CAT 2025 Strategy: How Many Questions to Attempt for 99 Percentile | Accuracy vs Attempts Explained
CAT 2025 Strategy: How Many Questions to Attempt for 99 Percentile
Every CAT aspirant dreams of the 99 percentile. But the big question is — exactly how many questions should you attempt? In this quick analysis, Ravinder Mishra from WHY MBA 360 shares real data showing how accuracy beats over-attempting and what attempt strategy can help you crack CAT 2025.
99 Percentile — The Numbers Behind It
- ✅ 45–50 good attempts (85–90% accuracy) → ~99 percentile
- ✅ 32–35 correct (100% accuracy) → 99 percentile still possible
- ⚠️ 55–60 random attempts (70% accuracy) → high risk zone
Why Accuracy Matters More Than Attempts
Each wrong answer in CAT costs –1 mark. The normalization process magnifies this penalty. Many students think “more attempts = better percentile,” but in reality, accuracy decides percentile rank.
Example Calculation
| Attempts | Correct | Wrong | Raw Score | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 5 | 115 | 88% |
| 35 | 33 | 2 | 97 | 94% |
| 55 | 39 | 16 | 101 | 71% |
Ravinder’s Golden Rule
“Attempt kam karo, lekin sahi karo.” Focus on your strong areas, maintain accuracy, and skip uncertain questions.
What’s Next?
Next up: Section-wise Attempt Strategy for VARC, DILR & QA. Learn the safe attempt numbers per section to reach the 99 percentile zone.
Very practical CAT 2025 strategy — the guidance on how many questions to attempt and where to focus time will definitely help aspirants improve their planning and confidence. For additional insights on MBA pathways and programs, you can also check out Master of Business Administration (MBA) UK.
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