IIM Calcutta Admission became a major milestone for Soumil Saxena after he overcame 15 competitive-exam setbacks, including three unsuccessful UPSC attempts, and scored 99.86 percentile in CAT 2025. IIM Calcutta Admission marks a major turnaround in Soumil Saxena’s five-year journey through competitive examinations. A graduate of St. Stephen’s College, Saxena faced unsuccessful attempts in UPSC, RBI, NABARD, AAI and several other recruitment exams. He appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination three times between 2023 and 2025. His first major breakthrough came in 2023 when he cleared SSC CGL, SBI PO and IB ACIO. He joined the State Bank of India as a Probationary Officer but continued pursuing his management ambitions. While working at SBI, Saxena prepared for CAT during early mornings and after long banking hours. His efforts resulted in a 99.86 percentile in CAT 2025, earning him admission to IIM Calcutta’s flagship PGP programme. His journey highlights how repeated setbacks can become part of a longer career transition.
IIM Calcutta Admission: 99.86 CAT Percentile After 15 Failures
