CAT 2022 Topper Interview: Dashika Bansal, 99.57%iler shares tips and strategy to crack CAT

In an exclusive interview with Shiksha, Dashika Bansal shares her preparation strategy and tips for future CAT aspirants. Read further to know more about CAT 2022 topper Dashika Bansal.

CAT 2022 Topper Interview

CAT 2022 Topper Interview: Dashika Bansal, a BCom graduate from MCM DAV College, Chandigarh scored 99.57 percentile in CAT 2022. IIM Bangalore declared CAT 2022 result two weeks earlier than usual, i.e. on December 21. CAT 2022 exam was held on November 27. Dashika is aiming for the top IIMs FMS, IITs, other reputed management institutions. In an exclusive interview with Shiksha, Dashika Bansal shares her preparation strategy and tips for future CAT aspirants. Read further to know more about CAT 2022 topper Dashika Bansal.

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CAT 2022 score

Overall Percentile: 99.57

Sectional:

• VARC – 99.55
• DILR – 89.56
• QA –99.42

Shiksha: Congratulations! Are you satisfied with your CAT result? How much score were you expecting?

Dashika: Yes, I am very satisfied with my result. I was hoping for 99 percentile or above.

Shiksha: Was this your first attempt at CAT?

Dashika: No, it was my 2nd attempt.

Shiksha: When did you start preparing for the CAT exam? What was your overall prep strategy?

Dashika: I started preparing in January 2022. Just working even little by little consistently every day and not taking too much pressure helped.

Shiksha: Please share with us your section-wise strategy.

Dashika: For VARC, reading some articles/newspaper and solve at least 2 Reading passages in everyday works. For DILR and Quantitative ability, I attempted sectional tests everyday for the last 2 months. It helped in revising different concepts every day.

Shiksha: Which books did you refer to for CAT preparation?

Dashika: I just solved the books provided by my coaching institute. They were very thorough and enough for the preparation.

Shiksha: How many mock tests did you attempt and how important is a mock test series?

Dashika: I attempted approximately 55-60 mocks that’s 2 test series including past year papers.

I think attempting mocks regularly is the most helpful part of the prep as you get to experience the exam and be aware of your flaws and you work on them consistently.

Shiksha: Did you join any coaching institute? How does the coaching institute help in CAT preparation?

Dashika: Yes, I joined EduCorp consultancy, Chandigarh for my preparation. I think it is very beneficial as one gets proper guidance as to what to prepare. At EduCorp , we got personal attention in planning out what to do and how to do it. So it made this journey a lot more planned and easier.

Shiksha: What was your exam day strategy?

Dashika: My exam day strategy was just as my teachers suggested, it was to be calm and patient and not getting worried even if some secton doesn’t go as planned.

Shiksha: Which IIMs /Institutes are you targeting?

Dashika: I am targeting all the IIMs, FMS, IITs and some other colleges. The journey of getting in one is still pending and i am hoping to get in one of these.

Shiksha: Tell us something about your educational background, family and hobbies.

Dashika: I graduated from MCM DAV College, Chandigarh with my Bachelor of Commerce in July 2022. Before that, I studied in boarding school (VDJS, Hisar) which was an amazing experience. Coming to my family, I am born and brought up in a joint family which includes my parents, 1 sibling, grandparents, uncle and extended family. Living in a joint family really has taught me to be patient and considerate towards everyone I think.

Apart from reading books, I really like to explore new places. I have tried to cover at least some of the serene places from India like Kashmir, Andaman, Goa and I hope I will get more exposure in the coming future. And of course, being from this generation I like to spend some of my free time on Netflix and series.

Shiksha: Any tips for future CAT aspirants?

Dashika: If you are determined and working consistently, nothing can stop you. Some say luck matters, no hard feelings but working hard and smart is the most important factor.

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