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From A Compartment In Class 12 To IIM Ahmedabad | Amogh Agarwal (CAT 99.99 %ile, Graphic Era ’23)

From A Compartment In Class 12 To IIM Ahmedabad | Amogh Agarwal (CAT 99.99 %ile, Graphic Era ’23)

What does it take to go from failing a subject in Class 12 to converting a call from IIM Ahmedabad, India’s most coveted B-school? For Amogh Agarwal, the answer lay in relentless self-improvement and razor-sharp clarity. A graduate from Graphic Era University with no IIT/NIT tag, Amogh’s story is one of three CAT attempts, a GMAT detour, and an unshakeable belief in the dream of ABCL-FMS or nothing. In this candid conversation, he opens up about the lessons, the struggles, and the mindset that helped him go from self-doubt to a CAT 99.99 percentile and an IIM Ahmedabad convert.

Saloni Baweja
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How Should You Prepare For CAT 2025 - Tips By A CAT 99.54%iler Ft. Ayush Aggarwal

How Should You Prepare For CAT 2025 - Tips By A CAT 99.54%iler Ft. Ayush Aggarwal

"Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently." CAT is an exam of Strategy more than about real knowledge. You might know a lot, but it will be tough to crack if you don't have a plan to execute. With almost 5 months in hand, there is still a lot of time left to make an impact in your attempt.  It is a test of your patience, consistency, and conceptual knowledge.

Ayush Aggarwal
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A Fresher, A Gap Year And A Dream Convert Ft. Aashik Riza, IIM C'27

A Fresher, A Gap Year And A Dream Convert Ft. Aashik Riza, IIM C'27

I graduated from IIT Tirupati in July 2024, but unlike most of my batchmates, I walked out without a job. It wasn’t due to a lack of effort — I had been applying, skilling up, and trying everything I could in a tough job market. Still, three months went by with no results. I had attempted CAT 2023 while preparing half-heartedly, scoring 96.45 percentile, but I couldn’t clear the DILR cutoff. Back then, CAT had been my Plan B. This time, though, with no placement and no backup plan, I knew I had to give it everything I had. Either I’d make it to a top B-school, or I’d have to start from scratch.

Aashik Riza
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My Journey From Cybersecurity To The IIM Calcutta Ft. Siddharth D.

My Journey From Cybersecurity To The IIM Calcutta Ft. Siddharth D.

How it started I completed my B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Raipur, stepping into the corporate world with a strong technical foundation and an eagerness to build something meaningful. After graduation, I joined Accenture and spent over 26 months working in the cybersecurity domain, a space that intrigued me initially but gradually left me feeling stagnant. Despite being in a technically sound job, I couldn't shake the feeling that this wasn't my true calling. I wanted to upskill, explore new domains, and most importantly, challenge myself in ways that felt more aligned with my ambitions.

Siddharth Dewangan
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