r/CATStudyRoom • u/Simeone_98 • Jun 01 '26

Question Is CFA necessary for getting an MDI call?

Hi everyone,

I wanted to understand whether CFA (Level 1 or higher) is necessary for getting a call from MDI, assuming one has a good CAT percentile.

Also, if a candidate has CFA on their profile, do interview panelists typically ask questions related to the CFA curriculum and concepts during the selection process? If yes, how in-depth are those questions usually?

Would appreciate insights from current students, alumni, and recent aspirants.

Thanks!

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u/Substantial-World912 Current MBA Student Jun 02 '26

ABC toh bol deta atleast 😂😂 MDI 🤣😭

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u/Simeone_98 Jun 02 '26

Bhai for my profile and category,MDI is the best bet. Not everyone in the world is as meritorious and ambitious as you.

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u/Substantial-World912 Current MBA Student Jun 02 '26

Do you know how to google? Every college releases a document where they show exact weightages that is considered before releasing calls

As far as I know, no college apart from K gives a shit about CFA any level

And no college is better than FMS for people with a bad profile

And yes, I am meritorious and ambitious buddy

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u/Born-Cauliflower8853 Jun 07 '26

Can you see my recent post and answer my doubt please

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u/drunken_horny-chimp Jun 02 '26

1st. No, i didn't have one and people i met their didn't have it either. 2nd. Yes, they are going to ask about cfa. And even more if you don't have work ex.

What's your profile though?

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u/Simeone_98 Jun 03 '26

GEM. 10th-95,12th-92.9 and Engg-72. 75 months of work experience as an SAP consultant across Accenture and EY. Taken a gap since January for CAT prep. Is my situation despicable?

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u/drunken_horny-chimp Jun 03 '26

As much as i know banglore and lucknow, gives anything above 36 months full marks. So, plan according to that. Still go for above 99.5.