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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 Dewangan21 Jun 2025

From Dreams Of A Naive Rural Boy To Joka: Sparsh M., CAT 2024 99.9%ile, IIM C'27

Hi all, my name is Sparsh Maharshi, and here I am trying to share my journey from a tiresome core job to IIM Calcutta.

sparsh maharshi21 Jun 2025

From 74.59%ile In CAT 2023 To 99.57%ile In CAT 2024 - How DILR Helped Me Make It To IIM Indore!

You all must’ve heard a saying, “DILR is the maker or breaker” – sahi kehte hai log!

Priyanshi Jhawar19 Jun 2025

From 70.67%ile In QA To 95.47%ile – My Gap Year Helped Me Secure An Admit At IIM Lucknow | Gokul Hari Nair, CAT 99.2%ile, IIM L'27

I’m thankful for where I am in life now. A year ago, I thought this feeling would be impossible.

Gokul Hari Nair19 Jun 2025

My Journey To XLRI Jamshedpur BM: Chaitanya Jhunjhunwala XAT 2025 99.07%ile

The beginning of my MBA journey dates back to when I was in Class VIII. Back then, I was an average student, and none of my family members, even in my extended circle, had ever pursued an MBA from a premier business school.

Chaitanya Jhunjhunwala19 Jun 2025

From 79%ile In CAT 2022 To SPJIMR Mumbai In 2025 - Amartya Batabyal, CAT 2025 97.2%ile

My journey to B-School has been a gradual one. I first attempted CAT in 2022 and scored a 79 percentile. Fast forward to today, I’m grateful to be joining SPJIMR’s PGDM batch of 2025–27. Before sharing more about my story, here is a bit about me. I have an 8/8/8 academic profile and come with two years of work experience. I completed my high school education through the Cambridge Board (A-Levels) and went on to pursue a B.Sc. in Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics. Post graduation, I have been working full-time while preparing for CAT alongside. My preparation has been self-driven throughout, and I was able to achieve my goal in my second focused attempt.

Amartya Batabyal19 Jun 2025

How I Scored 99.8%ile In CAT 2024 And Made It To IIM Calcutta With 2 Gap Years Ft. Kunal Goel

Completing my B.Com (Hons) in 2023, I took up a full-time job, believing I could manage CFA Level 2 preparation, CAT exam, and work simultaneously. However, juggling all three soon became overwhelming. After nearly two years of balancing these challenges, I made a crucial decision in November 2023 to quit my job and focus solely on cracking CAT and clearing CFA Level 2. This article shares my journey of how I achieved a 99.8 percentile in CAT 2024 and secured admission to IIM Calcutta despite the two-year gap and the demanding preparation for CFA.

Kunal Goel19 Jun 2025

From A Failed Business, Heartbreak & 99.58%ile To IIM Calcutta On My Second Attempt | Anurodh Chaurasia, IIM C'27

From 70.67%ile In QA To 95.47%ile – My Gap Year Helped Me Secure An Admit At IIM Lucknow | Gokul Hari Nair, CAT 99.2%ile, IIM L'27

I’m thankful for where I am in life now. A year ago, I thought this feeling would be impossible.

Gokul Hari Nair19 Jun 2025