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2024 Graduate, CAT 2025: Is It a 1-Year or 2-Year Gap?

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 12, 2025Hindi

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"I graduated in June 2024 and am currently preparing for CAT 2025. Will this be considered a 1-year gap or a 2-year gap?"

Ans: Graduated in June 2024 and preparing for CAT 2025, there is typically a 1-year gap of 1.5 years. However, if you take admission in 2026 after clearing CAT 2025, it may appear longer on paper but can be justified as a focused preparation period. All The BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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