"Are you still working full time while preparing for CAT?” This was the question I was asked frequently by many people for the past year. And my answer was always yes. Because I didn’t quit my job, I didn’t take a sabbatical, and I didn’t rely on coaching full time. I cracked CAT and made it to IIM Kozhikode while working full-time in consulting and so can you. Here is what helped me in my journey to IIM-K
Choosing to appear for CAT was one of the most challenging decisions of my academic life. As someone from a Humanities background with a triple major in Economics, Psychology, and Sociology, an MBA wasn't an obvious next step—especially not through an exam notorious for its Quantitative Aptitude section. But deep down, I knew I wanted to pursue management. I wanted to challenge myself, grow holistically, and open doors to opportunities beyond the boundaries of my academic past.
This interview was conducted with Anas Ahmad(IIM-U 2025-27), who discussed his CAT journey and shared valuable insights for the current CAT aspirants.
Hi, I'm Ritabrata, an incoming MBA student at IIM Lucknow. Having completed a Political Science major from Hindu College, I secured 99.56%ile in CAT '24, and cleared CFA L1 alongside. Here, I share my heartfelt thoughts on embracing this path and clearing the hurdles while hailing from a non-technical educational background.
What three CAT attempts taught me about preparation, pressure, and perspective. If you assume this is a consistent improvement story, think again. Because the truth is, repeating CAT doesn’t always mean a better score. There are some things that no one tells you about, and even if I do, you would probably understand it on your D-day.
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:
I am Rishav Seth. I had appeared for CAT in 2023 and repeated it again in 2024, and now I will be joining NMIMS Mumbai within a few months.
Hi, I am Rishav Seth. I had appeared for CAT in 2023 and repeated it again in 2024, and now I will be joining NMIMS Mumbai within a few months.
"Are you still working full time while preparing for CAT?” This was the question I was asked frequently by many people for the past year. And my answer was always yes. Because I didn’t quit my job, I didn’t take a sabbatical, and I didn’t rely on coaching full time. I cracked CAT and made it to IIM Kozhikode while working full-time in consulting and so can you. Here is what helped me in my journey to IIM-K
Choosing to appear for CAT was one of the most challenging decisions of my academic life. As someone from a Humanities background with a triple major in Economics, Psychology, and Sociology, an MBA wasn't an obvious next step—especially not through an exam notorious for its Quantitative Aptitude section. But deep down, I knew I wanted to pursue management. I wanted to challenge myself, grow holistically, and open doors to opportunities beyond the boundaries of my academic past.
This interview was conducted with Anas Ahmad(IIM-U 2025-27), who discussed his CAT journey and shared valuable insights for the current CAT aspirants.
Hi, I'm Ritabrata, an incoming MBA student at IIM Lucknow. Having completed a Political Science major from Hindu College, I secured 99.56%ile in CAT '24, and cleared CFA L1 alongside. Here, I share my heartfelt thoughts on embracing this path and clearing the hurdles while hailing from a non-technical educational background.
What three CAT attempts taught me about preparation, pressure, and perspective. If you assume this is a consistent improvement story, think again. Because the truth is, repeating CAT doesn’t always mean a better score. There are some things that no one tells you about, and even if I do, you would probably understand it on your D-day.
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:
I am Rishav Seth. I had appeared for CAT in 2023 and repeated it again in 2024, and now I will be joining NMIMS Mumbai within a few months.
Hi, I am Rishav Seth. I had appeared for CAT in 2023 and repeated it again in 2024, and now I will be joining NMIMS Mumbai within a few months.
