Common Admission Test is the main examination to prepare for when it comes to pursuing Masters in Business Administration. CAT preparation is the complete journey of consistency, dedication and hardwork but getting started with overall preparation resulted a term of fear for many candidates and this leads to failure sometimes. CAT is a competitive examination where a pool of aspirants are competing for getting a seat in top IIMs or B-schools in the country. Today we have an inspiring journey of iQuanta’s CAT topper 2025 who never step back even after facing failure and low mock scores during CAT preparation. Introducing, Aditya Shah, 99.92%ile in CAT 2025 and his journey inspire to every candidate who are thinking failure is a full-stop for them. Let’s discuss his entire journey in a detailed manner.
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Who is CAT Topper Aditya Shah?
Aditya Shah is an iQuanta student who scored an impressive percentile 99.92 in CAT 2025. Talking about his sectional percentile, he got 98.60%ile in Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, 99.97%ile in Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and 98.66 in Quantitative Ability. Check the detailed score in the CAT 2025 scorecard of a CAT topper mentioned below.
CAT Topper 2025: From Low Mock Scores to 99.92%ile
“Grateful, relieved, and honestly a little overwhelmed – 99.92 percentile in CAT 2025. This journey was anything but smooth. There were days of self-doubt, mock scores that didn’t reflect the effort, and moments where giving up felt easier than pushing through. Balancing concepts, practice, revisions, and mental pressure taught me more about discipline and resilience than any textbook ever could. What kept me going was consistency, learning from failures, and the quiet belief that showing up every day would eventually pay off. Truly thankful to my family, friends, teachers, and IQuanta for the constant support, discussions, and motivation. If there’s one takeaway from this journey, it’s that progress compounds to trust the process, stay patient, and keep going.”
CAT Preparation – Fundamentals to Prepare for CAT 2026
| Section | Detailed Advice for CAT 2026 Aspirants |
| Foundation & Planning | Start CAT preparation early with a clear understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus. Build strong basics in VARC, DILR, and QA before moving to advanced problems. Create a realistic study plan that focuses on consistency rather than long study hours. |
| Section-wise Preparation Strategy | Develop a balanced approach for all three sections. Read daily and practice RCs for VARC, focus on logical reasoning sets and data interpretation variety for DILR, and ensure concept clarity with regular practice in QA. |
| Mock Tests & Analysis | Begin mock tests early and increase frequency gradually. Analyze each mock thoroughly to identify conceptual gaps, time-management issues, and question selection mistakes. Mock analysis is more important than the mock score itself. |
| Handling Setbacks & Mindset | Low mock scores and self-doubt are common during CAT preparation. Treat every setback as a learning opportunity, stay patient, and focus on gradual improvement. Consistency and mental discipline are key traits of successful CAT aspirants. |
| Revision & Final Preparation Phase | Revise concepts, formulas, and mistakes regularly. In the final months, focus on mock refinement, strengthening strong areas, and maintaining exam-day strategy. Stay calm, confident, and trust your preparation process. |
