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Scoring 100 percentile in CAT is a dream for most aspirants, and Bhaskar made this dream a reality through consistency, smart strategy, and disciplined analysis. A graduate from IIT BHU (Mining Engineering), Bhaskar’s journey shows how focused preparation and the right tools can transform performance in just one year.
Bhaskar’s Journey from 97 to 100 Percentile
In his first CAT attempt, Bhaskar scored around 97.3 percentile. While this is a strong score, he knew he could do better. His preparation that year was affected by college placements, exams, and interviews that clashed with CAT preparation.
On the day of CAT itself, he had placement tests before and after the exam. This divided focus made him realise that structured preparation was missing.
Bhaskar’s First CAT Attempt and Key Learnings
Bhaskar understood that although his fundamentals were strong, the lack of a proper plan cost him valuable marks. His preparation was scattered, and CAT was not his sole priority during that phase.
This experience helped him identify the importance of focus, structure, and consistency in CAT preparation.
Second CAT Attempt Strategy: Structured and Focused Preparation
For his second attempt, Bhaskar decided to prepare more systematically. He started around May, right after finishing college and before joining his job in July.
This early start helped him follow a planned routine similar to what aspirants usually get through structured CAT online Coaching, where preparation is broken into manageable and trackable steps.
Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses Using CAT Mocks
Before starting serious preparation, Bhaskar gave a few mocks to understand his baseline performance.
He realised:
- Quantitative Ability (QA) and DILR were his stronger sections
- VARC was his weakest and most unpredictable section
- VARC accuracy sometimes dropped to 60%
Instead of treating all sections equally, he adjusted his strategy according to his strengths and weaknesses.
Section-Wise CAT Preparation Strategy
CAT Quant Strategy: Improving Time Management
Although Bhaskar was naturally strong in Quant, he had a bad experience in CAT 2024 where he could attempt only 8 questions due to poor time management.
His biggest change was learning when to stop.
- Skip a question if no progress in 1–1.5 minutes
- Avoid emotional attachment to questions
- Focus on attempts rather than perfection
CAT DILR Strategy: Making It a Scoring Section
DILR was always one of Bhaskar’s stronger areas due to his logical thinking and comfort with numbers. His approach focused on logical organisation and pattern recognition through practice.
CAT VARC Strategy: Fixing the Weakest Section
VARC was Bhaskar’s weakest and most volatile section. To fix this, he solved one RC daily, analysed wrong answers, and aimed to attempt all 24 questions with proper time management.
Daily Practice and Consistency in CAT Preparation
Bhaskar attempted 312 daily targets and maintained streaks of over 45 days. This habit kept him mentally engaged even on busy days.
CAT Mock Test Strategy and Analysis Approach
His mock strategy evolved from 1 mock per week to 3–4 mocks per week in the final phase. He analysed every mock the same day and reviewed skipped questions carefully.
Key CAT Preparation Tips from a 100 Percentile Scorer
- Attempt 2–3 mocks early
- Identify weak sections honestly
- Track accuracy and performance
- Stay consistent daily
Conclusion: How Smart CAT Preparation Led to 100 Percentile
Bhaskar’s journey proves that CAT success depends on smart planning, disciplined practice, and continuous analysis. With the right strategy and consistency, even a 97 percentile can be converted into a perfect 100 percentile.
