Journey to IIM Udaipur: A CAT Story of 4 Attempts
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.
How Non-Engineers Can Crack CAT Without Falling Into The Quant Trap
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the entry to prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top business schools. Often viewed as an exam dominated by quantitative aptitude, CAT can be intimidating for non-engineers who lack a strong mathematical background. However, cracking CAT is less about being a math genius and more about strategy, practice, and leveraging our strengths. Non-engineers can not only succeed but also excel in CAT without falling into the so-called "quant trap."
The “Why MBA” Question Starts Now, Not In The Interview Room
Most of us aspirants treat the “Why MBA?” question like a final hurdle, something to prepare for right before the interview. But in reality, this question isn’t just an interview staple. It’s the foundation of our entire MBA journey. And the sooner we start answering it, the better our decisions and outcomes will be.
Weekly CAT 2025 Prep Challenges: Test Your Skills – VARC
Preparing for the CAT isn’t just about cramming formulas or solving math puzzles. One of the most unpredictable and critical sections of the paper is Reading Comprehension (RC)—a test of your focus, logic, language, and inference skills all at once.
How To Use NMAT Algorithm To Your Advantage
When you’re preparing for the NMAT exam, you’ll probably hear the same advice on loop that is practice regularly, manage your time, and aim for accuracy. But what many candidates completely overlook or misunderstand is how the NMAT algorithm actually works. This isn’t just a quirky feature of the test. It’s the algorithm that drives your final score.
The Subtle Ways Procrastination Disguises Itself In MBA Prep
When I first started thinking about filling CAT form and applying to business schools, I thought I had plenty of time. After all, deadlines were months away, and I had already survived college finals, right? But pretty quickly, I realized that MBA prep isn’t just about managing topics and forms, it’s also about managing yourself. And the biggest challenge? Procrastination. Not the obvious kind, but the sneaky, disguised kind that looks like productivity until it’s not.






