Let’s be real for a moment – CAT isn’t just about preparation, it’s also about that tiny factor nobody wants to admit out loud: luck.

Different slots throw up slightly different papers, the mix of easy and tricky questions changes, and sometimes you just happen to click on the “right” set first. On another day, the same you could’ve felt stuck and drained because of one stubborn DILR set or a confusing RC passage.

Does that mean CAT is a lottery? Not really. Luck matters, but only on the margins. It can swing your percentile a bit, but it rarely overturns months of consistent prep. If you’ve put in the hours, built accuracy, and practiced across patterns, you’ll be able to handle most surprises.

What you can control is your mindset in the exam:

• Don’t panic if the first set feels tough — everyone in your slot is facing the same thing.

• Be flexible. If one question drains you, move on.

• Play your strengths — luck can’t save you if you ignore what you’re already good at.

So yeah, acknowledge that a pinch of luck exists, but don’t obsess over it. Think of CAT as a mix of preparation + mindset + a little randomness. The better you prepare, the less “luck” matters.

At the end of the day, CAT isn’t about getting every question right, it’s about keeping your cool and maximizing what’s in your control.