Motivation To Study

Life Doesn’t End With One Exam: The Real Journey Begins Now

The results for major MBA entrance exams—CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP—are out, and final selection lists will be out by May. Some of you might be celebrating, excited about the next phase of your journey, while others might feel lost, disappointed, and uncertain about what to do next. If you didn’t get the percentile you were aiming for, it’s natural to feel like the world has come crashing down. Thoughts of self-doubt start creeping in—"Was all that effort in vain? Should I be retaking CAT 2025? Should I take the best available option and move on?" These questions can feel overwhelming, but let’s take a step back and look at the bigger picture.

Ayush Gagneja23 Feb 2025

Motivation For CAT 2023 Aspirants - Winning with Consistency

Sports are often a source of inspiration for people in various walks of life. A lot of important life lessons such as teamwork, learning from and accepting defeat, patience and perseverance are learnt on the field. CAT aspirants too can look up to sports for motivation.

Atharva bais28 Aug 2023

From An Average CAT Attempt To Scoring 99+%ile On IIFT, XAT, And SNAP!

To start with, Since childhood, I have had an inclination towards the business domain, because I used to help my father in our family business from my 6th standard onwards. It piqued and entrenched my interest in the business. As a result, even after graduating in engineering, I entered our family business with the goal of establishing an online platform for our business. Like everyone else, I only had the concept but lacked the tools or knowledge to formulate or build it.

Muhammed Althaf MK27 Jun 2023

Hitbullseye's National MockCAT Test by InsideIIM - April

With over 2,00,000 aspirants competing for limited seats in the best B-Schools in India, InsideIIM's National MockCAT is an indispensable tool for those seeking an edge over their peers. The mock test will allow candidates to identify their weak areas and devise strategies to improve their performance. So start your CAT 2023 preparation and maximize your chances of securing a seat in the top B-Schools in India.

Team InsideIIM25 Apr 2023

20 Stories You Should Read Today To Boost Your Motivation For CAT 2022

From scoring 39 percentile in your first CAT attempt to someone who almost ended her life, we have received some of the most poignant and inspirational stories of aspirants who made it to their dream B-schools despite extremely unfavourable circumstances. To inspire you to achieve the same and make it to your dream B-school in 2023, we have compiled 20 of the most inspirational stories - some of which will leave you awe-struck, and some that will leave you teary-eyed and at a loss for words.

Akshaykumar Sirsalewala22 Nov 2022

4 Stats That Will Change Your Mind About Importance Of Summer Placements

MBA summer internship is a brief learning experience involving on-the-job training with top organizations. It is an excellent opportunity for your career trajectory by assisting you in defining your preferred career path.

Team InsideIIM30 May 2022

15 Ways You Can Harness People Power As A Successful Manager!

Cracking competitive exams can be a rough ride, so here are some quotes about the power of people to inspire you. You are way more powerful than you think!

Team InsideIIM18 May 2022

What Should You Be Considering Before Choosing A B-school?

B-school admissions are in its full swing now that the CAT results are out. A lot of B-school aspirants will now have to undergo the most difficult process in their B-school journey. Selecting the right b-school. But, how do you do that and what are some of the factors you keep in mind while making the decision. We asked Dr. Monica Khanna, Director and Marketing Professor at K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai, and Dean – Faculty of Management Studies at the Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai who gave us a perspective on the management education offered at the institute and the prospects of students who decide to join the business school. Here are the excerpts:

InsideIIM Career Services06 Jan 2022