Results & student reviews

The road to IIM begins here.

See how students turned focused preparation into top CAT percentiles and admissions to IIMs, FMS, XLRI, MDI and other leading B-schools.

CAT 2024 results from Arun Sharma Academy students

99.97%ile

Top CAT score

IIM A · B · C

Conversions across top IIMs

FMS · XLRI · MDI

And other leading B-schools

Results across the years

Years of outcomes, not one lucky batch.

Explore results from students across multiple CAT batches and see a track record built over years.

CAT 2023 results from Arun Sharma Academy students
CAT 2022 success stories from Arun Sharma Academy students
CAT 2021 success stories from Arun Sharma Academy students

Seven journeys. Seven leading destinations.

CAT 2024 converts

Meet students who turned their CAT preparation into admits at IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, FMS, XLRI and other leading B-schools.

Gaurav Kumar, IIM Ahmedabad convert
Gaurav KumarIIM Ahmedabad
Vanshika Varshney, XIMB convert
Vanshika VarshneyXIMB
Umang Kaushal, IIM Bangalore convert
Umang KaushalIIM Bangalore
Pramit Majumder, IIM Bangalore convert
Pramit MajumderIIM Bangalore
Parth Srivastava, XIMB convert
Parth SrivastavaXIMB
Nitesh Kalia, XLRI BM convert
Nitesh KaliaXLRI BM
Ishan Tripathi, FMS Delhi convert
Ishan TripathiFMS Delhi
CAT 2024 student conversion messages
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Top B-school converts

The score matters. The final conversion matters more.

Students who converted IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, IIM Shillong and IIM Ranchi.

Mrunal, IIM Bangalore

Mrunal

IIM Bangalore

Nahush, FMS Delhi

Nahush

FMS Delhi

Revati, MDI Gurgaon

Revati

MDI Gurgaon

Sahil, IIM Calcutta

Sahil

IIM Calcutta

Shivam Pratap, MDI Gurgaon

Shivam Pratap

MDI Gurgaon

Shobhit, IIM Ranchi

Shobhit

IIM Ranchi

Tvisha, IIM Shillong

Tvisha

IIM Shillong

Abidhusain, IIM Shillong

Abidhusain

IIM Shillong

More B-school converts

Twelve more students who reached leading B-schools.

From IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta to SPJIMR and IIM Lucknow, these students carried their preparation through to the final admit.

Shreyasee Sarkar, converted IIM Calcutta
Shreyasee SarkarIIM Calcutta
Amit Chakraborty, converted SPJIMR
Amit ChakrabortySPJIMR
Amit Shailesh, converted IIM Lucknow
Amit ShaileshIIM Lucknow
Ashish Sethi, converted IIM Bangalore
Ashish SethiIIM Bangalore
Divya Kumar, converted IIM Ahmedabad
Divya KumarIIM Ahmedabad
Malvika Roy, converted IIM Rohtak
Malvika RoyIIM Rohtak
Nikhilesh, converted IIM Calcutta
NikhileshIIM Calcutta
Roshan Kumar, converted IIM Lucknow
Roshan KumarIIM Lucknow
Shashvat Chand, converted SPJIMR
Shashvat ChandSPJIMR
Shishir Mudaliar, converted IIM Calcutta
Shishir MudaliarIIM Calcutta
Shivam, converted IIM Calcutta
ShivamIIM Calcutta
Shubh Kava, converted IIM Indore
Shubh KavaIIM Indore

Student success stories

The preparation behind the percentile.

Read how students strengthened weak areas, improved their test strategy, built confidence and prepared for B-school interviews.

Himanshu Salgotra, 99.85%ile · IIM Calcutta

99.85%ile · IIM Calcutta

Himanshu Salgotra

As I celebrate my success in CAT, my deepest gratitude goes to the entire academy team for the constant support offered to me.

Being a first timer at CAT, the training helped me sharpen my skills and get over my weak areas. The material and lectures helped me get the concepts and strategy right, while the mock tests showed me where I stood at each stage of preparation. The regular mock interviews and suggestions for improvement were of immense help when I faced the interview board.

Jai Saxena, 99.68%ile · FMS Delhi

99.68%ile · FMS Delhi

Jai Saxena

If getting into a good B-school is 51% about academic knowledge, then it is 49% about correct motivation.

Arun Sir and his team not only provided the training to crack CAT, but also the PDP sessions that polished my outlook towards the exam. The constant emphasis on mock tests and identifying strengths and weaknesses helped me plan my approach and prepare for unfavourable situations.

The smaller batch size and helpful faculty made sure not even a single doubt went unnoticed. I thank the team for helping me secure a seat at the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University.

Shantanu Agarwal, 99.89%ile · IIM Ahmedabad

99.89%ile · IIM Ahmedabad

Shantanu Agarwal

The teachers were extremely helpful and I believe they are the USP of the institute. Arun Sharma Sir, Meenakshi Ma’am and Lokesh Sir guided us with the mental preparation for the exam, in addition to introducing innovative methods that made even the toughest problems feel manageable. Through their guidance and support, I cracked CAT and gained admission to IIM Ahmedabad.

Raghvendra Pratap Singh, 99.38%ile · IIM Kozhikode

99.38%ile · IIM Kozhikode

Raghvendra Pratap Singh

CAT preparation is not just about academic knowledge. It is about developing a thought process for time management and increasing accuracy. Arun Sir and Meenakshi Ma’am made us aware of the dynamics of CAT while building the self-belief and confidence needed to perform.

The regular PDP sessions kept my spirits high throughout preparation. Constant personal guidance helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses and develop a proper test-taking strategy. I owe a big part of my success to the entire team.

Sandeep Mohanty, 99.69%ile · IIM Bangalore

99.69%ile · IIM Bangalore

Sandeep Mohanty

I would like to thank Arun Sharma Sir for helping me realise my dream of getting into a premier B-school. Coming from a non-English background, I was always apprehensive about reaching an IIM. The guidance I received was extremely helpful and played a major role in my selection at one of the country’s best B-schools.

Nakul Tyagi, 99.25%ile · MDI Gurgaon

99.25%ile · MDI Gurgaon

Nakul Tyagi

The program helped me get a good score and improve the areas that mattered during interviews. The classes taught not only logic and shortcuts, but also the ability to choose the right questions in the actual paper.

The GD-PI sessions by Arun Sharma Sir and Meenakshi Ma’am honed the skills required to reach a top B-school. Interacting with people from the institutes we wanted to join gave us a clear view of what those institutes expect from a candidate.

I want to thank the whole team for pushing and motivating me throughout this journey.

Stories you can watch and read

Meet the people behind the outcome.

Hear directly from students about the choices, setbacks and preparation habits that shaped their CAT journeys.

Guntas Singh, 99.81 percentile and IIM Calcutta convert

Featured CAT journey

Guntas Singh · 99.81%ile

Converted IIM Calcutta

Coming from a non-engineering background, Guntas rebuilt his Quant foundations, prepared with clear daily targets and used earlier interview experiences to improve his final IIM Calcutta performance.

Read the complete story

Testimonials from CAT students

What students say about the learning experience.

See how students used faculty guidance, books, doubt support, video lessons and mock analysis during their preparation.

Deep Shah, CAT student

CAT student

Deep Shah

The best part of my journey has been the clear and precise one-to-one guidance from the faculty, especially Arun Sharma Sir. Clear communication with the faculty helped me greatly in my CAT preparation.

Arun Sir’s teaching style emphasises the small details, from calculations to tricky topics, and gives me clarity of thought. Periodic doubt-clearing sessions helped keep my preparation moving in the right direction.

The video solutions introduced time-saving methods I had not seen before, while the CATSCANs were extremely useful for analysing my performance and taking corrective action.

Pritika Bera, CAT student

CAT student

Pritika Bera

The first name that comes to mind when people begin CAT preparation is Arun Sharma Sir. His books are a bible for CAT aspirants, and the opportunity to receive preparation strategy and guidance from him is why I chose the academy.

The other faculty members are efficient trainers who make even difficult CAT questions feel simple. Teachers are cooperative and motivating, problems are resolved quickly, and the non-teaching team is equally supportive when technical issues arise.

Saikat Bhattacharya, CAT student

CAT student

Saikat Bhattacharya

I joined in April to prepare for CAT 2021. The faculty and study process helped a newcomer like me form strong basics. Topic-wise video classes supported offline study, weekly doubt-clearing sessions improved my understanding, and the communication between teachers and students was the best part of the experience.

Purnima Besra, CAT student

CAT student

Purnima Besra

The team and faculty made me stronger across Quant, VARC and DILR. Arun Sharma Sir, Meenakshi Upadhyay Ma’am and Saeed Khan Sir were great motivators. The books and study material gave me confidence: I started with LOD 1 and steadily increased the difficulty level. The teachers were consistently helpful throughout the learning journey.

Md Obaid, CAT student

CAT student

Md Obaid

The team helped me build my basics, especially in Quant and VARC, and understand CAT comprehensively. The mentors supplied much-needed motivation, while the books and study material let me move from easier sets to higher difficulty. Following DI-a-day and attending classes changed how I interpreted numbers across both Quant and VARC.

Prabhat Singh, CAT student

CAT student

Prabhat Singh

The online video lessons and live classes explain important concepts in an easy, crisp and concise manner. The tips and shortcuts make learning enjoyable and help solve questions faster.

The experienced mentors understand the fears students face and help reduce avoidable errors and exam stress.

Online preparation also lets me study from my own comfort zone, while the test series develops the time management needed to solve questions within the exam limit.

Mentorship and admissions guidance

What students say about the guidance they received.

Adwiti Akansha reviewing an informative and motivating MBA guidance session

Adwiti Akansha

MBA direction and mentorship

Akshay Kumar thanking the academy team for MBA guidance and motivation

Akshay Kumar

Guidance and motivation

Astha reviewing an interactive CAT guidance and mentorship session

Astha

CAT clarity and interactive learning

Bala Ravi Teja reviewing guidance on structured and crisp interview answers

Bala Ravi Teja

Interview answer structure

Balaji reviewing an admissions guidance and confidence-building session

Balaji

Admissions confidence and counselling

Komal reviewing personal feedback on how to frame interview answers

Komal

Personal feedback and answer framing

Foundation and course experience

What students said after using the S.C.A.L.E. material.

Sahil reviewing the S.C.A.L.E. course structure and learning platform

Sahil

Course structure and platform experience

Kunal Parmar reviewing the number system basics in the S.C.A.L.E. programme

Kunal Parmar

Back-to-school Quant foundations

Tanmay reviewing how the school-level section rebuilt confidence in mathematics

Tanmay

Confidence with mathematics

Preparation and conversion messages

Messages shared after milestones, interviews and final conversions.

Student WhatsApp feedback after converting IIM calls
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Student WhatsApp feedback about CAT preparation growth
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Student WhatsApp message sharing a B-school conversion
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Student WhatsApp feedback and conversion message
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Student WhatsApp message thanking Arun Sharma
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Student WhatsApp feedback about preparation and books
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Student WhatsApp review of CAT classes and mentors
Student message 7 of 11
Student WhatsApp conversion and interview feedback
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Student WhatsApp review of the learning methodology
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Student WhatsApp result and conversion message
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Student WhatsApp message sharing multiple B-school conversions
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Interview and career outcomes

The journey continues after the CAT score.

Students also describe interview preparation, profile improvements, admission outcomes and recruiter responses.

Sanchit Nagpal credits Crack Every Interview after gaining admission to IIM Nagpur

Sanchit Nagpal

Converted IIM Nagpur

Akash Jain describes receiving approaches from more than six recruiters after applying the course guidance

Akash Jain

Approached by 6+ recruiters

Dhruvi Vyas reviews the interview course, communication guidance and SOP support

Dhruvi Vyas

Rated the course 10/10

Kanchan Sharma reviews the profile-building and interview preparation course

Kanchan Sharma

Profile and interview preparation

Palak recommends the interview course taught by experienced panelists

Palak

Guidance from experienced panelists

A complete package for interview preparation. I learned a lot and recommend everyone to go through the course.

Gautam Rai

Crack Every Interview student

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Independent public reviews

Candid opinions from the CAT community.

Read what CAT aspirants shared publicly on Reddit about the difficulty, quality and value of the test series.

Public reviewr/CATpreparation
Quant and DILR felt similar to CAT level, and the test series was completely worth the price.

u/Few_Detail_7764

99.56%ile in CAT · r/CATpreparation

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For the price, it is worth it. Quant and DILR are at CAT level; VARC felt easier.

u/dishohom

Public Reddit review

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Training on the tougher side worked as an advantage when it came to the actual challenge.

u/Exotic_Memory4114

Public Reddit review

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They are good—really good quality questions.

Reddit student

Public r/CATpreparation review

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The quality is great. The tests are a little tough, but useful.

u/dishohom

Public Reddit review

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The questions felt realistic. LRDI and Quant were above level and combined multiple concepts in useful ways.

Reddit student

Public r/CATpreparation review

Results and testimonials FAQ

A few useful questions before you continue.

Quick answers about the results, student journeys and how Arun Sharma Academy can support your preparation.

01

Are these real student results and reviews?

Yes. Every score, photograph, message, video and review shown here comes from results and experiences shared by students across Arun Sharma Academy channels.

02

Are all the results from the same CAT year?

No. You are seeing outcomes from students across multiple CAT batches. Year labels are shown wherever they are available, so you can explore both recent results and the academy’s longer track record.

03

What student experiences can I explore here?

You can explore CAT percentiles, B-school admissions, detailed preparation journeys, WhatsApp messages, interview outcomes, student videos and independent public reviews.

04

Does a high CAT percentile guarantee admission to an IIM?

No. A CAT score is one important part of admission. Academic profile, work experience, written applications, category-specific criteria and interview performance can also affect the final result.

05

Can I speak to someone before choosing a preparation path?

Yes. You can contact the academy team for general guidance based on your current level, target exam and timeline. Course-specific inclusions and pricing remain on the relevant course pages.

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Why might I see the same student more than once?

You may see a student’s percentile or B-school admit in one section and hear their experience in a message or video elsewhere. Together, these show both the final outcome and the preparation behind it.

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