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From Being The First Person In My Family To Enter A School To IIM Lucknow - Paras Hela IIM L'27

From Being The First Person In My Family To Enter A School To IIM Lucknow - Paras Hela IIM L'27

I started my CAT preparation around March–April 2024 with Rodha’s free YouTube videos. Those videos helped me build my basics and gave me the confidence to begin seriously. Later, I took the paid subscription for Rodha’s online coaching.With that, I began watching in-depth classes regularly and attempted topic-wise tests to check my understanding. I also practiced from the study materials provided by Rodha, which were very helpful. Around June–July 2024, I took my first mock test. It showed me where I stood and what I needed to improve. From that point onward, I stayed consistent with practice, learned from my mistakes, and kept pushing myself.After giving the CAT exam, the next challenge was the GD-PI process. It was intense and required focused preparation. With proper guidance and support, I gave my best in every interview. And today, I feel proud and excited to share that I’m finally joining IIM Lucknow—a dream come true!A big thank you to Ravi Sir and the Rodha team for being a constant support throughout this journey.

Paras Hela
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How I Converted IIM C On My 3rd CAT Attempt- Swagat Subhakanta Das, CAT 2024 99.85%ile

How I Converted IIM C On My 3rd CAT Attempt- Swagat Subhakanta Das, CAT 2024 99.85%ile

Meet Swagat Subhakanta Das, a determined three-time CAT taker who secured the 99.85th percentile in CAT 2024 and made it to IIM Calcutta. Hailing from Puri, Odisha, and a Chemical Engineering graduate from NIT Rourkela, Swagat brings with him 18 months of work experience at Groww and Uni Cards. Despite facing setbacks in VARC in previous attempts, he bounced back with a focused strategy and aced all three sections this time (VARC - 97.11%ile, DILR - 99.91%ile, QA - 99.34%ile). His journey is a testament to resilience, structured preparation, and introspective learning, making him an inspiration for every serious CAT aspirant. Read his story below!

Harish N S
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Using AI and Apps to Boost Your CAT Preparation

Using AI and Apps to Boost Your CAT Preparation

In today’s fast-paced world, CAT preparation isn’t just about solving books or joining coaching classes. With technology evolving rapidly, artificial intelligence (AI) and smart apps are transforming how aspirants like you and me prepare for this intensely competitive exam. If you are someone juggling college, a job, or even dealing with a gap year and self-doubt. Here’s some good news: the right tech tools can make your prep sharper, smarter, and more personalized.

Raina Mishra
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Master CAT Quant Section With Arithmetic: The High-ROI Strategy

Master CAT Quant Section With Arithmetic: The High-ROI Strategy

When aspirants think about cracking the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section of CAT, the overwhelming diversity of topics—Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems, Arithmetic—can seem daunting. But what if there was a smarter way to prepare that doesn’t demand mastery of all topics?  That's Arithmetic in CAT: the high-ROI segment of CAT QA. 

V S Pavan Kumar
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What Makes The SPJIMR Interview Process Unique?

What Makes The SPJIMR Interview Process Unique?

If you're preparing for MBA admissions, you've likely come across SPJIMR (S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research), one of the top-ranked B-schools in the country. While many institutes follow a conventional personal interview format, SPJIMR’s interview process is different and deliberately so.

Subrat Singh
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Common Pitfalls In CAT Quants And How To Avoid Them

Common Pitfalls In CAT Quants And How To Avoid Them

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re somewhere in the middle of your CAT prep or just about to dive in and Quant is already starting to feel like a rollercoaster. Trust me, I’ve been there. More than once. And every time I sat for CAT, there were new lessons I wished I had known earlier. Quant looks doable on paper, but in the exam hall, it’s a different ball game. So here's a breakdown on pitfalls to avoid during your preparation.

Kartik Shrivastava
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Non-Engineers And Their Struggle In Quants

Non-Engineers And Their Struggle In Quants

For most non-engineers, the word “Quants” brings back a special kind of trauma – the kind that sits quietly until someone says "Data Interpretation" or "Speed-Time-Distance," and suddenly, you're reliving that one CAT mock where nothing made sense.

Swapnil Mishra
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