From 70 Marks in CAT Mocks to 99.07 Percentile: Jagalinki Vamsi Krishna's CATKing Topper Strategy

 

CATKing is a Mumbai-based MBA entrance exam coaching company founded by Sumit Singh, offering preparation for CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, CET, GMAT, and GRE through online and offline classes. Many CAT aspirants feel stuck when their mock scores refuse to improve. Jagalinki Vamsi Krishna is a CATKing student whose mock scores never crossed 70 marks, yet he scored 99.07 percentile in CAT and converted FMS Delhi. This guide explains his section-wise strategy for VARC, DILR and Quant, his daily Aeon reading habit and his Excel mock tracker.

How Can You Reach 99 Percentile in CAT If Your Mock Scores Are Stuck at 70?

You can, by treating mocks as diagnostic checkpoints rather than predictions, and by keeping your daily schedule intact even when scores stay flat. Vamsi's mock scores stayed under 70 marks throughout his preparation, which created real uncertainty. He kept going by taking preparation one day at a time and making sure each day's plan was fully done.

 

Note: This is one student's experience shared with CATKing. Results vary from student to student. Confirm all CAT exam details on iimcat.ac.in.

How Did He Handle Low Mock Scores Mentally?

• Treat each mock as a checkpoint: a low score is temporary feedback, not a judgment of your final ability.

• Focus on the day: finishing the daily schedule fully prevents burnout during score plateaus.

• Use nightly motivation: watching CATKing YouTube Live sessions every night helped him stay disciplined through score swings.

What Is the Best VARC Strategy and Time Split for CAT?

Vamsi's VARC plan is built on quick selection and clean execution. He did not start at question 1. He first looked at the whole paper and chose the passages he could solve most reliably.

 

Why Should You Read Aeon Essays Every Day for CAT VARC?

Vamsi read at least 2 Aeon essays or long-form articles daily. This builds reading stamina and vocabulary naturally, and he placed this daily reading above pure question practice. Reading speed and comprehension improve with steady exposure, and that is what makes RC passages feel easier on exam day.

How Should You Approach CAT DILR Set Selection?

The 2-set anchor rule is simple: pick and solve 2 manageable DILR sets first. Once those marks are secure, the pressure drops and a third or fourth set becomes much easier to attempt.

• Anchor with 2 sets: choose manageable sets and finish them before anything else.

• Use the momentum: reduced pressure helps you take on additional sets.

• Stay composed: on CAT day, Vamsi solved 5 sets by keeping his composure.

How Can You Improve Accuracy in the CAT Quant Section?

Even with an engineering background, Vamsi's mock Quant scores hovered around 20 to 30 marks. He then shifted from attempt volume to accuracy.

 

The lesson is to avoid rushing through 15 or more low-accuracy attempts. A smaller set of well-chosen questions can score higher.

How Many Mocks Should You Take and How Do You Analyse Them?

Mock analysis is where score jumps happen. Vamsi took about 27 full-length tests: 20 RealCAT Mocks and 7 to 8 past year CAT papers. After every mock he updated a customised Excel tracker.

 

What Should You Track in Your Excel Mock Sheet?

• Section-wise scores: VARC, DILR and Quant for every mock.

• Overall averages and accuracy: watch the trend, not a single score.

• Recurring errors: note the mistakes that keep coming back.

• Root cause: find out whether the weakness is concept application, time management or negative marking.

How Did Goal Manifestation and GDPI Preparation Help Him Convert FMS Delhi?

About a year earlier, Vamsi had publicly commented his goal on a CATKing Live session. That public pledge reinforced his conviction through the preparation. After the written exam, he used CATKing's GDPI dashboard, mentor sessions and interview bootcamps to convert his calls, including FMS Delhi.

CAT Mock Score Improvement: Quick-Reference Rules

 

What Should CAT 2026 and CAT 2027 Aspirants Do Now?

• This week: start an Excel mock tracker and log your section scores.

• Every day: read 2 Aeon essays or long-form articles.

• In every mock: scan VARC for 2 minutes and pick 2 easy RCs first.

• In DILR: lock in 2 sets before attempting more.

• In Quant: aim for 10 to 12 accurate questions.

• Stay on track: join CATKing's mentor-led preparation with RealCAT Mocks, live sessions and the GDPI dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions About CAT Mock Score Improvement

Can I get 99+ percentile in CAT if my mock scores are stuck at 70?

Yes. Jagalinki Vamsi Krishna never crossed 70 marks in his CAT mocks but scored 99.07 percentile and converted FMS Delhi. He kept daily study discipline, analysed 25+ mocks in Excel and focused on high-accuracy attempts in Quant and VARC.

What is CATKing's VARC time-management strategy for CAT?

Scan the whole paper in the first 2 minutes and pick 2 easy RCs. Solve them in about 13 minutes, then solve 3 to 4 Verbal Ability questions in about 7 minutes. Use the remaining time for the other RCs and VA questions.

How many mocks should I take for CAT preparation?

Vamsi took about 27 full-length tests: 20 RealCAT Mocks and 7 to 8 past year CAT papers. He tracked each one in an Excel sheet to monitor section averages and error patterns.

How do I improve accuracy in the CAT Quant section?

Focus on 10 to 12 well-chosen questions instead of 15 or more rushed attempts. Vamsi attempted 11 questions, got 10 right and scored 29 marks in Quant.

How should I approach DILR set selection in CAT?

Pick and solve 2 manageable sets first. Once those marks are secure, a third or fourth set feels easier. Vamsi solved 5 sets on CAT day this way.

Why should I read Aeon essays for CAT VARC?

Reading 2 Aeon essays or long-form articles daily builds reading stamina and vocabulary. Vamsi placed this daily habit above pure question practice.

What should I track in an Excel mock analysis sheet?

Log section-wise scores, overall averages, accuracy percentages and recurring mistakes after every mock. Use it to see whether your weakness is concept application, time management or negative marking.

How can I stay motivated when my CAT mock scores do not improve?

Treat each mock as a checkpoint, finish your daily schedule fully and take preparation one day at a time. Vamsi also watched CATKing YouTube Live sessions every night.

How does CATKing help with GDPI preparation?

CATKing offers a GDPI dashboard, mentor sessions and interview bootcamps. Vamsi used these to convert his calls, including FMS Delhi.