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Hii guys, I’m completely new to the CFA journey and needed some guidance. I’ll be joining a tier 2.5 MBA college next month, and I want to build my career in finance. Since I’ve heard from seniors that the college isn’t extremely hectic, I’m thinking of preparing for CFA Level 1 alongside my MBA.

From what I understand, MBA academics there are mostly assignment and presentation-based, so I feel it might be manageable if I stay disciplined. I’m planning to start my preparation now and aim for the February 2027 attempt.

Can someone please guide me on how to approach this? Like how difficult it is to manage both together, when to start seriously preparing, resources/coaching suggestions, and whether this is actually a good idea during MBA? Any advice would really help!

Hii guys, I’m completely new to the CFA journey and needed some guidance. I’ll be joining a tier 2.5 MBA college next month, and I want to build my career in finance. Since I’ve heard from seniors that the college isn’t extremely hectic, I’m thinking of preparing for CFA Level 1 alongside my MBA.

From what I understand, MBA academics there are mostly assignment and presentation-based, so I feel it might be manageable if I stay disciplined. I’m planning to start my preparation now and aim for the February 2027 attempt.

Can someone please guide me on how to approach this? Like how difficult it is to manage both together, when to start seriously preparing, resources/coaching suggestions, and whether this is actually a good idea during MBA? Any advice would really help!

Hi guys, I’ll be coming to Delhi with my mother on June 2nd and we’ll be staying in Gurgaon for a few days. My college campus is in Sector 2, Manesar, so I wanted to ask which sector/area would be best to stay in somewhere that’s close enough to the college but also near malls, metro connectivity, cafés, and generally happening places.

If anyone can recommend good Airbnbs or hotels within a budget of around 12–13k for June 2nd to June 7th, that would really help!

Also, please suggest places to explore around Gurgaon — good restaurants, street food spots, fun activities, cafés, shopping places, or anything worth checking out. If anyone can also help with a small guide/map of the area, that would be super helpful. Thanks in advance :)

Hi guys, I am going to join SOIL Manesar, can anyone tell me how is the area for women and can suggest any girls / coed PG'S nearby to my college? As I will be shifting there from kolkata and this is my first time leaving home so I am a little worried.

Hi guys, I am going to join SOIL Manesar, can anyone tell me how is the area for women and can suggest any girls / coed PG'S nearby to my college? As I will be shifting there from kolkata and this is my first time leaving home so I am a little worried.

Hi guys, I am 23 F and im looking for suggestions for pefurme within the range of 1500. Today I got scammed and the salesman sold AJMAL CARBON PERFUME to me and I didn't even know that was Men's perfume. So pls suggest me something refreshing, not too strong, mild, aromatic, something that will catch attention in the room?

Hi everyone,

I’ll be joining SOIL for the PGDM 2026–2028 batch and I’m really excited! I’m from Bengal and will be moving to Manesar for the first time, so everything is pretty new for me.

I was initially considering the hostel, but the cost (around ₹4.6L for two years) feels quite expensive, so I’m planning to stay in a PG instead.

Any current SOIL students or alumni here who can suggest good and safe girls PGs near the campus? Preferably something with:

• decent security
• good food
• clean rooms
• not too far from campus (or easy commute)

Would really appreciate honest reviews, approximate rent, and any tips for someone new to Manesar 🙏

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’ll be joining SOIL for the PGDM 2026–2028 batch and I’m really excited! I’m from Bengal and will be moving to Manesar for the first time, so everything is pretty new for me.

I was initially considering the hostel, but the cost (around ₹4.6L for two years) feels quite expensive, so I’m planning to stay in a PG instead.

Any current SOIL students or alumni here who can suggest good and safe girls PGs near the campus? Preferably something with:

• decent security
• good food
• clean rooms
• not too far from campus (or easy commute)

Would really appreciate honest reviews, approximate rent, and any tips for someone new to Manesar 🙏

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’ll be joining SOIL for the PGDM 2026–2028 batch and I’m really excited! I’m from Bengal and will be moving to Manesar for the first time, so everything is pretty new for me.

I was initially considering the hostel, but the cost (around ₹4.6L for two years) feels quite expensive, so I’m planning to stay in a PG instead.

Any current SOIL students or alumni here who can suggest good and safe girls PGs near the campus? Preferably something with:

• decent security
• good food
• clean rooms
• not too far from campus (or easy commute)

Would really appreciate honest reviews, approximate rent, and any tips for someone new to Manesar 🙏

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’ll be joining SOIL for the PGDM 2026–2028 batch and I’m really excited! I’m from Bengal and will be moving to Manesar for the first time, so everything is pretty new for me.

I was initially considering the hostel, but the cost (around ₹4.6L for two years) feels quite expensive, so I’m planning to stay in a PG instead.

Any current SOIL students or alumni here who can suggest good and safe girls PGs near the campus? Preferably something with:

• decent security
• good food
• clean rooms
• not too far from campus (or easy commute)

Would really appreciate honest reviews, approximate rent, and any tips for someone new to Manesar 🙏

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I think I’ll most likely be joining the SOIL Institute of Management, as I don’t have better options at the moment. I genuinely gave my best this year, but I couldn’t clear the CAT exam India the way I had hoped. Being part of a Tier 1 college was always a dream for me, so it’s a bit difficult to come to terms with where I stand right now.

I’m a 2024 B.Com graduate with no work experience, and taking a drop year isn’t really an option for me due to family pressure and the risk of a gap year. As much as I’d like to prepare again and go all in for CAT, it’s just not feasible right now.

My options have been quite limited. I had admits from XIME Bangalore (which I left), SDMIMD Mysore (I’ve paid the token fee but am considering a refund), SOIL Institute of Management (which seems slightly better in terms of brand value), and Welingkar School of Management (results are still awaited).

Given my situation, I’ve been having second thoughts and a lot of anxiety about this decision. I really want an honest reality check about SOIL.

How is the college overall?
How is the faculty and the quality of teaching?
What kind of peer group can I expect?

One concern I have and I might be completely wrong here, so apologies in advance is whether the culture leans more towards partying than academics. I enjoy socializing too, but I don’t want that to be the primary focus of my MBA. My priority is to study, learn, and grow, while also having a balanced college life.

I understand I shouldn’t expect a Tier 1 or Tier 2 level peer group, but I would really appreciate any honest insights about the learning environment, crowd, and especially the placement scenario.

Any guidance or real experiences would really help me make a more informed decision. Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I think I’ll most likely be joining the SOIL Institute of Management, as I don’t have better options at the moment. I genuinely gave my best this year, but I couldn’t clear the CAT exam India the way I had hoped. Being part of a Tier 1 college was always a dream for me, so it’s a bit difficult to come to terms with where I stand right now.

I’m a 2024 B.Com graduate with no work experience, and taking a drop year isn’t really an option for me due to family pressure and the risk of a gap year. As much as I’d like to prepare again and go all in for CAT, it’s just not feasible right now.

My options have been quite limited. I had admits from XIME Bangalore (which I left), SDMIMD Mysore (I’ve paid the token fee but am considering a refund), SOIL Institute of Management (which seems slightly better in terms of brand value), and Welingkar School of Management (results are still awaited).

Given my situation, I’ve been having second thoughts and a lot of anxiety about this decision. I really want an honest reality check about SOIL.

How is the college overall?
How is the faculty and the quality of teaching?
What kind of peer group can I expect?

One concern I have and I might be completely wrong here, so apologies in advance is whether the culture leans more towards partying than academics. I enjoy socializing too, but I don’t want that to be the primary focus of my MBA. My priority is to study, learn, and grow, while also having a balanced college life.

I understand I shouldn’t expect a Tier 1 or Tier 2 level peer group, but I would really appreciate any honest insights about the learning environment, crowd, and especially the placement scenario.

Any guidance or real experiences would really help me make a more informed decision. Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I think I’ll most likely be joining the SOIL Institute of Management, as I don’t have better options at the moment. I genuinely gave my best this year, but I couldn’t clear the CAT exam India the way I had hoped. Being part of a Tier 1 college was always a dream for me, so it’s a bit difficult to come to terms with where I stand right now.

I’m a 2024 B.Com graduate with no work experience, and taking a drop year isn’t really an option for me due to family pressure and the risk of a gap year. As much as I’d like to prepare again and go all in for CAT, it’s just not feasible right now.

My options have been quite limited. I had admits from XIME Bangalore (which I left), SDMIMD Mysore (I’ve paid the token fee but am considering a refund), SOIL Institute of Management (which seems slightly better in terms of brand value), and Welingkar School of Management (results are still awaited).

Given my situation, I’ve been having second thoughts and a lot of anxiety about this decision. I really want an honest reality check about SOIL.

How is the college overall?
How is the faculty and the quality of teaching?
What kind of peer group can I expect?

One concern I have and I might be completely wrong here, so apologies in advance is whether the culture leans more towards partying than academics. I enjoy socializing too, but I don’t want that to be the primary focus of my MBA. My priority is to study, learn, and grow, while also having a balanced college life.

I understand I shouldn’t expect a Tier 1 or Tier 2 level peer group, but I would really appreciate any honest insights about the learning environment, crowd, and especially the placement scenario.

Any guidance or real experiences would really help me make a more informed decision. Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I think I’ll most likely be joining the SOIL Institute of Management, as I don’t have better options at the moment. I genuinely gave my best this year, but I couldn’t clear the CAT exam India the way I had hoped. Being part of a Tier 1 college was always a dream for me, so it’s a bit difficult to come to terms with where I stand right now.

I’m a 2024 B.Com graduate with no work experience, and taking a drop year isn’t really an option for me due to family pressure and the risk of a gap year. As much as I’d like to prepare again and go all in for CAT, it’s just not feasible right now.

My options have been quite limited. I had admits from XIME Bangalore (which I left), SDMIMD Mysore (I’ve paid the token fee but am considering a refund), SOIL Institute of Management (which seems slightly better in terms of brand value), and Welingkar School of Management (results are still awaited).

Given my situation, I’ve been having second thoughts and a lot of anxiety about this decision. I really want an honest reality check about SOIL.

How is the college overall?
How is the faculty and the quality of teaching?
What kind of peer group can I expect?

One concern I have and I might be completely wrong here, so apologies in advance is whether the culture leans more towards partying than academics. I enjoy socializing too, but I don’t want that to be the primary focus of my MBA. My priority is to study, learn, and grow, while also having a balanced college life.

I understand I shouldn’t expect a Tier 1 or Tier 2 level peer group, but I would really appreciate any honest insights about the learning environment, crowd, and especially the placement scenario.

Any guidance or real experiences would really help me make a more informed decision. Thank you.