u/Proper-Intern1019

Hi everyone, I'm planning to begin my CAT preparation and would love some advice. My profile: OBC Female Engineering background Academics: 9/9/7 Around 3 years of work experience What CAT percentile should I aim for to have a good chance at the older IIMs? How much advantage do my category, gender, academics, and work experience give me during the selection process? Since I'm just starting my preparation, I'd also appreciate any tips on how to begin, make a study plan, and avoid common mistakes. Thanks in advance!

A lot of CAT aspirants miss out on good MBA colleges just because they don't clear the sectional cut-offs, even with a decent overall percentile. I'm trying to make a list of reputed B-schools that accept CAT but don't have sectional cut-offs (or have very flexible criteria). Which colleges should be on this list? It would be great if you could mention the college name .

Everyone is talking about AI replacing jobs, so many people are asking if an MBA is still worth it. The answer is yes but only if you use it the right way. AI is not making MBAs useless. It is making average skills less valuable. A top MBA still gives you good opportunities, a strong network, and helps you build the skills that companies look for.

The real goal is not just to get an MBA, but to become someone who keeps learning and growing. Use AI as a tool to work smarter, not as a shortcut. Build strong business knowledge, improve your communication and problem-solving skills, and aim to be among the top performers. The real question is not, "Is an MBA still relevant?" The real question is, "Are you becoming someone AI cannot easily replace?" For many students, CAT → Top B-School → MBA is still one of the best paths to a successful career.