Let me guess — this question is haunting your mind:
“Only 6 months left… Can I still crack CAT?”

You’re not alone. Thousands of students feel the same pressure every year. But today, I’m going to cut through the noise, share a story that will inspire you, walk you through how many questions you really need to get 99 percentile, and finally — give you a day-by-day preparation plan that you can follow from home.

Sounds good?
Grab a pen and notebook. This could change your future.

First Things First: When is CAT 2025?

The CAT exam is typically held on the last Sunday of November.
This year, it falls on 24th November 2025.

That means you have exactly 6 months to transform your preparation and get serious.

Step 1: Take a pledge today — aim for at least 90 percentile, ideally 99+.
Don’t reject yourself before the IIMs do. Let them say no — you don’t say no to yourself.

CAT Exam Format: Quick Recap & Strategy

CAT currently has 66 questions, divided into 3 sections:

• VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension) – 40 minutes

• DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning) – 40 minutes

• QA (Quantitative Aptitude) – 40 minutes

CAT used to have 100 questions earlier. It changed post-COVID, and for the last 3 years, it’s been 66 questions. The difficulty varies per slot, but don't worry — normalization takes care of that.

What Does It Take to Get a Good Percentile?

Here’s a mind-blowing truth:

Each question is worth 3 marks. So, just 81 marks (out of 198) can take you to 99 percentile!

That’s the game-changing mindset shift most aspirants miss.

Real Stories, Real People

Every year, over 2000+ students from the CATKing family make it to top IIMs, FMS, SPJIMR, and more.
One such student is Akshama Dubey, who cracked FMS, IIM Calcutta, and even HPCL.
She followed a simple formula:

Strategy = Ours, Hard Work = Yours, Blessings = Universe’s.

CAT Syllabus Strategy: The 60-Day Challenge

Want to cover the entire CAT syllabus from home in 60 days?
Yes, it’s possible — and many have done it.

Here’s how the Day-by-Day CAT Plan will look:

• Focus on 1 section per day, rotate daily

• Target topic-wise mastery

• Practice 30 mins of mocks + analysis daily

• Weekly full-length mock every Sunday

• Don’t forget RCs and DILR sets every alternate day

If you’re planning to join a community, new batches at CATKing start every Monday. But even if you self-study, this plan can guide your journey with clarity.

Mindset Shift: From Doubt to Dominance

Let’s be real — CAT is not just an exam. It’s a mind game.
Stop saying:

❌ “6 months are too little.”
Start saying:
✅ “6 months are ENOUGH — if I start NOW.”

Thousands who scored 99 percentile once felt just like you — doubtful, scared, unsure. But they showed up, studied smart, and trusted the process.

Final Words: Manifest the 99%

If you’ve made it this far, you’re already different. You’ve got the desire. Now add discipline.

Don’t wait for motivation. Build momentum.
When the CAT 2025 results drop, let’s meet again — this time on a video titled:
“How I Cracked 99 Percentile in 180 Days.”

And remember: The IIMs don’t look for perfect people — they look for prepared people.

Let’s get prepared. Let’s get started.
Let’s crack CAT — together.