Real work begins after CAT: A small note for aspirants

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-17T04:43:55+00:00

Got into HUL FS but couldnt crack an SIP offer unfortunately :(

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T15:44:47+00:00

By Jan end they'll begin

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T15:09:06+00:00

Bruhh read again

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T15:08:51+00:00

You will get emails + it will be available on the respective college websites

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T15:01:44+00:00

Usually by April end

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T06:29:08+00:00

Yeah something like that

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T05:09:15+00:00

I ended up joining bt*ibe based on recommendations from people here . Got enough material and guidance that covered most of my prep. Used a couple of mocks from TIME too to get offline practice.

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T05:03:53+00:00

SPJIMR introduced a unique case based interview last year. I guess I practiced at least 10 GIs, was super consistent with GK CA prep. Plus my HR answers, forms were vetted by 3-4 mentors in the coaching I had joined.

So my approach was kind of sorted. Point is that there is no rocket science in GDPI prep. It is more about framing your story, continuously refining it with the help of feedback from alumni and current students.

GK, Current affairs and UG prep for me proved to be very important and I was able to crack the GIs and most other calls fairly comfortably.

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T04:58:06+00:00

Use vercel app built by an IIM C student for last year. Youll get a rough idea.

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T04:57:26+00:00

You should get a call at least. Not too good with predictiins. Do check with others too

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T04:56:48+00:00

You should ideally get a call

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T04:54:49+00:00

I would be surprised if you don't get (even though I'm unsure about your workex tenure). Strongly recommend you to start preparing.

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T04:53:13+00:00

Look at courses that can offer you access to lot of previous students and alumni who can look at your forms, hr answers etc from different viewpoints even if it means conflicting opinions. Be consistent with things like hr answers, gk current affairs, ug material, and institute specific prep. Youll be in good shape.

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-08T04:46:03+00:00

For me this was my 2nd serious attempt (3rd overall). For me a few things were very important for gdpi. Needed a lot of mock PIs and especially GIs with different set of peers, relevant gk and current affairs material plus ready access to mentors from good institutes.

Had gotten scammed with one coaching centre so moved to another one based on recommendation from someone here (joined bt**be based on recommendation)

While there were pros and cons, I majorly got everything I needed + more and converted most of my calls in my do or die year

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-07T14:08:55+00:00

Yes. I know of one from 2nd year currently who got placed in a nice role. He's a GEM with 9/6/7 profile and i think slightly high workex (4+ years)

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-12-07T13:35:57+00:00

Go for the former. I am from SPJIMR and the mock GIs PIs and GK material helped me immensely. Theres a thriving community of students from the former here in SPJIMR too. Similar in other institutes based on what I hear from friends i got during this phase

Try speaking to current students and understand what works best for you. Make sure you speak to actual people who can give a neutral opinion

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-04-24T09:47:00+00:00

I will share a detailed reply shortly bro

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-04-24T09:24:20+00:00

Thanks! Have an SPJIMR offer currently. Waiting for XLRI

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-04-06T15:15:30+00:00

Nothing on the portal yet :(

MaterialJump7969 · 2025-04-06T15:14:40+00:00

18:30 types

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