Sunday, August 30, 2009

CAT 2009- Examination Details

It was in April 2009 when IIMs first announced that CAT 2009 would be a computer based test. Students were eager to know the exact dates and schedule of the exam. Now, to the comfort of students, IIM Ahmedabad has finally announced the dates for CAT 2009. The prestigious college has also declared the other relevant information students have been seeking since the April announcement. This article will cover important announcements that are crucial for the students.

August 30, 2009 is the date when CAT Advertisement will appear in leading newspapers across the country. Unlike previous years, this year candidates need not buy the bulky CAT bulletin. Instead, all they have to do is to get a scratch voucher from the designated bank branches and thereafter register online for CAT 2009. One can get the vouchers from the designated bank branches from Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Forms will also be available at some associate outlets of the banks. The last date of sale is Thursday, October 1, 2009.

Candidates can begin to register online for CAT 2009 from Wednesday, September 9, 2009. The online registration start and end dates coincide with beginning and end of sale of vouchers. If you are worried about how to register online then leave aside all the worries as the instructions for online registration are given in the voucher. All the subsequent details will be available on CAT website. The going green movement will be greatly benefitted by CAT 2009 online system. The CAT written exam will be held during the period Saturday, November 28, 2009 - Monday, December 7, 2009. Candidates can choose the test date, session and even venue across thirty centres. Wish you all the luck for mother of all management exams.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

MBA in International Business from IIFT

MBA aspirants would vouch for the quality and name of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi. The college has a great reputation build over the years. One of the best management schools in India, IIFT has kept giving India Inc great managers and entrepreneurs. Placement record has remained exceptional over the years. IIFT has invited applications for MBA (International Business) degree programme to be conducted at New Delhi and Kolkata. The course duration is of two years.

The eligibility criterion is a recognized bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years' duration in any discipline. Students who are appearing for final year of exam can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by October 7, 2010. The entrance exam will consist of four stages of written test, group discussion, interview and essay writing. Written test will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 between 10 am and 12 noon at different centers. Names of the centers are Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur and Visakhapatnam.

The three later stages of GD, Interview and Essay Writing will be held during January/February at Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai. The last date for sale of prospectus by post is 20th August 2009 whereas last date for sale of prospectus across the counter at IIFT is 3rd September 2009. If one wishes to apply online, then website address is http://www.iift.edu/i.

For further information, one can contact at following address and phone number.

Shri Gaurav Gulati,

Admission Officer

IIFT, B-21,

Qutab Institutional Area,

New Delhi-110016,

Tel: 011-26857908, 26965124,

Fax: 26966568

Email: admissions@iift.ac.in

Web site: www.iift.edu