CAT 2023 Topper Interview: Know how Kartik Bhageria scored 99.99 Percentile in CAT Exam
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In his exclusive interview with Shiksha, CAT 2023 topper Kartik Bhageria, one of the 99.99 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 Kartik Bhageria aced CAT 2023.
CAT Topper 2023 Interview: Kartik Bhageria 99.99%iler
CAT Topper 2023 Interview: Kartik Bhageria, a 99.99 percentiler secured an overall scored 118.57 in his first attempt. Bhageria commenced his CAT 2023 preparation in July. As a tip to score well in CAT exam, he advises aspirants to maintain consistency in their preparation. Kartik is aiming for all the three top IIMs in India. After cracking CAT 2023, Kartik wants to pave his way in the management field by targeting top b-schools in India.
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In his exclusive interview with Shiksha, CAT 2023 topper Kartik Bhageria, one of the 99.99 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 Kartik Bhageria aced CAT 2023 with 99.99 percentile. CAT 2023 result was declared on December 21. CAT 2023 exam was held on November 26.
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CAT 2023 Topper Kartik Bhageria: Interview Highlights
Check out the table below to get an overview of the Kartik Bhageria CAT percentile 2023:
| CAT Sections |
CAT Percentile |
|---|---|
| Overall |
99.99 |
| 92.35 |
|
| 100.00 |
|
| 99.91 |
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Shiksha: Congratulations! Are you satisfied with your CAT result? How much score were you expecting?
Kartik: Thank you! I am thrilled with my CAT result, and it exceeded my expectations. I had aimed for a high percentile, but achieving 99.99 percentile is beyond what I had initially anticipated.
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Shiksha: Was this your first attempt at CAT?
Kartik: Yes, this was my first attempt at CAT.
Shiksha: When did you start preparing for the CAT exam? What was your overall prep strategy?
Kartik: I began my CAT preparation around July 2023. Being an engineering student, I did not spend a lot of time learning new concepts in the Quant and DILR sections. I spent most of my time giving mocks to practice and try to increase my attempted questions with better accuracy in each attempt.
Shiksha: Please share with us your section-wise strategy.
Kartik: For the DILR section, persistence is a key but it could get a bit tricky. Sometimes, if you just think about a question for another minute the whole question might get solved but in doing that, you might waste time which can be spent on other questions. So, with practice in CAT mocks, you can get a better idea on how to give time to each question set.
For the Quant section, try to attempt the easier questions first and leave the difficult ones. If you are left with time, you can re-attempt those questions but it is mandatory to at least get the easy questions right.
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Shiksha: Which books did you refer to for CAT preparation?
Kartik: I did not refer to any books for my CAT preparation, I’ve solely relied on Mock papers and section-wise tests.
Shiksha: How many mock tests did you attempt and how important is a mock test series?
Kartik: I attempted 35-40 CAT Mocks tests. Mock tests are incredibly crucial as they simulate exam conditions, help manage time effectively, and identify areas of improvement. Analysing mock tests played a pivotal role in refining my strategy.
Shiksha: Did you join any coaching institute? How does the coaching institute help in CAT preparation?
Kartik: Yes, I joined TIME and IMS for their Mock test series, I also took a VARC1000 course to help me with my VARC scores.
Shiksha: What was your exam day strategy?
Kartik: On the exam day, I ensured a good night's sleep, had a healthy breakfast, and reached the exam center well in advance. Also, before entering the exam hall, I had a chocolate to put me in a good mood. Remaining calm is the key, the paper may turn out to be difficult but it shall be difficult for everyone so one should simply focus on giving their best.
Shiksha: Which IIMs /Institutes are you targeting?
Kartik: I am considering applying to IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta
Shiksha: Tell us something about your educational background, family and hobbies.
Kartik: I have a background in Applied Mathematics. My family has been incredibly supportive throughout my preparation. Outside academics, I enjoy playing various sports and Valorant to unwind and relax.
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Shiksha: Any tips for future CAT aspirants?
Kartik: My advice for future CAT aspirants would be to start early, maintain consistency in preparation, focus on weak areas, and take mock tests seriously. Additionally, staying calm and confident during the exam is key to performing well.
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CAT Topper 2023 Kartik Bhageria 99.99%iler Scorecard
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