S MONK From Non-Maths Background to CS1 Distinction – Arpita’s Incredible Journey When Arpita first joined S.MONK, she carried a lot of self-doubt. Coming from a B.Com background , she believed she was at a disadvantage without a strong math base — especially for a technical subjec... 26-Apr-2025 Success Stories
S MONK Actuarial Science vs Data Science – Which One Should You Choose in 2025? If you’re a numbers enthusiast confused between Actuarial Science and Data Science , you're not alone. Both fields are data-driven, analytical, and future-forward — but the path, skills, and purpose o... 25-Apr-2025 Blogs
S MONK 5 Common Mistakes Students Make in Actuarial Paper B (CM1/CS1) 5 Common Mistakes Students Make in Actuarial Paper B (Excel/R) Struggling with Paper B despite acing the theory in Paper A? You’re not alone. Every exam cycle, we see brilliant students lose marks—not... 23-Apr-2025 Updates
S MONK Tanish’s IFoA Journey – From 2 Failures to Clearing 3 Papers in a Year! Meet Tanish — a determined actuarial student from Mumbai whose journey didn’t start off as a success story. After failing both CM1 and CS1 on his first attempt, Tanish was on the verge of giving up. T... 23-Apr-2025 Success Stories
S MONK How to Start Actuarial Science After 12th in India – A Complete Roadmap for 2025 Are you a student who’s just passed 12th and intrigued by numbers, logic, and future financial forecasting? Then actuarial science could be the perfect career path for you. In this blog, we’ll walk yo... 23-Apr-2025 Blogs
S MONK Sept/Nov 2025 Attempt Offline Batch Starts 26th April – Enrol Now! New Batch Announcement – September/November 2025 Attempt Our Offline Classroom Batch starts from 26th April for the September/November 2025 exams . Secure your spot in one of the most interactive and ... 22-Apr-2025 Updates
S MONK From Failure to Success: How Shreya Cracked CS1 After 2 Attempts with S.MONK “I remember checking my result — heart racing, fingers trembling. Failed again.” That was Shreya, a determined B.Sc. graduate with big dreams in actuarial science. After failing CS1 twice, she was rea... 22-Apr-2025 Success Stories
S MONK Actuarial Science vs CFA: Which One Should You Choose? If you're planning a career in finance, risk, or investment analysis , you've likely heard about two prestigious qualifications: Actuarial Science and the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) . But with ... 22-Apr-2025 Blogs
S MONK The Countdown Begins – Less Than a Month Left for Your IAI May 25 Exams! The Countdown Has Begun – Are You Exam-Ready? With less than a month remaining for the IAI May 25 Actuarial Exams , it’s time to shift your preparation into high gear. At Smonk School of Actuaries , w... 21-Apr-2025 Updates
S MONK Top 5 Mistakes Students Make in the CM1 Exam – And How to Avoid Them Cracking the CM1 Actuarial Exam isn’t just about hard work – it’s about working smart. At SMONK , we've guided hundreds of students through this demanding paper, and one thing stands out: many failure... 21-Apr-2025 Blogs
S MONK CM1 vs CS1 – Which Actuarial Paper Should You Attempt First? If you’re an aspiring actuary considering which paper to attempt first – CM1 (Core Mathematics 1) or CS1 (Core Statistics 1) – it’s important to weigh both your skills and interests before making a de... 18-Apr-2025 Blogs
S MONK CB1 & CB2 Chapter-wise MCQs for IAI May 2025 Exam Ace Your CB1 & CB2 IAI May 2025 Exam with Chapter-Wise MCQ Sets! We’re excited to launch comprehensive chapter-wise MCQ sets for CB1 (Business Finance) and CB2 (Business Economics) , tailored for the ... 17-Apr-2025 Updates