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CAT Toppers 2023 list is out. IIM has provided the list of CAT toppers with 99.98, 99.99 and 100 percentile in the exam on the official website iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2023 toppers 2023 list by IIM provides the academic background, gender and state of 72 candidates who have secured a 99.98 percentile and above. Among the 14 (all male) 100 percentilers in CAT toppers 2023 list, 11 are from engineering background.
This year, 2.88 lakh students have appeared for CAT 2023 on Nov 26, 2023. CAT result 2023 is available on iimcat.ac.in.
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CAT Toppers 2023
CAT 2023 Topper list and statistics is updated here based on the result pdf released at iimcat.ac.in.
| CAT Toppers 2023 Percentile | Total Candidates | Discipline | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 percentile | 14 | 11 Engineering and 3 Non-engineering | All Male |
| 99.99 percentile | 29 | 22 Engineering and 7 Non-engineering | 28 Male and 1 Female |
| 99.98 percentile | 29 | 20 Engineering and 9 Non-engineering | All Male |
CAT 2023 Toppers List- State-wise
Maximum toppers this year are from Maharashtra. You can check the state-wise number of CAT 2023 toppers listed below.
| State | Number of CAT Toppers (100 Percentile) | Number of CAT Toppers (99.99 Percentile) | Number of CAT Toppers (99.98 Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| Delhi | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| Telangana | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| UP | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Karnataka | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| West Bengal | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kerala | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Haryana | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Bihar | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 0 | 0 | 1 |
CAT 2023 Toppers List: Names and Scores
| Name of the Topper | CAT Percentile |
|---|---|
| Soham Katkar | 100 percentile |
| Viraj Modi | 100 percentile |
| Kumar Sai Vishnu | 100 percentile |
| Rounak Tikmani | 99.90 percentile |
| Avik Das | 99.78 percentile |
| Mridul Tiwari | 99.66 percentile |
| Divyanshu Garg | 99.60 percentile |
| Simran Gupta | 99.45 percentile |
| Sahil Shetty | 99.25 percentile |
Now with the declaration of CAT 2023 result by IIM Lucknow, the shortlisting of students for WAT-PI rounds will begin soon for all IIMs and other MBA colleges. IIM shortlist criteria not just includes CAT 2023 scores but also past academic performance (class 10, 12, and graduation), full time work experience, and gender & academic diversity scores. Check IIM CAP Admission Process
Last year, getting a 99+ percentile required about a 90+ score. This year however the exam is rated more difficult leading to a score of 80-82 for the same range. Check this year’s slot-wise CAT 2023 marks vs percentile
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Ques. How do I know the topper of CAT 2023?
Ans. You can know the details of the topper of CAT 2023 on the result date on this page. Note that IIM does not provide the names and marks of the toppers with a 100 percentile but only the number of candidates who have secured the same. Based on media sources and news updates, we have provided you with the details of all the toppers of CAT 2023.
Ques. How do I get a 99.99 percentile in CAT?
Ans. Getting a 99.99 percentile in CAT requires a high score. Based on this year’s exam difficulty level and the high number of test takers, you can expect a score between 98-99 to get a 99.99 percentile. This figure is likely to change depending on the relative performance of all the 2.88 lakh test-takers. If we check CAT topper marks 2022, only 22 of the 2.22 lakh candidates secured a 99.99 percentile. So, it is not going to be easy to get into the CAT 2023 99.99 percentile club.
Ques. Can I apply for IIFT’s MBA in International Business with CAT 2023 scores?
Ans. Yes, beginning this year, you can apply for IIFT’s MBA (IB) 2024-26 course based on your CAT score 2023. Previously, IIFT conducted its own entrance test for admission but that has been done away with from this year.
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CAT 2022 Topper List
The names of CAT 2022 toppers is updated below for your reference. You can also check CAT Topper 2022 marks, percentile, state, gender, and academic discipline of the candidate.
| Name of the Topper | CAT Percentile | CAT Toppers Interview |
|---|---|---|
| Adit Sanjanwala | 99.99 | Check Here |
| Kushagra | 99.7 | Check Here |
| Parul Arora | 99.93 | Check Here |
| Aditya Singh | 99.90 | Check Here |
| Prakrut Chauhan | 99.89 | Check Here |
| Ekaans Mohanty | 99.88 | Check Here |
| Ankan Biswas | 99.9 | Check Here |
| Adarsh Singh | 99.83 | Check Here |
| Shivam Sharma | 99.63 | Check Here |
| Aditya Mishra | 99.61 | Check Here |
CAT Topper 2022 Statistics
Given below are CAT Toppers 2022 statistics (number of toppers based on gender and academic background) given by IIM Bangalore.
| CAT Percentile | Total Number of Toppers | Male | Female | Engineering | Non-Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 11 | 11 | - | 10 | 1 |
| 99.99 | 22 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 6 |
| 99.98 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 15 | 7 |
State-wise CAT Topper 2022 Statistics
| State | CAT Toppers 100%ile | CAT Toppers 99.9% | CAT Toppers 99.8% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haryana | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Telangana | 2 | 1 | - |
| West Bengal | - | 3 | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Andhra Pradesh | - | - | 1 |
| Bihar | - | - | 1 |
| Chandigarh | - | - | - |
| Delhi | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Kerala | 1 | - | 1 |
| Karnataka | - | 2 | 1 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 3 | - |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Odisha | - | - | 2 |
| Punjab | - | 1 | - |
| Rajasthan | - | 1 | 5 |
| Tamilnadu | - | 1 | - |
CAT Toppers 2021
Given below are the top scorers of CAT 2021.
| Sr. No. | Name of Topper | Overall CAT Percentile of Topper | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maruti Konduri | 100 | Hyderabad |
| 2. | Rahul Sharma | 100 | Faridabad |
| 3. | Suneet Kumbhat | 100 | Mumbai |
| 4. | Parth Chowdhary | 99.99 | Vadodara |
| 5. | Prakhar Sinha | 99.91 | Jamshedpur |
| 6. | Manavdeep Singh | 99.77 | IIM Lucknow |
| 7. | Tushar Saneja | 99.73 | IIM Shillong |
CAT Toppers 2021 Statistics
Given below are CAT Topper 2021 statistics (number of toppers based on gender and academic background) given by IIM Ahmedabad.
| CAT Percentile | Total Number of Toppers | Male | Female | Engineering | Non-Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 9 | 9 | - | 7 | 2 |
| 99.99 | 19 | 19 | - | 16 | 3 |
| 99.98 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 4 |
State Wise CAT Toppers 2021 Statistics
Given below are the state-wise number of CAT toppers 2021 with 100, 99.99, and 99.98 percentile scores respectively.
| State | CAT Toppers 100%ile | CAT Toppers 99.9% | CAT Toppers 99.8% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haryana | 1 | 2 | - |
| Telangana | 1 | - | 1 |
| West Bengal | 1 | - | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Andhra Pradesh | - | 1 | - |
| Bihar | - | 1 | - |
| Chandigarh | - | 1 | - |
| Delhi | - | 1 | 1 |
| Kerala | - | 1 | - |
| Karnataka | - | 2 | - |
| Gujarat | - | 4 | 1 |
| Madhya Pradesh | - | - | 1 |
| Odisha | - | - | 1 |
| Punjab | - | - | 2 |
| Rajasthan | - | - | 2 |
| Tamilnadu | - | - | 3 |
CAT Toppers 2020
| Name | Percentile | City |
|---|---|---|
| Jitesh Mittal | 100 Percentile | Jaipur |
| Ashish Sen | 99.99 Percentile | Navi Mumbai’s |
| Vishesh Garg | 99.9 Percentile | Himachal Pradesh |
| Debrup Poddar | 99.11 Percentile | NA |
| Priyamm Garg | 99.81 Percentile | Delhi |
| Shubham Yadav | 99.7 Percentile | Gurgaon |
| Kshitiz Garg | 99.61 Percentile | Mohali |
| Vishal Agarwal | 99.44 Percentile | Cuttak |
| Gaurav Dhawan | 99.29 Percentile | Mohali |
| Sargam Bansal | 99.17 Percentile | Chandigarh |
| Himani Goyal | 99.05 percentile | NA |
CAT Toppers 2020 Statistics
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Candidates appeared in CAT 2020 | 1,90,144 |
| Number of female candidates | 66,755 |
| Number of male candidates | 1,23,388 |
| Number of transgender candidates | 01 |
| Candidates scored 100 Percentile | 09 |
| 100 Percentile Candidates from engineering/technology background | 07 |
| 100 Percentile Candidates from mathematics & management background | 1 each |
| Candidates scored 99 Percentile | 19 |
CAT Previous Years Toppers Statistics
| CAT Exam Year | Number of 100 Percentile Scorers | Number of candidates appeared |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 2,09,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | 2,09,405 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1,99,632 |
| 2016 | 20 | 1,95,000 |
The mentioned above is the list of CAT statistics for the past 4 years that the candidate can check to get a clear idea of the difficulty level of the examination & number of candidates who appeared in the examination. This will eventually help the aspirants to pull up their socks and concentrate on the topics and concepts that are relevant and are important to target.
Quick Links for CAT Syllabus:
- CAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension Syllabus
- CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
- CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Syllabus
CAT Toppers 2019
- 10 candidates out of 2.44 lakh(approx.) candidates scored 100 percentiles in CAT 2019.
- All the candidates who scored 100 percentiles in the CAT 2019 are from Engineering backgrounds.
- The highest number of toppers in CAT 2019 are from Maharashtra where four candidates scored 100 percentiles.
- Almost 21 candidates scored 99.99 percentile, and 19 of them were from Engineering backgrounds.
- The domination of male candidates in the toppers list was more than that of female candidates in CAT 2019.
| Name of the Topper | Percentile |
|---|---|
| Elliot Anderson | 99.12 |
| Rohit Banerjea | 99.80 |
| Manisha Barnwal | 99.89 |
| Arayan Sarupria | 99.89 |
| Bitanesh Bhattacharya | 99.66 |
| Kisalya Jha | 99.96 |
| Christy Rajan | 99.57 |
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CAT Toppers 2018
| CAT Topper 2018 | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|
| Amit Bikram | 100 |
| Niranjan Prasad | 100 |
| Rickshesh Manchanda | 100 |
| Rounak Majumdar | 100 |
| Swapnil Suman | 100 |
| Anubhav | 99.99 |
| Kaustubh Vyas | 99.99 |
| Kishan Kashyap | 99.99 |
| Abhishek | 99.97 |
| Karan | 99.91 |
| Mayur Arora | 99.88 |
| Kushaagr Panwar | 99.6 |
| Kuldeep Atri | 99.44 |
| Avinash Misal | 99.37 |
| Pratik Mishra | 99.33 |
| Sakshat Goel | 99.21 |
| Tushar Goel | 98.89 |
CAT Topper Preparation Strategy and Plan
All CAT 2023 aspirants have their own preparation strategy that they adopt with the hope to get admission to Top B-School in India. In order to crack a national-level management exam and to score the right percentile to get a call from IIMs, follow these simple tips given below by the toppers.
- Time-bound practice: One of the major factors that contribute to the CAT being considered as the toughest management entrance exam to crack in the country, is the restricted time available to solve the questions in the exam. Although maximum questions asked in CAT are basic in nature, what makes them difficult is the restricted time frame available to the candidates to complete the exam. Therefore, make sure to include time-bound practice sessions as part of your CAT Preparation Strategy. Moreover, make sure to practice this with MCQs and non-MCQs type questions, as it will help you build the right speed at which you should respond to the questions.
- CAT Syllabus Deadlines: The biggest challenge for first time CAT Aspirants is the vast nature of the CAT Syllabus. With the huge syllabus and topics to cover, MBA aspirants have to manage their time as well as to ensure that they complete the entire syllabus to meet the deadlines set by them. Having the deadlines to complete the syllabus and achieve the targets will keep you motivated during the next two months which is the most critical phase of your preparation time. Check Detailed CAT Syllabus 2023
- Avoid referring to too many Books: There are hundreds of books in the market which claim to be the ultimate guide to crack CAT. But too many books with different concepts always create confusion for the aspirants. Therefore, Toppers recommend that you refer to only two good books on any subject or topic for CAT preparation. But ensure that these two reference books should be able give you all the necessary knowledge about the topics asked in the exam. Read More Best Books for CAT 2023
- Don’t stick to one topic for long: Another biggest challenge for MBA aspirants is to make the decision of actually skipping a topic if it’s too tough to crack. However, as per the CAT Topper it is a wrong strategy to do. If you are unable to understand a topic during one sitting, wandering over it for even longer will only waste your time. So there you have to take a conscious call of letting the topic go and start on the new one. Therefore, remember the cardinal rule, don’t stick to one topic for long, whether you are able to crack it or not.
- Take Mock Tests and subscribe to test series: Take and subscribe test series offered topic wise on the regular basis. Also, Mock tests are the ultimate friend when it comes to CAT MBA Preparation. As it helps you not only to check and practice, but also gives you an insight into what’s actually working in your preparation strategy and helps you to realign the same for the upcoming days.
- Seek Experts Help: CAT is the national level management entrance exam, which essentially means that it is not enough to beat yourself. In order to grap that exclusive seat at IIMs, you need to beat your competitors and therefore the preparation and performance have to be gauged in comparison to others. So talk to experts about your plan and preparation strategy and analyse if there is any way in which you can improve your performance. Mentors, online tutorials will help you find gaps in your strategy and fill them in time to ensure that you outperform others on the exam day.
- Build a Peer study Group: Many aspirants believe in working alone, especially during the final phase of their CAT Preparation i.e. the last two months. During this final phase, one can either completely lose their focus and get into depression or get over-confident with their preparation strategy. In order to avoid this, work with a motivated set of people who are able to motivate and challenge you to put your best foot forward. So, make sure you make a peer study group for CAT preparation, especially if CAT is going to be your first attempt.
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CAT Toppers Strategy
Tips and Tricks from various CAT Toppers are tabulated below. Students can follow it for better performance in the examination.
| CAT Topper | CAT Toppers Strategy and Interview |
|---|---|
| Parul Arora (CAT 2022, 99.93%ile) | Start preparing early, likely in April with primary focus on clearing basic concepts followed by regular practice. Check CAT 2022 Topper Parul’s Full Interview |
| Kushagra (CAT 2022, 99.7%ile) | Practice on a regular basis and do not forget to analyze your mistakes. Check CAT 2022 Topper Kushgra’s Full Interview |
| Ankan Biswas (CAT 2022, 99.9%ile) | Attempt all sorts of mock tests to get efficient. Prioritize your strengths and then move on to the weaker sections. Check CAT 2022 Topper Ankan’s Full Interview |
| Chirag Gupta (CAT 2021, 100%ile) | “I focused on getting my basics right at the beginning of the preparations. I focused on doing only easy questions first, and later attempted the harder ones. I took about 50-60 CAT mock tests, as I think that it is probably the most important aspect of CAT preparation. My exam day strategy was just to stay calm and not think too much about the results. Be honest with yourselves during the preparation. It is important for you to not overestimate as well as underestimate your understanding of the concepts.” |
| Kshitiz Singhal (CAT 2020, 99.99%ile) | “I started my preparation by knowing about the CAT exam pattern and syllabus. Once I completed the syllabus, I started taking mock tests. I bought study materials and took a mock test series from noted institutes for practice purpose. I worked on my approach to solving the questions. I also analysed my mock tests in detail and identified the areas where I needed to improve. My suggestion for the aspirants is to work on your fundamentals, speed and accuracy.“ |
| Somansh Chordia (CAT 2019, 100%ile) | “I believe what helped me a lot while CAT preparation was the fact that I loved CAT’s pattern and realised that the kind of skills I needed to develop. It’s good and important to compare your performance with others as essentially it’s a competitive exam but one should not get demoralised or overconfident in the process. So it would be best to keep competing with yourself and periodically comparing with others just to know where you stand and probably learn from others who are performing better or have improved a lot. I strongly believe in the idea that we can achieve only what we can imagine and actually believe in. So believe in yourself and the fact that wonders are possible.” |
| Rounak Majumdar (CAT 2018, 100%ile | “My entire preparation was based on taking mock tests. I attempted two mock tests every week and around 40 mock tests in a year. I used to do practice tests on the weekends and analyse my results during the week. Analysing mock tests are more important than actually appearing for them; it helped me understand my shortfalls and device a test strategy. Time management is the key. One should approach the easy questions first and maintain accuracy while gaining speed.” |
| Chhavi Gupta (CAT 2017, 100%ile) | "Start giving mocks as soon as you start your preparation and keep a track of your own strengths and weaknesses. Focus on increasing accuracy to around 75-80% for VARC and 90-100% in LRDI and QA, and then increase your speed and number of attempts. Most importantly, stay calm on the final day. I think CAT is more of an aptitude test, and does not really require a rigorous coaching. But if one is unable to find much motivation and persistence in preparation on their own then it is better to join an institute for better guidance and a proper timetable.” |
| Avidipto Chakraborty (CAT 2016, 100%ile) | “CAT is a random exam, in the sense that one wouldn’t know what questions will be asked. It is necessary to attempt mocks as they familiarize you with and prepare you for all kinds of scenarios-easy, moderate, difficult, lengthy, vague etc. If you’ve attempted good enough numbers of mocks, nothing will surprise you. It helps you keep your cool while writing the test. Find people around you who are preparing to take the exam. Be it social media or your own friend circle, connect with people who are doing the same thing as you are, to keep the motivation going.” |
CAT Toppers 2023 FAQs
Ques. If CAT Toppers have scored the same percentile then in that case what will be the tie-breaking criteria?
Ans. CAT Toppers scoring the same percentiles will not affect their admission to the college. Also, there are no tie-breaking criteria for the candidates scoring the same percentiles. Because admission in IIMs depends on various factors where the first phase is scoring above or equal to the sectional or overall percentiles decided by the respective colleges.
Ques. Is it necessary that CAT Topper who have scored overall 99+ percentiles have also scored sectional percentiles above 99?
Ans. No, it is not necessary that 100 or 99 percentile candidates have scored above 99 in all the sections. For example, CAT topper Debrup Poddar had scored 99.11 percentile in CAT but his sectional percentiles were:
- VARC % - 97.07
- DILR % - 85.41
- QA % - 99.56.
Candidates are advised to read more CAT Score Calculation method to know more about the process.
Ques. What was the preparation strategy of CAT Topper Rishi Mittal who had scored 100% in 1st attempt?
Ans. Rishi Mittal had scored:
- 99.99 percentile in Quant
- 100 in Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- 98.76 percentile in Verbal abilities
He was able to do so with regular practice and advised all the aspiring candidates to focus on honest preparations.
Ques. Can a CAT Topper with around 98 percentile target IIM Lucknow for the admission process?
Ans. Sruthy S Kumar had scored 97.71 percentile in CAT 2019 and got into IIM Lucknow. As admission in IIMs not only depends upon overall and sectional cut off but also depends on various factors like gender diversity, academic diversity, work experience, performance in PI, etc. Therefore, candidates scoring 90 percentile can also get admission in IIM-L.
Ques. What is the minimum cut off percentile for CAT in IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. The minimum cut off for CAT in IIM Ahmedabad is 90+ percentile. The cut off is released by IIM Ahmedabad after considering various factors.
Ques. What is the admission procedure that the candidate has to go through for IIM Selection?
Ans. The candidate after attaining the minimum cut off marks is called the Personal Appearance round which consists of Personal Interview and Written Ability Test.
Ques. What is the CAT score to get into IIM Trichy?
Ans. Based on previous year cut offs, CAT Score to secure admission into IIM Trichy is between 92-94 percentile.
Ques. What is the CAT cut off for XISS Ranchi?
Ans. XISS has been ranked by Outlook and Times at 42 and 27 in the 2021 rankings respectively and among the top 100 institutes in India by NIRF.
- It offers 5 specializations in PGDM courses such as Human Resource Management, Finance, Rural Management, Information Technology, and Marketing.
- The admissions at XISS are based on a valid score in CAT/XAT/CMAT entrance exam.
- Seats available for HRM and Rural Management are 75 and Information Technology, Finance, and Marketing Management specializations have 60 seats each. Of the above, 40% of seats are reserved for ST/SC and Christian candidates (other than ST/SC). The above-mentioned 40 percent is with a breakdown as follows: ST - 26%, SC- 6%, and Christians 8%.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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