CAT, like several others must have told you, is one of the most competitive exams. Also, it is the most unpredictable of all the tests. Formula work and rote learning don’t help to a greater extent when you are dealing with something like the CAT. This makes the test preparation interesting. CAT challenges your aptitude. And, there is no better motivation than a challenge.

If there is something typically CAT-like, it is only the ever-changing test structure.  Consequently, you need to go beyond the mere understanding of concepts and be well versed with the application of concepts as well. CAT questions are like the real life scenarios where you are required to interlink two seemingly unrelated concepts and crack the problem.

A head start on the CAT 08 preparation will give you an edge over the other CAT 08 aspirants. Practice is the key to cracking the CAT. You may be a working professional or a student, an early start will allow you to balance your CAT prep with your graduation studies /work. If you start your preparation now you will have ample time to practice.

Complex it may seem to you, but is not unachievable when you prepare for CAT with ICAP.  ICAP stands for Interlinked Concepts and Application based Pedagogy; is specially designed by IMS to help CAT aspirants. ICAP uses caselets to replicate real life problem situations and helps you with not just the theoretical knowledge of the concepts but also their application in varied problem situations. This case study based methodology ensures that you are equipped to take the changing CAT.

IMS CAT preparatory programs

IMS programs are powered with this innovative pedagogy. Exhaustive study material helps you with the basic understanding of the concepts and takes the preparation to a higher level by including tests that evaluate your topic proficiency from time to time. IMS Study Material is modular in nature and covers all the CAT concepts.

Program Options

IMS for the CAT comes in 2 modes   1 Mode : Classroom    CAT@Campus   - CATapult       for those who need       extra support in basics   - CATapult Apex       for those who need       less support in basics   2 Mode : Correspondence     CAT@Home The program is best suited if  you are located far away from an IMS centre  you do not have time to attend classes due to other commitments  you are extremely self disciplined and self- motivated CAT@Campus CAT@Home Classroom Training 5-part study material All-India SimCATs CSB Achiever's Workshop Online-Student Page

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The Basic Reference Material (Part A)

The Classroom Integrated basics &   application training Powered with ICAP Stepwise learning   trackers Test taking strategy   workshops

The BRMs cover all the CAT sections and are designed to help you with the basic understanding of concepts. The concept book demystifies the complex concepts and makes them simpler for you to grasp. BRMs also include the workbooks that provide you with a bank of questions to strengthen your fundamentals.

Comprehensive Testing (Part B, C, D)

IMS study material comprises comprehensive tests to help you identify your weak areas. Through these tests you will be exposed to different test structures and difficulty levels. Also, you will receive a detailed feedback after every test. This feedback will enable you to transform your weaknesses into your strengths.

ADMAT
IMS presents you with additional study material to help you prepare for the tests other than the CAT. The ADMAT gives you extra practice and feel of other important management entrance tests in India like the XAT, FMS, IIFT, JMET, IRMA etc.

Along with the preparatory material, IMS also offers value additions in the following forms:

SimCAT
SimCAT gives you the CAT experience many times before you face the actual CAT. SimCAT is a series of tests that simulates the CAT environment, makes you take these tests CAT style i.e. on the OMR sheet and gives a national percentile ranking. You will also receive a detailed analysis of your performance after every SimCAT.

CSB
Only half the battle is won when you receive the GD/PI calls. Communication Skills Builder is an IMS program to help you prepare for the GD/PI round. The program polishes your people skills, develops active listening skills and quick thinking. Expert faculty will aid your GD/PI preparation and boost your confidence through the CSB program.

Achiever’s Workshop
The Achiever’s Workshop is specially designed for the students who receive the GD-PI calls from esteemed B-Schools. IIM alumni, communication experts and other top B-school alumni are dedicated to help the achievers convert the GD/PI calls through this workshop. All the IMS students with calls from the top B-schools qualify for this workshop and it does not cost them any fee for this intensive program.

Value Features

On-line student page

SUPPORT UNLIMITED Personalized   Counselling at every   stage Study Room facility Helpline & Revisers Events & Seminars

Once you enroll for any of the IMS programs, a Web based personalized student page is created for you; it works as the link between IMS and you. This page is primarily used to represent your performance and progress throughout your CAT preparation. The Student Page also gives comprehensive feedback of your performance and a list of B-Schools from time to time.

Intrac
Institute Tracker is an on-line information bank created by IMS. It houses comprehensive information of more than 1000 B-schools in the country, and a brief explanation of their individual selection procedures.

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