Journey to IIM-Bangalore: Cracking CAT with a Job
This interview was conducted with Jeyaram R (IIM-B 2025-27), who discussed his experience of balancing CAT preparation with his job.
Harish N S
How To Stay Consistent During A 6-Month CAT Prep Journey
All of us begin our CAT preparation journey with a spark in our eyes — a dream to get into one of the top B-schools, a burning ambition to crack the CAT, and immense motivation to give it our all. The first few weeks often feel productive, even exciting. We diligently follow schedules, tick off daily goals, and visualize ourselves walking through the gates of our dream B-schools.
Akshat Dobriyal
Cracking DILR: My Perspective After Scoring 99.99 Percentile
You’ve probably read your fair share of articles on how to ace DILR. I know—I’ve read a swamp of them myself. So, what’s one more, right?
Saloni Baweja
From UPSC To IIM Calcutta| CAT 99.96 Percentile
Getting into IIM Calcutta was beyond what I imagined when I started preparing for CAT 2024 in July. At the time, I wasn’t even sure if I stood a real chance.
Saloni Baweja
Crack CAT VARC: Strategies That Actually Work
CAT VARC Tips: Among the three sections of the CAT exam, the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section is often the most misunderstood. VARC is often termed as the easiest or the “score-maximizing” section, especially when compared to the intimidating DILR and Quant sections. Many aspirants assume that since it’s “just English”, it won’t be as demanding. But this illusion can be dangerous. In reality, VARC is the most crucial section—not just because it’s the first in the paper and sets the tone, but because it often carries the highest weightage in the overall percentile calculation. A single misstep here can drag down your entire score, no matter how well you perform in the other sections. What makes VARC tricky is that while it seems familiar, it actually demands deep, focused understanding along with a completely different skill set than the other two sections.
Akshat Dobriyal
From Scoring -3 In A Mock Test To 99.30ile in DILR CAT 2024
I am Harish N S, an engineer decided to shift my career towards management. I started my CAT preparation in July 2024. I was comfortable with VARC and Quant, but never liked DILR. But we all know CAT is all about scoring well in every section. By mid-August 2024, I gave my first mock test and shockingly scored -3 in DILR, which left me anxious about my performance. Initially, I was really worried about this section, but then I decided to change my approach. Here are a few CAT DILR Strategies to score 99 Percentile:
Harish N S
How I Made It To IIM-K With A Journalism Degree| 97.96 %ile CAT 2024
Like most working professionals who pursue an MBA, my aspirations were clear—switch my career and aim for a leadership role. However, the CAT exam stood as a major barrier. It’s an exam where engineers solve questions for fun, and for someone from journalism with almost no relevant syllabus, I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off. I was hesitant, doubting whether I stood a real chance. But after some thought, and a strong urge to redeem myself after my failed JEE attempt, I decided to go for it. I wanted a second shot, and this time, I was determined to make it count by getting into a top B-school. Hi, I am Pritam Priyadarshi, a journalist with 30 months of work experience in a Sports Media company. My profile: 8/6/6, UG from St. Xavier's, Ranchi, CAT 97.96 NC-OBC Category, and here is my CAT Journey:
Pritam Priyedarshi
Acing The DILR Section: Strategies That Work
“You’ve got 40 minutes. 4 or 5 sets. Pick the right ones, crack the logic and don't mess up.” That explains the DILR section of CAT in a nutshell. Pretty simple, right? But in reality, it’s a minefield- one where even the most well prepared aspirants stumble. I should know. In CAT 2023, the DILR section humbled me with a score of -1.26 marks. Yes, negative. I walked out of that exam hall frustrated, disappointed and convinced that DILR just wasn't my cup of tea. But one year later, in CAT 2024, I walked back in with a completely different mindset and walked out with 35.47 marks and a 98.58 percentile in DILR. The same section that once broke me, had now become my strongest. So what changed? DILR Strategies.
Akshat Dobriyal
Journey to IIM-Bangalore: Cracking CAT with a Job
This interview was conducted with Jeyaram R (IIM-B 2025-27), who discussed his experience of balancing CAT preparation with his job.
Harish N S
How To Stay Consistent During A 6-Month CAT Prep Journey
All of us begin our CAT preparation journey with a spark in our eyes — a dream to get into one of the top B-schools, a burning ambition to crack the CAT, and immense motivation to give it our all. The first few weeks often feel productive, even exciting. We diligently follow schedules, tick off daily goals, and visualize ourselves walking through the gates of our dream B-schools.
Akshat Dobriyal
Cracking DILR: My Perspective After Scoring 99.99 Percentile
You’ve probably read your fair share of articles on how to ace DILR. I know—I’ve read a swamp of them myself. So, what’s one more, right?
Saloni Baweja
From UPSC To IIM Calcutta| CAT 99.96 Percentile
Getting into IIM Calcutta was beyond what I imagined when I started preparing for CAT 2024 in July. At the time, I wasn’t even sure if I stood a real chance.
Saloni Baweja
Crack CAT VARC: Strategies That Actually Work
CAT VARC Tips: Among the three sections of the CAT exam, the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section is often the most misunderstood. VARC is often termed as the easiest or the “score-maximizing” section, especially when compared to the intimidating DILR and Quant sections. Many aspirants assume that since it’s “just English”, it won’t be as demanding. But this illusion can be dangerous. In reality, VARC is the most crucial section—not just because it’s the first in the paper and sets the tone, but because it often carries the highest weightage in the overall percentile calculation. A single misstep here can drag down your entire score, no matter how well you perform in the other sections. What makes VARC tricky is that while it seems familiar, it actually demands deep, focused understanding along with a completely different skill set than the other two sections.
Akshat Dobriyal
From Scoring -3 In A Mock Test To 99.30ile in DILR CAT 2024
I am Harish N S, an engineer decided to shift my career towards management. I started my CAT preparation in July 2024. I was comfortable with VARC and Quant, but never liked DILR. But we all know CAT is all about scoring well in every section. By mid-August 2024, I gave my first mock test and shockingly scored -3 in DILR, which left me anxious about my performance. Initially, I was really worried about this section, but then I decided to change my approach. Here are a few CAT DILR Strategies to score 99 Percentile:
Harish N S
How I Made It To IIM-K With A Journalism Degree| 97.96 %ile CAT 2024
Like most working professionals who pursue an MBA, my aspirations were clear—switch my career and aim for a leadership role. However, the CAT exam stood as a major barrier. It’s an exam where engineers solve questions for fun, and for someone from journalism with almost no relevant syllabus, I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off. I was hesitant, doubting whether I stood a real chance. But after some thought, and a strong urge to redeem myself after my failed JEE attempt, I decided to go for it. I wanted a second shot, and this time, I was determined to make it count by getting into a top B-school. Hi, I am Pritam Priyadarshi, a journalist with 30 months of work experience in a Sports Media company. My profile: 8/6/6, UG from St. Xavier's, Ranchi, CAT 97.96 NC-OBC Category, and here is my CAT Journey:
Pritam Priyedarshi
Acing The DILR Section: Strategies That Work
“You’ve got 40 minutes. 4 or 5 sets. Pick the right ones, crack the logic and don't mess up.” That explains the DILR section of CAT in a nutshell. Pretty simple, right? But in reality, it’s a minefield- one where even the most well prepared aspirants stumble. I should know. In CAT 2023, the DILR section humbled me with a score of -1.26 marks. Yes, negative. I walked out of that exam hall frustrated, disappointed and convinced that DILR just wasn't my cup of tea. But one year later, in CAT 2024, I walked back in with a completely different mindset and walked out with 35.47 marks and a 98.58 percentile in DILR. The same section that once broke me, had now become my strongest. So what changed? DILR Strategies.
Akshat Dobriyal