CAT takers look for good coaching institutes every year in order to get admitted into the best one for CAT preparation. There are many institutes available for CAT prep and one can choose any. But, choosing the right institute that offers the best coaching is important. For this, one has to consider many factors before joining an institute. Read on to understand what to look for in a CAT coaching institute for better preparation.

Selection Criteria for CAT Prep Institute
Factors based on which CAT coaching institute must be selected are as follows:

Faculty:

Find out about the faculty experience and credentials. Make sure to join the branch of the institute where the best faculties teach. Attend a demo lecture before enrolling in the program. Talk to the current batch of students and get reviews about the faculty.

Batch:

Get info about the batch size. If you need special individual attention and personal doubt solving session then join the center that has smaller batch. Some institutes arrange special classes for students that have better performance, look for such classes.

Course Material:

Check if the coaching material that is provided to students who join the course is extensive. Also, make sure the problems are given along with the keys. Monthly magazines are also included in some material; do check that too.

Library:

Every coaching center must have a library with books that are given for reading at home. Make sure the library has a good collection of course books.

Infrastructure:

Take a look at the classrooms to check if there are enough classrooms with good space for accommodating students. See whether the classrooms are clean and with good lighting and air conditioning/ventilation.

Website:

Enquire whether the institute has their site which provides email and chat support for doubt clearance. Check if there are forums for interacting with fellow students. See if newsletters and free tests are also included on the site.

Mock Tests:

Find out about the mock tests; how many tests are included, what are the modes (paper or online), how many students will take them, how the results will be calculated based on the percentiles and cut-offs, as well as, how the feedback would be provided to the candidate. The quality of tests must also be assessed to figure out your strong/weak areas.

Group Discussion and Personal Interview Training:

This is also very important to find out if the institute provides GD and PI classes after the entrance exam results are declared and students have received calls. If not included in the package, it will be difficult to get a seat even after qualifying CAT. So make sure that you are provided this too.

Location:

The spot where the institute is located is important and must be as near as possible from your house. This will save your traveling time and the energy that you will have to spend in overcoming the road obstacles like traffic, heat etc.

The Bottom Line

Finally, after considering all of these factors, you are sure to get into a right institute which will definitely score you more marks, given, you also play your part.