Common Admission Test 2025 ( CAT )
Exam On - 30 Nov '25
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.
First attempt, time frame is subjective of a person.
I was strong at math from my school days and didn't prepare specifically. I did some mock tests conducted by TIME institute.
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.
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.
My hobbies include watching sports and playing, particularly football.
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.
My sectional scores are 144.8 and 119.
No, have not received any call yet.
Hoping to get into IIM-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.
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