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CMAT 2027: Notification Awaited, Expected Dates and Prep
Exam Updates

October 30, 2026

CMAT 2027: Notification Awaited, Expected Dates and Prep

The CMAT 2027 notification is still awaited as of late October. See the expected dates and pattern from third party reports and how to prepare in the meantime.

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MICAT 2027 Phase 1: Dates, Deadline and Who Can Apply
Exam Updates

October 30, 2026

MICAT 2027 Phase 1: Dates, Deadline and Who Can Apply

MICAT 2027 phase 1 is reported to close on 21 November, with the exam on 5 December. See the dates, fee, eligibility, pattern and what to confirm on mica.ac.in.

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IIM Indore PGP 2027-29 Criteria: What Is Known So Far
Exam Updates

October 30, 2026

IIM Indore PGP 2027-29 Criteria: What Is Known So Far

IIM Indore has not published a PGP 2027-29 policy in the sources we read. See the 2026-28 criteria as a reference, what may change and how to prepare meanwhile.

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IIM Calcutta 2027 Selection Criteria: Weights and Changes
Exam Updates

October 30, 2026

IIM Calcutta 2027 Selection Criteria: Weights and Changes

IIM Calcutta MBA 2027-29 selection criteria as reported: stage I cutoffs, the 85 point shortlist composite, the 100 point final weights and what changed.

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IIM Ahmedabad PGP 2027-29: What Changed in Admissions
Exam Updates

October 30, 2026

IIM Ahmedabad PGP 2027-29: What Changed in Admissions

IIM Ahmedabad published its PGP 2027-29 policy for CAT 2026 takers. See the reported stage weights, the percentile based composite, cutoffs and what changed.

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Exercise Before CAT: A 20 Minute Plan That Does Not Drain
Productivity

October 30, 2026

Exercise Before CAT: A 20 Minute Plan That Does Not Drain

A 20 minute exercise plan for the last month before CAT. Keep it light and regular, avoid new hard routines, and know when to check with a doctor first.

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The 5 Minute Shutdown: Stop Replaying Mistakes at Night
Productivity

October 30, 2026

The 5 Minute Shutdown: Stop Replaying Mistakes at Night

A 5 minute end of day shutdown helps you stop replaying CAT mistakes at night. Write the error, the fix and tomorrow first task, then close the day on purpose.

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Seat Hours vs Focused Hours: Count Your Real Study Time
Productivity

October 30, 2026

Seat Hours vs Focused Hours: Count Your Real Study Time

Seat hours flatter you and focused hours tell the truth. Learn a simple log that counts real study time, finds where hours leak and sets a fair daily target.

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MBA PI Resume: A One Page Structure Panels Actually Read
Strategy

October 30, 2026

MBA PI Resume: A One Page Structure Panels Actually Read

Your resume is the script of your MBA interview. See a one page structure, what to put in each section, how to write bullets, and what to remove before the PI.

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