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My Journey To IIM Amritsar| CAT 2024 92+ Percentiler

Until a few years ago, the thought of studying at an IIM was a far-off dream for me. During my final year of BCom, while most of my peers were preparing for CAT, I was doing Excel certifications and applying to fellowships to build a good resume. I wasn’t confident in my ability to crack an entrance exam and get into a top MBA college. So, I was focused on getting a job and working my way up the corporate ladder solely based on practical skills and work experience.

Ishita Mishra17 May 2025

The After CAT Story: Acing The CAT Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg

Most aspirants believe that once they’ve aced the CAT, the hardest part of their MBA journey is behind them. The scorecard flashes a 98, 99, or even a 99.9 percentile, and it feels like the golden gates of their dream B-school are already half-open. But what many don’t realize is that this is merely the tip of the iceberg — and what lies beneath is just as critical, and just as, if not more challenging.

Akshat Dobriyal16 May 2025

A Word's Worth- Enhancing Vocabulary For CAT And OMETs

Building vocabulary for any entrance examination is a gradual process, and it is advised to begin at the earliest as the retention of words take time. Mentioned below are some tips For Enhancing Vocabulary for CAT and OMETs –

Antara Ojha16 May 2025

This Approach During The Interview Helped Me Get Into IIM Calcutta.

"Did you watch Ford Vs Ferrari?"

Srihari16 May 2025

No Tier 1 MBA Calls- Should I Repeat CAT?

Hi, I’m Diksha Verma. Like many of you, I had big dreams when I sat down to take CAT 2024. I was aiming for a 99 percentile. In my mind, even my worst-case scenario was somewhere between 95 and 97. But when the results came out, I was shocked. I scored an 88.27 percentile. I never expected this, not even in my worst nightmares.

Diksha Verma15 May 2025

Beyond The Percentile: Start Mastering Your Interview Game

As an MBA aspirant, regardless of the exam you're focusing on, one thing is common across most top B-schools in India — interviews. These are, in most cases, supplemented by group discussions (GDs), written ability tests (WATs) and/or extempore. Collectively, you'll come across them as ‘GDPI rounds’ during your B-school entrance prep journey. And yes, they are super important!

Vishesh Raina15 May 2025

Decoding VARC: Playbook For Conquering CAT Reading Comprehension

When you start your CAT preparation, there's one line you're bound to hear from mentors and fellow aspirants: "VARC is a non-engineer’s friend and an engineer’s worst nightmare." Well, this may or may not be entirely true. The VARC section has often acted as a life jacket for non-engineers, significantly boosting their overall percentile. Speaking as a non-engineer myself, I would agree with that statement. In this article, I’ll share my insights on VARC Preparation Tips for CAT 2025 ultimately enhance your overall performance in it.

Dev Vardhan Singh15 May 2025

India’s First American Vice Chancellor on AI & the Future of Education, Ft. Dr. Simon Mak

In this conversation from Universal Ai University, India’s 1st AI University, Dr. Simon Mak, the founding Vice Chancellor and India’s first American VC, shares his unique journey—from growing up in Hong Kong to studying at MIT, working in Silicon Valley, launching startups, and finally finding his calling in academia. Dr. Mak believes in pursuing opportunities over passion and dreams, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in a world increasingly shaped by AI.

Team InsideIIM15 May 2025