I still remember the weight in my chest as I stepped onto the campus of that Tier-3 B-school. It was supposed to be a new beginning. But something felt off… and I couldn’t put my finger on it.
This wasn’t a one-and-done story. It took me four attempts to finally receive the “Congratulations” email I had been chasing for years.
I won’t go too far back. My story begins when I completed my graduation in 2020, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like most people in UP, I also started preparing for government exams. But honestly, I never felt truly motivated or passionate about it.
Some journeys aren't about talent or shortcuts — they’re about showing up every day, despite everything telling you to stop.
Getting into IIM Calcutta still feels surreal. If you had asked me in 2022 what I’d be doing a couple of years later, I would’ve confidently said “running a growing trading business.” Back then, that was the dream. But life had other plans.
Meet Swagat Subhakanta Das, a determined three-time CAT taker who secured the 99.85th percentile in CAT 2024 and made it to IIM Calcutta. Hailing from Puri, Odisha, and a Chemical Engineering graduate from NIT Rourkela, Swagat brings with him 18 months of work experience at Groww and Uni Cards. Despite facing setbacks in VARC in previous attempts, he bounced back with a focused strategy and aced all three sections this time (VARC - 97.11%ile, DILR - 99.91%ile, QA - 99.34%ile). His journey is a testament to resilience, structured preparation, and introspective learning, making him an inspiration for every serious CAT aspirant. Read his story below!
This interview was conducted with Aniruddha Sharma, who will join the IIM Ahmedabad 25-27 batch after 3 years of UPSC preparation. It is a Journey of Purpose, Perseverance, and Redirection. His Profile:
Want to pursue an MBA but unsure if you can handle the pressure?You're not alone. In the first episode of our new series, You Only B-School Once, we discuss the mental health challenges faced by 73% of MBA students and reveal how top B-schools like IIEBM Pune are helping students thrive under pressure.
I still remember the weight in my chest as I stepped onto the campus of that Tier-3 B-school. It was supposed to be a new beginning. But something felt off… and I couldn’t put my finger on it.
This wasn’t a one-and-done story. It took me four attempts to finally receive the “Congratulations” email I had been chasing for years.
I won’t go too far back. My story begins when I completed my graduation in 2020, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like most people in UP, I also started preparing for government exams. But honestly, I never felt truly motivated or passionate about it.
Some journeys aren't about talent or shortcuts — they’re about showing up every day, despite everything telling you to stop.
Getting into IIM Calcutta still feels surreal. If you had asked me in 2022 what I’d be doing a couple of years later, I would’ve confidently said “running a growing trading business.” Back then, that was the dream. But life had other plans.
Meet Swagat Subhakanta Das, a determined three-time CAT taker who secured the 99.85th percentile in CAT 2024 and made it to IIM Calcutta. Hailing from Puri, Odisha, and a Chemical Engineering graduate from NIT Rourkela, Swagat brings with him 18 months of work experience at Groww and Uni Cards. Despite facing setbacks in VARC in previous attempts, he bounced back with a focused strategy and aced all three sections this time (VARC - 97.11%ile, DILR - 99.91%ile, QA - 99.34%ile). His journey is a testament to resilience, structured preparation, and introspective learning, making him an inspiration for every serious CAT aspirant. Read his story below!
This interview was conducted with Aniruddha Sharma, who will join the IIM Ahmedabad 25-27 batch after 3 years of UPSC preparation. It is a Journey of Purpose, Perseverance, and Redirection. His Profile:
Want to pursue an MBA but unsure if you can handle the pressure?You're not alone. In the first episode of our new series, You Only B-School Once, we discuss the mental health challenges faced by 73% of MBA students and reveal how top B-schools like IIEBM Pune are helping students thrive under pressure.