Ayush Dubey, an engineer from NIT Bhopal, decided to pursue an MBA post graduation because it would help him reach higher in his career. With a 96%ile in CAT, and a really low 60 percentile in the DI-LR section, Ayush felt his chances of making it to a top b-school were minimal. Next Ayush decided to write the IIFT entrance exam. Scoring a 99.88%ile in the IIFT entrance, Ayush converted IIFT. In this video, Ayush touches upon the major differences between CAT and IIFT, and how to prepare for the IIFT entrance. He also shares snippets from his IIFT interview experience and tips on making it to IIFT. If you're planning to write the IIFT, this is a must watch for you!
Summary
In this video, Ayush tells us why he decided to pursue an MBA. He shares how he thought an MBA would give him a leg up and allow him to work in a managerial role. He next shares his CAT prep strategy and tells us how he prepared for each section.
Ayush goes on to share how CAT and IIFT prep is pretty similar and if you've prepared well for CAT, IIFT is also going to be doable. He adds how he studied GK by setting some time aside every day. He made notes and pointers on GK topics and used these notes to revise right before the exam. He further shares how mock tests can help you with IIFT prep as well.
Next Ayush shares his IIFT interview experience. He shares how his interview was a conversation on his areas of interest. He also shares a few tips on how one can prepare for the WAT-PI rounds at b-schools. If you want to get into IIFT, this is a must watch!
Key Takeaways
- If you're well prepared for CAT, IIFT will be simple for you.
- The GK section in IIFT is something you need to dedicatedly prepare for, and use the few days before the exam as a revision period.
- Make sure to prepare for WAT-PI rounds after entrance exams are over!
Recommended Reads:
1) How I Cracked The IIFT Exam In 2018 - Nikita Tayal, 99.437%ile
2) From CAT To IIFT - 6 Days To IIFT & How To Make The Best Of It
3) Essential Reading List For The IIFT Exam
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