How many questions should I solve to score 99 percentile in CAT exam?

<p>To achieve a 99 percentile in CAT 2023, strategic planning and focused preparation are essential. In CAT 2022, candidates aiming for a 99 percentile needed to focus on specific section-wise attempts:</p><p>Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension (VARC):</p><p>Target around 13 correct questions out of the 24 questions in this section.<br>Emphasize reading comprehension, para jumbles, para summary, and fill-in-the-sentence type questions.<br>Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning (DILR):</p><p>Aim for 9-10 correct questions out of the 20 questions in this challenging section.<br>Prioritize data-based reasoning and logical thinking.<br>Quantitative Ability (QA):</p><p>Target approximately 11 correct questions out of the 22 questions in the QA section.<br>Focus on mathematical skills, formulae, equations, and shortcuts.<br>Based on CAT 2022 trends, the overall target for a 99 percentile would be to answer 27-33 questions correctly out of the total 66.<br><br></p><table><thead><tr><th>Section</th><th>Total Questions</th><th>Questions to Attempt for 99th Percentile</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension (VARC)</td><td>24</td><td>13-15</td></tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning (DILR)</td><td>20</td><td>9-12</td></tr><tr><td>Quantitative Ability (QA)</td><td>22</td><td>11-13</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Total (All Sections)</strong></td><td><strong>66</strong></td><td><strong>27-33</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

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It is tough to give an accurate number as an answer to this questions are the number of questions have been changing in CAT in the last three years. Moreover, percentile also depends on the difficulty level of the exams and the number of test takers in a particular year. However, one can say that it is safe to solve at least 2/3rd of the total questions in each section of the CAT. So, if CAT Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section has 24 questions, candidate must attempt 16-18 questions correctly. If the CAT Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning has 20 questions, the candidate must solve about 12-14 questions correctly. If the CAT Quantitative Aptitude section has 22 questions then candidates must solve about 14-15 questions correctly. For further understanding you can check detailed analysis here: <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/how-many-questions-to-attempt-in-cat-to-score-99-percentile-blogId-19639" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/how-many-questions-to-attempt-in-cat-to-score-99-percentile-blogId-19639</a>.

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