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Final-year B.A. Economics student with CAT 2024 experience seeks advice on gap year for CAT 2025

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CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET Expert - Answered on Nov 27, 2024

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Asked by Anonymous - Nov 25, 2024Hindi

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Sir am a final year B.A.economics student (would graduate in 2025), I attempted CAT 2024 with absolute 0 preparation although I'd enrolled myself in coaching. I from now on, decided to commit myself very dedicatedly to CAT preparation, will it be advisable to take a gap year (appearing for CAT 2025)

Ans: Can take a gap if you are graduating in 2025. There are advantages and disadvantages of taking a gap. See what suits you better.

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I am in my final semester of b.com and i want to do prepare for CAT exam but im afraid of gap year .kindly suggest me what can i do as i dont have any job opportunities amd placement from my institute

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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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Sir I graduated in 2023 in bachelor of management studies. After that I worked for 6 months and from March 2024 I started preparing for CAT. I gave my 1st attempt in nov 2024 but score very low. So should I re attempt CAT in 2025 and what I do to cover my gap year. As it will be of almost 2 years of gap in my profile

Ans: Take a job now. So by the time you apply for CAT next year you will have 1 year work experience (including the prior 6 months). That should somewhere help you to justify your gap and get some marks for work experience. If you do not want to work then do some courses to help bridge your gap

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i graduated in sept 2024 and planning to appear for cat exam in nov 2025 would it be considered a gap year?

Ans: Yes it will be considered as a gap. It is advisable to work or do some courses so that you can justify the gap during the interview stage.

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Sir, in jee mains I got a crl 108000 and ews rank 16600, can I get CSE/DSAI/IT seat in any mid tier or low tier IIITs/NITs in CSAB?

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Sir I got IIIT ranchi mathematics and computing branch and i confident tha cse in iiit ranchi in further round.can i join sir.

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It is an average-ranked college/institute. Since you have paid the full fee, there is no other option but to continue. However, it is highly recommended to search for a reputable college with vacant seats if possible and to inquire about the admission cancellation and fee refund policy.

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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 10, 2025Hindi

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Hello, my daughter has a crl rank of 6 lakh in jee mains, Sc category rank is 46,089. Can she secure a seat in Nit Jalandhar Biotechnology through CSAB Special round?

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Chances are slim, but keep hopes alive till the last/special round. Keep backup option ready from safety point of view.

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I got MnC in Nit warangal through DASA, How s job prospects for Mathematics and Computing from NIT Warangal. Should I prioritise vnit nagpur cse, nit Jaipur cse or cse calicut over this?

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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 10, 2025Hindi

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Hlo sir...I am actually confused between nit jalandhar ipe vs nit jalandhar biotech vs UICET chemical engineering (Punjab university chandigarh) ...which is best option for me sir considering I have no specific interest anywhere...I also plan to do mba from uk or germany once engineering is done so what should be my choice acc to that...should I go for not tag or a better branch as I heard chem opens more doors?? Thank u sir

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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 11, 2025Hindi

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Hi sir. I am from Andhra Pradesh.My jee crl rank is 51161. Female and ews category.which is better Nit Srinagar cse vs nit Rourkela industrial design. consider abroad chances for msc and salary

Ans: NIT Srinagar’s CSE program features modern computing labs, incubation centre, and PhD-qualified faculty guiding AI, ML, and software research. Its CSE placement rate was 121.12% in 2023 with average ?13.8 lakh and median ?12 lakh packages from recruiters like Google and Deloitte. NIT Rourkela’s Industrial Design, ranked #19 by NIRF 2024, offers specialized design studios, prototyping workshops, and faculty expertise in ergonomics and materials. Its 2022 average package was ?11.36 lakh and median ?10.15 lakh in Industrial Design placements with Mahindra and TATA Motors partnerships. Both institutes hold strong accreditation, infrastructure, industry linkages, student support, alumni networks, but differ in career focus.

For its superior placement consistency, broader global demand for CS graduates, and stronger MSc abroad prospects, prioritize NIT Srinagar CSE. Choose NIT Rourkela’s Industrial Design only if committed to specialized product and user-experience design careers and seeking niche European master’s opportunities in industrial design. Recommendation: NIT Srinagar CSE. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Helo sir What should i prefer the best of theze three NIT Allahabad bhopal surat for btech Ece collegewise and placements. Thanks

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