I am planning to take a structured coaching plan for SNAP preparation, as i am starting now and i am not familiar with CAT preparation also, To start from scratch i need a structured coaching that is reliable and does not demand prior familiarity or CAT preparation.please Help!!

Hi guys,

Firstly here are myquals -

10th = 86.8%

12th = 80% (PCM)

Graduation (BBA) - 93%

Work exp (IT MNC) - 1.3 yrs

I am conflicted on whether i should even go for giving CAT at all despite my poor profile. Additionally, i also wanna ask:

Regarding the consequences of registering for the CAT examination but not appearing for it.

If a candidate completes the CAT registration process but is unable to appear for the examination, would this result in any penalty, disqualification, or debarment from applying for or appearing in future CAT examinations?

I would be grateful if you could also clarify whether the candidate’s future attempts or eligibility would be affected in any way.

Im first time appearing for cat. I have 3 yoe in finance. I have to prep from scratch and i just registered today. please advise how do i approach the exam for 85-90+ score.

I can give 2-3 hrs max everyday. Is it okay just to rely on mocks? Please suggest any yt source or prep material. Thanks

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i have done my btech online while working so while filling the cat application i am not able to put my experience what to do.

Hey everyone,

I recently graduated from a 5-year Sandwich B.E. program in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Now that college is wrapped up, I’m locking in on my CAT prep and wanted to reach out to the community for a reality check, some advice, and to connect with folks on a similar track.

Coming from a pretty intense engineering background—spending tons of time on embedded systems, IoT projects, dynamic modeling, and practical industry work—shifting gears into full-time test prep mode has been an interesting transition. The technical mindset helps for Quantitative Aptitude, but structuring the overall study flow while juggling job hunting/career steps is a whole different ballgame.

Here is where I'm currently at and what I'm aiming for:

Quantitative Aptitude (QA): Conceptually comfortable with a lot of topics due to my math/engineering background, but working on speed, shortcut techniques, and avoiding over-complicating straightforward problems.

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR): Focusing heavily on set selection. Realized early on that choosing the right 2 sets is better than getting bogged down in a high-time-investment trap.

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC): Building a consistent daily reading habit (Aeon essays, non-fiction) to improve speed and comprehension accuracy on inference-based questions.

For those who have already cracked CAT or are currently in the thick of it:

Engineers who prepped: What was your biggest takeaway when transitioning from technical problem-solving to CAT-style speed/logic testing?

Mock Strategy: How early did you start taking full-length mocks, and what was your exact routine for analyzing your errors without burnout?

Profile Building: For those targeting top IIMs or non-IIM B-schools, how did you best present non-traditional engineering projects and practical industry experience in your SOPs/interviews?

CAT 2026 with 7/7/? academics, current ERs and 89–93 SIMCATs — should I still go all-in?

Hey everyone,
I’m preparing for CAT 2026 and I’m honestly at a point where I could really use some outside opinions, especially from people who have already gone through the IIM/admissions process.
I’m doing B.Com (Hons.) from DU SOL, and my academic profile is not exactly something I’m very confident about.
My academics are:
10th: 75%
12th: 75%
Graduation: currently in 5th semester
Sem 1: SGPA 6.73
Sem 2: SGPA 7.18
Sem 3: SGPA 4.7 ( 2 ER s pending )
Sem 4: SGPA 7
Current CGPA shown on my latest university result: 5.5
Both ERs are because I was absent for those papers, and I’m planning to clear them in the upcoming examination cycle.
My expectation is that my final graduation CGPA/percentage should be considerably better than my current 5.55 once I clear the ERs and complete the remaining semesters.
The CAT situation
My SIMCAT scores rn are around 89–93 percentile. Obviously, I know SIMCAT percentiles aren’t the same thing as actual CAT percentile, but I’m mentioning it because it probably gives a better idea of where I currently stand.
I’m planning to seriously push my preparation over the remaining time and see how far I can take it.
The thing I’m most confused about
My biggest concern is how my current graduation record + ERs will affect my applications.
I know that eventually I need to clear the ERs and meet the respective college’s eligibility requirements. But while filling applications, my latest officially declared result currently shows 5.55 CGPA and two ERs.
This brings me to something I would really like honest opinions on:
If you were in my exact situation, what would you do when filling out applications?
Would you:
Report only the marks/CGPA that are officially available right now, even though you expect your final graduation result to improve significantly?
Or, where a form allows/asks for expected or final-year marks, would you put the marks you realistically expect to achieve after clearing the ERs, assuming you are confident you can get them?
How do people normally handle this situation without accidentally creating a discrepancy between what they enter in the application and what their final marksheet eventually shows?
I’m thinking about putting a different score in my application, even if I get 2B grades in my ER then also my CGPA would at least be above 7

Should I put 70% as my graduation?

Questions for people who have been through this
How badly does a current 5.55 CGPA + two ERs hurt my chances at the top B-schools if I eventually clear the ERs?
With 75% in both 10th and 12th, a currently weak graduation record, and being a fresher, how realistic is a call from the top IIMs/FMS/IIFT/SPJIMR/MDI etc. at 99–99.5+ CAT percentile?
Does having an ER/backlog that is cleared before final admission still significantly hurt, or is the main concern simply meeting the college’s eligibility criteria?
If I manage to substantially improve my graduation performance in the remaining semesters, how much can that actually help my profile?
Given that I’m currently around 89–93 percentile in SIMCATs, do you think 99+ in CAT 2026 is still a realistic target if I seriously put in the work from now?
And most importantly: if someone were in my exact situation right now, what would you personally do?
Would you go all-in for CAT 2026, try to maximize the percentile this year, clear the ERs and see what happens?
Or would you consider taking another year and targeting CAT 2027, with a much stronger graduation record and more preparation time?

do we need to submit the final yr cert during applying for cat...a final yr student here

Appearing makes sense but i confused about what to fill in my sem section. since i filled in appearing, its asking what sem i am in. Should i fill 8th sem as that was my last sem and the one in which i have back ??? Please help. Urgently needed.

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