Took CAT Thrice To Reach IIM Bangalore , ft. Avi Shrivastava, IIM B, '25

Avi Shrivastava is your typical GEM of a candidate who scores over 99%ile, and yet doesn’t make it to the IIM’s of his choice.
Avi Shrivastava is also your atypical persevering kind who doesn’t give up after a few setbacks. He had to give thrice to make it to IIM Bangalore, but it was worth it. Let’s hear it from him.
Avi Shrivastava graduated from BITS Pilani, Goa Campus and worked with Turing and Searce while he was preparing for CAT. Despite minimal preparation he was able to secure an enviable 99.59%ile and yet he didn’t receive the calls he wanted.
So, he gave another attempt with a similarly enviable percentile of 99.54, and again the story continued. It was his third attempt in CAT 2022 that got him the coveted 99.91%ile and a Bangalore convert.
Avi shares his CAT strategies and insights that are sure to benefit all aspirants preparing for CAT. Don’t miss out on his crucial ABC formula that he applied to score a 99.91%ile.
We hope Avi’s experience helps you in motivating yourself for your MBA prep journey.
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[@user-ni3gu4id7e]

Hello Sir, Actually I had been working as a General Insurance Agent from last 2 years and a Mutual Fund Distributor from last 1 year, I had done my Graduation from Banaras Hindu University in 2019 only ? Will,this this gonna count in my Work Experience in CAT ?

[@sdcharith7727]

Bro said everything went worse and then went on to score 99.5 plus every time.... sometimes people won't realise how blessed they really are 😂....

[@ruchirmundhra6716]

True kaise asli failures jhel paayenge aise logh 😂

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

It's true that sometimes we may feel like things aren't going well, but then we always living someone's dream 🤔 Appearing for CAT 2023?

[@prathameshkilledar8082]

Still they don't get blacki calls 🤣

[@realminmaking4276]

​@prathameshkilledar8082 so unfair 😭😭😭

[@KrishnaSripada]

I had only made these videos to help students without teachers who could not afford coaching, especially the geniuses of quant and lr who suffer in VARC because they were not privileged enough and not from convent or elite schools...I don't even know who this kid is in the video, but he is the universe's way of saying good deeds always have a way of coming back to you. So, thanks Avi, for the shout-out, whoever you are. In one day you got me more subscribers than what I got in the last 2 years ;). Good luck for your future endeavours. God bless. Peace out!

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Yes Sir, it's your karma that has come back to you! We're so happy that you added new subscribers to your channel. And we hope more and more aspirants benefit from your channel! If you wish to create more helpful content on our channel, do let us know!

[@avishrivastava9117]

Sir, your videos made me believe that VARC is still logical (to an extent) just like QA/DILR. And the way you changed my perception towards reading and comprehending in general, is unparalleled. Your hold on the language is extremely strong and the manner in which you guide is second to none. For this reason I've always recommended your videos to every aspirant. Please continue making the videos and helping students out. Thank you and very grateful for all your efforts.

[@ShalakaLSM]

Congratulations, Avi!! Your journey will be inspiring to future candidates!! 🩵🌼

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks a ton for watching the video!

[@PawanKumar-ks2st]

Congrats Avi! Looking forward to learn from you in our classes. Glad that E section chosen you!

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks a ton for watching the video!

[@akansha-chachra]

Congratulations Avi! Great insights for CAT aspirants 🎉

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks for watching the video! Watch more such videos here - bit.ly/3zEqeR0

[@fakaiti7488]

Great insights! Very helpful... I have been following Avi over LinkedIn as well and his content is also very good. Great guy... Congratulations and all the best!

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Awesome! Thanks for watching the video! This is not the end, we have more such videos on our channel, watch more such videos here - bit.ly/3zEqeR0

[@dhundiraj3483]

Congratulations Avi! See ya in the E section 🙌

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Hey You can watch more such videos on our channel here - bit.ly/3zEqeR0 We hope you liked this one.

[@arunms8696]

Thank you❤️

[@protiti__]

Congratulations Avi 🙌🏽💯

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks for watching the video!

[@vatsalagarwal4463]

Congrats Avi!!

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

This is not the end, we have more such videos on our channel, watch them here - bit.ly/3zEqeR0

[@manjithrajpr1481]

Kudos avi🎉🎉🎉

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks a ton for watching!

[@rishabhanand4270]

Well done brother.

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

We have more such videos on our channel, watch more such videos here - bit.ly/3zEqeR0

[@arjunpandit9158]

Wow 😲 , such a inspirational story of an average kid xd

[@yaritoko_]

😂

[@jainilt]

Kya avg... Bits pilani naam to suna hai na

[@krishsureka8419]

Yea average hai😂

[@sameermehendiratta2995]

It is sarcasm bro

[@ruchirmundhra6716]

​@@jainilt Sarcasm 😂

[@fitfun6853]

10,12,grad scores ????

[@sarigalachetan7856]

@InsideIIMKoversations can't I get into IIM B without any work experience? If there is then can you please tell me about it

[@abhijit_b]

Avi, please reply if you read this comment What all colleges were you eligible for in your first two attempts, considering you have 99.5 + %ile, which is a pretty great score

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Hey, we do not have a proper answer to this one. You can connect with Avi on Linkedin and ask him the same. We hope you got some value from this interview.

[@NiggasinGTAVI]

​@@InsideIIMKonversationsunsubscribing to your youtube channel. Very misleading title, waste of time!

[@bsheela4443]

Please tell me weight list is over iam wating

[@manthandhabriya7055]

Glad to have you in Sec E bruh!!

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

We hope you liked this video. Stay tuned for more such content.

[@subhradeepsonowal6241]

my younger brother Nishant Sonowal just made it to iim b....pgp BA 2023 batch

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this great news with us.

[@sarigalachetan7856]

Did he have any work experience?

[@RashivMatheshPK]

I dont get it guys he scored 99.5 percentile is that not emough to get an interview,i mean did he have low marks in his academics cause he got full marks for work ex.Someome please take your time to explain as i am also prepping for cat

[@abhijit_b]

He definitely doesn't have low marks in academics, since IIM'B gives a lot of weightage to acads Maybe he didn't want any other college apart from A/B/C, hence the 3 attempts And being a GEM, it is possible that you don't get calls from A/B/C at 99.5 %ile

[@andekafunda000]

A GEM very rarely (almost never) gets a call from ABC at anything lower than 99.7

[@akshitsingh1615]

A CAT 100 percentiler IIM BANGALORE: Welcome to the Campus. A 800 GMAT Scorer HARVARD: Haa toh?

[@abhijeetpandey7891]

Bcoz iim b is nowhere near to Harvard ....even though it's best in India

[@sudipto3903]

Please make separate time periods for the vdos

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Did you mean timestamps?

[@S1reyansh]

I got 86 in 10th and 85 in 12th sci, should i think of going for iim(ahemdabad, banglore) ? I haven't completed my degree yet I'm in 1st year.. but i dont wanna waste my time in hard-working for cat if I'm not eligible

[@Wahsher473]

You are eligible . Above 80 gives you 8 points just score good in grads focus on co and extra curricular and cat

[@ctendstoinfinity]

​@@Wahsher473i have 90.4 in 10th and 79.4 in 12th will that be a trouble?

[@devansh7516]

33 is worst wow :)

[@ananya5581]

From where should I get friends?

[@fakaiti7488]

You can fill the DT form.

[@sombitmukhuti2660]

What the fuck are the replies

[@yashnagpal9827]

Hey Ananya. Are you too preparing for CAT 2023?

[@yashvirat3973]

Fake id hai bhai. ​@@yashnagpal9827

[@adityachandele4340]

Why didnt he get iim in first two attempts?

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Mainly because of low work experience and overall profile. Please visit our channel at bit.ly/3zEqeR0 to watch additional videos featuring inspiring stories of diverse candidates who successfully cracked the CAT exam last year. Gain valuable insights into their journeys and achievements.

[@rushipatel8908]

you re from bits pilani bro

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Yes, Avi graduated from BITS in 2021. We hope this video was helpful for you and all other aspirants. Stay tuned for more such videos.

[@cyclistArsenal]

Maybe he wanted to do MBA from IIM B!!

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

"He's right there!" we have more such videos on our channel, watch them here - bit.ly/3zEqeR0

[@prathameshpadmawar8361]

Didn’t he received any iim a/b/c call at 99.5 percentile? At the first Attempt?

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

To gain a comprehensive understanding of Avi Shrivastava's story, We recommend watching the complete interview.

[@wowhow4381]

Without preparation 99.5%lie😮

[@sigma_beta007]

I also got 99.3 %ile after preping for 4 months

[@wowhow4381]

@@sigma_beta007 can you help me

[@bsheela4443]

I am from Bangalore I got Lucknow

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Congrats! All the best for your Bschool life

[@manojks6773]

Which coaching centre u joined

[@bsheela4443]

@@manojks6773 from times

[@bsheela4443]

Your college started

[@manojks6773]

@@bsheela4443 sister how much fees and which branch

[@sahilkushwaha5864]

Bhai jb itne talented work ex wale candidates reject ho jaa the hai to hum jaise freshers 2 years gap walo ka kya hoga

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

We understand your concern. It can indeed be challenging for freshers, particularly those with a two-year gap, to secure admission to top IIMs. However, by focusing on improving your CAT score and enhancing your overall profile, you still have a chance to gain admission to some of the best B-schools in the country or even abroad.

[@shivangjain3388]

Bro He is GEM you will even get call of IIM at 98 percentile and he only wanted to go to IIM banglore... Aabb aapko koi bhi iim chalega toh kya hi tension hai... Just focus on cat score...

[@sahilkushwaha5864]

@shivangjain3388 Thank you bhaiya for your kind words. I will try my best 🫡

[@shivangjain3388]

@@sahilkushwaha5864 u will make it just keep working hard.....

[@sigma_beta007]

IIM B is just a diff story He could've easily got into IIM C,K,I,L A and B is a bit diff I have seen 99.9 %ilers get rejected from A and B

[@a_60_viplav90]

idr 75%ile aa rha aur ek ye hain

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Keep trying, you'll get there soon!

[@singhakhil603]

isko reject krdiya to mera to machi fry banjayega

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Hey, by focusing on improving your CAT score and enhancing your overall profile, you still have a chance to gain admission to some of the best B-schools in the country or even abroad. Watch more such videos here and that might help you get more clarity: bit.ly/3zEqeR0

[@ADutt91919]

And lost his hair in the process

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Oh, it seems dedication knows no bounds! #INSPIRING 🔥

[@divyanshujha6340]

saitama🔥🔥

[@quiteintresting1916]

Bro is delusional

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Why do you think so?

[@quiteintresting1916]

@@InsideIIMKonversations yeah iim is delusional bcz they are not taking people with 99.54...bro good of a candidate do they want

[@vikasver.maparadise]

Bro Sam story giving cat third attempt this time 11iim call holder but want iim Ahmedabad

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

All the best! See you here, next year

[@David-ev8lz]

Kitne percentile aaye 1or2 attempt me