How Many Questions to Attempt in CAT 2024 to Score 99+ Percentile?
All CAT 2024 aspirants, who want to pursue their MBA degree from a top MBA institute must score above the 99+ percentile. For that, candidates need to know the approach and how many questions they must attempt so that they can easily score 99+ percentile.
WHAT IS THE CAT EXAM
Pursuing an MBA degree become nowadays very common but aspirants who want to pursue an MBA degree from INDIA’S top MBA institutes need to crack one of India’s toughest exams called the COMMON APTITUDE TEST(CAT). It is an exam that permits aspirants to get into top management institutes such as IIM or other reputed grade B institutes. Every year more than two lakh aspirants apply for the exam out of it little more than 10000 aspirants can crack it and get admission into a dream institute.
IMPORTANCE OF 99+ PERTCENTILE
THIS IS A PERENNIAL QUESTION THAT USUALLY DISTURBS THE CANDIDATES
99+ PERCENTILE is necessary because it is the only way to get into an IIM or a prestigious MBA school in India is to score at the 99th percentile on the CAT. For General category students, the CAT cut-off is frequently higher than the 99th percentile for admission to the top IIMs, which include IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Kozhikode. Other elite B-Schools with cutoffs in the 95–99 percentile range for CAT include FMS Delhi University, SPJIMR, IMT, MDI, and IIT-DoMS. Therefore, it seems sensible to have a predetermined aim in mind and adjust your CAT preparation plan accordingly.
Cat 2024 Exam
Candidate must have a look at the important date of CAT exam
| Event |
Dates |
| CAT 2024 notification released |
July 28, 2024 |
|
CAT exam 2024 registration dates
|
August 1, 2024 (10:00 AM) to September 13, 2024 (5:00 PM) |
| CAT Admit Card 2024 |
November 5, 2024 |
| CAT exam 2024 date |
November 24, 2024 |
| CAT answer key release |
The first week of December 2024 |
| Declaration of CAT 2024 result |
Last week of December 2024 or the First week of January 2025 |
Understanding the CAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Candidates must know the exam pattern before percentile:
Section:
1. Verbal ability and reading comprehension [ VARC]
2. Data interpretation and logical reasoning (DILR)
3. Quantitative Ability (QA)
Total Duration:120 Min [2 Hours]
- 40 minutes for each section
Question Type:
- Multiple choice question [ MCQ]
- Non-MCQ [ TITA -Type In The Answer]
Marking Scheme:
- +3 marks will be allotted to every correct answer -1 mark for each wrong answer in MCQs and no negative marking for non-MCQs
CAT Mock Test Series
It is very important to attempt some mocks before any exam. The same is with CAT
Candidates must give mocks as it is very useful for:
- Familiarize With The Exam Pattern
- Identify The Core Area Or Area That Needs To Be Brushed Up
- One Way To Know Where You Stand In Competition
- Help In Proper Time Management
The Magic Number: How Many Questions to Attempt to Score 99+ percentile
There is no fixed number of questions to attempt that guarantees a 99+ percentile, as the CAT exam is designed to test both accuracy and speed. However, based on trends from previous years, here's a general guide:
- For VARC: Aim to attempt 18-22 questions with 80-85% accuracy.
- For DILR: Target 14-18 questions with 90% accuracy.
- For QA: Attempt 16-20 questions with 85-90% accuracy.
Attempting around 50-60 questions with accurate accuracy can place candidates in the 99+ percentile range. Remember, it's not just about the quantity but the quality of your attempts.
Tips for scoring 99+ in CAT
CANDIDATES CAN REFER TO THESE POINTS SO THAT THEY CAN EASILY GET 99+ PERCENTILE IN CAT:
- During candidates' CAT PREPARATION, focus on improving accuracy by regularly taking the CAT mock test series and analyzing the performance.
- Must give regular test series from different coaching so that the candidate becomes familiar with all types of variations of the question
- Practice managing your time effectively. Allocate specific time to each section during your preparation to ensure you can handle the time pressure during the exam.
- Make a balanced preparation strategy and emphasize equal effort in all sections
- Keep an eye on any changes in the CAT EXAM 2024 pattern or syllabus. Understanding these trends can help you adjust your preparation strategy accordingly.
- Avoid guessing work as it increases the chances of negative marking
Scoring 99+ percentile in CAT is difficult but if a candidate does smart work accompanied by hard work then they can easily reach the score and get admission to his dream IIM
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