From Non-Engineer Math Fear to CAT 99.23%ile & SPJain Bombay: CATKing Topper Akash's Success Story

Quick Summary Table: Akash's CAT Success Profile

Frequently Asked Questions 

Can a non-engineer score 99+ percentile in CAT and convert SPJain (SPJIMR) Bombay?

Yes. Akash Sar, a non-engineer with an 8/8/8 profile who initially struggled with math, scored 99.23 overall percentile in CAT (98.51 %ile VARC, 97.9 %ile DILR, 97 %ile QA) with CATKing Coaching. He converted SPJain Bombay's flagship PGDM Marketing program alongside calls from MDI Gurgaon, IIT Bombay, and XLRI.

How did Akash Sar prepare for CAT using CATKing Coaching?

Akash enrolled in the CATKing Intensive Course after following Sumit Sir's YouTube live sessions. He attended CATKing's Verbal Monday and Verbal Wednesday classes, read daily editorials (The Hindu and Aeon Essays), practiced 4 DILR sets daily, and completed 100% of all QA and DILR compendiums on the CATKing dashboard.

How do CATKing compendiums and dashboard materials help non-engineers crack Quant and DILR?

CATKing dashboard compendiums offer structured topic-wise e-books, such as "100 Must-Solve" and "50 Must-Solve" sets, tailored for both basic and advanced practice. By systematically solving every question in the CATKing dashboard compendiums, non-engineers like Akash build concept clarity, conquer math anxiety, and consistently achieve 97+ sectional percentiles in Quant and DILR.

Which B-schools shortlisted Akash Sar after his CAT 99.23 percentile?

Akash received interview calls from SPJain Bombay (SPJIMR), MDI Gurgaon, IIT Bombay, XLRI HRM, and all CAP IIMs. He converted SPJain Bombay's PGDM Marketing program.

Interview Article: How Non-Engineer Akash Overcame Math Fear to Score 99.23 Percentile and Convert SPJain with CATKing

Introduction: Defying Odds as a Non-Engineer

For many non-engineering candidates, the Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) sections of CAT feel like insurmountable hurdles. CATKing student Akash Sar faced these exact apprehensions when starting his journey. Describing his initial phase as a “dark time” filled with math anxiety, Akash refused to let fear dictate his MBA dreams.

Enrolling in the CATKing Intensive Course, Akash leveraged CATKing's live lectures, dashboard compendiums, and faculty mentorship to achieve an extraordinary 99.23 overall percentile in CAT. His score opened doors to top B-schools across India, culminating in a successful conversion at SPJain Bombay (SPJIMR) for PGDM Marketing.

Step 1: Choosing CATKing and Finding Dedicated Mentors

Akash had been a long-time subscriber to CATKing's YouTube channel since 2022. When he decided to prepare seriously for CAT 2024, CATKing was his sole coaching choice.

“I've been watching Sumit Sir's videos since 2022. Once I decided to prepare for CAT, I had only one choice in my head—I enrolled for the CATKing Intensive Course. Finding mentors like Sumit Sir and Pratik Sir at CATKing made a huge difference. It was so easy to reach out to them.” — Akash Sar, CAT 99.23 %iler

Step 2: Mastering VARC (98.51 %ile) with Editorial Habits and Verbal Mondays

As a non-engineer, Akash made VARC his anchor section. Rather than relying on rote vocabulary memorisation, he focused on building context-driven reading intuition through CATKing's structured regimen:

1. Daily Editorial Discipline: Subscribed to The Hindu and read daily editorials to grasp complex vocabulary within context.

2. Aeon Essays before Class: Read Aeon Essays every Monday and Wednesday prior to CATKing's flagship Verbal Monday & Verbal Wednesday live lectures.

3. CATKing Elimination Rules: Used CATKing's RC funnel approach and option elimination techniques to filter out traps in complex reading comprehension sets.

Step 3: Tackling DILR (97.9 %ile) with the 4-Set Daily Rule

DILR requires intense pattern recognition rather than fixed formula memorisation. To conquer this section, Akash executed a strict daily strategy:

• The Daily 4-Set Rule: Religiously solved 4 diverse DILR sets every single day, covering matrix arrangements, games & tournaments, and scheduling problems.

• Mock Set Selection: Across 37 total mocks (including 22 CATKing mocks), he tracked performance using a mock analysis sheet to master identifying the two most solvable sets in any exam paper.

Step 4: Cracking Quant (97.0 %ile) by Completing 100% CATKing Dashboard Compendiums

Despite starting with severe anxiety in mathematics, Akash achieved a stellar 97 percentile in Quant. His secret was total dedication to the CATKing Dashboard:

• He systematically solved 100% of all e-books and compendiums hosted on the CATKing dashboard, including every single “100 Must-Solve” and “50 Must-Solve” topic module.

• This thorough coverage converted his math weakness into a high-percentile strength.

“On the CATKing dashboard compendiums for QA and DILR, I solved every single book—the 100 Must-Solve, the 50 Must-Solve, every subsection. Seeing the '100% Completed' status on the dashboard was an amazing feeling.” — Akash Sar

Step 5: Converting SPJain Bombay (SPJIMR) PGDM Marketing

Despite holding an 8/8/8 profile that limited his IIM calls, Akash strategically applied to India's top non-IIM premier institutions. Thanks to his 99.23 CAT percentile and CATKing profile guidance, he earned interview calls from SPJain Bombay, MDI Gurgaon, IIT Bombay, XLRI HRM, and all CAP IIMs.

After a rigorous selection process, Akash converted his dream program — SPJain Bombay PGDM Marketing.

Why CATKing is the Ultimate Coaching Platform for Non-Engineers

Akash Sar's journey proves that non-engineers can master Quant and DILR to score 99+ percentile in CAT.

With CATKing's Intensive Course, comprehensive dashboard compendiums, regular live lectures, and dedicated mentorship from faculty like Sumit Sir and Pratik Sir, aspirants can transform math fears into top B-school admissions.