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From 15 Days To IIM Lucknow: My Zero-Coaching, Full-Time Job, Never Give-up- Real CAT Success Story
My Journey To IIM Lucknow

From 15 Days To IIM Lucknow: My Zero-Coaching, Full-Time Job, Never Give-up- Real CAT Success Story

26 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Hi, I’m Ashish Kumawat, a mechanical engineer from MNIT Jaipur and former Deputy Manager at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd., where I worked in critical plant utility operations with shift dutie…

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Used To Study Sitting On Cement Bags — Today, I’m At IIM Lucknow Ft. Abhishek Sharma
My Journey To IIM Lucknow

Used To Study Sitting On Cement Bags — Today, I’m At IIM Lucknow Ft. Abhishek Sharma

19 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

Some journeys aren't about talent or shortcuts — they’re about showing up every day, despite everything telling you to stop. Mine begins in a small village in Haryana and winds through government sch…

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From 70.67%ile In QA To 95.47%ile – My Gap Year Helped Me Secure An Admit At IIM Lucknow | Gokul Hari Nair, CAT 99.2%ile, IIM L'27
My Journey To IIM Lucknow

From 70.67%ile In QA To 95.47%ile – My Gap Year Helped Me Secure An Admit At IIM Lucknow | Gokul Hari Nair, CAT 99.2%ile, IIM L'27

19 Jun 2025 · 7 min read

I’m thankful for where I am in life now. A year ago, I thought this feeling would be impossible . 2023 was the year I decided to go for an MBA. My main motivation was to continue a career in consulti…

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Not Settling For Baby IIMs Paid Off | IIM Lucknow In My Second Attempt | Rishikesh Mukhedkar, IIM L' 27
My Journey To IIM Lucknow

Not Settling For Baby IIMs Paid Off | IIM Lucknow In My Second Attempt | Rishikesh Mukhedkar, IIM L' 27

19 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

A year ago, after my first CAT attempt and a 95.45 percentile , I stood at a crossroads many MBA aspirants would consider enviable — with admission offers from multiple IIMs, including Vishakhapatnam…

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My Voyage From The Merchant Navy To IIM Lucknow | Nikhil Shahani, 99.4%ile, IIM L'27
My Journey To IIM Lucknow

My Voyage From The Merchant Navy To IIM Lucknow | Nikhil Shahani, 99.4%ile, IIM L'27

18 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

The sea had been my home, my identity, and my classroom. Over the years, I’ve sailed across the vast Atlantic to the shores of Africa, maneuvered oil carriers through the bustling ports of Dubai, and…

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From 44%ile in My First CAT Attempt to IIM Lucknow | Urvashi Dayal, IIM L'26
My Journey To IIM Lucknow

From 44%ile in My First CAT Attempt to IIM Lucknow | Urvashi Dayal, IIM L'26

18 Jun 2025 · 7 min read

A few years ago, if someone had told me I’d get into IIM Lucknow, I wouldn’t have believed them. I didn’t think I was someone who could crack CAT, let alone get into a top IIM. But here I am, not bec…

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From Being The First Person In My Family To Enter A School To IIM Lucknow - Paras Hela IIM L'27
My Journey To IIM Lucknow

From Being The First Person In My Family To Enter A School To IIM Lucknow - Paras Hela IIM L'27

17 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

I started my CAT preparation around March–April 2024 with Rodha’s free YouTube videos. Those videos helped me build my basics and gave me the confidence to begin seriously. Later, I took the paid sub…

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From A Village In Himachal To IIM Lucknow: How Akanksha Cracked CAT
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From A Village In Himachal To IIM Lucknow: How Akanksha Cracked CAT

08 Jan 2025 · 4 min read

In a quiet village in Himachal Pradesh, where resources are limited and guidance is scarce, a young woman proved that determination and hard work could overcome any obstacle. Despite growing up in su…

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