" for kotak equity savings fund and "moderately high" risk rating for SBI equity savings fund.

I propose a modified plan for you:

1.Kotak Arbitrage fund: 20 L
2. Invesco Arbitrage fund: 20 L
3. ICICI Pru equity savings fund: 20 L
4. Kotak equity savings fund: 20 L
5. DSP Strategic Bond fund: 10 L
6. SBI Magnum Gilt fund: 10 L

Gilt fund only invests in government securities so no credit risk but interest rate risk is there.

Dynamic bond fund(for eg DSP Strategic Bond fund)are type of debt mutual funds. The aim of this fund is to offer 'optimal' return in both the rising and falling interest rate scenarios. It depends entirely on the fund manager's decisions and management of the portfolio.

In case you have further queries please feel free to revert.

Happy Investing;

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