How Cracku's Tejas, Yash & Srivaishnav Scored 99+ in CAT

Scoring a 99+ percentile in CAT is never about shortcuts. It is about consistency, clarity, and a well-structured preparation strategy.

In this exclusive interaction, Tejas Sharma (99.09%ile), Yash Atre (99.58%ile), and Srivaishnav Adike (99.17%ile) share their honest CAT 2025 journey what worked, what failed, and how they turned weaknesses into strengths.

Meet the Cracku’s CAT 2025 Toppers

Before diving into strategies, here’s a quick snapshot of the achievers:

Tejas Sharma (99.09%ile)

A B.Com graduate with a strong sports background, including a state-level gold medalist in Taekwondo. Alongside academics, he actively managed his family business.

Yash Atre (99.58%ile)

A Chartered Accountant with nearly 6 years of work experience in M&A; Tax. Exposure to finance, PE, and IB roles motivated him to pursue an MBA.

Srivaishnav Adike (99.17%ile)

A mechanical engineering graduate who initially struggled with VARC and LRDI but turned both into scoring sections in CAT 2025.

Despite different journeys, one thing was common: structured preparation and consistency.

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CAT Section-Wise Preparation Strategy

CAT LRDI Preparation Strategy

LRDI was initially the weakest section for Tejas and Yash.

What helped them improve:

• Practising set selection through mocks

• Judging a set just by reading and scanning

• Accepting that leaving a set is strategy, not failure

• Deep post-mock analysis with faculty guidance

CAT VARC Preparation Strategy 

All three described VARC as the most unpredictable section.

Key lessons:

• If you don’t understand a question after two reads, leave it

• Don’t let ego force you to attempt every RC question

• Be careful with negation words (not, except, cannot be inferred)

Srivaishnav credited VARC sectionals for building confidence his actual score surprised even him.

CAT Quant Preparation Strategy

Even strong Quant students struggled when they became overconfident.

Common mistakes to avoid:

• Spending too much time on one question

• Ignoring weak areas like Geometry

• Not practising under time pressure

Why Mocks and Sectionals Are Important

All three toppers unanimously agreed mocks and sectionals are essential.

Their approach included:

• Regular mocks to track progress

• Sectionals to fix specific weak areas

• Detailed post-mock analysis, not score obsession

They also stressed that mock score fluctuations are normal and should never define self-worth.

How Cracku Helped in Their Preparation

Each topper used Cracku differently, but some features stood out:

Study Room & Timed Practice

• Entire practice on timers

• Reduced exam-day panic

• Built real exam temperament

Daily Targets & Streaks

• Built daily discipline

• Ensured consistency without burnout

• Automatically highlighted weak areas

Video Solutions & Doubt Support

• Clear explanations for every question

• Comparison of personal vs faculty approach

• Focus on faster and smarter methods

Faculty Guidance & Motivation

• Live lectures and mentorship for freshers

• Motivational videos during low phases

• YouTube live sessions used heavily even by full-course students

Free Resources Matter More Than You Think

All three toppers actively used free Cracku YouTube content:

• PYQ discussions clarified exam thinking

• Faculty live attempts showed real-time decision-making

• Questions were true CAT-level

Biggest Mistakes They Want You to Avoid

Some honest warnings from their journey:

• Misreading questions in a hurry

• Ignoring conditions in Quant

• Letting one bad mock ruin confidence

• Skipping sectionals and relying only on full mocks

A single missed word cost Tejas easy marks in CAT 2025 something he strongly warns aspirants against.

One Golden Advice for CAT 2026 Aspirants

• Tejas: Have a strong reason for doing an MBA it fuels consistency

• Yash: Follow a focused plan and analyse mistakes section-wise

• Srivaishnav: Learn to leave questions ego is the biggest enemy

Common message: Love the process. Results will follow.

How Cracku's Tejas, Yash & Srivaishnav Scored 99+ in CAT: Conclusion

The journey of Tejas Sharma, Yash Atre, and Srivaishnav Adike proves that CAT is not about background it’s about mindset, practice, and discipline. Weak sections can become strengths, bad attempts don’t define you, and consistency always beats talent.

If you’re preparing for CAT 2026, start early, practise smart, analyse deeply, and trust the process. With the right strategy and support, 99+ percentile is absolutely achievable