A lot of people feel that CAT is tilted in favor of engineers because of the Quant section. And yes, engineers might have an edge there since they’ve been dealing with numbers throughout their academic journey. But that doesn’t mean non-engineers can’t crack it.

Here’s the thing: CAT is not just about being great at math. The VARC and DILR sections actually balance the game out really well. In fact, many non-engineers often ace VARC naturally because they’ve been more exposed to reading, writing, or analytical reasoning in their coursework.

Also, when it comes to the admission process, B-schools make sure the competition is fair. An engineer doesn’t directly compete with a non-engineer — most institutes consider academic diversity. So an engineer is largely competing with engineers, and non-engineers with non-engineers. This ensures that both sides get their fair chance.

So, if you’re from a non-engineering background, don’t look at it as a disadvantage. Play to your strengths, put in extra effort in quant, and remember — B-schools actually value diverse classrooms. Many top non-engineers make it to the IIMs every single year.