My Destined Journey To FMS Delhi | Aryan Blouria | CAT 99.6%iler | XAT 99.9%iler
"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela
"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela
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.
Verbal Ability is often the elephant in the room.
"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.
When I started my CAT preparation journey, I didn’t have a strict routine or a master plan — just a strong will to try, fail, learn, and keep going. Here’s how it all unfolded — with all the ups, downs, and some unexpected fun along the way.
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.
For many of us, preparing for CAT is not just about studying, it's a journey of self-discovery and decision-making. And before I even thought about CAT, I had to answer a bigger question: Why MBA?
About a year and a half ago, I stood at a crossroads. With graduation approaching in June 2024, it was time to decide what came next—UPSC or an MBA. After days and nights of making pros and cons lists, researching, and reflecting, I finally chose to prepare for CAT.