How to Score a 99% in CAT?
The data that follows highlights correct attempts only. Your actual attempts should range according to your accuracy. Scoring a 99 percentile requires performing well in at least two sections, boosting your overall score. Taking care of the sectional percentile is equally important.
Percentile | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
100%tile | 47 | 49 | 53 |
99%tile | 26 | 28 | 32 |
95%tile | 19 | 20 | 24 |
90%tile | 15 | 16 | 20 |
CAT 2024: Questions to Attempt for a 99 Percentile? Section Wise Questions Attempt Strategy
- VARC: Percentile vs Question Attempts
Percentile | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
99 %tile | 13 | 13 | 15 |
95 %tile | 10 | 9 | 11 |
90 %tile | 8 | 8 | 10 |
- DILR: Percentile vs Question Attempts
Percentile | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
99 %tile | 9-10 | 10 | 11-12 |
95 %tile | 6–7 | 7-8 | 8-9 |
90 %tile | 5-6 | 6-7 | 6-7 |
- QA: Percentile vs Question Attempts
Percentile | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
99 %tile | 9 | 11 | 12 |
95 %tile | 6 | 7 | 8 |
90 %tile | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many questions should I attempt to fetch 99 percentile in CAT?
You should target solving around 45 questions correctly to reach 99 percentile in CAT. Your total questions will depend on the difficulty level of the paper and your accuracy.
2. Can I prepare for the CAT in 2 months?
Preparing for the CAT exam is difficult in 2 months. The syllabus for the CAT exam, especially QA, is vast. So cracking the exam in two months with no prior knowledge of the aptitude exam or CAT exam syllabus is a difficult task.
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