Cracking the CAT exam is often seen as one of the toughest academic challenges in India, but every year, some determined aspirants prove that smart preparation can make the impossible possible. In this blog, we’ll dive deep into the journey of CAT topper Aayush Malhotra who scored 99.93 %ile in his very first attempt. This blog will take you through their preparation journey, study strategies, mindset, and section-wise tips. Whether you’re a CAT aspirant or someone looking to fine-tune your approach, this blog will give you insights to help you achieve your dream score!
In a conversation with iQuanta, Aayush has shared how he stayed focused, faced his challenges head-on, and found solutions without making excuses. Check this CAT topper journey who scored 99.93 %ile.
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Who is CAT Topper Aayush Malhotra?
Aayush Malhotra is a CAT topper who scored 99.93%ile in CAT 2024. Talking about his profile, Aayush is a General Engineer with a computer science background. He was in his 2nd year when he started his preparation of CAT exam. His dedication, consistency and focused approach towards the CAT exam get him scored an amazing 99.93%ile.
CAT Topper Strategy & Daily Routine: How he Managed Tasks for 99.93%ile?
CAT Topper Aayush Malhotra used to wake up early around 6:30 A.M, and after that 1 hour or 1 and half hour he just used to study. He had set in my mind that his slot is going to be slot 1, hence he practiced everything between 8:30 A.M to 10:30 A.M. He gave mocks according to that mindset only which really helped me out during the actual exam.
How iQuanta Helped CAT Topper Aayush Malhotra in His Preparation?
CAT topper Aayush Malhotra joined iQuanta in February 2024. Initially he thought that CAT is not his cup of tea unlike JEE and other competitive exams. Once he started preparing for the exams, gets into the flow with recalling 10th subjects, and working on VARC, he knew that he could score good percentile to get into a good B-school. By the time in April, Aayush was certain that he was going to convert CAT in this year itself. Aayush loved the iQuanta’s AI Mock analysis feature. In that candidate, just need to mark the answer and then there is whole graph appears which is not present in any other coaching platform. So as per his experience, this AI driven mock analysis was an amazing experience. Also, one of the most useful experience was one of iQuanta’s technique where you provide two three ways of solving a questions which really helped him out in the final exam.
CAT Topper Aayush Malhotra (99.93%iler) – Suggestion to the Future CAT Aspirants !
If any candidate is planning for CAT and he/she wants to go to the coaching, joining only the best one will make an impact and maximize your chances otherwise there is no point. iQuanta is the best online coaching for CAT, providing all the important and required learning for the aspirants, be it live classes, mocks, faculty, or resources.
The journey to a 99.93 percentile in CAT is not about being a genius and it is about being disciplined, strategic, and mentally strong. Anyone can aim for the top IIMs. So start now, take charge of your preparation, and remember that every mock, every hour, every question takes you one step closer to your dream!
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