Revisiting CAT 2024 & Targeting CAT 2025: The Big Picture
Revisiting CAT 2024 & Targeting CAT 2025: The Big Picture As we get into the final few laps for CAT 2025 lets revisit CAT 2024 and take key lessons in our journey to CAT 2025. CAT 2024 introduced notable tweaks compared to previous years yet retained its fundamental challenge: 120 minutes to solve 68 questions across three sections. According to coaching-institute analyses and student feedback, CAT 2024 was overall more approachable than CAT 2023, especially in DILR and Quantitative Ability, but this made benchmarks and cut-offs more competitive at top B-schools. Understanding these changes and their implications is crucial for CAT 2025 aspirants aiming to stay ahead. Pattern Changes & Structure Total Questions: 68 (VARC: 24, DILR: 22, QA: 22) Section Timing: 40 minutes each. VARC Tweaks: Complete removal of Paragraph Jumble. Instead, more emphasis on paragraph completion, summary, and odd-sentence (TITA) questions DILR Tweaks: Increased to 5 sets (2 sets of 5 Qs, 3 sets of 4 Qs) totaling 22 questions, up from 20 in earlier patterns. QA Composition: Arithmetic-heavy (around 8–10 questions), with Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems, and Modern Math making up the remainder. Question Types: Mix of MCQs (with negative marking) and TITA (no negative marking). The balance across MCQ/TITA varied section-wise (e.g., more TITA in DILR). Difficulty Level: Slot-wise variations, but overall moderate; easier than CAT 2023 in many aspects, especially DILR and QA, though VARC maintained moderate challenge. Because the exam was slightly “easier,” percentile cut-offs at premier IIMs likely edged upward; thus, aspirants needed to aim for even higher raw scores to secure the same percentiles as previous years. Section-Wise Analysis & Key Takeaways VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension) Question Distribution: Approximately 16 Reading Comprehension (RC) questions + 8 Verbal Ability (VA) questions, but with no para-jumbles. Instead, VA featured summary, paragraph completion, and odd-sentence (TITA) items Difficulty: Generally easy to moderate for RC passages, with a mix of easier and moderate-length passages. VA questions required strong elimination instincts and clarity in sentence usage. Attempts & Accuracy: Students reported targeting around 12–14 attempts with 60–70% accuracy to secure a safe percentile in VARC. Overthinking often led to time loss; trusting reading instincts paid off. Strategy Lessons: Active Reading Practice: Regularly practice varied RCs to build speed and comprehension. Focus on identifying main ideas, tone, and structure quickly. VA Question Drills: Prioritize exercises on paragraph completion and summary questions under timed conditions. Develop clarity on sentence coherence to tackle odd-sentence TITA items confidently. Time Allocation: Avoid spending excessive time on any single passage or question. Practice pacing to attempt all RCs first, then VA, or vice versa, based on personal strength. DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning) Question Distribution: 5 sets totaling 22 questions (2 sets × 5 Qs, 3 sets × 4 Qs). A blend of DI caselets (tables, graphs) and LR puzzles (arrangements, tournaments, assignment problems). Difficulty: Moderate overall and easier compared to CAT 2023 DILR. However, certain sets still demanded multi-step reasoning, careful data filtering, and accuracy under time pressure. Attempts & Accuracy: Quality over quantity—targeting around 10–13 questions with high accuracy (80%+ for safe percentile). Skipping a deceptively tough set early could improve overall score. Strategy Lessons: Set Selection: Develop the skill to quickly gauge set difficulty in the first 1–2 minutes—identify whether information is structured clearly or too convoluted for your comfort. Practice Diverse DI Formats: Regularly solve graph/table caselets and varied LR puzzles under timed mocks. Exposure reduces hesitation on exam day. Accuracy Focus: Since negative marking applies to MCQs, avoid guessing. For TITA questions (no negative), attempt only when reasonably sure. Time Management: Allocate time flexibly—if one set stalls your momentum, move on and return only if time permits. QA (Quantitative Ability) Composition: Arithmetic-dominant (around 8–10 questions), plus Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems, and Modern Math (permutations, probability). Difficulty: Moderate overall; easier than CAT 2023, but still challenging for accuracy under time constraints. Many straightforward-looking questions could be time-consuming if fundamentals weren’t rock-solid. Attempts & Accuracy: Aiming for about 10–12 attempts with 70–80% accuracy was typical for a strong percentile. Strategy Lessons: Fundamentals Mastery: Strengthen arithmetic basics (percentages, ratios, time & work, speed & distance) through daily practice. Make formula recall second nature. Speed & Calculation Practice: Use shortcuts judiciously but ensure they don’t invite errors. Practice mental math to save precious seconds. Topic-wise Mock Analysis: Post-mock, analyze which topics consume excess time or cause errors. Devise targeted practice for weak areas. Balancing Easy vs. Time-Consuming: Learn to identify “windfall” questions vs. trap questions early. Attempt easy ones first to build confidence and bank marks. Slot-Wise & Overall Student Feedback Slot Variations: Slot 1 was reported as slightly tougher in QA than Slot 2/3; VARC sometimes felt tougher in Slot 3 due to passage topics. However, differences were marginal overall. Psychological Factors: Anxiety on exam day impacted attempt order; many aspirants preferred starting with their strongest section (e.g., QA first for some) to build momentum. Post-Exam Reflection: High-performing students emphasized mock simulations under strict timed, proctored conditions to mimic real exam pressure. Cut-off Implications: Since CAT 2024 was marginally easier, the cut-offs for IIMs likely rose by a few raw-score points. Aspirants needed to aim for higher safe attempts than in previous years. Lessons & Tips for CAT 2025 Preparation Revisiting CAT 2024 helps shape an effective prep roadmap for CAT 2025. Below are distilled insights and actionable tips: Start Early & Build Fundamentals Begin with Basics: From Day 1, reinforce arithmetic concepts, grammar rules, and logical reasoning principles. A strong foundation pays dividends in mock performance. Structured Study Plan: Create a weekly/monthly calendar, allotting dedicated slots to VARC, DILR, QA, revision, and rest. Consistency beats cramming. Mock Test Series: Simulate Real Exam Conditions Realistic Environment: Take full-length mocks in a proctored, timed setting to build exam temperament. This reduces anxiety on D-Day. Sectional Mocks & Analysis: Regular sectional tests help isolate weak areas early. Post-mock, invest time in deep analysis—identify time-sinks, error patterns, conceptual gaps. Adaptive Practice & Feedback Loop Data-Driven Improvement: Track performance metrics (attempts vs.
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The Big 7 IIMs and their admission criteria
Below is an in-depth, category-wise breakdown of shortlisting and final selection criteria for the top 7 IIMs—Ahmedabad (A), Bangalore (B), Calcutta (C), Indore (I), Lucknow (L), Kozhikode (K) and Shillong (S). For each institute you’ll find: Eligibility: minimum academic marks & CAT validity Shortlisting cut-offs: sectional & overall CAT percentiles by category Shortlisting index weightage: how CAT, school marks, work-ex, diversity feed into the composite score Final selection weightage: PI/WAT vs CAT vs profile “Safe” CAT percentiles you should target by category IIM Ahmedabad (A) Eligibility Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3/4) with ≥50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD). ac.in Stage I Shortlisting (AWT & PI call) Category VARC ≥ DILR ≥ QA ≥ Overall ≥ 10+12 avg ≥ Grad ≥ (80th pct cut-off) General/EWS 70 70 70 80 80 (Sci) 77 (Comm) 75 (Arts) 80th pct of batch (<varies by stream>) NC-OBC/Trans* 65 65 65 75 75, 72, 70 80th pct (lower than Gen) SC 60 60 60 70 70, 67, 64 80th pct (lower) ST 50 50 50 60 65, 62, 59 80th pct (lower) PwD (Gen/OBC/SC) 60 60 60 70 Same as SC 80th pct (for PWD-Gen group) PwD (ST) 50 50 50 60 Same as ST 80th pct (for PWD-ST group) *Transgender category is grouped with NC-OBC for cut-offs. Cut-offs from Shortlisting Criteria PDF (2023-25)—very likely unchanged for 2025-27 iima.ac.in. Composite Score (CS) for shortlisting makefile CopyEdit CS = 0.65 × (CAT total raw)/800 + 0.35 × (Application Rating Score) where ARS is sum of: 10th & 12th marks (avg scaled to 10) Graduation percent (scaled to 35) Work-ex (max 11×0.2=2.2) ac.in Stage II Final Selection Component Weight Personal Interview 50% AWT 10% CAT (normalized) 25% Application Rating 15% Final Composite Score (FCS) formula given in same PDF iima.ac.in. Target CAT percentiles Category Safe Percentile General/EWS ≥ 99.5 NC-OBC/EWS/Trans ≥ 98.5 SC ≥ 95 ST ≥ 90 PwD ≥ 95 IIM Bangalore (B) Eligibility Bachelor’s ≥ 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD). ac.iniimb.ac.in Stage I (Pre-PI) Shortlisting Category VARC ≥ DILR ≥ QA ≥ Overall ≥ Gen 80 80 80 85 NC-OBC 70 70 70 75 EWS 70 70 70 75 SC 60 60 60 70 ST 55 55 55 65 PwD 50 50 50 60 iimb.ac.in Pre-PI score (100 pt) CAT (55): VARC 19 + DILR 21 + QA 15 10th: 10, 12th: 10, Graduation: 10 Work-ex/prof course: 10 Gender diversity (female/trans): 5 Missing components re-weighted if COVID gaps iimb.ac.in Stage II Final Selection Component Weight PI 40% WAT 10% CAT 25% 10th 5% 12th 5% Graduation 5% Work-ex/prof course 10% Gender bonus not carried forward to Stage II iimb.ac.in. Target CAT percentiles Category Safe Percentile General/EWS ≥ 99 NC-OBC ≥ 97 SC ≥ 90 ST ≥ 85 PwD ≥ 85 IIM Calcutta (C) Eligibility Bachelor’s ≥ 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD). ac.in Stage I Shortlisting Category VARC ≥ DILR ≥ QA ≥ Overall ≥ OPEN 80 80 75 85 EWS 70 65 65 75 NC-OBC 70 65 65 75 SC 65 60 60 70 ST 55 55 55 65 PwD 45 45 45 55 iimcal.ac.in Stage II & III Stage II: WAT + PI (weight undisclosed in public doc; likely ≈ 50% combined). Stage III: Final merit based on CAT (~ 60–66%), PI/WAT, academics, work-ex & Final weights typically mirror peers (~ PM = 40%, WAT 10%, CAT 25–30%, academics 10%, work-ex 10%). Target CAT percentiles Category Safe Percentile OPEN ≥ 99.5 NC-OBC/EWS ≥ 98 SC ≥ 95 ST ≥ 90 PwD ≥ 90 IIM Indore (I) Eligibility Bachelor’s ≥ 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD). ac.in Stage I Shortlisting Category QA ≥ DILR ≥ VARC ≥ Overall ≥ Gen 80.00 80.00 80.00 90.00 EWS 80.00 80.00 80.00 90.00 NC-OBC 70.00 70.00 70.00 80.00 SC 55.00 55.00 55.00 60.00 ST 40.00 40.00 40.00 45.00 PwD 40.00 40.00 40.00 45.00 iimidr.ac.in Stage II (PI) Shortlist CS Component Weight 10th 39% 12th 20% CAT (sectional sum) 36% Diversity factor 5% Diversity = gender & academic; re-allocation if COVID gaps iimidr.ac.in. Stage III Final Selection Component Weight PI 45% CAT (scaled) 40% 10th 5% 12th 5% Diversity factor 5% FCS table from same PDF iimidr.ac.in. Target CAT percentiles Category Safe Percentile Gen/EWS ≥ 99 NC-OBC ≥ 97 SC ≥ 92 ST/PwD ≥ 85 IIM Lucknow (L) Eligibility Bachelor’s ≥ 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD). ac.in Stage I Shortlisting Category VARC ≥ DILR ≥ QA ≥ Overall ≥ Gen 85 85 85 90 EWS 77 77 77 82 NC-OBC 77 77 77 82 SC 55 55 55 65 ST 50 50 50 60 PwD 50 50 50 60 iiml.ac.in Composite Score (Stage 1b) Scaled CAT: 60% 12th + Graduation: 10% (5% each) Diversity factors: 5% Work-ex: 5% WAT: 10% PI: 40% in Stage 2 ac.in Stage II Final Selection Component Weight PI 40% WAT 10% CAT 30% Academics (10+12) 10% Work-ex 5% Diversity 5% From “Table 4” of 2023-25 policy iiml.ac.in. Target CAT percentiles Category Safe Percentile Gen/EWS ≥ 99 NC-OBC ≥ 97 SC ≥ 90 ST/PwD ≥ 85 IIM Kozhikode (K) Eligibility Graduation ≥ 60% (50% for CA/ICWA/CS only). ac.in Stage I Registration Positive CAT raw in all iimk.ac.in Stage II Shortlisting (AIS) Component Weight CAT Index (scaled avg of 3 secs) 50% Class X % (normalized to board max) 15% Class XII % (normalized to board) 20% Gender/Academic diversity (max of one) 10% / 5% Work-experience (months → 5%) 5% iimk.ac.in Stage III Final Selection Component Weight CAT Index 35% PI 35% WAT 20% Resume score 10% iimk.ac.in Resume score (10%) from: NIRF-top 30 undergrad: 4 pts CA/ICWA/CS cert: 4 pts CFA-I/II/III: 4 pts ac.in Target CAT percentiles Category Safe Percentile Gen ≥ 99 OBC-NCL/EWS ≥ 97 Category Safe Percentile SC ≥ 92 ST/PwD ≥ 85 IIM Shillong (S) Eligibility Bachelor’s ≥ 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD). ac.in Phase 1 Shortlisting Category VARC ≥ DILR ≥ QA ≥ OT (Gen) 75 75 75
Final Placements (2022–2025) of Leading Indian B-Schools
IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode, etc.): The older IIMs continue to lead on compensation. For example, IIM Ahmedabad (PGP) placed all students in March 2023 with an average CTC ~₹34.4 LPA (up from ₹32.8 LPA in 2022); the highest international offer was ₹1.15 Cr (≈₹115 LPA). Consulting dominated (McKinsey made 34 offers and BCG 33 offers)indianexpress.com. IIM Bangalore (PGP) (Batch 2022–24) reported median ₹32.50 LPA, mean ₹35.92 LPAiimb.ac.in, with 100% of its ~517 students placed. In 2023–25 placements, the 602-member class averaged ₹34.88 LPA (median ₹32.61 LPA)iimb.ac.in. Consulting again led (41% of offers) followed by IT and financeiimb.ac.in; top recruiters included Accenture Strategy (75 offers), BCG (25), Amex (20), Bain (17), PwC (16), McKinsey (14)iimb.ac.in. IIM Calcutta (PGPEx) – its 2022–24 Executive MBA (Batch 17) saw mean ₹32.68 LPA, median ₹32.27 LPAiimcal.ac.in with highest ₹52 LPA. IT was the largest sector (46% of offers) followed by Consulting (22%)iimcal.ac.in. (Older IIMs Lucknow and Indore report averages in the mid-20s LPA; e.g. combined IIM Indore PGP+IPM (2023–25) averaged only ~₹25.7 LPAiimidr.ac.in, reflecting a large dual-degree batch.) IIM Kozhikode (PGP): 2023 placements (Batch 2021–23) achieved mean ₹31.02 LPA, median ₹27.00 LPAiimk.ac.in. The largest sectors were Consulting (33%) and Finance (26%)iimk.ac.in. In 2024, average dipped to ₹28.05 LPA (median ~₹27 LPA)scribd.com. Top domain salaries were high (e.g. highest CTC increased to ₹72.02 LPA)scribd.com. IIM Kozhikode placed all ~556 students. Other IIMs: Newer IIMs (e.g. Rohtak, Ranchi, Raipur, Trichy, Sirmaur, Jammu, Bodh Gaya) saw average salaries typically in ₹20–25 LPA (much lower than legacy IIMs) with top recruiters often from IT/BFSI. All IIMs maintained ~100% placement (barring a few late opt-outs) in 2023–25. Other Premier Schools Institute (Program) Average CTC (LPA) Median CTC (LPA) Notes (Top recruiters/sectors) IIM Ahmedabad (PGP 2023) ~34.4 – (not published) BCG 34 offers, BCG 33indianexpress.com; consulting ↑ IIM Bangalore (PGP 2024) 35.92iimb.ac.in 32.50iimb.ac.in Top recruiters: Accenture, McKinsey, BCG, Bain etc.iimb.ac.in (consulting 41%iimb.ac.in) XLRI Jamshedpur (PGDM 2023) 32.7 30.0 100% placed (463 students); median up 6% YoY; top sectors: Consulting, BFSI, FMCG; highest dom. ₹78.2 SPJIMR Mumbai (PGDM 2025) 32.0spjimr.org 30.5spjimr.org 100% placed (336 students); top sectors: Consulting, FMCG, GM, BFSI, Techspjimr.org; highest ₹89 L (Intl) FMS Delhi (MBA 2023) 34.1 31 ≈100% placed; highest ₹1.23 Cr dom.; strong in Finance & Consulting; avg up from ₹32.4 L (2022) Institute (Program) Average CTC (LPA) Median CTC (LPA) Notes (Top recruiters/sectors) MDI Gurgaon (PGDM 2025) 26.2mbauniverse.com ~25 (not given) 100% placed (~578 students); Consulting & BFSI largest sectors; avg stagnant (2022–25)mbauniverse.com; top 25% ave ₹35.5 L IMT Ghaziabad (PGDM 2025) 16.25imt.edu 15.0imt.edu ~90% placed; women avg ₹17.28 L vs men ₹15.77 Limt.edu; highest ₹41.55 Limt.edu; top sectors: BFSI, IT/ITES, Consulting, FMCG (70% offers)imt.edu ISB Hyderabad (PGP 2023) 33.3goalisb.com 32goalisb.com ~95% placed; top domains: Consulting, Tech, Finance; 36% female in batch; top recruiters: MBB, Big Tech, JPMC, etc. (placement report)goalisb.com Others (selected) – XIM Bhubaneswar (MBA ~19.5 (2024) (median ~18)shiksha.com – ~99% placed (249 students); sectors: Consulting (30%), IT (25%), BFSI (20%); top recruiters: TCS, Infosys, RPG, HDFC, – IIFT Delhi (MBA-IB 2024) ~27 (drop from ~29)insideiim.com ~25insideiim.com Consulting/BFSI heavy; top salary ₹85 L (Intl) – JBIMS Mumbai (MJIM 2023) ~26 (est.), median ~25 (est.) – All placed; top sectors: BFSI, Consulting, FMCG, Tech; top package ~₹40 L. – NMIMS Mumbai (PGDM 2024) ~16–17 (est.) ~15 All placed; tech/consulting bulk; top offer ~₹21 L – MICA Ahmedabad (PGDM 2023) ~14–15 ~14 Media/marketing focused; top recruiters: HUL, Wipro, DDB Mudra, Google, Snapdeal. – SIBM Pune (PGP 2023) ~20 (est.) ~18 IT/Tech (Wipro, TCS), FMCG (P&G), Auto (Maruti), Consulting (Genpact). Notes on trends: Most top schools saw modest salary gains in 2022–25. For instance, XLRI’s median rose ~3.6% to ₹30 LPA; FMS’s average hit a record ₹34.1 LPA; IIM Ahmedabad’s average grew 5% year-on-year. In contrast, mid-tier schools (e.g. MDI, XIMB, IMT) saw flatter growth. Across schools, consulting, finance/BFSI, and IT/e-commerce remain the largest hiring sectors. Functionally, leadership/general management, sales/marketing, and analytics roles feature prominently in these offers. Sector Preference MBA Graduates India Here’s a comprehensive sector-wise breakdown of final placements at select top Indian B-schools, based on the latest verified data for 2024–25. This includes IIM Bangalore, XLRI Jamshedpur, SPJIMR Mumbai, and IIM Lucknow. IIM Bangalore (PGP 2024 – 517 students) Sector-wise Offers (517 students, 572 offers): Consulting: 218 offers (≈42%) — top firms: Accenture, McKinsey, BCG, EY Parthenon, Kearney, Bain, Strategy& . Finance/Banking/Investments: 81 offers (16%) — recruiters: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Credit Saison . IT & Analytics: 49 offers (9%) — Microsoft, Browserstack, HCL Tech, Atlassian, Salesforce . E-commerce/Payments/Telecom: 49 offers (9%) — Amazon, American Express, Airtel . Manufacturing/Construction/Energy: 36 offers (7%) — Asian Paints, Jindal, Tata Steel . Conglomerates: 30 offers (5%) — Adani, Reliance, Vedanta . FMCG/Retail: 28 offers (5%) — ITC, P&G, Diageo . Analytics/AI/ML: 13 offers (2%) — Games24x7, Ease, Thoughtspot . Healthcare: 12 offers (2%) — Sun Pharma, Syngene, UHG . Insight: Over 40% of roles came from consulting, followed by ~25% from Finance + IT. Product and e-commerce roles also contributed meaningfully. xlridelhi.ac.in+11reddit.com+11education.indianexpress.com+11 XLRI Jamshedpur (PGDM – Class of 2025, 503 students) Sector-wise Offer Distribution: Consulting: ~29% — top recruiters: Accenture Strategy, BCG, Bain, PwC, EY, Deloitte ITES/ E-commerce/ Gaming: ~27% — Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Flipkart, PayTM, Uber Sales & Marketing: ~25% — roles in consumer goods and brand management . FMCG/Pharma/Real-estate: Participants from HUL, ITC, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, Colgate, Coca-Cola. BFSI: Included JP Morgan, Mastercard, AmEx, HSBC Auto, Energy, Telecom: Mercedes, Bajaj, Shell, Airtel General Management: Roles at Mahindra, Aditya Birla, Offer Volume by Top Recruiters (2023–25 cycle): Consulting – 30 (Accenture); BFSI – 8; FMCG – 25 (Bajaj Auto); Conglomerates – 11; IT/E-commerce – 41 offers (Amazon lead). SPJIMR Mumbai (PGDM 2024, 292 students) Placement Highlights: Average salary: ₹33 LPA | Median: ₹31.5 LPA | Highest: ₹81 ~34% offers ≥₹35 LPA; ~71% ≥₹30 LPA; 90% ≥₹25 Sector-wise Distribution: Consulting:
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CAT 2025: All You Need to Know
CAT 2025 Exam: Notification, Eligibility, Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card Overview of CAT 2025 The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 is a national-level entrance exam for admission into India’s top MBA programs. Expected to be conducted by IIM Kozhikode, the exam will be held in online mode across 155 cities in India. Scores from CAT 2025 will be accepted by 21 IIMs and over 1200 other business schools. Important Dates for CAT 2025 (Tentative) Eligibility Criteria for CAT 2025 To be eligible for CAT 2025, candidates must fulfill the following criteria: Registration Process for CAT 2025 Candidates can register for CAT 2025 through these steps: CAT 2025 Exam Pattern The CAT 2025 exam will have the following structure: CAT 2025 Syllabus The syllabus is divided into three sections: CAT 2025 Score vs Percentile (Expected) DILR Score VARC Score QA Score Overall Score Percentile 30 42 30 86 99.5 25 36 25 74 99 20 30 22 52 95 14 24 13 42 90 11 20 9 35 80 9 18 7 30 70 List of IIMs Participating in CAT 2025 Expected Cutoffs for IIMs (Percentile-wise) IIM Name Expected Cutoff (Percentile) IIM Ahmedabad 99+ IIM Bangalore 99+ IIM Calcutta 99+ IIM Kozhikode 98+ IIM Lucknow 98+ IIM Indore 97+ IIM Rohtak 96+ IIM Mumbai 96+ IIM Nagpur 95+ IIM Amritsar 94+ IIM Ranchi 94+ IIM Kashipur 93+ IIM Trichy 93+ IIM Raipur 92+ IIM Shillong 92+ IIM Udaipur 92+ IIM Bodh Gaya 90+ IIM Visakhapatnam 90+ IIM Sambalpur 90+ IIM Sirmaur 90+ IIM Jammu 90+ Final Thoughts With proper planning, dedicated preparation, and strategic time management, candidates can enhance their chances of achieving a high percentile in CAT 2025. Focusing on mock tests, previous years’ papers, and key concepts will play a vital role in effective preparation. Stay updated with official announcements and exam-related notifications to ensure you meet all deadlines on time.