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CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET Expert - Answered on Oct 16, 2024

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Patrick has scored in the 100 percentile six times in CAT. He achieved the first rank in XAT twice, in CET thrice and once in the Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test.
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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 16, 2024Hindi
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Sir, I am a BMS 2024 graduate, I wanted to clear upsc so i started preparing after graduation. But not long into the preparation I understood I was not feeling positive about it. Me being an overthinker thought of all the possible outcomes and felt I was gambling my youth. Sir my Plan B was getting an MBA and so I am planning to give CAT but due to lack of preparation I wont be able to appear for CAT 2024 and so I plan to appear in 2025. But since I did not look for jobs I am left with the confusion of whether I should start working and simultaneously prepare for CAT or should I take a gap and completely focus on CAT which will add 2 years of gap on my resume. Sir I request you to guide me and clear my confusion. Will my gap affect my placement? Or is it manageable to work and score a good percentile in a year?

Ans: There is still a long way to go for CAT 2025. Take up a job and prepare for CAT simultaneously. If you find it difficult to balance, can leave the job after work 5 to 6 months before the exam. Till then you will have around 7 to 8 months experience which will help to bridge some amount of your gap and also will give you enough time to prepare as 5 to 6 months full time prep is sufficient to crack CAT
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