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Free classes. Complete free courses.
Starter classes for CAT and XAT to get you going, and the complete NMAT and SNAP courses — every topic, ground up to exam-day strategy — taught live by ALP Sir, entirely free. No cost to watch, just create a free account.
This page covers two genuinely different things, both free. The CAT and XAT classes are foundation sessions — a real, structured introduction to how ALP Sir teaches, covering core concepts and strategy for each exam, meant to help you decide whether the full paid CATalysis or XAT course is the right fit before you commit to anything. They’re not a stripped-down preview; they’re genuinely useful sessions on their own.
The NMAT and SNAP courses are different — these are the complete courses, taught live from the ground up through every topic in the syllabus, all the way to exam-day strategy. Nothing is held back for a paid tier. GRADSKOOL offers these two exams’ full preparation free because CAT and XAT are the platform’s primary paid offerings, and NMAT/SNAP preparation is made available at no cost as part of that broader mission.
Every class is taught live by ALP Sir (99.93 percentile CAT, 770 GMAT) and recorded, so you can join live for real-time doubt clearing or catch up on your own schedule afterward. Many sessions link to a companion PDF — a cheat sheet, formula sheet, or practice set — in the PDF Library, some free and some individually priced. All you need to start watching is a free GRADSKOOL account; there’s no payment step anywhere in this flow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these classes actually free?
Yes — every class here is free to watch, no catch. You do need to be logged in to watch, since progress and any attached PDFs are tied to your account.
Do I need to pay for the notes and cheat sheets?
Some are free (just need an account, no payment), others are priced individually — each PDF's page shows which before you claim or buy it.
Is this different from the paid CATalysis/CAThlete/XAT courses?
CAT and XAT here are starting points — free classes to help you decide if you want the full paid CAThlete or XAT course. NMAT and SNAP are different: those are the complete courses, taught live, entirely free — not a preview.
Do I need any prior preparation to start?
No. The CAT and XAT foundation classes assume no prior CAT-specific preparation, and the complete NMAT and SNAP courses start from the basics of each topic before building up to exam-level difficulty.
Are the classes live or recorded?
Both. Classes run live on a schedule, taught by ALP Sir, and every session's recording stays available afterward — so you can watch live for doubt-clearing or catch up later at your own pace.
How is this sustainable if it's free?
GRADSKOOL's paid courses (CATalysis, CAThlete, XAT) fund the platform. NMAT and SNAP are offered as complete, free courses because GRADSKOOL believes strong preparation for these two exams shouldn't require payment upfront — the CAT/XAT foundation classes double as an introduction to ALP Sir's teaching style for those considering the paid courses.