A real CAT journey shaped by steady work, helpful teachers and a plan that made sense.
Quick Snapshot
| CAT Percentile | 99 |
| Academic Record | 95% in Class 10, 96% in Class 12, B.Com (Hons.) |
| Key Challenge | Handling unfamiliar question types, time pressure and a few consistently difficult areas |
| Solution | Clear teaching broken into smaller steps, focused practice and regular mentor guidance |
| Training Provider | VerbalHub |
Scoring 99 percentile in CAT is not only about studying for long hours. You need a sensible plan, regular practice and teachers who can spot what is keeping your score down.
That is what helped Vishank reach the 99th percentile in CAT.
With 95% in Class 10, 96% in Class 12 and a B.Com (Hons.) degree, Vishank already knew how to work hard. Still, CAT brought a different challenge. The questions were unfamiliar, the clock added pressure and a few areas seemed difficult to handle alone.
At VerbalHub, his teachers broke those difficult areas into smaller, easier steps. Focused practice, regular guidance and steady preparation helped him feel more confident.
Who Is Vishank, and What Did He Score in CAT?
Vishank is a B.Com (Hons.) graduate who scored 99 percentile in CAT. He also achieved 95% in Class 10 and 96% in Class 12.
Strong school marks did not make CAT easy. The exam checks more than what you know. It also tests how accurately you read, reason, choose questions and make decisions when time is short.
Vishank called CAT a "tough battlefield." He improved by accepting the difficult areas, practising them regularly and asking for help when he needed it.
What Challenges Did Vishank Face During CAT Preparation?
Some parts of CAT were difficult for Vishank to handle on his own. He needed clear explanations and enough guided practice to use the right method under exam pressure.
Many CAT students face the same problem. They study every day but do not know exactly why their scores have stopped improving. The reason could be:
- weak concepts in Quantitative Aptitude;
- poor set selection in DILR;
- low accuracy or trap options in VARC;
- slow question selection;
- irregular practice; or
- taking mocks without properly reviewing them.
Solving more questions will not always fix these problems. A student usually improves faster when a teacher explains why an answer went wrong and what should change in the next attempt.
How Did VerbalHub Help Vishank Score 99 Percentile in CAT?
VerbalHub supported Vishank with clear teaching, guided practice and regular help from mentors. Difficult topics were explained in a practical way, so he could practise with more confidence and stay consistent.
In his own words, portions he once felt he could never do started to feel easy after working with VerbalHub's teachers.
There was no shortcut. His preparation followed a simple process:
- Find the section or topic causing the problem.
- Relearn the concept or reasoning method in simple steps.
- Practise CAT-level questions within a time limit.
- Review errors, accuracy and question choice.
- Correct the approach and test it again.
This is where personal mentoring helps. Instead of following the same plan as everyone else, a student can work on the gaps that are actually affecting the score.
How Does Hasan Raja Help Students with CAT VARC?
Hasan Raja leads VerbalHub's verbal teaching with focused support for Reading Comprehension and verbal reasoning. He helps students understand passage structure, judge answer choices and find the thinking error behind repeated mistakes.
Hasan Raja's credentials include:
- IIM Kozhikode alumnus;
- 20 years of experience in verbal training and language education;
- GMAT Verbal V50 score;
- 99th-percentile performance in CAT VARC;
- specialist knowledge of Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning; and
- more than 10,000 learners trained across test preparation and language education.
CAT VARC cannot be mastered by memorising a few rules. Students need to understand how a passage is built, why an option looks attractive and what the text actually supports.
Hasan Sir's classes help students work on:
- finding the main argument of a passage;
- understanding the purpose of each paragraph;
- separating facts from assumptions;
- removing tempting but unsupported options;
- balancing speed with reading accuracy; and
- reviewing the thought process behind a wrong answer.
Why Do CAT Aspirants Choose VerbalHub?
VerbalHub is a good fit for students who want small live classes, section-wise teaching, a personal study plan and useful feedback after tests. The course covers VARC, DILR and Quant with a different method for each section.
A coaching institute should not be judged only by advertising claims. Check how the classes are taught, whether mentors are available when you get stuck and whether each mock gives you a clear plan for the next week.
VerbalHub's CAT teaching model includes:
- live online classes for VARC, DILR and Quant;
- concept teaching followed by timed CAT-level practice;
- sectional tests and full-length mocks;
- mock reviews focused on accuracy, timing and question selection;
- personal study plans and progress checks;
- direct doubt support;
- small live batches, generally with 5–7 students; and
- one-to-one coaching for students who need individual help.
How Should You Prepare for VARC, DILR and Quant?
Deal with VARC, DILR and Quant as three different MBA exams. Each section needs its own method, practice routine and review process.
What is a practical VARC preparation strategy?
Build reading accuracy before chasing speed. Practise Reading Comprehension, learn to see how a passage is organised and support every answer with evidence from the text. During review, study the wrong options as carefully as the correct answer.
How can you improve DILR set selection?
Practise scanning sets before solving them. Look at the number of conditions, how clearly the information is given and the likely time needed. After each test, check whether choosing a different set could have improved your score.
How should you prepare for CAT Quant?
Strengthen the basics of Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems and Modern Math. Then move to timed mixed practice. Track whether you lost marks because of a weak concept, a calculation error, poor selection or too much time spent on one question.
What Can You Learn from Vishank's CAT Journey?
Vishank's main lesson is simple: consistency matters more than perfect preparation. A clear plan followed every day works better than occasional bursts of long study.
Use this routine each week:
- Choose one improvement goal for each section.
- Complete focused concept and practice sessions.
- Take a timed sectional test or full mock.
- Review every wrong and unattempted question.
- Write down errors that keep repeating.
- Ask a mentor how to correct the pattern.
- Test the same skill again the following week.
Do not measure preparation only by the number of hours you study. Ask whether those hours improved your accuracy, speed or decision-making.
Can VerbalHub Help You Build a 99-Percentile CAT Plan?
VerbalHub offers live online CAT coaching and one-to-one mentoring for students who want a clear plan, expert support and regular score reviews. The plan can be adjusted to your present level, target percentile and weekly schedule.
Vishank earned his result through his own work and consistency. His teachers helped him use that effort in the right places.
If you are serious about CAT and do not know what to improve next, begin with a diagnostic review instead of downloading another random timetable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vishank combined steady practice with guidance from VerbalHub teachers. His mentors simplified difficult topics and helped him practise in a more focused way.
VerbalHub offers specialist VARC teaching. Hasan Raja, an IIM Kozhikode alumnus with 20 years of experience, a GMAT Verbal V50 score and 99th-percentile CAT VARC performance, leads its verbal approach.
Yes. Depending on the course, students can receive a personal study plan, progress reviews, doubt support, mock analysis and one-to-one coaching.
Yes. VerbalHub's CAT courses cover VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude through concept lessons, timed practice, sectional tests and full mocks.
No responsible institute can promise a fixed percentile. Results depend on the student's starting level, preparation time, consistency and exam-day performance. Good coaching can make the preparation clearer and more focused.
Result note: Vishank's score and comments come from the supplied student interview. Individual CAT results vary according to starting level, preparation time, consistency and exam-day performance.