GMAT Strategy for IIM A, B &C PGPX aspirants

[ganeshl]

I am Ganesh from Mumbai having 10 yrs of work experience in Pharma Regulatory affairs operations. I am planning to go for PGPX programmes offered by IIM's (Ahmedabad, Banglore & Calcutta) & PGPIM (S.P.Jain). To be frank almost after 10 yrs of break I will be resuming studies. GMAT cut off for IIM- A was 700+.
So wanted your expert advice on following aspects:

1) About how to start for GMAT preparations
2) Can you suggest any best classes for GMAT in Mumbai
3) GMAT Preparation Materials, links etc...
4) Are there any other worth institutes (other than those listed) offering similar programmes

Thanks

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Hi Ganesh,

It sounds like you're just starting out. Is that true? Have you done any studying so far?

If you're just beginning, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a bit of practice first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the general content and question types first, then that's fine - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.

I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich