BBA with 2 reappears, starting CAT 2026 prep in June — realistic chance? Gap year advice needed

Asked by Tushti on 2026-06-02 in General MBA Doubts

Hello,

My academic background:
- 10th: 80% | 12th Commerce: 86%
- BBA completed May 2026 — 2 subjects reappear pending

I had no guidance growing up about CAT or MBA admissions, and I am not financially strong so paid coaching is not an option. Your website and YouTube videos have been my only source of guidance — truly grateful for the free resources.

I plan to start CAT 2026 preparation from June 2026 with full dedication and hard work.

My questions:
1. Is it realistic to appear in CAT 2026 starting prep in June 2026? Can I clear it without coaching if I work hard?
2. Will 2 pending reappear subjects in BBA affect my MBA admission eligibility at good colleges?
3. Since I plan to take MBA admission in 2027, there will be a gap year after BBA. How should I explain this gap in interviews and applications?

Please guide — I genuinely have no one to ask. Thank you.

1 Answer

RASHID SHAIKH · 2026-06-02 · 2 helpful

See first of all my profile is same as you 84 in 10 and 81 in 12th and doing BBA and its my last year and im also preparing without coaching starting from june itself
1. Yes we can if we work hard like my english is not good and right now im struggling with DILR & Quants as well but yes if we work hard its possible
2. If you clear it before your MBA admission then its not that a big deal you just have to convince the panel in internview
3. One gap year is nothing like they dont care if you make it to the interview and even if they ask just tell them that you have done some work in family business or startup

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