CAT 2025 registrations have dropped from 3.29 lakh to 2.95 lakh — a clear sign that many students are rethinking whether the CAT journey is still worth it. In this blog, I share my personal thoughts on why fewer students are appearing for CAT this year — from rising IIM fees to doubts about ROI and changing career preferences.

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