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MBA & IIM Admissions

A structured path from understanding CAT to targeting a specific business school — exam mechanics, syllabus, scoring, study plans by timeline, and a first IIM profile to aim for.

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Beginner to Intermediate4-5 hours to read; the plans themselves span months of practice8 stops

This path takes you from "what is CAT, really" through the mechanics of the exam and scoring, into a study plan matched to your available time, and ends with a real target: a first IIM profile to measure your preparation against.

The ordering is deliberate: understand the exam and syllabus first, understand how percentile and scoring actually work second (so a raw score doesn't mislead you), then pick the study plan that matches your timeline — 12-month, 3-month, or working-professional — and finish with IIM Lucknow as a concrete profile to benchmark your preparation against.

This path currently covers CAT and IIM Lucknow only. Other exams (XAT, SNAP, IIFT) and other IIM profiles (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, and others) are planned for later batches.

1 CAT Overview Guide · beginner
An introduction to the Common Admission Test (CAT), India's most important MBA entrance exam.
2 CAT Exam Pattern Guide · beginner
A clear breakdown of the CAT exam pattern — sections, question types, marking scheme, and duration — for first-time and repeat test takers.
3 CAT Syllabus Guide · beginner
A topic-by-topic breakdown of the CAT syllabus across VARC, DILR, and Quantitative Aptitude, with guidance on where to focus first.
4 CAT Percentile Explained Guide · beginner
Why CAT results are reported as a percentile rather than a raw score, how normalization works across exam slots, and what percentile range different IIMs typically expect.
5 CAT 12-Month Preparation Plan Guide · intermediate
A structured 12-month roadmap for CAT preparation covering Quant, VARC, LRDI, mock tests, revision, and interview readiness.
6 CAT 3-Month Preparation Plan Guide · advanced
A focused 90-day CAT preparation strategy for late starters and repeat candidates.
7 CAT for Working Professionals Guide · intermediate
A realistic CAT preparation approach for working professionals balancing a full-time job with exam preparation — time management, pacing, and what to prioritize.
8 IIM Lucknow Guide · beginner
An overview of IIM Lucknow, its programs, admissions, and career outcomes.

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