FAQ | Money-Back Promise
Money Back Promise
What is the Money-Back Promise?
This is a promise in which course fee is refunded if a student fails to get the promised score. Our GMAT Course comes with “GMAT 700+ or Refund Guarantee” promise. Our GMCAT and CAT course has a “CAT 95%ile+ or Refund Guarantee” promise.
Every course starts with a Mapping Phase. In the Mapping Phase, an IQ test is taken. Based on the Mapping Test, the students are divided into five different groups or series. All our courses have five-course phases or series. A student starts with the first level (6-Series) or second level (7-Series). As the course progresses, a student moves from lower series to upper series based upon weekly evaluation tests.
Why Edushastra?
What makes Edushastra different from other education companies?
Differentiation Facets:
- Ability-Based Model.
- Adaptive Course Path.
- Personalized Learning.
- Nominal Course Fee.
- Free Admission Counseling & Other Value-added Services.
- Money-Back Promise.
All these things define the difference between Edushastra and others.
Facet | EduShastra | Others |
---|---|---|
Basic Model | Ability-Based Model. The objective is to find a student’s optimal performance Level | Time-Bound Model. Course moves and ends based upon Class Hours & Days |
Course Duration | No Time Limit. Course cycles are repeated till students reach their optimum level | Time-Bound Course completion usually some months or one year |
Course Validity | Life-time Validity. Till Admissions, Course will continue till you reach your optimum | Limited Months Validity |
Full-Course Cycles | Full-Course Cycles are repeated till students’ optimal level. One Fees means Life-time Validity | One Full-Course Cycle. Second Cycle means paying full fees once more. |
GMAT Fees (Including Applications) | Live Online: Rs. 18999, CAT Classroom: Rs. 28999 | Annual Fees can reach Rs. 50,000 (Excluding Applications) |
CAT Fees | Live Online: Rs. 8999/18999, CAT Classroom: Rs. 28999 | Annual Fees can even reach Rs. 70,000 |
GMCAT (GMAT + CAT) Fees | Live Online: Rs. 24999, CAT Classroom: Rs. 34999 | Annual Fees can even reach Rs. 1,10,000 |
Teaching Pedagogy | Evaluate and Design Model. Three Models of Live Online, Classroom & Hybrid (Live Online + Classroom). | Traditional Model, Course have Fixed Hours & Tenure |
Teacher-Student Interaction | Students are given Audio, Video, Writing & Chatting Controls | Students are only allowed to send chat messages |
Live Classes + Recordings | Live Classes + Class Recordings are provided | Only class recordings are provided |
Batch Size | Small batches. Based on Individualized Learning | Big Batches of 45-70 students. Based on Herd Teaching |
Root Methodology | To Provide Adaptive, Personalised & Customised Solutions to each student | One solution for All |
Batches Segregation | Students are divided into five homogeneous clusters on the basis of their IQ | Same solution for all. Heterogeneous Groups |
Course Structure | Four Phases: Mapping, Foundation, Testing and Control Phase. Every Phase further divided into Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Levels | Traditional model |
Course Advancement | Analytical process-Ability Based Model, Minimum passing marks have to be scored to advance to higher level | Traditional Model, Time Based Model |
Teaching Hours | Minumum 160 Hrs for CAT and GMCAT. Classes continues till a student reaches his/her optimum Level | Fixed Hours, Days or months |
Elite Batches | Two Elite “700+ or 90+ percentile Batch” & “750+ or 96+ percentile Batch” for Top-Performers | NA |
Computer-Based Tests | New Fomat AI-Based Computer-Based Tests | NA |
Computer-Adapative Tests | Adaptive Tests based on WizIQ, Quizky, Assess & Concerto Platform. All GMATprep tools also provided | No Computer-Adpative Testing Platform |
Testing Phase | Customised Testing. Every Test is customized based upon students’ past performances | Zero customization |
Maximum No. of Tests | No Limit. Unlimited Tests. Customized Tests till a student reaches his/her optimum level | Limited number of Tests usually bought from Third Parties |
GD & Personal Interview Prep | Free (Included in the Course Fees) | Extra Charges |
AWA & WAT Prep | Free (Included in the Course Fees) | Extra Charges |
XAT, SNAP, NMAT & IIFT Prep | Free (Included in the Course Fees) | Extra Charges |
Profile Evaluation & Mapping | Free (Included in the Course Fees) | Extra Charges |
Business School Selection | Free (Included in the Course Fees) | Extra Charges |
Application Help & Counseling | Free (Included in the Course Fees) | Extra Charges |
SOPs, LORs & Essays Editing | Free (Included in the Course Fees) | Extra Charges |
Comprehensive Interview Prep | Free (Included in the Course Fees) | Extra Charges |
Visa & Scholarship Counseling | Free (Included in the Course Fees) | Extra Charges |
Online Classes | Live Online classes. Live Interaction with Teachers | Recorded Lectures |
Marketing | “No Marketing” Philosophy, Based upon word of mouth | High Marketing Spends |
Work Confidence | Money-Back Guarentee. To symbolise our work confidence | NA |
What is Ability-Based Model?
Short Definition: It is a learning model in which “Student Ability” decides the closure of the course and not the course time duration.
Long Definition: In the Education Industry, there are two learning models: Time-based model and Ability-based model. In mostly all schools/colleges/institutions, we experience a Time-based model in which everyone gets promoted to the next class after a fixed time period. Example: After a year in school, mostly all students move to the next level, even if a student has scored 50% marks or 80% marks or 99% marks.
But in the Ability-Based model, a student cannot move to the next level based upon the time spent at the level. But the ability becomes the judgmental facet. In this model, even a student who scores 99.99% marks is not promoted to the next level. A student must be 100% to move to the next level and time becomes irrelevant. The idea of the Ability-based model is to find the optimal level in a student.
In the Ability-Based model, a course is repeated until the students reach their optimal level. Example: If the course duration is 2 months, it does not mean that the student journey with us will be over in 2 months. The course will be repeated until he/she reaches the optimal level. In a way, this model has no time-limits. Student ability will change the course duration.
GMAT Course one-cycle duration is 2 months, for CAT it is 3.5 months, and for GMCAT it is 5 months. So in the most optimistic scenario, a student can complete the whole course in a one-course cycle.
All courses have Life-time validity.
How are our courses Adaptive & Personalized?
All our courses have Adaptive Course Path. We do not only customize but also Personalize Learning Experience for the students.
Personalization Facets:
1. Evaluate & Design Model:
All courses are based upon the “Evaluate & Design” model. The course is divided into four phases. As the course progresses, it adapts based upon the student performance in the evaluation tests. The whole model right from the starting till the end customizes at every point to help the student reach their optimal level. Below-given points are the hallmarks of this model.
2. Adaptive Four-Phase Course Structure:
All Courses are divided into four phases:
a) Entry-level Mapping Phase (One-on-One Stage):This Phase starts with Profile evaluation. Based upon the profile, every student must attempt a Mapping Test. Mapping Test is an IQ-based test which helps in segregating students into five different IQ-based Groups. The idea of segregating students into different IQ groups is to keep a different study pace in all groups. Higher IQ-Groups will have more pace than the lower IQ-Groups. Lower IQ groups will also have more concepts in the class compared to higher IQ groups. Then this phase continues for some initial classes. Teachers try to analyze every student in the batch based on their interaction with them. This phase takes 10% of the total course time.
b) Foundation Phase (Batch Stage):It covers the basics of all four sections of the test. This phase is around 20-50% of the whole course. There are weekly evaluation tests which help in customizing the course path.
c) Testing Phase (One-on-One Stage):This phase involves Computer Adaptive Tests, Computer Based Tests, and Paper-Based Tests. Every course comes with a commitment of “Minimum Tests” i.e. the minimum number of tests that a student must attempt to complete the course.
d) Control Phase (One-on-One Stage):This last Phase is to “Check and Control” any gaps in test preparation.
3. Five IQ-Based Student Groups:
As already told in the previous point, the students are segregated into five IQ-based Groups. These groups are also called “Series”. It starts with 6-series and the last group is 10-series. 6-series is the lowest IQ-Based group in which the course pace is at the slowest pace. The classes will be more concept-based. As a student moves into higher IQ-based groups, the course pace keeps on increasing. Higher IQ-based groups are more Application and practice-based classes.
4. Small Batch Size:
The batch sizes are kept small. The average class size is 11-13 students and the maximum limit bar is at 25 students. In this way, the teachers can help students at an individual level. This helps in providing more personalized services to the students.
5. Weekly Course Correction Evaluation Tests:
The foundation phase is the second phase of the course. This is the phase in which Concept & Application classes are conducted. All Sections/Topics/Lessons are covered in three stages namely Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced classes.
The strategy is to have a weekly course correction based upon the student performance in the weekly evaluation tests. The Panel head reviews the weekly performance and decides the future course path. The weekly evaluation tests are Sectional/Full-Length Computer-Adaptive, Computer-Based or Paper-Based Tests.
6. Adaptive Testing Phase:
The Testing phase is the third phase and is considered the most important of all phases. This phase makes or breaks “Toppers”. In this phase, all Sectional/Full-Length Computer-Adaptive, Computer-Based or Paper-Based Tests are at student’s disposal.
This phase is adaptive and customizes for every student. Every test is evaluated by Teachers before the next test is sent. The tests are not linearly placed for students, but it comes to a student’s portal one at a time. The performance in the test decides the difficulty of the next test sent to students.
7. Ability-Based Model:
Short Definition: It is a learning model in which “Student Ability” decides the closure of the course and not the course time duration.
Long Definition: In the Education Industry, there are two learning models: Time-based model and Ability-based model. In mostly all schools/colleges/institutions, we experience a Time-based model in which everyone gets promoted to the next class after a fixed time period. Example: After a year in school, mostly all students move to the next level, even if a student has scored 50% marks or 80% marks or 99% marks.
But in the Ability-Based model, a student cannot move to the next level based upon the time spent at the level. But the ability becomes the judgmental facet. In this model, even a student who scores 99.99% marks is not promoted to the next level. A student must be 100% to move to the next level and time becomes irrelevant. The idea of the Ability-based model is to find the optimal level in a student.
In the Ability-Based model, a course is repeated until the students reach their optimal level. Example: If the course duration is 2 months, it does not mean that the student journey with us will be over in 2 months. The course will be repeated until he/she reaches the optimal level. In a way, this model has no time-limits. Student ability will change the course duration.
GMAT Course one-cycle duration is 2 months, for CAT it is 3.5 months, and for GMCAT it is 5 months. So in the most optimistic scenario, a student can complete the whole course in a one-course cycle.
All courses have Life-time validity.
What is the Optimal Ability of a student?
Short Definition: It is defined as a “Stagnation Learning Point” of the student.
Long Definition: Optimal Learning Level is defined as a point at which the variable of Concept, Application & Practice does not yield any change in the student scoring level. This is a level in which the student IQ becomes the stagnation point.
Why we say that our course fee is nominal?
We claim that our course fees are nominal compared to the market. We advise students to compare course fees of all education companies in the market. But do not compare “Apples to Oranges”. Mostly all education companies run Time-Based Model whereas we run Ability-Based Model. In most of the cases, the course will run only one cycle but in the Ability-based model, the course cycle is repeated until the student reaches their optimal level.
We also advise students to know that GMAT & CAT Test is just a small part of the admission process. There are many other services that a student will need to reach the final stage. Just like in GMAT, a student will need Profile Evaluation, Business School Selection, Application Assistance, etc. CAT aspirants will need help in GD/PI/WAT/AWA and help in NMAT, XAT, SNAP, IIFT, etc.
Our Course fees are not only for GMAT or CAT Exam, but it covers all the services from the beginning to end of the admission cycle. All augmented services are offered free with the course.
Introduction Facets
What is Edushastra?
What MBA courses does Edushastra offers?
What are Edushastra Core competencies?
- Ability-Based Model.
- Adaptive Course Path.
- Personalized Learning.
- Nominal Course Fee.
- Free Admission Counseling & Other Value-added Services.
- Money-Back Promise.
What is the course validity?
Course Structure
What are the modes through which a student can take the classes?
What is the course structure of Edushastra?
All Courses are divided into four phases:
a) Entry-level Mapping Phase (One-on-One Stage):
This Phase starts with Profile evaluation. Based upon the profile, every student has to attempt a Mapping Test. Mapping Test is an IQ-based test which helps in segregating students into five different IQ-based Groups. The idea of segregating students into different IQ groups is to keep a different study pace in all groups. Higher IQ-Groups will have more pace than the lower IQ-Groups. Lower IQ groups will also have more concepts in the class compared to higher IQ groups. Then this phase continues for some initial classes. Teachers try to analyze every student in the batch based on their interaction with them. This phase takes 10% of the total course time.
b) Foundation Phase (Batch Stage):
It covers the basics of all four sections of the test. This phase is around 20-50% of the whole course. There are weekly evaluation tests that help in customizing the course path.
c) Testing Phase (One-on-One Stage):
This phase involves Computer Adaptive Tests, Computer Based Tests, and Paper-Based Tests. Every course comes with a commitment of “Minimum Tests” i.e. the minimum number of tests that a student must attempt to complete the course.
d) Control Phase (One-on-One Stage):
This last Phase is to “Check and Control” any gaps in test preparation.
What is mapping phase?
How many Batch-Levels are there?
What is the difference between the series batches?
Can a student be promoted to next series batch?
What is the evaluation window?
How many tests does Edushastra provide?
What is the duration of classes for weekdays and weekends?
For weekdays, classes are on 4 days and duration is 1-2 hours per day.
For weekends, classes are on 2 days and duration is 2-3 hours per day.
What are the timings of the classes?
Live Online Classes
What are live online classes?
Will the classes be recorded sessions or live classes?
Will a student be able to ask doubts in the class?
What are the mediums through which Live online Sessions are conducted?
All our Live online sessions are conducted via 2 mediums i.e. Zoom and Google meet. To know all the features included in this, check out the links.
Google meet:- https://youtu.be/wkP_8vwhPtM
Zoom :- https://youtu.be/VnyitUU4DUY
Free Services
What are the free services included with GMAT course?
Our association continues until the end of the admission process. All these services are an integral part of all the courses. We offer an end-to-end solution for Business Schools’ admissions.
Free Services List:
- Profile Evaluation based on IQ & EQ Profile facets.
- Business Schools Selection based upon aspirant’s profile strengths.
- Profile Mapping with targeted Business Schools.
- Application Assistance & Counseling.
- Editing of Statements of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, Essays and Resumes.
- EduShastra Alumni Assistance & Mentoring.
- Comprehensive and rigorous Interview preparation.
- Visa, Educational loan, and Scholarship Counseling.
What are the free services included with CAT course?
Our association continues until the end of the admission process. All these services are an integral part of all the courses. We offer an end-to-end solution for Business Schools’ admissions.
Free Services List:
- Profile Evaluation based on IQ & EQ Profile facets.
- SNAP, XAT, IIFT, NMAT Free Course.
- AWA / WAT / Group Discussion Preparation.
- Soft Skills & Personal Interview Preparation.
- Business Schools Selection based upon aspirant’s profile strengths.
- Profile Mapping with targeted Business Schools.
- Application Assistance & Counseling.
- Editing of Statements of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, Essays and Resumes.
- EduShastra Alumni Assistance & Mentoring.
- Comprehensive and rigorous Interview preparation.
- Visa, Educational loan, and Scholarship Counseling.
What are the free services included with GMCAT Course?
GMCAT Course will include free services associated with both GMAT and CAT Exam. All Free services included with GMAT and CAT exam has already been listed in the above boxes.