Is work ex important for june'2026 graduates writing cat in nov'2026? Would they be counted as freshers too? Would it affect my selection process for bschools?
Asked by Anonymous on 2026-07-14 in Profile Review
I'm a BBA graduate from a tier 1-1.5 college with a profile of 8/8/7, I have been active in college with POR's and academic extracurriculars such as a accounting diploma, student program courses etc..
I Just completed my final year, it has been 1.5 months, my doubt is would I be considered a fresher or a student w a gap year? Would it affect my chances at top bschools if I don't work for the next four months?
2 Answers
nav · 2026-07-14 · 2 helpful
it will be seen as gap year only because mba sessions would start next june so this will be a gap year. if you wanted to avoid this you should have attempted cat last year so that by now youd be in a clg directly after your undergrad without a gap. the only problem here is youll have to explain your gap year with a good reason in the interview process, it is crucial. work experience is always a plus point and adds extra charm to overall profile but if you work these 4 months instead of prep, you wont have enough time and preparation to crack cat. you have a decent academic profile so id say study hard and score as much as you can all the best <3
Pallapu Manohar · 2026-07-14 · 2 helpful
I don't think so but because the sessions start next year the may consider it as no work experience and you may lose points in composite score while getting yourself shortlisted for an admission