Generic : What is the best CAT 2026 preparation strategy to score 99 percentile?

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Scoring 99 percentile in CAT 2026 requires a structured 6–9 month plan covering three pillars: concept clarity, mock test discipline, and a personalised test-taking strategy. Start with high-weightage topics: Arithmetic and Algebra in QA, RC passages in VARC, and arrangement-based sets in DILR. Follow a month-wise schedule: concept building from March to May, speed practice in June–July, intensive mocks in August–September, and final revision in October–November. Take mocks regularly but analyse every mock as seriously! At 99 percentile, the difference is rarely knowledge. Instead, accuracy, composure, and smart set selection under time pressure makes all the difference.
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What is the best CAT 2026 preparation strategy to score 99 percentile?