How to Improve Accuracy in CAT Without Sacrificing Speed – 7 Proven Hacks for 2025 Aspirants
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08/04/2025
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Sacrificing speed for accuracy is a trap, but accuracy without speed gets no one into the IIMs. If you are preparing for CAT 2025, I am sure mastering both speed and accuracy is critical to achieving a jaw dropping 99+ percentile score.
To ensure you maximize your accuracy without losing speed, here is a list of 7 expert recommended strategies for the CAT exam.
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Accuracy vs Speed in CAT: A Quick Overview
| Element | Expected Value |
|---|---|
| Ideal Accuracy | 85%, ouch! Not less than that for all sections |
| Attempted Questions | 50 – 65. Out of (Smartly skipping will help with 66) |
| Safe Raw Score | 95 – 110 (98-99.5 percentile) |
| Key Sections | VARC, DILR, QA |
7 Tips to Increase Accuracy and Not Compromise on Speed
1. Know What To Skip
Not everything is worth answering. Focus on selecting the appropriate questions rather than attempting all of them.
2. “Use the 2-Pass Strategy”
Complete lower-tier questions, and move onto mid-tier only if there is some time left.
3. Challenge yourself with a timer, not a stopwatch
Make sure to keep a record of how much time is spent for each question, as well as accuracy per section. Utilize Test Funda Timer or IMS Test Timer App!
4. Keep a “Mistake Logbook”
- After every mock test, include:
- What went wrong?
- Was it a dumb mistake or a gap in concepts?
- What would you do to fix it?
5. Focus on Conceptual Understanding First
- Speed comes from clarity, not shortcuts.
- Learn again the core concepts of algebra, geometry, and reading comprehension.
6. Deeply Analyze Every Mock
Do not go on to the next mock — look at accuracy per topic, time spent, and strike rate.
7. Section Specific Speed Strategy
| Section | Speed Focus Strategy |
|---|---|
| VARC | Skim passages, read Qs first, do not over think RCs |
| DILR | Attempt the easiest set first, do not fall for 2 – set traps |
| QA | Solve from the back, work smartly with answer choices |
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Bonus: Tools & Apps To Raise Accuracy
| Tool/App | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Wordpandit RC App | Accuracy tracking drills and RC drills |
| Cracku Mocks | Timed sectional mock drills |
| Anki Flashcards | Revision of formulas and shortcuts |
| Arun Sharma Books | Speed and concept building |
What Toppers Say:
“In CAT, accuracy is the king and speed is the knight. But they both have to work in tandem to win the game”
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