A B-school isn’t a destination but rather a ladder that will help you reach your dream destination. At the same time to reach your desired B-school, you need to take another ladder and that is the journey of preparation for one of the toughest exams of the country– the CAT exam. It is tough not just because of the difficulty levels of the questions asked but because you need more than just hard work to crack it. You need speed, accuracy, smartness, decision making and aptitude all in one. In short, you need a strategy, and that strategy is achieved with a good CAT coaching.
We have brought about a list of the Best CAT Coaching in Indore, analyzed on various parameters and factors.
Career Launcher
The first contender on our list is none other than Career Launcher, a coaching platform carrying forward a legacy of 21 years. Not only that, but it has also been founded by an IIT-IIM graduate.
Study material
CL offers a variety of programs you can choose from as listed in the table below.
| Program | Key Features | Fees |
| The Classroom Program | Personal mentoring, preparation for CAT, non-CAT exams and GDPI, study material | INR 38000 – 60000 |
| CAT online classes program | available in day (7 to 9 a.m.) and night (9:30 to 11:30 p.m.) batches | INR 36000 – 60000 |
| CAT Night Classes Comprehensive Plus | 75+ live sessions, mock tests, 275+ recorded sessions, 21 PDP sessions | INR 25000 |
Each program mentioned above offers various levels of study material with a special program called Test Gym offering 7500+ practice questions.
Non-CAT exams
CL also prepares students for non-CAT exams like XAT, IIFT, TISSNET, SNAP etc.
Fees
The fees for the programs offered by CL vary according to the various courses as mentioned in the table above.
What sets them apart?
The best part about CL is the excellent question banks as well as test series. There are also personality development sessions which are beyond the scope of academic or GDPI preparation, they focus on the overall growth of an individual.
Bottom line
CL can come across as a little expensive for some students but they also offer scholarships according to one’s marks in 10th and 12th standards. Additionally, while the teaching may differ from centre to centre, overall, it is a worth it experience.
Address
South Tukoganj, Indore 4th Floor, 9 MG Road, Above Yes Bank , Near Treasure Island Mall Indore – 452003
CH EdgeMakers
CH EdgeMakers is another popular name in the management educational industry with its visions to “conceptual soundness” of students and developing them into “thinking beings with the holistic understanding of their chosen pursuits”.
Study Material
The study material includes 11000+ questions, 200+ tests, exam specific reference material, online study material and tests, communicative English and PD training, call getters batches for call conversion, personal counselling sessions, regular doubt solving, GDPI preparation, online mock tests, vocabulary tests etc.
Non-CAT exams
It also prepare students for non-CAT exams like XAT, SNAP, IIFT, NMAT, TISSNET etc.
Fee
The fee for the course is INR 45000 on average.
What sets them apart?
The fee is slightly on the lower side; the batch size is also lower, and they have flexible class timings. Additionally, more personalized attention and training is given to students.
Bottom Line
CHEM would be a good choice, especially with it having centers in just one city, it makes that particular institute way better because all the attention is given to students in a proper and diligent way. You can definitely keep it as an alternative.
Address
3 Janki Nagar Nx, Opp Reliance Fresh, Navlakha Square, A.B Road, Indore
T.I.M.E.
The next addition to our list is T.I.M.E. which is another renowned CAT coaching platform with a team of 40 IIT/IIM graduates as its faculty.
Study Material
There is a classroom program as well as an online program. TIME provides the following to the enrolled students – study material booklets, hand out papers, doubt clearing sessions, B-school counselling, test taking strategies, achievers meet. Additionally, there are various full-length tests, GWPI briefcase, sectional tests and 9000+ questions as well as foundation tests, intermediate tests and advanced tests.
Non-CAT exams
The course prepares you for XAT, SNAP, IIFT, NMAT, MAT etc. There are about 34 tests for these non-CAT exams.
Fees
The fee for the course is INR 60000 on average.
What sets them apart?
T.I.M.E. has a very experienced faculty who are alumni from top B-schools. Hence, they are very well aware of the strategies and the type of question patterns. The student portal is also really good and there is a vast number of questions of each category to get a good hang of every topic.
Bottom line
The questions are sometimes repetitive which might be good for some students but time consuming for others. Also, the difficulty level is slightly higher than what is asked in the actual CAT exam. TIME has a very renowned name, and it has earned it, but it has been losing its sheen since a few years. It is also positively pricey and has a huge batch strength, but you should try out a few demo classes before making a decision.
Address
501, 5th floor, D.M.Towers, Below Standard Chartered Bank, 21/1 Race Course Road, Near Janjeerwala Square, Indore-452001
IMS Learning
IMS is one of the most renowned coaching platforms with a legacy of 40+ years in the field of management education.
Study Material
It has an excellent CAT training program with 5+ learning modules- both in textbook as well as e-book format- 150+ hours of video learning, and 110+ full length mocks. There are module specific tests as well as 5000+ topic specific practice questions with different difficulty levels for comprehensive learning.
Non-CAT exams
It provides training for almost all the non-CAT exams like SNAP, NMAT, TISSNET, CMAT, XAT, IIFT to name a few.
Fees
There are three different programs offered by IMS as described in the table below.
| Name | e-CATapult | CATapult Classroom Program | CATapult Live Online Program |
| Fee | Rs. 25949/- (incl GST) | City Specific | Rs. 43950/- (incl GST) |
| Ideal for | Aspirants looking to prepare for CAT at their own pace & convenient time with recorded content & online mocks | Aspirants looking for a comprehensive classroom program for CAT & other MBA entrance exams | Aspirants looking for a comprehensive online program for CAT & other MBA entrance exams with live online sessions |
What sets them apart?
IMS has alumni from the top B-schools as their faculty. The student portal is extremely well designed, it gives you various concept builder as well as application-based tests, it also evaluates your time taken along with the time taken by a student who got it correct and various other factors. Apart from that, the classes are conducted almost every day and you can reach out to the faculties at any moment of the day for assistance.
Bottom line
A great student portal as well as study material. The faculties are sometimes unable to give attention to all students in the class as the batch strength is slightly on the higher side but with a bit of self-preparation this course is absolutely worth it.
Address
2nd Floor, Commerce house, Zanjeerwala Square, Race course road – 452001
Stalwart Careers
Last but not the least on our list is Stalwart Careers, another renowned name in the CAT coaching prodigy.
Study Material
There are 2 courses available- classroom course and hybrid course (classroom + online). The study material provided is 360+ hours of classroom learning, 8000+ question bank, doubt solving sessions, 180+ mocks and assignments, GD-PI-WAT workshops and seminars, personal counselling sessions.
Non-CAT exams
It also prepares students for non-CAT exams like XAT, SNAP, IIFT, NMAT, TISSNET etc.
Fee
The fee for the courses is around INR 35000 on average.
What sets them apart?
Stalwart Careers provides one of the biggest number of questions for practice as well as mocks. The faculty is also either CAT or XAT toppers. With a great course module and personal training given to students, it really is a great choice to look at.
Bottom Line
The course comes in both classroom as well as hybrid form so you can choose as per your wish. It also prepares you not only for GDPI but also for WAT. The doubt solving is in face-to-face as well as online format and the personal counselling sessions are only a bonus. Overall, a great choice.
Address
Giriraj, near Gurjar Hospital, Bhawarkua, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 106-107, Tulsi Tower, 1st Floor, Gita Bhawan Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Poll Results
Conclusion
A good mentoring is that foundation on which you walk your path to your desired B-school. It is your first and the most important step in your management journey and you should make sure that it is the right one. We hope you make the right decision as to which CAT coaching to go for and give your 100% along with that. Why? Because you need to be better than the best. But above that, you need to be better than you were yesterday. So, work hard and reach your dream B-school and kickstart your management journey.
We wish you all the best for CAT!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it’s important because the study material and guidance provided by the coaching institutes in Indore speed up the preparations and reduce the chances of making errors
The average fee for CAT coaching institutes in Indore is around INR 40000, however, it can range as low as INR 30,000 to as high as INR 60,000.