CAT 2023 Topper Interview: Jayant Kochhar 99.62%iler says, Consistency is the key to crack CAT

In his exclusive interview with Shiksha, CAT 2023 topper Jayant Kochhar, 99.62 percentiler of CAT 2023 shares his CAT preparation journey with some important tips and tricks that helped him crack India’s largest management entrance exam, CAT. Read further to know how CAT topper 2023 Jayant Kochhar aced CAT 2023.

CAT Topper 2023 Interview: Jayant Kochhar 99.62%iler

CAT Topper 2023 Interview: Jayant Kochhar, a 99.62 percentile says, " Identify your weaker sections and work on them" to score phenomenally in CAT exam. Kochhar commenced his CAT 2023 preparation in May. As a tip to score well in CAT exam, he advises aspirants to maintain consistency in their preparation. Jayant is aiming for all the three top IIMs in India. After cracking CAT 2023, Jayant wants to pave his way in the management field by targeting IIM BLACKI, i.e. top b-schools in India.

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In his exclusive interview with Shiksha, CAT 2023 topper Jayant Kocchar, one of the 99.62 percentilers of CAT 2023 shares his CAT preparation journey with some important tips and tricks that helped him crack India’s largest management entrance exam, CAT. Read further to know how CAT topper 2023 Jayant Kochhar aced CAT 2023 with 99.62 percentile. CAT result was declared on December 21, 2023. CAT exam was held on November 26, 2023. 

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CAT 2023 Topper Jayant Kochhar: Interview Highlights

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

Jayant: I am happy with the score, as I have improved on my previous attempt. But I am not satisfied with it, as I had targeted a 100 +score. For a fresher GEM candidate as, with this score the chances of getting a call from IIM A/B/C are extremely low. Nevertheless, I am hoping for some good calls.

Shiksha: Was this your first attempt at CAT?

Jayant: This was my second attempt. I had given my first attempt last year

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

Jayant:  I started my prep in May 2023. Try and keep the prep strategy as simple as possible. Firstly, I made sure that I covered all the topics which form part of the syllabus. Secondly, identify weaker sections (for me it was Reading Comprehension from the VARC section) and devote more time on these topics. Attempting sectionals helped me gauge my preparation for that topic. Thirdly, make sure to solve any sectional that you solve. This will help you move ahead systematically.

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

Jayant:  VARC: In this section, it is very easy to feel intimidated trying to understand the passage. It is really important that you also focus on answering the questions. Skimming through the questions before going through the entire passage, subconsciously helps you with the areas that you need to focus on while reading.
DILR: Practice as much variety as possible. Always go all-in at every set. If you can’t figure out anything within first 5-6 mins. Just drop that set and move on.
Quant: Again practice as much as you can. Keep revising the formulas. You can also prepare a formula book if that can be kept handy. Conceptual clarity for all the topics is extremely critical.

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

Jayant: I mostly followed the modules and test series provided by my coaching institute. It was sufficient for me.

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

Jayant:  I had attempted about 30 mocks. Attempting a healthy number of CAT Mocks tests and previous years is extremely important. Attempting mocks gives you a very good idea of the kind of questions which come in the exam. Based on your weak areas, you can then focus on taking section-wise mocks.

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

Jayant: Yes I was a regular student at a coaching institute throughout my preparation. Solving the study material and the mock series regularly helped me identify my weak areas and work on them.

Shiksha: What was your exam day strategy?

Jayant:  Relax a day before the test. Don’t attempt any mocks on the last day. As I approached the exam day, I reduced the number of mock attempts and focused more on revising what I had covered already. I was confident with my preparation, hence on the exam day I tried to stay as calm as possible.

Shiksha: Which IIMs /Institutes are you targeting?

Jayant: According to the score I am hopeful to get calls from the BLACKI IIMs. These include ( IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore). Looking forward to converting the best call possible.

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

Jayant: I have completed my BTech in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Surat (IIIT Surat). I have done most of my education staying in Rajkot, Gujarat. I always liked to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities like recitations, singing, and painting. I take pride in being part of the Gujarat cadre in the Republic Day Camp, 2016 as a junior cadet. I love playing lawn-tennis and cricket. Long distance running is also something close to my heart.

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Shiksha: Any tips for future CAT aspirants?

Jayant: Always believe in yourself. Identify your weaker sections and work on them. Be consistent with the number of hours that you put into your preparation, that is what will keep you going. All the best for CAT 2024!!

CAT Topper 2023 Jayant Kochhar Scorecard

CAT Topper 2023 Jayant Kochhar 99.62%iler Scorecard

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