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Can I Get Into an IIM With Average Academics? | CATKing

Quick Answer: Yes, you can get into an IIM with average academics. Your 10th, 12th and graduation marks can affect your shortlist because se...

APAditya Pawar Sep 02 13 min

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CAT Score vs Percentile: How Many Marks Do You Need for 99, 95 and 90 Percentile?

CAT Score vs Percentile: How Many Marks Do You Need for 99, 95 and 90 Percentile? You finish CAT, calculate your probable score, and then the real con...

SSSumit Singh Sep 02 16 min

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Which MBA Colleges Can I Get at 80, 90 or 95 Percentile in CAT?

CAT results drop and within a day, every group chat looks the same. Someone shares their score and asks which colleges they can get. Someone else past...

APAditya Pawar Sep 02 13 min

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How to Start CAT Preparation From Zero: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Can I start CAT preparation from zero? Yes, absolutely. You do not need to be a math genius. You do not need to have started preparing a year in advan...

SSSumit Singh Sep 01 15 min

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IIM Ahmedabad Converts Guide to CAT 2026

Imagine a batch where your classmate is a doctor who hasn’t touched maths in 9 years, another is a Haryana Police Constable who prepared for CAT...

SSSumit Singh May 13 12 min

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5.35 GPA to CAT 99.96 Percentile - Vrishank's Unbelievable Story

Most CAT stories start the same way. Months of preparation. The night before. The exam hall. The result. Vrishank's story starts with a computer that...

SSSumit Singh May 27 10 min

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63% in 12th to CAT 99.4 Percentile - How Varun Cracked SP Jain Mumbai

Imagine sitting in an SP Jain Mumbai Group Interview room. There are four candidates. For the first fifteen minutes, only one person is speaking answe...

SSSumit Singh May 27 9 min

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From 56% in 12th to IIM - The IIM dream isn't just for Toppers

In a recent live session with CATKing's own Vivek Sharma, a session that drew hundreds of live viewers who were hungry for exactly this kind of truth...

SSSumit Singh May 27 8 min

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3 Months to CAT 2026: Complete CAT 2026 Preparation Strategy

The CAT 2026 notification is officially out on the IIM website, and the race to India's top B-schools has begun. Last year, nearly 2.95 lakh aspi...

SSSumit Singh Sep 02 5 min

How to Score 99 Percentile in CAT 2026

Every year, a small percentage of CAT takers cross 99 percentile, and every year, thousands of aspirants ask the same question afterward: what did the...

SSSumit Singh Sep 01 9 min

CAT 2026 Registrations Begin: A 4-Month Action Plan for CAT

The official registration window for CAT 2026 has officially opened. For thousands of MBA aspirants across India, this signals the beginning of an int...

SSSumit Singh Aug 10 6 min

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Should You Prepare for CAT 2026? 5 Reasons Why an MBA Can Transform Your Career

Introduction Every year, lakhs of students ask the same question: Should I prepare for CAT 2026? Is pursuing an MBA really worth it? With rising MBA f...

SSSumit Singh Jun 29 8 min

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CAT 2026: Can You Still Crack CAT in 170 Days?

As soon as June begins, many CAT aspirants start panicking. Students begin comparing themselves with others and feel that they are already late. Some...

SSSumit Singh Jun 08 6 min

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CAT 2026 Verbal Preparation Strategy: Vocabulary, Mock Tests & Reading Comprehension Tips

When students begin preparing for CAT, most of the focus usually goes towards Quantitative Aptitude and DILR. However, the Verbal Ability and Reading...

SSSumit Singh Jun 05 7 min

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CAT 2026 Notification Expected Next Month: Important Dates, Fees, Registration & Preparation Strategy

The much-awaited CAT 2026 notification is expected to be released next month, and for MBA aspirants across India, this marks the official beginning of...

SSSumit Singh Jun 05 6 min

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Top CAT Coaching Centers in India: Your Complete Guide to acing CAT 2026

When it comes to starting CAT prep, students often get confused about how and where to begin. From understanding the exam pattern to selecting the rig...

CBChaitali Behrani Jun 03 6 min

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CAT 2026 Notification & Exam Dates Announcement

The official notification for CAT 2026 is expected to be released in July. Registration will commence in August with the exam scheduled for November.

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5 Proven Strategies to Master CAT Quantitative Aptitude

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IIM Selection Criteria & Admission Policies Updates

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NMAT 2026 Registration & Exam Scheduling Guidelines

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IIFT MBA IB Admission Policy and Intake Capacity

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CAT 2026 Verbal Preparation Strategy: Vocabulary, Mock Tests & Reading Comprehension Tips

When students begin preparing for CAT, most of the focus usually goes towards Quantitative Aptitude and DILR. However, the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehens...

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How Tushar Cracked IIM Calcutta Without an IIT or NIT Degree

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From UPSC Interview to CAT 99.64 Percentile - How Aman Rewrote His Story

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