Planning for MBA Admissions 2012? Know the way forward
Added: (Mon Nov 28 2011)
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Amongst the top MBA entrance exams which you have planned to take for the MBA admission in the year 2012-14, CAT 2011 and IRMA 2011 are already over. One day to go and you will be done with IIFT 2011 as well. So what next? Apart from preparing for the upcoming tests and writing them, there are few other tasks which you must concentrate on in order to ensure your admission to a top B-School. This article of MBAUniverse.com will help you jot down the points for your to do list.
Focus on Upcoming MBA entrance exams
The upcoming MBA entrance exams which you should focus on are SNAP 2011 on Sunday, December 18, 2011; XAT 2012 on Sunday, January 8, 2012; ATMA 2012 paper pencil based test on Sunday, February 12, 2012; IBSAT 2011 on Saturday, December 24, 2011 and MAT December 2011 on Sunday, December 4, 2011 for the paper pencil mode and Saturday, December 10, 2011 onwards for the computer based test.
You should focus on the patterns of the exams that you have selected to take amongst the above mentioned names. Prepare for them well with respect to their separate paper patterns and structures. It is quite a common phenomenon to get confused amongst the exams. You must ensure that you are well prepared before each of these exams.
Short list the B-schools to apply for
The admission processes at the B-schools across India are going on at present. Given the application deadlines, you will have to make your decision fast and apply as you can’t wait till the results of these MBA entrance exams are declared.
Before applying, go through the eligibility and admission criteria. If you feel that you will be able to fulfill the admission criteria, apply for them. Make sure that you are making the right choice both in terms of numbers and the quality of the B-School.
Don’t miss the deadlines
The application process for XAT 2012, IBSAT 2011 and ATMA 2012 are going on at present. If you have planned to take these exams, you should act at the earliest. To know the deadlines for the application of these MBA entrance exams, click on the following link:
Check out upcoming exams on MBAUniverse.com Exam Calendar 2011-12
Some of the top private B-schools have already closed their application process while others are still continuing. To know the application deadlines of the top private B-schools, read the following MBAUniverse.com article:
MBA Admissions 2012: Application deadlines of top private B-schools
Prepare for GD, PI & Essay Writing processes
As soon as the results of the MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, IIFT, IRMA and SNAP etc. will be declared, you will be loaded with calls from various B-schools to attend the next round of selection which will comprise of Group Discussion, Personal Interview, Essay Writing. The process may also include extempore, Case Study, presentation etc.
You should start the preparation well in advance as it is not a matter of few days but a continuous process. It is all about presenting the best of your communication skills, group and individual performance and showcasing your leadership skills. If you start mastering the act from now onwards, it will definitely reap fruits when you present yourself in front of the panel at the B-schools.
Keep yourself updated
You must be updated with the announcements made by the B-schools and MBA entrance exam authorities so that you do not miss any important notification. There are high chances of deadlines getting extended or results or lists of certain exams or institutes getting declared. Hence keep yourself updated on the ongoing events which are important for your MBA admissions.
Stay tuned to MBAUniverse.com for more on MBA Admission 2012-14.