MBA exams | Ask me anything | AMA | CAT and IIMs

Hello Everyone, Welcome to the CATKing Channel! In this rapid-fire AMA session, Sumit Sir answers real questions from MBA aspirants on CAT 2026 preparation, MBA admissions, profile evaluation, safe percentiles, study plans, and career decisions. Whether you are a fresher, working professional, engineer, non-engineer, CA, CFA candidate, or someone with average academics, this session provides practical guidance to help you move forward. Learn how many hours you should study each day, how to prepare with only 120 days left, how to balance CAT with SNAP and NMAT, and whether an MBA is the right choice based on your career goals. Topics Covered • MBA with average Class 10 and Class 12 marks • Daily study plan with 120 days left for CAT 2026 • Verbal Ability strategy for beginners • Safe percentile for OBC candidates targeting FMS Delhi • CAT preparation from scratch • Daily Reading Comprehension, DILR and Quant practice plan • Preparing for CAT alongside SNAP and NMAT • CAT targets for CA and engineering students • Family business work experience for MBA applications • Should a CFA Level 3 professional pursue an MBA? • Verbal Ability strategy for IIT and NIT students • Managing anxiety after mock tests and sectional scores • SC, ST and OBC admission strategy and cutoffs Key Takeaways • Consistency matters more than studying for extremely long hours. • Daily practice in RC, DILR, and Quant builds strong fundamentals. • Prepare for CAT first while keeping SNAP and NMAT as additional opportunities. • MBA decisions should be based on long-term career growth, not only salary. • Focus on improving your preparation instead of comparing yourself with others. Questions Answered • Can I pursue an MBA with average academics? • How many hours should I study daily for CAT? • What percentile should OBC candidates target for FMS Delhi? • Should I do an MBA if I already have a good salary? • Does family business count as work experience? • How should IIT and NIT students prepare for VARC? Memorable Insight Consistent daily effort always beats short bursts of motivation. Stay disciplined, avoid negativity, and keep moving towards your MBA goal every single day. CATKing Courses : https://courses.catking.in/courses/ca... CATKing's Mocks: https://courses.catking.in/courses/ca... Best Profile Course : https://www.engage7x.com/academy/ CATKing's Discussion Forum : https://forum.catking.in/ Sir's Personal Blog :    / sumitsinghgandhi   Sir's IG Page : https://www.instagram.com/travel.deca... CATKing IG Page :   / catkingeducare   CATKing's Profile Portal - https://profile.catking.in/ CATKing's CAT 2027 Courses : https://courses.catking.in/courses/ca... Whatsapp Group Links MBA CATKing Family : https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vaaa... Study Abroad CATKing Family : https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VabT... UG CATKing Family : https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029... Telegram Group Links CATKing MBA Aspirants : https://t.me/CATKingMBAAspirants1 CATKing NMAT /SNAP Aspirants : https://t.me/CATKingNMAT240Target CATKing GRE Target 330+ : https://t.me/CATKingTargetGRE330 CATKing MBA Interview Experience : https://t.me/GDPIexperiences Call Up 8999118999 & Start Today. Every Day Discounts : It Expires Over At 12am Midnight Every Classes With Toppers Of IIMs, SP Jain, NMIMS! Foundation Batches: Monday To Friday 9 - 10 pm | Verbal Ability Class (Wednesday and Friday) 8 - 9 PM Advance Batches: Saturday To Sunday 8 - 9 pm Chapters 00:00 Intro & Ask Me Anything Begins 00:29 Should Average Marks Stop You From an MBA? 01:31 Daily Study Hours With 120 Days Left 03:55 Verbal Ability Prep Order for Weak Students 05:50 Safe Percentile for OBC Candidates - FMS Delhi 07:04 Hours & Mocks Needed to Crack CAT From Scratch 08:15 Daily RC, DILR & Quant Target for Beginners 16:44 GEM Candidate Strategy & College Options 20:15 Should a High-Earning Professional Do an MBA? 22:59 Verbal Ability Strategy for IIT/NIT Students 25:29 SC/ST/OBC Drop Year & Cutoff Clarity 26:29 Last Batch Launch - Aug 3rd Offer 28:10 Motivational Thought of the Day --------------------- #CAT2026 #CAT2026Preparation #CATExamForMBA #CAT2026Strategy #CATExam2026 #CATMockTest #CATStrategy #CATPreparationStrategy #CATPreparation #CATExamPreparation #CATExamTips #AceCAT #CrackCAT #CATExam #CATExamFullCourse #MBACourseDetails #MBAPreparation #CrackMBA #IIM #MBA #PrepForCAT#CATMotivation #CATStudyPlan #IIMs