B.Com grad, 2 CAT attempts, thinking of going all in on RBI Grade B (General). Need honest advice

I graduated last year with a B.Com (Hons), attempted CAT twice (2024 and 2025) without a good result, and have since been trying to move into analytics. I like the work, but I worry about years of catching up on tech topics, and I want my evenings free for writing.

RBI Grade B feels comforting when I think about it, and I have about six months before the next cycle. I have not decided yet.

Would love to hear from people who have been through it:

  1. What does a normal week in the General cadre look like?
  2. Is six months realistic from a commerce background?
  3. Is the work-life balance as good as people say?
  4. Would you prepare full time or alongside a job?

Honest advice is welcome. Thanks! My DMs are open, you can text me there as well

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u/AQUAJAVA — 13 days ago

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u/AQUAJAVA — 1 month ago

Spent more time learning SQL than CAT. Now neither has gotten me a job.

bcom hons grad with 8.03 CGPA from sgtbkc du grad in 2025, took cat in 24 and 25, in 24 got 94 %ile, didnt apply anywhere, in 25 got 92, applied to places but got only ximb(xaviers) for interview, tanked it. never wanted to do an MBA before work ex but just doing becase of family pressure, got hooked to sql in final year, made 2 awesome projects one on credit risk and other on retail analytics, both projects in SQL Python and excel. applying since april, half have no response other half got rejected, the other half rejection is mostly MNCs and big companies, connected to 300+ people on linkedin, got 1 referral but got rejected. targetting data, business, credit risk roles. have been considering govt bank exams for backup but saw a lot of negative comments and hate around it, and i wouldnt love working in that kind of environment, where no inputs from employee will be considered, i dont have problem with work pressure.

what should i do?

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u/AQUAJAVA — 4 months ago

Spent more time learning SQL than CAT. Now neither has gotten me a job.

bcom hons grad with 8.03 CGPA from sgtbkc du grad in 2025, took cat in 24 and 25, in 24 got 94 %ile, didnt apply anywhere, in 25 got 92, applied to places but got only ximb(xaviers) for interview, tanked it. never wanted to do an MBA before work ex but just doing becase of family pressure, got hooked to sql in final year, made 2 awesome projects one on credit risk and other on retail analytics, both projects in SQL Python and excel. applying since april, half have no response other half got rejected, the other half rejection is mostly MNCs and big companies, connected to 300+ people on linkedin, got 1 referral but got rejected. targetting data, business, credit risk roles. have been considering govt bank exams for backup but saw a lot of negative comments and hate around it, and i wouldnt love working in that kind of environment, where no inputs from employee will be considered, i dont have problem with work pressure.

what should i do?

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u/AQUAJAVA — 4 months ago

Spent more time learning SQL than CAT. Now neither has gotten me a job.

bcom hons grad with 8.03 CGPA from sgtbkc du grad in 2025, took cat in 24 and 25, in 24 got 94 %ile, didnt apply anywhere, in 25 got 92, applied to places but got only ximb(xaviers) for interview, tanked it. never wanted to do an MBA before work ex but just doing becase of family pressure, got hooked to sql in final year, made 2 awesome projects one on credit risk and other on retail analytics, both projects in SQL Python and excel. applying since april, half have no response other half got rejected, the other half rejection is mostly MNCs and big companies, connected to 300+ people on linkedin, got 1 referral but got rejected. targetting data, business, credit risk roles. have been considering govt bank exams for backup but saw a lot of negative comments and hate around it, and i wouldnt love working in that kind of environment, where no inputs from employee will be considered, i dont have problem with work pressure.

what should i do?

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u/AQUAJAVA — 4 months ago

Spent more time learning SQL than CAT. Now neither has gotten me a job.

bcom hons grad with 8.03 CGPA from sgtbkc du grad in 2025, took cat in 24 and 25, in 24 got 94 %ile, didnt apply anywhere, in 25 got 92, applied to places but got only ximb(xaviers) for interview, tanked it. never wanted to do an MBA before work ex but just doing becase of family pressure, got hooked to sql in final year, made 2 awesome projects one on credit risk and other on retail analytics, both projects in SQL Python and excel. applying since april, half have no response other half got rejected, the other half rejection is mostly MNCs and big companies, connected to 300+ people on linkedin, got 1 referral but got rejected. targetting data, business, credit risk roles. have been considering govt bank exams for backup but saw a lot of negative comments and hate around it, and i wouldnt love working in that kind of environment, where no inputs from employee will be considered, i dont have problem with work pressure.

what should i do?

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u/AQUAJAVA — 4 months ago

Spent more time learning SQL than CAT. Now neither has gotten me a job.

bcom hons grad with 8.03 CGPA from sgtbkc du grad in 2025, took cat in 24 and 25, in 24 got 94 %ile, didnt apply anywhere, in 25 got 92, applied to places but got only ximb(xaviers) for interview, tanked it. never wanted to do an MBA before work ex but just doing becase of family pressure, got hooked to sql in final year, made 2 awesome projects one on credit risk and other on retail analytics, both projects in SQL Python and excel. applying since april, half have no response other half got rejected, the other half rejection is mostly MNCs and big companies, connected to 300+ people on linkedin, got 1 referral but got rejected. targetting data, business, credit risk roles. have been considering govt bank exams for backup but saw a lot of negative comments and hate around it, and i wouldnt love working in that kind of environment, where no inputs from employee will be considered, i dont have problem with work pressure.

what should i do?

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u/AQUAJAVA — 4 months ago

Spent more time learning SQL than CAT. Now neither has gotten me a job.

bcom hons grad with 8.03 CGPA from sgtbkc du grad in 2025, took cat in 24 and 25, in 24 got 94 %ile, didnt apply anywhere, in 25 got 92, applied to places but got only ximb(xaviers) for interview, tanked it. never wanted to do an MBA before work ex but just doing becase of family pressure, got hooked to sql in final year, made 2 awesome projects one on credit risk and other on retail analytics, both projects in SQL Python and excel. applying since april, half have no response other half got rejected, the other half rejection is mostly MNCs and big companies, connected to 300+ people on linkedin, got 1 referral but got rejected. targetting data, business, credit risk roles. have been considering govt bank exams for backup but saw a lot of negative comments and hate around it, and i wouldnt love working in that kind of environment, where no inputs from employee will be considered, i dont have problem with work pressure.

what should i do?

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u/AQUAJAVA — 4 months ago

Spent more time learning SQL than CAT. Now neither has gotten me a job.

bcom hons grad with 8.03 CGPA from sgtbkc du grad in 2025, took cat in 24 and 25, in 24 got 94 %ile, didnt apply anywhere, in 25 got 92, applied to places but got only ximb(xaviers) for interview, tanked it. never wanted to do an MBA before work ex but just doing becase of family pressure, got hooked to sql in final year, made 2 awesome projects one on credit risk and other on retail analytics, both projects in SQL Python and excel. applying since april, half have no response other half got rejected, the other half rejection is mostly MNCs and big companies, connected to 300+ people on linkedin, got 1 referral but got rejected. targetting data, business, credit risk roles. have been considering govt bank exams for backup but saw a lot of negative comments and hate around it, and i wouldnt love working in that kind of environment, where no inputs from employee will be considered, i dont have problem with work pressure.

what should i do?

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u/AQUAJAVA — 4 months ago