{"id":71897,"date":"2026-02-12T11:43:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=71897"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:44:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:14:02","slug":"is-your-cat-score-useless-if-you-dont-score-a-99-percentile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/is-your-cat-score-useless-if-you-dont-score-a-99-percentile\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your CAT Score Useless If You Don\u2019t Score a 99+ Percentile?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CAT is the toughest entrance test in the country. Many aspirants often asks \u201cIf I didn\u2019t score in the 99+ percentile, is my CAT score useless?\u201d It is one of the most debatable topics in student discussions, coaching forums, and WhatsApp groups. Many aspirants feel disappointed the moment they see their percentile in the 90s or 80s. Some even plan to leave their MBA dream. This reaction is natural, but it is based on a major myth. The reality is different. A CAT score below 99 percentile is not useless at all. It’s just how you use it when applying for MBA admissions. Read ahead to know whether your CAT score useless if you don\u2019t score a 99+ percentile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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