Updated on Dec 28, 2014 23:09 IST
IIT Bombay's student, Anuraag Reddy scores 100 percentile and marks a spot for himself among the 16 CAT 2014 toppers. Read this exclusive interview to know his success mantra.

CAT 2014 Topper Anuraag Reddy Interview

An IIT Bombay student, Anuraag Reddy is among the 16 CAT 2014 toppers this year. Having secured a perfect score, Anuraag was quick to share how he prepared for CAT this year.

CAT 2014 results were declared on December 27, 2014 and Shiksha.com reporters are diligently working to get you acquainted with the 16 CAT toppers. This year a girl, Neha Manglik is among the 100 percentilers. Know more about CAT 2014 topper Neha Manglik here.

We got in touch with Anuraag Reddy while he was attending – MOODI, the electrifying cultural fest of IIT Bombay. Anuraag aims to secure a seat in IIM-Ahmedabad and further shared that one should consider joining a coaching institute for CAT preparation only if they want a “clear cut idea about the test pattern and syllabus”.

Confusion over CAT 2014 results continue.

Anuraag further revealed how he converted his weak areas into his strengths. Read this exclusive interview to know more about Anuraag Reddy’s success story.

Q. Is this your first attempt?

A.

First attempt, time frame is subjective of a person.

Q. What is the minimum time-frame needed to prepare well for CAT? How long did you prepare for it?

A.

I was strong at math from my school days and didn't prepare specifically. I did some mock tests conducted by TIME institute.

Q. What did you do to improve your weak areas?

A.

I was not strong at English initially. I tried to improve my vocabulary. I completed – Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. I read many news and other articles on the internet. Also, whenever I used to come across a new word I used to look it up in the dictionary.

Q. Did you join any coaching institute? Is it necessary to join coaching to prepare for CAT?

A.

I joined TIME institute. I feel that if you have a clear cut idea about the test pattern and syllabus then it is not necessary to join coaching. But joining a good coaching centre definitely helps.

Q. Do you pursue any hobbies? Tell us about them?

A.

My hobbies include watching sports and playing, particularly football.

Q. Tell us about your family.

A.

My father passed away when I was in my first standard and I moved to my uncle’s home. My mother works as a Junior Assistant in the Irrigation Department in Telangana.

Q. What are your sectional scores?

A.

My sectional scores are 144.8 and 119.

Q. Have you received any calls so far?

A.

No, have not received any call yet.

Q. Which institute are you aiming for?

A.

Hoping to get into IIM-A.

Q. Any tips for future CAT aspirants?

A.

My suggestion is to be conceptually strong and practice to increase speed and accuracy. One should believe in oneself and try to gain knowledge and results will follow. 

CAT 2014 topper accounts:

CAT 2014 Topper Neha Manglik wants to explore her creative side  

CAT 2014 topper Aashish Chiller: An artist who loves graphic design

CAT 2014 topper Harshveer Jain aims to be a writer

Cat 2014 topper Rajesh Balasubramanian: ‘CAT is not an engineer-biased exam’

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