{"id":53895,"date":"2025-07-15T14:21:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T08:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=53895"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:29:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T10:59:24","slug":"how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Crack CAT in 4 Months &#8211; Detailed Strategy and Study Plan Shared by CAT Topper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cracking the Common Admission Test (CAT) in just 4 months might sound like a far-fetched for many CAT aspirants. But for <strong>Pradeep Kumar Puchala, a graduate from NIT Calicut,<\/strong> it became&nbsp; a reality when he secured an outstanding <strong>99.75 percentile in CAT 2024<\/strong>. He started with doubts and confusion but transformed his uncertainty into confidence through smart preparation, structured resources, and relentless practice. In this article, we break down <strong>Pradeep\u2019s 4-month CAT preparation strategy<\/strong>, test-taking techniques, and mindset tips, straight from his experience. Whether you are just beginning your journey or have lost the momentum, this guide will help you reboost your preparation and aim high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><mark>Join this free whatsapp group to get the latest information about CAT exam along with the strategies by CAT experts<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/I9G5fXbkZLM6Vcx27K10jB\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/JbnijYwE3TgETsShUFA9CV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-03-at-12.27.01-PM-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48205\" style=\"width:440px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-03-at-12.27.01-PM-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-03-at-12.27.01-PM-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-03-at-12.27.01-PM-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-03-at-12.27.01-PM-747x420.jpeg 747w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-03-at-12.27.01-PM-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-03-at-12.27.01-PM-696x392.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-03-at-12.27.01-PM-1068x601.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-03-at-12.27.01-PM.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\/#Why_CAT_Feels_So_Tough\" >Why CAT Feels So Tough?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\/#Step-by-Step_Strategy_to_Crack_CAT_in_4_Months\" >Step-by-Step Strategy to Crack CAT in 4 Months<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\/#Start_with_the_Baiscs_%E2%80%93_Especially_in_LRDI\" >Start with the Baiscs &#8211; Especially in LRDI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\/#Work_on_Calculation_Speed\" >Work on Calculation Speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\/#Shift_to_Moderate_Difficult_Sets\" >Shift to Moderate &amp; Difficult Sets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\/#Start_Taking_Mocks_and_Sectionals\" >Start Taking Mocks and Sectionals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\/#Develop_Test-Taking_Strategy\" >Develop Test-Taking Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\/#Avoid_This_Common_Mistakes\" >Avoid This Common Mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\/#The_Game-Changer_%E2%80%93_Mock_Analysis\" >The Game-Changer &#8211; Mock Analysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\/#iQuanta_Launched_CAT_2025_Last_Batch\" >iQuanta Launched CAT 2025 Last Batch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-cat-feels-so-tough\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_CAT_Feels_So_Tough\"><\/span><strong>Why CAT Feels So Tough?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into tips and strategies, Pradeep begins by addressing a common fear among aspirants, \u201cWhy CAT seems so unpredictable and difficult?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unpredictability:<\/strong> There is no fixed syllabus or question pattern. Every slot in CAT feels like a surprise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Logic-Driven:<\/strong> CAT isn\u2019t a formulae-based exam. It requires logical reasoning and pattern recognition, making shortcuts and tricks largely ineffective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>He suggested that CAT aspirants do not need to feel intimidated by all of these. With the right approach and consistent practice, even predictable challenges can be tamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-by-step-strategy-to-crack-cat-in-4-months\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Strategy_to_Crack_CAT_in_4_Months\"><\/span><strong>Step-by-Step Strategy to Crack CAT in 4 Months<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pradeep shares <strong>step-by-step strategies<\/strong> for those who have just started their CAT preparation from scratch. Here\u2019s how you can begin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-with-the-baiscs-especially-in-lrdi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_with_the_Baiscs_%E2%80%93_Especially_in_LRDI\"><\/span><strong>Start with the Baiscs &#8211; Especially in LRDI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>When starting from scratch, begin with commonly asked LRDI sets like Arrangements, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Bar Graphs, Line Charts, Pie Charts, Histograms (for DI).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Aspirants must focus on easy sets first to build the foundation and the confidence. Once you are comfortable, gradually move to moderate to difficult topics. Pardeep said, \u201c<em>Don\u2019t ignore Data Interpretation (DI). It might seem scary at first, but most DI sets are straightforward once you solve few basic ones.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-work-on-calculation-speed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_on_Calculation_Speed\"><\/span><strong>Work on Calculation Speed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Pradeep insisted that aspirants do not forget to work on the calculation speed. It will not only helps in solving DI or LR faster but it will also helps in smart option elimination.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use mental math tricks, approximation techniques, and everyday calculations to improve your speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shift-to-moderate-amp-difficult-sets\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shift_to_Moderate_Difficult_Sets\"><\/span><strong>Shift to Moderate &amp; Difficult Sets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Once the basics are in place, aspirants must move to tougher sets. Pardeep suggested that at first do not use timer, instead try to solve the set on your own and if stuck somewhere, analyze the logic used in the solution and compare the same with your thought process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>He recommended iQuanta\u2019s LRDI Incpetion Module as he himself use this resource for his CAT 2024 preparation. These LRDI Inception module has really difficult sets and some may even take 70 to 80 minutes to solve. But do not quit, he added.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-taking-mocks-and-sectionals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Taking_Mocks_and_Sectionals\"><\/span><strong>Start Taking Mocks and Sectionals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>As per Pradeep\u2019s experience practicing posture CAT sets and sectionals are must for every CAT aspirants. Through this, you will be able to understand and differentiate your stronger and weaker sections.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If you are new to puzzles, Pradeep mentioned that solving Sudo-ku everyday helps you in logical building and pattern recognition.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-develop-test-taking-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Develop_Test-Taking_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>Develop Test-Taking Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>For test-taking strategies, Pradeep has come up with two different approaches. The first strategy is to take 4-5 minutes to quickly scan all the sets inthat paper and try to shortlist them based on their difficulty level and start solving easy one first.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>And, the second strategy is to take 1-2 minutes to quickly scan at the first two sets and try pick the one that seems doable sets. He added that it is not easy to differentiate between easy, moderate, and difficult sets at first but with enough practice and exposure to different type of sets, you will be able to get that instinct on your own. It will surly not happen overnight, it will take time and consistent practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Aspirants must aim to complete 2 sets within the first 15-20 minutes in sectional or mock which will help you in staying calm, consistent, and focused for the rest of the section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-avoid-this-common-mistakes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_This_Common_Mistakes\"><\/span><strong>Avoid This Common Mistakes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The biggest mistake many CAT aspirants do during their CAT preparation is getting stuck at single set.&nbsp; Most of the aspirants think that if they are spending 10 to 15 minutes in a set, you will be surely cracking CAT exam.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>But the harsh truth as per Pradeep is if you are not making progress after spending 4-5 minutes in the set, just leave it and don\u2019t let your ego ruin your time management. Try to move on to another set and come back to it of time permits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-game-changer-mock-analysis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Game-Changer_%E2%80%93_Mock_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>The Game-Changer &#8211; Mock Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Many aspirants neglect analysis after giving mocks, and this is where real improvement happens. Whenever you take mocks or sectional, analysis is very important to learn form your mistakes, to know your weaker sections, to know calculation mistake, a reading error as the or the approach itself is wrong.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Always try to analyze what logic you missed that the solution used. This reflective analysis helps in building logical thinking, time management and better set selections. Pradeep said, \u201c<em>Solving is practice and Analysis is improvement. Don\u2019t skip it.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cracking CAT 2025 exam in 4 months isn\u2019t about rushing through the syllabus. It is all about targeted preparation, regular mock testing, learning from your mistakes, and staying consistent. CAT 2025 aspirants must follow this proven roadmap by a 99.75 percentiler, Pradeep Puchala, adapt it to your own learning pace, and trust the process. Four months is enough, if you prepare smartly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iquanta-launched-cat-2025-last-batch\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iQuanta_Launched_CAT_2025_Last_Batch\"><\/span><strong>iQuanta Launched CAT 2025 Last Batch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As trusted by Pradeep, who joined same batch for CAT 2024 starting from scratch recommended CAT 2025 aspirants to join the iQuanta CAT 2025 Last Batch wherein you will be provided with structured modules, live doubt-solving, quality content and mock strategies to boost your percentile. Some of the key iQuanta\u2019s offerings are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Live Conceptual Classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application Classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Year Practice Sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24*7 Doubt Solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full Mocks with Video Solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sectionals with Video Solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-Engineer\u2019s Quants Videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineer\u2019s VARC Videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAT LRDI Inception<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI Mock Analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer-to-Peer Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7500 CAT Qs IIM ABC Course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIM ABC Practice Sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAT level Books, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/iquantacat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark>Join the Largest CAT Preparation Community in India<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/iquantacat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1024x648.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1024x648.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-768x486.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1536x972.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-664x420.jpeg 664w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-150x95.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-696x440.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1068x676.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enroll for <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/cat-2025\"><strong>iQuanta CAT Course<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/cat-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-4.20.17-PM-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"CAT 2025\" class=\"wp-image-49072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-4.20.17-PM-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-4.20.17-PM-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-4.20.17-PM-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-4.20.17-PM-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-4.20.17-PM-747x420.jpeg 747w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-4.20.17-PM-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-4.20.17-PM-696x392.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-4.20.17-PM-1068x601.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-4.20.17-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cracking the Common Admission Test (CAT) in just 4 months might sound like a far-fetched for many CAT aspirants. But for Pradeep Kumar Puchala, a graduate from NIT Calicut, it became&nbsp; a reality when he secured an outstanding 99.75 percentile in CAT 2024. 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