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If you're preparing for CAT, you're in for a valuable opportunity!
MBAGeeks presents: Ask Me Anything with Adarsh– IIM Kozhikode Convert
On 18th August, get ready to dive into an open chat session with Adarsh, a successful IIM-K convert, where you can ask any and every question you have about the B-school admission process or CAT Preparation strategy!
Why Attend This AMA?
This session isn’t just another webinar or information dump. It's a real-time, one-on-one chat opportunity designed to bring clarity to your B-school journey. Here’s what makes it special:
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✅ Real Insights from a student who’s been exactly where you are.
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✅ No Filters, No Scripts – Honest, helpful responses.
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✅ Personalized Advice – Whether it's SOPs, interview prep, or what to expect on the D-day, Adarsh has your back.
Who Should Join?
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MBA aspirants
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Converts preparing to start their MBA journey
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Candidates confused between B-school options
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Anyone curious about CAT and other MBA Exams
Pro Tip:
Prepare your questions in advance. Whether it's about housing, clubs, peer culture, or academic load — the more specific your question, the more useful the response!
Mark your calendar: 18th August
Let’s get your IIM journey started the right way!
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you had to give one VARC mantra to someone like me who's stuck at 70 to 80%ile, what would it be? I am really struggling with this section.
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Sir how is the placement scene in IIM K in actuality?
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During your IIM K interview, did they question you on your academic background, or about your high VARC score, sir?
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Sir how did you keep your accuracy in RCs consistent? I either get everything right or tank badly, no middle ground.
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how did you push your VARC score from average to 99%ile? Like was it reading daily, mocks, or some secret strategy?
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Since IIM Kozhikode is setting the paper for the CAT 2025, are there is chance that they'll change the paper pattern ?
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IIMs don't possess an established tradition of significantly altering the paper format simply because a new institute sets it. Small adjustments (such as number of questions, mild difficulty level variation in sections, or type of DILR sets) can always be done, but large-scale changes (such as new sections, new marking scheme) are scarce because CAT must have standardization across years.
My advice: Prepare for the existing 68-question, 120-minute format. If changes come, they’ll usually be visible in the official CAT mock released by IIM-K. Don’t waste mental energy on speculation-master the current format, you’ll be ready for any variation.
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What can be the ideal section specific strategy to attempt the exam
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VARC → Start with your comfort RC, don't do it in order. Try all VA (para jumbles, para summary, odd-one) since they're short and high accuracy potential. RC target: try 2–3 passages well, not all necessarily.
DILR → Finish reading all 4 sets in the initial 5-7 minutes. Choose the 2 easiest sets (tidy structure, not too calculation-based). Finish 2 sets with 90–95% accuracy → that's sufficient for 95+ percentile. Include a 3rd set if time allows.
QA → Avoid linear solving. Read and flag easy/medium in 10–12 minutes. 2 passes:
(i) sitters + medium
(ii) tough but possible. Do not leave time-sinks.
Rule of thumb: Optimize accuracy, avoid blindly chasing attempts.-
That is very insightful. Thank you so much.
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What should I do to accelerate my VARC section considering the timeline of CAT 2025
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With 3 Months for CAT 2025, focus should be incremental:
First 15 days→ Form reading habit. 2 RCs daily + 30–40 mins reading from various sources (Aeon, The Guardian, Scientific American, Economic Times). This enhances understanding + endurance.
Next 1 month → Daily VARC exercise: 3 RCs + 4–5 VA questions (para jumble, odd one, summary). Emphasis on precision, not quickness.
Last 1.5 months → Mock-specific VARC preparation. Practice trying 3 RCs in 30 minutes with time management. Allocate 10 mins for the VA section. Reduce the time bit-by bit. Improve pattern recognition: which passages to try, which to avoid.
Important tip: Monitor your accuracy trend → if your accuracy on RCs is <70%, don't ramp up attempts; first work on comprehension.
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