WHO AM I?
Madhu Namboodiri
I (Madhu Namboodiri) have been the centre director of T.I.M.E in a tier-2 city for 19 years and have trained more than 10,000 CAT aspirants. If cracking CAT is a criteria, I have cracked CAT many times with a highest score of 99.85 %ile. I have a highest XAT %ile of 99.89.
I will be taking all the classes and actively mentoring (one-on-one) each aspirant. I admit only 40 students a year because I have to personally teach, push and actively mentor each one. Hence admission is only after the preliminary free mentoring session.
By the numbers
Results that speak for themselves
25+
Years of CAT Training Experience
10K+
Students Coached
99.85
Highest CAT Percentile Scored
40
Students Admitted Per Year
THE JOURNEY
Two decades of shaping CAT toppers
From a single classroom to a reputation built entirely on results — here's how the CAT Mentorship story unfolded.
Started at T.I.M.E Cochin as Faculty
Started teaching Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation to CAT aspirants, quickly becoming one of the highest-rated faculty members across branches.
Centre Director at T.I.M.E Coimbatore
Took charge as Centre Director of T.I.M.E in a tier-2 city. From the first year itself started producing converts to top B schools like BLACKI, FMS, XLRI etc. Large number of students in these top colleges in subsequent years
Cracked CAT at 99.85 %ile
Appeared in CAT multiple times to stay sharp and empathetic to the student experience. Achieved a highest percentile of 99.85 in CAT and 99.89 in XAT — proof that the methods work.
Launched the 40-Student Model
Started a boutique mentorship program limited to 40 students per year — the only way to guarantee truly personal, one-on-one coaching that moves the needle.
Multiple Admissions to Top Tier B Schools
With a growing track record of IIM calls and top-percentile results, the mission remains the same: every student who walks in gets the full attention they deserve.
Teaching Philosophy
What makes this different
Small Cohort, Big Impact
Only 40 students per year. Every student gets direct access to Madhu — no teaching assistants, no group mentoring, no dilution of attention.
Concept First, Speed Second
CAT rewards clear thinking, not speed. Every session is built to develop genuine conceptual clarity and right mindset to deliver under pressure.
Admission by Interview Only
Every student begins with a free preliminary mentoring session. Admission follows only when the fit is right — for the student and for the programme.