From Scoring -3 In A Mock Test To 99.30ile in DILR CAT 2024

I am Harish N S, an engineer decided to shift my career towards management. I started my CAT preparation in July 2024. I was comfortable with VARC and Quant, but never liked DILR. But we all know CAT is all about scoring well in every section. By mid-August 2024, I gave my first mock test and shockingly scored -3 in DILR, which left me anxious about my performance. Initially, I was really worried about this section, but then I decided to change my approach. Here are a few CAT DILR Strategies to score 99 Percentile:

Harish N S04 May 2025

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Colgate Inner Circle 2025: Your Chance to be Colgate’s Summer Intern

With results coming in every week and a month and a half before your MBA starts, you must be excited and nervous before your B-School journey begins. At this time, most future MBA aspirants are trying to make the most of these days and seize on opportunities that can help them stand out from their peers. Colgate-Palmolive, in collaboration with InsideIIM, is offering just that: Colgate Inner Circle 2025. 

Team InsideIIM04 May 2025

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Best Resources For CAT Quant: Books, Videos, And Practice Tests

Preparing for the Quantitative Aptitude section of the CAT can be overwhelming without the right resources and a clear strategy. To help aspirants, I’ve divided the preparation journey into three stages: Beginner, Moderate, and Advanced.

Chandulal Banothu04 May 2025

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Is This The Right Time To Pursue An MBA In Your Career?

Are you recently graduated or have been working for a few years and are considering whether pursuing an MBA can boost your career? You are not alone in this dilemma. With each passing year, the number of students appearing for CAT has been increasing; A total of 2.93 lakh students appeared for CAT in 2024. Demand for MBA grads is at an all-time high. As per Crist Kolder’s 2024 Volatility Report, 51% of CFOs in Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies hold MBA degrees.

Ishita Mishra04 May 2025

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Is Scoring 99 Percentile in CAT Everything?

Admission to B-Schools is a tricky process and somewhat of a numbers game. If you’re starting your CAT journey, chances are you have encountered various profiles, along with evaluations of academic and work experience on platforms like Reddit, Quora, or YouTube. It can be quite overwhelming. What percentile should I target? Is my profile strong enough? Does being an engineer hurt my chances? Let’s break it down: CAT Score and Profile Weightage in B-School Admissions

Saurav Mohapatra03 May 2025

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Top YouTube Channels For Free CAT Preparation

Is it possible to prepare for the CAT without coaching? Yes, absolutely! It’s 2025, and we’re surrounded by a plethora of free resources that make self-preparation completely doable. Many IIM alumni have openly shared that they relied entirely on self-study during their CAT journey. Among all these free resources, YouTube channels stand out as the most valuable resource for building a strong foundation. Here’s a list of Top YouTube channels for CAT 2025 I found incredibly useful during my preparation:

Rishav Seth03 May 2025

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Gap Year - Really A Bane For CAT Aspirants?

What is GAP year in CAT? One of the biggest doubts for aspirants who do not have any kind of work experience is that how costly a GAP year can be. And up to some extent, it's a fair and genuine question to have. So let's understand first what this GAP year is - A GAP year typically refers to a break taken by a student or professional before starting their MBA program. This can happen in different ways, for example, preparation for competitive exams, health issues or personal reasons, not getting a job, gaining additional exposure or training through internships and certifications, and many other reasons, depending upon person to person.

Swapnil Mishra03 May 2025

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How I Made It To IIM-K With A Journalism Degree| 97.96 %ile CAT 2024

Like most working professionals who pursue an MBA, my aspirations were clear—switch my career and aim for a leadership role. However, the CAT exam stood as a major barrier. It’s an exam where engineers solve questions for fun, and for someone from journalism with almost no relevant syllabus, I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off. I was hesitant, doubting whether I stood a real chance. But after some thought, and a strong urge to redeem myself after my failed JEE attempt, I decided to go for it. I wanted a second shot, and this time, I was determined to make it count by getting into a top B-school. Hi, I am Pritam Priyadarshi, a journalist with 30 months of work experience in a Sports Media company. My profile: 8/6/6, UG from St. Xavier's, Ranchi, CAT 97.96 NC-OBC Category, and here is my CAT Journey:

Pritam Priyedarshi03 May 2025

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From Scoring -3 In A Mock Test To 99.30ile in DILR CAT 2024

I am Harish N S, an engineer decided to shift my career towards management. I started my CAT preparation in July 2024. I was comfortable with VARC and Quant, but never liked DILR. But we all know CAT is all about scoring well in every section. By mid-August 2024, I gave my first mock test and shockingly scored -3 in DILR, which left me anxious about my performance. Initially, I was really worried about this section, but then I decided to change my approach. Here are a few CAT DILR Strategies to score 99 Percentile:

Harish N S04 May 2025

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Colgate Inner Circle 2025: Your Chance to be Colgate’s Summer Intern

With results coming in every week and a month and a half before your MBA starts, you must be excited and nervous before your B-School journey begins. At this time, most future MBA aspirants are trying to make the most of these days and seize on opportunities that can help them stand out from their peers. Colgate-Palmolive, in collaboration with InsideIIM, is offering just that: Colgate Inner Circle 2025. 

Team InsideIIM04 May 2025

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Best Resources For CAT Quant: Books, Videos, And Practice Tests

Preparing for the Quantitative Aptitude section of the CAT can be overwhelming without the right resources and a clear strategy. To help aspirants, I’ve divided the preparation journey into three stages: Beginner, Moderate, and Advanced.

Chandulal Banothu04 May 2025

Read More

Is This The Right Time To Pursue An MBA In Your Career?

Are you recently graduated or have been working for a few years and are considering whether pursuing an MBA can boost your career? You are not alone in this dilemma. With each passing year, the number of students appearing for CAT has been increasing; A total of 2.93 lakh students appeared for CAT in 2024. Demand for MBA grads is at an all-time high. As per Crist Kolder’s 2024 Volatility Report, 51% of CFOs in Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies hold MBA degrees.

Ishita Mishra04 May 2025

Read More

Is Scoring 99 Percentile in CAT Everything?

Admission to B-Schools is a tricky process and somewhat of a numbers game. If you’re starting your CAT journey, chances are you have encountered various profiles, along with evaluations of academic and work experience on platforms like Reddit, Quora, or YouTube. It can be quite overwhelming. What percentile should I target? Is my profile strong enough? Does being an engineer hurt my chances? Let’s break it down: CAT Score and Profile Weightage in B-School Admissions

Saurav Mohapatra03 May 2025

Read More

Top YouTube Channels For Free CAT Preparation

Is it possible to prepare for the CAT without coaching? Yes, absolutely! It’s 2025, and we’re surrounded by a plethora of free resources that make self-preparation completely doable. Many IIM alumni have openly shared that they relied entirely on self-study during their CAT journey. Among all these free resources, YouTube channels stand out as the most valuable resource for building a strong foundation. Here’s a list of Top YouTube channels for CAT 2025 I found incredibly useful during my preparation:

Rishav Seth03 May 2025

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Gap Year - Really A Bane For CAT Aspirants?

What is GAP year in CAT? One of the biggest doubts for aspirants who do not have any kind of work experience is that how costly a GAP year can be. And up to some extent, it's a fair and genuine question to have. So let's understand first what this GAP year is - A GAP year typically refers to a break taken by a student or professional before starting their MBA program. This can happen in different ways, for example, preparation for competitive exams, health issues or personal reasons, not getting a job, gaining additional exposure or training through internships and certifications, and many other reasons, depending upon person to person.

Swapnil Mishra03 May 2025

Read More

How I Made It To IIM-K With A Journalism Degree| 97.96 %ile CAT 2024

Like most working professionals who pursue an MBA, my aspirations were clear—switch my career and aim for a leadership role. However, the CAT exam stood as a major barrier. It’s an exam where engineers solve questions for fun, and for someone from journalism with almost no relevant syllabus, I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off. I was hesitant, doubting whether I stood a real chance. But after some thought, and a strong urge to redeem myself after my failed JEE attempt, I decided to go for it. I wanted a second shot, and this time, I was determined to make it count by getting into a top B-school. Hi, I am Pritam Priyadarshi, a journalist with 30 months of work experience in a Sports Media company. My profile: 8/6/6, UG from St. Xavier's, Ranchi, CAT 97.96 NC-OBC Category, and here is my CAT Journey:

Pritam Priyedarshi03 May 2025

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