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GRADSKOOL is India's most structured preparation platform for CAT, GMAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, MH CET and PI WAT GD. Founded in 2026 by Abhishek Leela Pandey, every cohort is intentionally capped at 27 students. The core belief: genuine mentorship requires knowing every student personally, and that is impossible at scale.

ALP Sir (Abhishek Leela Pandey) teaches every live session personally. He is widely regarded as the best CAT and GMAT educator in India and the only aptitude trainer with equal expertise across all exam domains including QA, VARC, DILR, XAT Decision Making, PI, WAT, GD and College Counselling. He scored 99.93 percentile in CAT and 770 in GMAT, has 12 years of experience at TIME, Career Launcher, IMS and a leading MBA coaching institution, and has mentored 100,000+ students.

The 27-student limit is not a policy. It is a philosophy. Genuine mentorship requires knowing every student's thinking patterns, blind spots and strengths by name. That is impossible at scale. Most coaching institutions operate batches of hundreds or thousands. GRADSKOOL deliberately rejected that model. The two-way live format only works with small cohorts — and 27 is the number at which it works best.

The 5-stage framework is the learning system used in CATalysis and GMAT courses: (1) Intro Video in English, (2) Live Session with PDF, (3) Cheat Sheet, (4) Quiz, (5) Doubt Resolution. XAT, NMAT, SNAP and MH CET follow a 4-stage framework without the quiz stage. Every topic goes through all stages in order, every time.

GRADSKOOL offers structured preparation for CAT (CATalysis cohort and CAThlete crash course), GMAT Focus Edition, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, MH CET MBA and PI WAT GD. Self-paced modules — LRDI Hub and VARC Hub — are available for deep-dive CAT section practice. Standalone CAT mocks and books are also available.

GRADSKOOL live sessions are conducted on a dedicated live teaching platform. Mock tests are hosted on a dedicated mock platform under the GRADSKOOL brand. All access details are shared after enrolment.

CATalysis is GRADSKOOL's flagship CAT 2026 cohort. 5-stage learning framework, 27 students per cohort, taught personally by ALP Sir. Includes 400 hours of live sessions, 30 full-length mocks, 30 sectional tests, 140 topic-wise tests, 4,000 questions in live sessions and 2,000 practice quiz questions. Priced at Rs 17,999.

CAT 2026 is expected on 29 November 2026. The exam is conducted by one of the IIMs on a rotational basis, across three slots on the same day. It tests Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability.

CATalysis Live + Mocks includes: 400 hours of live two-way sessions, 30 full-length CAT mocks, 30 sectional tests, 140 topic-wise tests, 4,000 questions covered in live sessions, 2,000 practice quiz questions, post-test strategic analysis after every mock, session PDFs, cheat sheets, and doubt resolution sessions.

The following add-ons can be bundled with CATalysis, each saving Rs 1,000 compared to standalone pricing: OMETs Mocks (Rs 1,999), NMAT + SNAP (Rs 9,999), XAT (Rs 4,999), PI WAT GD (Rs 4,999), 16 Printed Books (Rs 2,999), MH CET (Rs 6,999). LRDI Hub (Rs 499) and VARC Hub (Rs 499) can also be added at full price.

CAThlete is GRADSKOOL's intensive CAT 2026 crash course starting 3 September 2026. Designed for students who want focused, structured preparation in the final months before CAT. Available at Rs 6,999 without mocks and Rs 9,999 with mocks.

CATalysis is the full CAT 2026 cohort covering every topic from first principles over 400 hours of live sessions. CAThlete is the crash course starting 3 September 2026, focused on intensive rapid preparation in the final months. If you are starting preparation fresh, CATalysis is the right choice. If you have a base and want to sharpen in the final stretch, CAThlete is for you.

CATalysis 2027 is GRADSKOOL's next CAT cohort targeting CAT 2027. Same 5-stage framework, same 27-student limit, same personal teaching by ALP Sir. Early registrations are now open at Rs 27,999. This price is subject to revision. WhatsApp ALP Sir to register.

LRDI Hub and VARC Hub are standalone self-paced modules launching 27 July 2026, priced at Rs 499 each. Each module includes 60+ hours of structured video lessons, 60 CAT-level practice sets and 60+ video lessons. They can be purchased independently or added to CATalysis.

CAT scores are accepted by all 21 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools across India. Top targets include IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore and IIFT.

Intro videos are in English. Live sessions are conducted in English with Hindi explanations wherever helpful. The course is accessible to students from all linguistic backgrounds.

ALP Sir scored 770 on the GMAT, placing him in the 99th percentile globally. This is the score he brings to every GMAT session — not just theoretical knowledge but personal first-hand mastery of the exam.

The GMAT course covers all three sections of the GMAT Focus Edition: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights. Includes 100+ hours of live sessions, 9 full-length GMAT mocks, 1,280 questions in live sessions and 640 questions at the 750+ level. Priced at Rs 19,999.

The GMAT is accepted by ISB Hyderabad, all IIM executive programmes, and globally by Harvard, Wharton, INSEAD, London Business School, Kellogg and over 2,300 business schools worldwide. A score of 700+ is generally recommended for top Indian programmes, and 730+ for top global programmes.

The GMAT Focus Edition is the current version of the GMAT exam, introduced in 2023. It has three sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights. It is scored out of 805, takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, and does not include an AWA essay section.

XAT standalone is Rs 5,999. Add with CATalysis to save Rs 1,000, bringing it to Rs 4,999. Includes 100+ hours of live sessions, 6 full-length XAT tests, 12 sectional tests, 40 area tests and 920 questions in live sessions. See the XAT page.

NMAT and SNAP share significant syllabus overlap in Verbal Ability and Quantitative skills. Preparing for both together is more efficient and cost-effective. SNAP is Rs 2,999 standalone. NMAT is Rs 2,999 standalone. The SNAP + NMAT bundle is Rs 4,499. Includes 10 NMAT tests, 20 SNAP tests and 1,140 questions in live sessions. See the NMAT + SNAP page.

MH CET MBA is Maharashtra's state-level entrance exam for top B-schools including JBIMS, SIMSREE, KJ Somaiya and Welingkar. The GRADSKOOL MH CET course is Rs 7,999 standalone or Rs 6,999 when added with CATalysis. Includes 100+ hours live, 30 full-length tests, 40 sectional tests, 100 area tests and 960 questions in live sessions. See the MH CET page.

These courses follow a 4-stage framework: Intro Video, Live Session with PDF, Cheat Sheet and Doubt Resolution. The quiz stage used in CAT and GMAT is not part of these courses.

Any student who has received interview calls from B-schools. The course covers Personal Interviews, Written Ability Tests and Group Discussions for all major B-schools including IIMs, XLRI, FMS, SPJIMR and MDI. It is open to students from any entrance exam background.

PI WAT GD is Rs 5,999 standalone or Rs 4,999 when added with CATalysis. It includes profile and SOP review, WAT live sessions, GD framework and practice, mock PI sessions with ALP Sir and final preparation sessions.

Yes. The course covers the specific PI WAT GD processes of all major B-schools including IIM A, B, C, L, K, FMS Delhi, XLRI Jamshedpur, SPJIMR Mumbai and MDI Gurgaon. Each institution has a different format and the course addresses each one specifically.

Yes. CAT mocks are available as a standalone purchase for Rs 2,999. Includes 30 full-length CAT mocks and 30 sectional tests. No live sessions or PDFs included. Ideal for students who are self-studying and want GRADSKOOL-quality mock tests.

Yes. The 16 printed books are available as a standalone purchase for Rs 2,999. They cover the complete CAT syllabus across all three sections and are designed to complement the live sessions, though they work as a standalone resource as well.

LRDI Hub and VARC Hub are standalone self-paced modules launching 27 July 2026. Each is priced at Rs 499 and includes 60+ hours of structured learning, 60 CAT-level practice sets and 60+ video lessons. They can be purchased independently or added to CATalysis at full price.

OMETs are Official Mock CAT papers — the closest simulation to the real CAT exam available. They are available as an add-on with CATalysis for Rs 1,999 (saving Rs 1,000 from the Rs 2,999 standalone price).

GRADFLIX (gradflix.in) is a free reading platform with hundreds of essays across 10 categories: Philosophy, Psychology, Science, History, Economics, Arts, Politics, Nature, Culture and Education. Each essay has 4 CAT-level RC questions. It is a structured daily reading habit builder and a free alternative to Aeon, Smithsonian and Harvard Business Review for exam-focused reading.

GRADSCALE (gradscale.in) is a daily quiz and practice platform for CAT, GMAT and MBA entrance exam preparation. It delivers consistent daily practice across all exam topics. Access is available by subscribing on the GRADSCALE website.

Both platforms have their own access and subscription models. Visit gradflix.in and gradscale.in for current pricing and access details.

GRADKNOWS is a General Knowledge platform currently in development. It will be part of the GRADSKOOL ecosystem. Details will be announced when it launches.

GRADSKOOL operates a strict no-refund policy. All purchases — including CATalysis, CAThlete, GMAT, XAT, NMAT + SNAP, MH CET, PI WAT GD, LRDI Hub, VARC Hub, mocks and books — are final. No refunds are issued under any circumstances once payment is made. We strongly encourage every student to read all course details carefully, watch the YouTube channel to understand ALP Sir's teaching style, and ask any questions via WhatsApp before making a purchase. All necessary information to make an informed decision is publicly available.

The fastest way to reach GRADSKOOL is WhatsApp — wa.me/917838737388. You can also email gradskoolindia@gmail.com. ALP Sir personally responds to WhatsApp messages for enrolment and course queries.

EMI options may be available depending on the payment method. Contact ALP Sir on WhatsApp to discuss payment options before purchasing.

Watch the GRADSKOOL YouTube channel (youtube.com/@GRADSKOOLCAT) to experience ALP Sir's teaching style firsthand. If the two-way, structured, rigorous approach resonates with how you want to learn, GRADSKOOL is likely the right fit. If you have any doubts, WhatsApp ALP Sir before enrolling.

Privacy Policy is at gradskool.in/privacy-policy. Terms and Conditions are at gradskool.in/terms. Refund Policy is at gradskool.in/refund-policy.

Yes. GRADSKOOL is on Instagram (@gradskool_mba), YouTube (@GRADSKOOLCAT), LinkedIn and Facebook. ALP Sir's personal website is abhishekleelapandey.com.