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Scoring 99.97 percentile in CAT is something most aspirants dream of, but very few actually experience. In this Cracku toppers meet, Ojas Jain, Rakshak Saravanan, and Krishna Agarwal, all three scoring 99.97 percentile, openly shared what really went behind their preparation. What stands out is not just their scores, but how honestly they spoke about weak sections, low mock scores, time constraints, and learning from mistakes.
This blog captures their journey with a clear focus on section-wise preparation, how they handled weaker areas, and how Cracku helped them improve consistently.
Background of the CAT 99.97 Percentilers
The three toppers come from different situations, yet followed a surprisingly similar approach:
Rakshak Saravanan: Working professional from Chennai, Software Engineer at Qualcomm
Ojas Jain: GEM fresher from PICT Pune
Krishna Agarwal: GEM fresher from NIT Allahabad, also scored 775 in GMAT Focus Edition (100 percentile)
Despite different backgrounds, all three relied heavily on mocks, analysis, and structured practice rather than random studying, similar to what aspirants usually get through structured CAT online Coaching.
Everyone Has a Weak Section – Even CAT 99.97 Percentilers
One of the most important takeaways from this discussion was that no one is perfect in all sections. Each topper clearly identified at least one weak area early in their preparation.
Some struggled with:
DILR set selection
VARC accuracy and consistency
Time management in Quant
They also spoke openly about scoring low in mocks at times, sometimes even 45–60 marks, and how those phases were essential to improvement. This removes the myth that toppers always score high.
Section-Wise CAT Preparation Strategy That Actually Worked
CAT DILR Strategy: Learning Set Selection, Not Just Solving
DILR was the weakest section for many of them, especially in the early stages. Rakshak, who was working full-time, focused almost entirely on DILR during weekends. Instead of solving random sets, he followed a structured approach using Cracku resources.
What really helped them improve was:
Watching Cracku DILR video explanations
Understanding why a set should be attempted or skipped
Learning to judge a set within the first few minutes
Over time, they reached a stage where they could decide solvability just by reading the set, which saved crucial time in CAT.
CAT VARC Strategy: Accuracy Matters More Than Ego
All three agreed on one thing, VARC is unpredictable, even for toppers. Scores fluctuated a lot across mocks, and that is normal.
They learned to:
Read questions carefully, especially with negations
Let go of confusing questions quickly
Avoid getting emotionally attached to a passage
One key insight was that some VARC questions are designed only to waste time, and leaving them is a skill that comes only through mock practice.
CAT Quant Strategy: Smart Selection Over Full Coverage
Quant was relatively stronger for them, but that did not mean blind attempts. One topper clearly mentioned that when he started late, he realized he could not master everything.
So instead:
He focused only on high-impact areas
Spent more time on Geometry (his weak topic)
Practiced skipping questions early if they took too long
They emphasized that a smart study plan is more important than long study hours.
How Cracku Helped Them Improve Their Weak Sections
Cracku played a major role in shaping their preparation, especially through its testing and analysis tools.
The most useful resources according to them were:
DashCAT Mocks, which were often slightly on a higher difficulty level than CAT mock tests and helped build exam-day confidence
Detailed post-mock analysis, where they reviewed every wrong answer
Faculty video solutions, which showed faster and smarter approaches
CAT Formula PDF, helpful for quick revision under time pressure
One topper mentioned that just reviewing wrong answers after mocks improved his performance more than solving new questions.
Managing CAT Preparation Alongside College and Job
Their journeys show that CAT preparation looks different for everyone.
Rakshak, as a working professional, studied mostly on weekends and took one mock per week during weekdays. Freshers like Ojas and Krishna could afford more mock frequency, but even they spoke about sacrifices—missing outings, locking rooms during mocks, and staying disciplined.
The common advice from all three was:
Stay consistent
Accept sacrifices
Don’t judge yourself by one bad mock
Common CAT Preparation Mistakes Aspirants Must Avoid
They were very clear about common mistakes that cost marks:
Misreading a single word in Quant
Spending too much time on one DILR set
Holding onto a VARC question because of ego
Not practicing skipping questions during mocks
They stressed that mocks are not just for scoring—they are for learning decision-making.
Final Advice from CAT 99.97 Percentilers for CAT Aspirants
If there is one message these toppers want aspirants to take seriously, it is this:
Take mocks regularly
Analyze deeply, especially mistakes
Identify weak sections early
Learn to leave questions and move on
Trust the process and stay consistent
How 3 Cracku Students Scored 99.97 Percentile in CAT: Conclusion
Scoring 99.97 percentile in CAT is not about being perfect in every section. The journeys of these Cracku toppers clearly show that identifying weak areas early, taking regular mocks, and analyzing mistakes deeply make a real difference. Their success came from disciplined preparation, smart question selection, and learning when to skip instead of forcing attempts.
Most importantly, their stories break the myth that toppers always score high in mocks. Low scores, self-doubt, and mistakes were part of the process. With the right guidance, consistent effort, and trust in structured preparation like Cracku mocks and analysis, CAT aspirants can steadily move closer to top percentiles.
