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CAT 2024: Analysis Based on Answer Keys and Tips for Future
Article by Ajay Zener · December 2024An expert analysis of the CAT 2024 answer keys, with practical tips for future MBA aspirants.
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Awards
🏆 2020
National Recognition
National honours that recognise Ajay Zener's structured, student first approach to career guidance.
CEO Insights 2020 award or magazine feature
🏆 2020
Top 10 Career Counsellors in India
CEO Insights
Named in CEO Insights magazine's Top 10 Career Mentors of 2020 and profiled in a feature titled "Illuminating the Career Paths of Thousands of Students Since 2009", recognising his work helping students make strategic, well researched decisions about their education and careers.
Read the feature on CEO Insights →
Brand Icon 2022 award photo
🥇 2022
Best Career Counsellor in India
Brand Icon
Honoured as the Best Career Counsellor in India 2022 at the Brand Icon Awards, presented by Mr. Sonu Sood, in recognition of consistent student outcomes, admissions to leading institutions in India and abroad, and long term mentorship of students and families.
Brand Vision 2020 award photo
🏆 2020
Best Career Counsellor in India
Brand Vision
Awarded Best Career Counsellor in India by Brand Vision. A proud moment for Ajay Zener and the entire AZ Careers team, whose dedication to every student made this recognition possible.
Career Launcher 2017 award photo
🏅 2017
Outstanding Contribution to the Student Community
Career Launcher · Gurgaon
Recognised once again by Career Launcher in Gurgaon for his continued contribution to the student community. At the ceremony, Ajay Zener shared his experience and insights with the students in attendance, a reflection of his belief that mentoring goes well beyond the classroom.
Career Launcher 2014 award photo
🏅 2014
Significant Contribution to the Student Community
Career Launcher · Khajuraho
Honoured by Career Launcher for making a significant contribution to the student community. The award was presented at the Career Launcher national business conference in Khajuraho, recognising years of dedicated work mentoring students for competitive exams and admissions.
In the Media
As Featured In
Ajay Zener regularly contributes to leading national publications on admissions, entrance exams and career choices.
The Hindu Live Webinar
Rejigging CAT: Can't Humanities Grads Make Good Managers?
Panellist · January 3, 2025Invited panellist alongside leaders from IIM Kozhikode, NDIM and The Hindu, discussing the future of CAT and MBA admissions.
Education Times · The Times of India
Featured Career Counsellor
Counsellor ProfileListed as a featured career counsellor on Education Times, the education platform of The Times of India.
By the Numbers
A Track Record Built Over the Years
The recognition rests on years of one to one work with students, parents and institutions.
15+Years of Mentoring
10,000+Students Mentored
10+Countries Reached
5.0Google Rating
200+Institutional Tie Ups
25,000+Hours of Mentoring
The right guidance at the right time can change the trajectory of a life.
Ajay Zener
The Experience Behind the Awards
IIM Ahmedabad and Global Industry Experience
An MBA from IIM Ahmedabad (Batch of 2000), years of corporate experience with leading global organisations, and first hand experience of admissions at IIM Ahmedabad and Ivy League universities give Ajay Zener genuine insider knowledge of what it takes to succeed in the world's most competitive environments.
IIM Ahmedabad
Cadbury India
Perfetti Van Melle
UST Global
Career Launcher
Olam International
Recognition
Trusted by Institutions
Beyond awards, Ajay Zener's expertise is sought by universities, schools and organisations.
Board of Studies
Member of the Board of Studies and Career Development Cells at SRM University, VIT Vellore and VIT Chennai.
Featured in CEO Insights
Profiled in CEO Insights magazine in 2020 for his strategic approach to career guidance and admissions. Read the article →
Schools in India & the Gulf
Career guidance sessions at leading schools across Chennai and Kerala, and at Indian schools in Dubai, Doha and Muscat.
Work with an Award Winning Career Counsellor
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Author - Ajay Zener
Ajay Zener is a leading career counsellor and mentor with over 15 years of experience shaping the academic and professional journeys of students across India and beyond. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and the founder of GradSquare India LLP, he has worked closely with premier institutions such as IIT Madras, VIT, and SRMIST. Having mentored over 10,000 students, Ajay has helped young aspirants secure admissions into India’s most prestigious institutions—including IITs, IIMs, NID, NDA, IISERs, and NLUs—as well as globally renowned universities like Harvard, MIT, Cambridge, and NUS. Beyond admissions, his students have gone on to build successful careers in their dream fields, emerging as Commercial Pilots, Product Managers, Designers, Architects, and more. Known for his strategic, personalised approach to career guidance, Ajay empowers students not just to get into top institutions, but to discover and pursue paths that truly align with their potential and ambitions.
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