CAT 2025 results were declared online. CAT topper 2025 anmol Gupta who bagged 99.96 percentile shares his preparation and exam day strategy for aspirants. He has scores a perfect 100 percentile in DILR. Read this exclusive interview to know more about Anmol Gupta and his preparation strategies.
CAT 2025 Topper Interview
CAT 2025 Topper, Anmol Gupta, a graduate from ABES Engineering College, has emerged as one of the top scorers, securing an outstanding 99.96 percentile in CAT 2025 exam. With a perfect 100 percentile in CAT DILR, 99.90 percentile in Quantitative Aptitude, and a strong performance in VARC, Anmol’s journey is an inspiration for CAT aspirants across the country.
This was his third CAT attempt and second serious one. CAT topper 2025, Anmol Gupta shares that consistency and patience are key to success. His preparation focused heavily on CAT mock tests, detailed analysis, and solving CAT past year questions, rather than following a prescribed schedule. In this interview with Shiksha.com, Anmol shares his section-wise strategy, exam-day approach, preparation journey, and practical tips for future CAT aspirants.
CAT 2025 Topper Profile: Anmol Gupta
- Name and College: Anmol Gupta, ABES Engineering College
- CAT 2025 Score Overall Score: 99.96%ile
- Sectional CAT Scores:
- DILR: 100%ile
- VA: 91.64%ile
- QA: 99.90%ile
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The CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore hovers between 97-100 percentile. The qualifying CAT cut off required for being eligible for IIM Bangalore's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 85 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST candidates, it is 65 percentile and for PwD candidates it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore.
- General category: 80 VARC 75 DILR 75 Quantitative Aptitude 85 (Overall)
- NC-OBC category: 75 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
- EWS category: 70 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
- SC category: 65 VARC 60 DILR 60 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall)
- ST category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 65 (Overall)
- PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall)
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CAT 2025 Topper Interview: Anmol Gupta
Shiksha: Can you tell us a little about yourself?
Anmol: I completed my engineering from ABES Engineering College in 2023. I have my parents and my younger brother living with me. I like to write poetry.
Shiksha: Was this your first attempt at the CAT exam?
Anmol: This was my third attempt and second serious attempt.
Shiksha: When did you start preparing for the CAT exam?
Anmol: I started preparing after my graduation.
Shiksha: Can you walk us through your section-wise strategy?
Anmol: My preparation was mainly focused on mocks and analysis.
For VARC, I used to read a lot of articles as this has always been my weakest section. Plus, I used to analyze each and every mock that I gave and my aim was to do 3 RCs and all 8 VA Questions.
For DILR, my aim was to solve all 5 sets. I was quite naturally good in this section, as I have been a problem solver throughout my life. I love to solve Sudoku. The strategy I used in this section was to invest a maximum of 5 minutes on a set. I was so confident in this section that, within 5 minutes, I was able to judge whether the set was solvable by me or not. And I never used to do set selection, I was like hit on whatever set is there at the front. In the actual exam also, I was able to attempt all the 5 sets in less than 35 minutes.
For Quants, I always used to go in sequence and try solving a question, if I am unable to solve a question or it seems unfamiliar, I will leave else if I find myself stuck or the question seems to be a bit tricky, I used to mark that question for review.
Shiksha: Did you join any coaching institute?
Anmol: I used to work at coaching institute so there I got to interact with some amazing faculties. In addition to this, one of the mentors has always guided me and kept a track of my preparation. And there is a CAT preparation community of coaching intstitute on Facebook where there are a lot of mentors available for guidance 24*7. I have myself mentored a lot of students and will love to mentor my juniors over there.
Shiksha: How many mock tests did you attempt during your preparation?
Anmol: I attempted around 50-60 full length mocks. But, I solved all the CAT PYQs from the year 2000.
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Shiksha: What was your exam day strategy?
Anmol: My exam day strategy was very similar to my mock taking strategy.
Shiksha: Who is your role model?
Anmol: My role model is my Mother. She has always been there for her family and has worked selflessly. I learnt the meaning of hard work from her.
Shiksha: Do you have any tips for future CAT aspirants?
Anmol: Just be consistent in your preparation and never give up on your dreams.
Shiksha: Which IIMs/Institutes are you targeting for your MBA?
Anmol: I am targeting IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and FMS Delhi.
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