Why giving CAT exam is a BIG 'NO' | Statistically

In this video, we're going to discuss why giving the CAT exam is a BIG "NO" for most students. We'll discuss the weaknesses of the exam and the reasons why it's not the best choice for most students.

If you're looking to study for the CAT exam, be sure to watch this video first! It'll help you make a decision about whether or not to take the exam, and it'll give you the information you need to make an informed decision.

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DISCLAIMER-
JUST TO CLARIFY GMAT IS FOR THE one-year PGDM programme taught at the IIM, NOT THE PGP COURSE.

[murradonrun]

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DISCLAIMER-
JUST TO CLARIFY GMAT IS FOR THE one-year PGDM programme taught at the IIM, NOT THE PGP COURSE.

[akshadkhopkar]

Here how CAT competition works.
2.5 lac. Apply for the exam
2.2 lac appear for the exam
Now here we need to consider some factors like
1. Students who are stressed
2. Timepass Students
3. First timers
4. Academics
5. Gender Diversity
6. Academic Diversity
After considering these factors there will be not more 70, 000 students who are worthy of being to get into top 70 colleges in INDIA which provides a avg package of 12 lacks and above. I am not saying that 12 lacks is good enough money but for some it is. So, from these 70k Students and mind you i am not talking about the 90%ile +++ students... Students do get a call even at 80 or 75 or 87.... and then they also go on to convert them as well....
. And if talk about the seats then here's the calculation --
Top 70 colleges - avg intake 400 - 21, 000 seats = opportunities.
Ofcourse there are some things left. But i can't type it all.... so.... PEACE.
I truly support your channel man. But there’s more to the story.❤❤😊

[Unchartedvlogs]

Okay. Guys who are here for some motivation for CAT. This is my experience.
I finished my engineering in 2022, around august. But I was totally free from march itself. So I decided to try to study for cat which was held on November 2022. I started my preparations in April and for the next 3 months I studied for like 3 hours a day. Then for the next three months I increased the number of hours to 5-6. As the exam was close, like when a month was remaining, I stopped studying new things entirely. I started to solve mock papers and all the AIMCATS that I didn’t give. Each paper solving and analysis took me about 3-4 hours. And I solved about 2-3 mocks a day. In retrospect if I have to say how long I studied for CAT seriously, it was hardy 5-6 months.
When two days reminded for the exam, I stopped everything. I went to my native place where my cousin brothers marriage was being held a day after my CAT exam(my exam centre was also close by). I didn’t study anything or solve anything. Had a bit of fun and made sure to not drink alcohol the day before the exam.
That was it, the day of the exam came and went by in a whiff. Didn’t think one bit about it after that. Two months later I got my results and I had scored 95 percentile.
Trust me, cracking CAT is not difficult and it doesn’t take years. Just a bit of effort and patience to consistently put that effort.
One more advice to everyone trying. Try to minimise all the things in your life when you start preparing for the exam.
My day for example during the peak study period consisted of the following-
1. Waking up at 5
2. Study
3. Cook breakfast
4. Newspapers analysis
5. Solve mock/paint
6. Cook lunch
7. Study/paint
8. Hit the gym
9. Freshen up and cook dinner
10. Watch an episode of House MD

Whatever your schedule is, just keep consistent. Find me and kick my ass if you still don’t get good results after that.

[namanjani]

That's the beauty of this exam man. Sure weak ones leave it. Probably like you. But the ones who have the passion for that ABC XL FMS tag, they don't leave it

[ankitsrivastava]

Interesting presentation skills.

Just playing the devil's advocate here. While a few of the points raised in the video (exam flexibility, number of test takers, percentile benchmarks for colleges) are correct, there are a few things that unsettled me.

1. A comparison between the total cost of the two exams: GMAT coaching can be as much as and sometimes even more expensive than CAT coaching depending on the duration you are enrolled for a certain program. If we factor in the consulting charges in GMAT (College guidance, SOPs, LORs, interview preparations, scholarship essays, etc), the price difference becomes significantly large. So, a higher exam fee, a comparable coaching fee (assuming that you are going for one), and a consulting fee elevate the cost of taking GMAT by a considerable proportion.

2. Average time duration to prepare for both exams: While it is true that one can prepare quite comfortably for GMAT in 4-5 months, the same rationale is applicable in CAT also. In fact, majority of the test takers start preparing for CAT from June. One can argue that QA section in CAT is more difficult than that in GMAT, but then again, verbal section in GMAT is more difficult than that in CAT. Hence, purely on the basis of the overall difficulty level of the exams, the average duration to prepare for both the exams is comparable.

3. GMAT taking me to IIM A or Stanford: Again true! But the IIMs accept GMAT score only for their one year executive program (PGPX), and not for their 2 year programs. To be eligible for PGPX, one needs to have a work experience of at least 4.5-5 years. So, a working professional with a work experience less than that or a fresh graduate can't gain admission into IIM A through GMAT.

4. Comparison between pay packages: 30 L vs 1.5 cr is a completely misplaced comparison. I think it is important to consider the investments and returns in terms of the same currency value and the metrics of purchasing power parity. If I spent 30 L in INR on my MBA degree in India and got a pay package of 30 L in INR, that's not as bad a deal. If I spent 1.5 cr (USDs converted into INRs) and get an average pay package of 1.5 cr, that's a bad deal because I ended up coughing out 5x amount. Moreover, the calculation of 1.5 cr comes simply multiplying the pay package in USD with the current currency exchange rate. However, owing to the radical differences in cost of living between India and the US, a more prudent way to calculate the same is to multiply the pay package with the purchasing power parity (1 USD is equal to 23 INR in terms of PPP ). When that happens, the math turns skewed. I paid 1.5 cr but got a measly return of 46L! And it is precisely because of this financial scenario that the students can not return to their native countries.

5. MBA requires a good working experience of 5-6 years: This completely destroys the very purpose of the existence of programs such as YLP IN ISB, 2+2 in Harvard, and Stanford's. These courses have been designed for students who have an early clarity about their career choices. MIM is certainly a good program but the course offerings, pedagogy, and the cohort will again be significantly different from an MBA program.
Although the point that you are trying to make is not completely wrong that a good work experience can add immense value to the learning experience, I don't think that not having a work experience ( or having less than 5-6 years of work experience ) can dampen someone's chances of getting into a good business school.


Overall, I don't intend to say that CAT is better than GMAT. Both exams have their merits and demerits. It is the test taker who decides at the end of the day which is better for him or for her.

[Aparna_]

Okay before anyone (especially a tier 2 student) starts crying because of this video, here are a few things to remember:
1. You’re supposed to give your best shot at an exam, but the exam is not going to define your destiny.
2. You’re supposed to develop a personality and a profile because working in the corporate world isn’t limited to being from an iim, FMS or isb.
3. What you do inside your office and the effort you put in while generating returns for your company is what will make your career.
4. Top 10 of tier2 are better than the bottom of the barrel of tier 1.
5. You don’t need an mba to succeed, it just gives you a nudge. If you have the skills, you’ll grow.
6. Consistency is key, hardwork goes in collaboration with it.
7. Work on your spoken English a little. It definitely helps.


Take videos like these as opinions and a different perspective, listen to it but act on life as you see fit. A YouTuber on the internet shouldn’t have the power to break your heart, dreams or have this much influence over your decisions. Listen, learn, MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS. He’s giving his side of the story, you don’t have to agree, you build your own narrative based on your experiences.

[rushalidesai]

Hi Murrad, IIMs only accept GMAT for their PGPx courses, not their flagship 2 year PGP course. That course only requires the CAT exam.

[Aayushh]

Thanks for demotivating people we need more people like uou!!! Please tell people they won't be able tonget a good percentile omg thankyou so much 🥺 pls make more videos like thesee

[alankarapte]

By this logic, we should not try for things where there is a lot of competition and give GMAT and leave our country. Just because its difficult, doesn't mean you have to be a coward and run away.

[priyanshjain]

Finally someone has spit facts weighing the value of time wasted on multiple attemps in addition to the actual mba fees against a one time (relatively lower) GMAT cost with much more success rate.

[nilabratasutradhar]

Bro great work for demotivating non serious students keep going

[MBA_King]

*Summarizing with few additional points:*
1. Start CAT & other MBA exam prep in 2nd last year of college & give the exam in the final year.
2. Take up a good job after clg if you couldn't clear your mba exams in first attempt.
3. Keep working & studying & give all good exams till next 4-5 years. Try to get good promotions & career growth from job which can act as a backup.
4. After doing all of this, if you still don't get a good clg, think about GMAT etc and executive MBA too. Since 4-5 yrs of workex by the age of 25-26 will make your profile good & eligible for abroad, executive programs.

[lxx]

Here are some facts... GMAT is for those who have a good profile...most indians ae from tier 2 or tier 3 cities who studied from tier 2 or tier 3 colleges... so CAT is the redemption as you can say. And 85%ile plus can get you good colleges...if u have any reservation, it can get you great colleges... and obviously if u want the best, then you got to score 98%ile+ but trust this that it will be the best thing you can dream of.
No offence to the channel owner, but dont say things if you dont understand it just to sell your abroad college agency or whatever.
No ofference to GMAT tbh as if u have the money and profile you will really waste years doint cat in which you can do GMAT.

[nirmalraj]

Isnt this the case of all exams in India..guys stop complaining about statistics and go work hard..if you need to be succesfull youll get into the top iims..others cry about the statistical data

[sharaddubey]

Even among 2500, Reservation and diversity plays a role. I didn’t get anywhere(Didn’t get any good calls) after studying for a year and getting 99.3%ile. I’m exactly at the same place I was a year ago, Stuck at my job.

[iam-that-am]

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[dassandip]

Those people who are saying that he is demotivating others, I must say he's not, he's only saying the hard reality. Don't waste your money by buying expensive phone, laptop etc rather save that money to take the GMAT exam and you won't regret rest of your life. Only if you have excuses like – I can't stay in foreign or I want to serve my country blah blah. Brother first earn money then come back to your country and by that time you will have enough money and exposure to do good for your country. Once SRK said – “First become rich, then become a philosopher.” – That's the hard reality, believe it or not that's up to you.

[jaydev_valvi]

If you say this 🤣 People shoulf left Neet, JEE, etc

[aakashsingh]

Me at 95%ile going to tier 2 college (IMTGHZ) and he is saying 80% is enough for tier 2🤣

[nahnottoday]

4% chance of getting a good output from an entrance exam in India(UPSC, SSC, IITJEE) is quite a good number tho XD