Ashwani Kumar

Why Clymber exists

Representation without preparation creates new barriers. Many students reach top colleges; fewer thrive once they arrive. Students from marginalised backgrounds face higher dropout risk and lower placement outcomes — not from a lack of capability, but a lack of readiness.

Clymber is built to change that. The goal is not only to help aspirants get into a top IIM, but to help them rise once there — by building the skills, the mindset, and the community to compete and belong.

How that shows up in the product

Every Clymber plan pairs structured CAT preparation with a real mentor who has cleared the exam and studied at an IIM. The free Foundation plan includes a CAT readiness check, and students can book mentor calls on a pay-per-session basis; the Mentor Pro plan adds weekly 1:1 sessions.

Additional CAT resources are free for everyone: in-depth prep guides, a glossary of key exam terms, and IIM cutoff pages.

The path here

1. First-generation college graduate
   The first in his family to finish college — the starting point for everything Clymber is built around.
2. Teach For India
   Years in the classroom, seeing how preparation — not just access — decides who thrives.
3. MBA, IIM Bangalore (100% scholarship)
   Earned a full scholarship and an international offer of ₹85+ LPA.
4. Founded Clymber
   To help aspirants get into a top IIM and rise once they are there.