MBA Admission Planning and Application Deadlines for 2026
MBA Admission Planning and Application Deadlines for 2026 Author : Arnould Joseph – Product Marketing Manager MBA admissions are not a single event. They are a sequence of decisions that unfold over several months. After the entrance exams, candidates move into a complex phase of applications, shortlists, interviews, and deadlines that rarely follow a single […]
Should You Take Another CAT Attempt or Move Forward?
Should You Take Another CAT Attempt or Move Forward? Author : Arnould Joseph – Product Marketing Manager Every year, more than 2.5 lakh candidates appear for the Common Admission Test, often referred to as the CAT exam, making it the most competitive CAT entrance exam for MBA aspirants in India. From this large pool, only […]
Is MBA Still Worth It in 2026 After CAT?
Is MBA Still Worth It in 2026 After CAT? Author : Arnould Joseph – Product Marketing Manager For many years, passing the CAT exam was thought to be a guarantee to advance in your career. It is that belief which is now more than ever openly questioned. MBA candidates in 2026 will have to deal […]
CAT Drop Year vs Career Growth: What Works Long Term
CAT Drop Year vs Career Growth: What Works Long Term Author : Arnould Joseph – Product Marketing Manager Choosing between taking a CAT exam drop year and moving forward with a career or MBA options is rarely a simple decision. Every year, thousands of capable candidates face this dilemma after results do not align with […]
Best Product Management Courses in India’s Top Metro Cities
Best Product Management Courses in India’s Top Metro Cities Author : Srishti Sharma – Product Marketer Product Management has become a serious career path across India’s metro cities, driven by digital products, platform businesses, and technology-led organizations. As interest has increased, many professionals struggle with one practical question. Which courses actually lead to Product Management […]
Should You Retake GMAT or Move Forward?
Should You Retake GMAT or Move Forward? Author : Srishti Sharma – Product Marketer The most annoying part about the GMAT is not the exam itself. It’s the week after. You open your score report, stare at it for a bit, and your brain starts doing gymnastics. One minute you’re thinking, “This is fine, I […]
Why Many CAT Toppers Still Struggle With Career Direction
Why Many CAT Toppers Still Struggle With Career Direction Author : Srishti Sharma – Product Marketer A high CAT percentile is supposed to feel like a clean win. You beat the toughest exam in the MBA pipeline. You proved you can handle pressure. People around you start treating you like you’ve “made it.” And for […]
CAT Takers Who Skip Tier-1 MBAs – Where Do They Actually Go?
CAT Takers Who Skip Tier-1 MBAs – Where Do They Actually Go? Author : Srishti Sharma – Product Marketer Every CAT season has the same two stories playing out in parallel. One group is chasing a Tier-1 admit and won’t settle for anything else. The other group gets a percentile that’s “good, but not good […]
Why Repeating CAT Without Career Clarity Often Backfires
Why Repeating CAT Without Career Clarity Often Backfires Author : Srishti Sharma – Product Marketer There’s a moment a lot of CAT aspirants hit, usually after one attempt, sometimes after two. You’re looking at your score, your percentiles, your shortlist, and your calendar. And one thought keeps looping: “If I wait one more year, I […]