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If you're a CAT aspirant, you're in for a valuable opportunity!
🎯 MBAGeeks presents: Ask Me Anything with Nakul– IIFT
On 6th August, get ready to dive into an open chat session with Nakul, a successful IIFT D student, where you can ask any and every question you have about the B-school, admission process, IIFT life 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, Prantik sir 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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IIFT aspirants
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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: 6th August
💬 Let’s get your IIM journey started the right way!
32 Replies
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How to improve speed maintaining accuracy in QA
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Hi KPS,
Avoid to use calculator even while you're practicing and solving questions for your own. Do go through the different shortcut concepts of Vedic maths. Lastly, try to have conceptual understanding and don't just remember formulas. Focusing on these things will definitely help you out improve on accuracy and speed in QA. I hope this helps you. All the best!
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Thank you for your valuable Time Sir
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Can you share what kind of questions were asked in your IIFT interview, sir?
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Hi Ansh,
You can refer to my interview experience video from CATKing Profile portal, once you enroll for the GDPI course post your CAT. All the best!
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Is CAT QA similar to IIM QA to some extent?
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Hi Diya,
I believe there is a typo in your question, I'm assuming "IIM" as OMETs. To some extent, yes, CAT QA and omets QA both test core concepts like Arithmetic, Algebra, and Logical Reasoning. But CAT QA is generally more application-based and case-heavy, while omets focuses more on speed, accuracy, and time-bound problem solving. All the best!
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Sir was arithmetic and basic geo and algebra enough to clear QA cutoffs? Or should I practice higher level problems as well.
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Any tips for excelling in IIFT interview round ?
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Hi Vijay,
I would suggest to currently focus on CAT/Omets right now, you'll be having sufficient time to prepare for GDPI but just be well versed with current affairs for now. All the best!
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Sir did you follow any specific books or test series for your QA section?
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HI Arijit,
Yes, although quants has been a comfort zone for me always but I followed LOD 2 books of CATKing to accelerate further. I gave CATKing real cat mocks, Cracku and a few of CL mocks last year. I hope this helps you, all the best!
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How much does one's past academics like 10th, 12th marks affect placements at IIFT?
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Hi Sumit,
Some companies do focus a lot on these and some may have a baseline but definitely a person gets good opportunites in a top bschool like IIFT Delhi.
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How did you manage topics like geometry and modern math, sir? I feel stuck with them.
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Hi Neha,
Being from a non-engineering background, I also faced a bit difficulty in such type of topics but I would just suggest to have your basics clear for each one of them, with an ability to solve atleast LOD - 1/1.5 questions. You can follow daily live lectures and practice from PYQs to get more clarity. Also, if you;ve a strong arithmetic and algebra then these won't matter a lot but make sure your basics are done. All the best!
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Did you follow any structured plan for covering Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry,
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Hi Sangharsha,
I just believe in conceptual understanding, so if you're strong with it then formulas are no more a burden to remember, Yes you've to revise a bit but focus on conceptual understanding, formula will follow the state of presence in your memory. Also, there are many questions which could be solve just by basic understanding so no need of them everytime. I hope this answers your query. All the best!
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Hello, how did you approach QA from scratch? i am decent in math but keep on messing my logic.
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Hi Rudra,
This is how I approached it from scratch:
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I first built basics across all topics, don’t skip this even if you feel confident. Then followed this order: Arithmetic → Algebra → Geometry → Modern Maths → Miscellaneous. Arithmetic and Algebra are high-weightage, so I spent more time there.
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I took one topic at a time, understood the theory well, and then solved questions slowly, even if a set took an hour. That struggle helped me fix the logic gaps.
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If stuck, I’d try a few times before checking solutions. And when I did, I used only trusted sources or asked friends who explained the “why” behind the steps.
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Later, I began solving others’ doubts, that really helped reinforce concepts.
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Once I was confident with the basics, I started solving PYQs and taking mocks. Even if you’re not fully ready, attempting a few early gives a real sense of question types.
Be patient, logic improves with repeated exposure. Stay consistent and back yourself!
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