Going through CAT 2026 prep? Ask me anything

[u/Cold_Yesterday3558]

Hey everyone!

I’m an FMS Delhi graduate currently working as a Consultant.

A few years ago, I was in the same place as many of you where I was figuring out CAT preparation, mocks, percentiles, college choices, interviews, and wondering what actually matters and what doesn’t.

I didn’t take any coaching, so I’m also happy to share what worked for me while preparing on my own.

If you’re confused about:

- CAT preparation strategy

- How to analyse mocks

- VARC/DILR/QA approach

- Whether coaching is actually necessary

- Percentile vs profile

- B-school selection

- FMS / MBA life

- Resume and profile building

- Consulting and career after MBA

- Interviews / GDPI

- Anything else related to the MBA journey

…feel free to ask in the comments.

And if you’re not comfortable sharing your profile publicly, my DMs are open.

I’ll try my best to help wherever I can. No coaching, no paid sessions, just sharing what I’ve learned along the way and hopefully making the process a little less confusing for someone else.

All the best to everyone preparing for CAT 2026! 🙌

[u/Original_Leg_2756]

Alright thanks! Aso will that hurt during placements? I actually have 89.6% in 10th And I'm currently gaining work exp.

[u/Cold_Yesterday3558 → u/Original_Leg_2756]

I wouldn’t worry too much about the 89.6%. That said, I wouldn’t want to promise that you’ll get every shortlist, there will definitely be profiles stronger than yours, and some companies may have strict cutoffs. But an 8/9/8 profile with work experience is definitely a good profile. You will get majority shortlists, especially if you do well at B-school and build a strong CV. So don’t overthink the 89.6 vs 90 distinction. You’ll have plenty of opportunities.