Gap year regarding doubt.

Asked by Anonymous on 2026-03-26 in Profile Review

i finished my 12th back in 2023 , and i am in my final sem right now my BBA is completing in may 2026 and i will be giving this years cat exam. will this gap be considered as a gap year?

2 Answers

[deleted user] · 2026-03-26 · 3 helpful

Months after graduation are generally considered part of a “gap year” if you are not engaged in work, higher studies, or any structured activity. However, in CAT and IIM admissions, this is not automatically negative—it matters more how you justify that time.

Shweta Arora (Mentor) · 2026-03-26 · 3 helpful

Priyanshi is absolutely right! It is all about how you justify it - basically the interviewers will ask what you did during that time.

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