Will i be asked to justify my gap if i choose to appear for the CAT exam after 2 years ?

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Will i be asked to justify my gap if i choose to appear for the CAT exam after 2 years ?

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Shristhi 27th Oct, 2016

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None 4th Nov, 2016

@Shristhi: My answer will be my real reason. And it depends. If you are taking this gap for preparation reason then be honest with it. Mention the same.

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None 3rd Nov, 2016

@Shristhi: Yes you will be asked to justify your gap and if you are unable to do, might give them a negative impression. Though there are many students who take the gap to prepare for CAT but the explanation should be genuine and justifiable. All the best

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Shristhi 3rd Nov, 2016

According to you Maam what suitable answer should be for this gap?

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