Anyone who scored 95+ percentile in CAT 2024, which mock series did you take and how many mocks did you solve?

Question

I’m aiming for a 95+ percentile and wanted to know what mocks helped you the most.  Which mock series did you buy,  IMS, TIME, CL, or something else?
 Also, how many full-length mocks did you take before the exam? And what was your average mock score vs your final CAT percentile?
 Would really appreciate some  tips from those who’ve already gone through it.

T Ronak · Accepted Answer

For CAT 2024, students who scored 95+ usually stuck with either IMS or TIME as their primary mock series. Many opted for IMS SimCATs for their balanced difficulty and detailed post-mock analysis. TIME&rsquo;s AIMCATs were also popular, especially for their challenging Quant and DILR,  good for building exam stamina.
Most 95+ scorers took 25 to 35 full-length mocks before the exam. A common pattern was to begin in June or July with one mock per week, and then increase to two per week by September. Sectionals were used in between to stay sharp on weak areas.
The average mock percentile for many was in the 85&ndash;92 range. Actual CAT percentile tends to be higher if mocks were reviewed thoroughly and test-taking strategies kept improving. One tip that worked well for many: don&rsquo;t chase high mock scores , focus on reducing silly errors and improving question selection.

Shruti T · Answer

Prepared for CAT 2024 and managed a 96.1. Mock strategy made a huge difference,  not just which mocks I took, but how I used them. Here&rsquo;s what worked:
&bull; Took both IMS SimCATs and Career Launcher mocks. IMS felt closer to CAT in structure and difficulty, while CL was really good for improving VARC, especially RC.&bull; Gave around 30 full-length mocks by the end. Started slow with 1 per week, then built up to 2 per week from mid-September. Last 2 weeks, did 3 mocks just to stay sharp.&bull; Most of my mock scores were between 85&ndash;92 percentile. Final CAT percentile was higher &mdash; I peaked in the last 4&ndash;5 mocks, which really helped on exam day.&bull; Maintained an error log after every mock. Noted down silly mistakes, time mismanagement, and question types I messed up. Reviewed that log before every new mock.&bull; Always gave mocks in the actual CAT time slot. Took them seriously &mdash; full focus, no distractions, and 3&ndash;4 hours of review after. That helped more than just solving extra questions.
Mock quantity matters, but using each one to fix something specific is what actually pushes the score up.