Directors Speaks

Erudite is an educational institute with a difference. It was incorporated

in 1998, and has already become a household name for various
Management entrance examinations. It has attained unparalleled
success and has not only managed to carve a well defined niche for
itself, but has also become a respected name in the education industry.
The early success of Erudite and subsequent building on its outstanding
results has been an outcome of keeping a continuous tab on each and
every aspect of the delivery process. Erudite has expanded its
operations across the country over the years and has developed a Pan
India network.
Today an MBA is one of the foremost career options taken up by the
best of students. The reasons being the excellent career growth paths
and high salaries offered to MBAs. The course has evolved to become
one of the most well known ones in the country and has proved to be
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the best platform to launch a flourishing career in the corporate sector.
We, at Erudite, have always followed the simple policy of “student first” i.e. „Students are at the centre of all we
do‟. Well proven teaching methodologies, personalized attention, special sessions on specific topics and
strategies, highest number of contact hours with students, and institute counseling are some of the core areas our
courses focus on and this has provided us with a distinct competitive advantage. Our study materials are
undoubtedly the best in the industry and a dedicated R & D team works round the year to lend perfection to our
publications. The various tests conducted by us have become hallmarks in the industry and our SIM CATs are
widely taken by the student community. These tests are conducted in the online mode just as per the dictates of
the actual CAT examination. Today at Erudite, over a hundred academicians and professionals around the
country provide their dedicated support for nurturing future managers and leaders. The management team is
from the IIMs, XLRI and other top B-schools.

The aim of education is to teach us how to think, and not what to think.
 B – School Selection Criteria
There are thousands of B-schools in the country and over 100 B-school rankings. In this situation applicants can get
confused by the rankings instead of actually analyzing the MBA curriculum and deciding which school would be
the best fit. Just as in clothing, there are different kinds of B-Schools to choose from, but there is no „one size fits
all‟. The selection of the B-School is a very important decision which has to be taken with the utmost care.
To get you started, here is a list of a few aspects you need to look at while selecting B-schools to make sure that
you are on the right track.
Specialization: The functional area that you wish to pursue within the MBA program should be a part of the
curriculum of the courses offered in the institute.
Peer Group: The contribution of the peer group in the learning process in MBA is immeasurable. Hence, it is
important that aspirants must select a school which has a proper mix of students from different educational
backgrounds and with varied work experience.
Faculty: The Faculty constitutes the backbone of any educational institution. In a DREAM B-School, the faculty
should not only be well qualified but should themselves be writing papers in Journals of national and international
repute, be consulting organizations, be in constant contact with the current business environment and be
involved in research.
Placements: Of course the Return on Investment (RoI) is an important criterion in selecting a B-school, But it is
important that the term “Placements” should not only include “SALARY”, but also take into account the PROFILE
of the jobs offered and reputation of the companies visiting the campus.
A good college should have a representation from as many Industries as possible.
Fees & Infrastructure: MBA programs do not come cheap. However, it is quite easy to obtain financial aid/loans
for pursuing an MBA, especially if you are doing the MBA from one of the top ten B-schools.
Facilities like Internet also have an important role to play, hence, Infrastructure must be considered.
Alumni Network: If the alumni of the school are in well-respected positions in various industries, it automatically
ensures a good standing for the school in the corporate world, which, in turn, implies better placement
opportunities.

Don‟t settle for anything less than the BEST!!!

 Top B School information
[Link]. Name of B School Exam Cutoff Sectionals
1 Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. GMAT Profile Yes
2 Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. CAT 99 %ile 94%ile
3 Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. CAT 90 %ile Yes
4 Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. CAT 99.59 %ile Yes
5 Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University. FMS 350# Yes
6 Xavier's Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur. XAT 98.03 %ile Yes
7 Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. CAT 90 %ile Yes
8 Indian Institute of Management, Indore. CAT 85 %ile Yes
9 Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode. CAT 98 %ile 92%ile
10 SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai. CAT 85 %ile NA
11 Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi and Kolkata. IIFT 35.7 # Yes
12 Management Development Institute, Gurgaon. CAT 96.5 %ile NA
13 Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. CET 196# NA
14 National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai. CAT 98 %ile Yes
15 Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. NMAT *** Yes
16 Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. SNAP 107 # Yes
17 Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad. CAT 95 %ile NA
18 Xavier's Institute of Management, Bhubhaneswar. XAT 96.69 %ile NA
19 Shailesh J Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay. JMET AIR: 300 Yes
20 Symbiosis Center for Management & Human Resources Development. SNAP 106-108# Yes
21 Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi. JMET AIR: 600 Yes
22 Indian Institute of Management, Shillong. CAT 98.2 %ile Yes
23 Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad. MICAT *** Yes
24 Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. TISS *** Yes
25 Institute of Rural Management, Anand. IRMA 110# Yes
26 KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai. CAT/CET 85 %ile NA
27 Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bangalore. SNAP 102-104# Yes
28 Vinod Gupta School of Management, Kharagpur. JMET AIR: 1200 Yes
29 TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal. CAT 86 %ile NA
30 Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad. CAT 90 %ile NA
31 Symbiosis Institute of International Business. SNAP 100-102# NA
32 Goa Institute of Management, GOA. XAT 93 %ile NA
33 Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai. CAT/XAT/GMAT 80 %ile NA
34 Industrial and Management Engineering, IIT Kanpur. JMET AIR: 1300 Yes
35 Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras. JMET AIR: 2000 Yes
36 FORE School of Management, Delhi. CAT 91 %ile NA
37 International Management Institute, Delhi. CAT 95 %ile Yes
38 University Business School, Chandigarh. CAT 96 %ile NA
39 ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad. IBSAT NA
40 Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai. CAT/CET 82 %ile NA
41 Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai. XAT 85 %ile NA
42 Xavier's Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore. XAT 85 %ile NA
43 Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy. CAT 95 %ile NA
44 Institute of Financial Management and Research, Chennai. CAT/XAT/GMAT 85 %ile NA
45 Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur. CAT 80 %ile NA
46 Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi. CAT 89.5 %ile NA
47 Xavier's Institute of Social Sciences, Ranchi. XAT 83 %ile NA
48 Department of Management Studies, NIT Trichy, Trichy. CAT 83 %ile NA
49 Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee. JMET AIR: 2700 Yes

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Marks AIR: All India Rank
 This list is indicative in nature and does not have any legal binding
 Colleges are not arranged in any order, the information is compiled in tabular form.

For many are called… but few are chosen. —Matthew 22:14, KJV
 Some Frequently Asked Questions:
1. I have graduated in Arts/ Commerce/ Medicine and have not studied Mathematics in college. Will I be able
to cope with the high level of Mathematics required in the CAT and other MBA exams?
A. In CAT and other management entrance exams, you will not be expected to know Calculus or higher
mathematics. The test is of Mathematical Aptitude using only the concepts and formulae you learnt till 10 th
Standard. Once the basic concepts are revised, all students are more or less at the same level. The key to
acing the Quantitative section then becomes a thorough understanding of the fundamentals and extensive
practice of our study material. At ERUDITE the course starts at a very basic level and ensures a firm grasp of
fundamentals before progressing to the various ways in which these concepts are tested.
2. I have completed my schooling in the vernacular medium and I feel my English is very weak. Won’t the English
section of the CAT be too difficult for me?
A. Improving English is a matter of disciplined effort and regular practice. Being adept at the English language
will definitely be helpful in your career. So even if you feel you are weak in this area, the extensive training
provided at ERUDITE will transform your competency with the language. A variety of teaching methodologies
ensures that many of our students who, in fact, have studied in their regional language get into the best MBA
colleges.
3. I am not very familiar with computers. Will I have any difficulty with the online test?
A. Just a very basic familiarity with computers is required to take the online CAT test. Moreover the highly
acclaimed SIMCATs (online mock tests) of ERUDITE will give you sufficient practice to make you feel at home
with the actual testing format.
4. My communication skills are very weak. How will I crack the Group Discussion and Personal Interview?
A. This is a common worry among students and you will be surprised at how much of a difference a bit of
practice can make. This fear is usually unfounded as most students have never had the opportunity to face
Group Discussions and Interviews. With training in the correct approach for these tests, and the extensive
practice provided by us, you will definitely be able to face these tests confidently.
5. I have a poor academic record/ no work experience. Can I still get admission in the top B-schools?
A. The criteria for selection are the marks in the Written Test, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, Academics,
and Work Experience. Of these, the first three are the most important and our training gives you a great
chance to get selected on the basis of these. Though work experience certainly does help, lack of work
experience is absolutely not a road block.
6. I am currently working/ studying. Can I still cope with the preparations for CAT and manage my work/study at
the same time?
A. Very few students study full-time for CAT. Proper Time Management and the flexible class schedules we offer
will enable you to manage both areas well. While it may require sacrificing some „fun‟, you will definitely find it
worthwhile when you get into that dream college. Moreover, the dedicated and extremely experienced
team of counsellors and faculty at ERUDITE will help you to come up with a study plan.
7. There are so many exams like FMS, CAT, XAT, CET etc. And there are many different institutions too! How will I
select which ones to take?
A. Most students take at least 3 of these exams to have better chances and also to increase their options. We will
provide you training for each of these exams, and our years of experience will help you to select the best B-
school you deserve. Step-by step guidance will ensure that the entire process of appearing for various exams
and selecting from the array of B-schools will be smooth sailing.
8. I have heard that the CAT is too difficult and only for nerdy geniuses. How could I stand a chance?
A. The enormous hype surrounding the CAT, which makes it appear like some invincible monster, is just that...
hype. In fact, the CAT tests your aptitude for management and uses only your knowledge of elementary
Mathematics concepts, and English. It is true that it is difficult to get into the IIMs because of the high number
of applicants for the test and the limited number of seats. Do not be among those who believe the hype and
scare themselves into giving up even before they try. With disciplined effort, and our comprehensive
guidance you will find that the only thing that could stop you from cracking the CAT could be your self-doubt.
Believe in yourself, and we will help you crack it!!!

Erudite Success Story:

1 out of every 4 students has got a call from IIMs/XLRI/FMS in CAT-2009.
Over 510 calls from IIMs alone in CAT 2009 (only from classroom based training).
Over 100 calls from XLRI in 2010 (only from classroom based training).
Over 70 calls from IIFT-2009 (only from classroom based training).

Your search for “the Best” Training Institute ends RIGHT here.
 Test Structure
Tests Sections Time Questions Section wise Break up Marking Scheme
CAT 3 135 mins 60 LR: 20; VA: 20; QA: 20 Not specified

XAT 3 + Essay 120 + 20 mins* 101 DI&QA: 43; AR&DM: 24; VA & LR: 34 Differential

JMET 3 180 mins 120 LR: 30; VA: 30; QA: 30; DI: 30 +1 and -0.25

IIFT 4 120 mins 135 LR&DI: 35; VA: 40; QA: 30; GA: 30 Differential

IRMA 4 120 mins 200 LR: 50; VA: 40;QA: 50; ISC: 60 +1 and -0.25

FMS 4 120 mins 200 LR: 50; VA: 50; QA: 50; RC: 50 +4 and -1

SNAP 4 120 mins 150 LR: 30; VA: 40; QA: 40; GA: 40 LR: +2; Others: +1 and –(1/4)

NMAT 3 120 mins 120 LR: 40; VA: 32; QA: 48 Not specified

Mh-CET NA** 150 mins 200 LR: 80; VA: 50; QA: 15; DI&DS: 25; VISR: 30 +1

MAT NA** 150 mins 200 LR: 30; VA: 44; QA: 42; DI&DS: 44; IGE: 40 +1 and -0.25

ATMA 3# 180 mins 170 LR: 60; VA: 50; QA: 60 +1 and -1/3
*20 minutes are allotted separately for essay-writing.
**There are no fixed sections in these exams and questions appear in random order.
#2 sets of this exam are subdivided into 3 sections each.

LR: Logical Reasoning VA: Verbal Ability QA: Quantitative Ability DI: Data Interpretations DS: Data Sufficiency
GA: General Awareness DM: Decision Making AR: Analytical Reasoning VISR: Visual Reasoning RC: Reading Comprehension
ISC: Issues of Social Concern IGE: Indian and Global Environment

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