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How to Analyze CAT Mock Test Results Like a Topper

Introduction

Every CAT topper agrees on one thing—mock tests are not just for practice, they are goldmines of feedback. But taking mock tests alone won’t guarantee you a 99+ percentile. What truly matters is how you analyze those tests. In this guide, eliveclass.com breaks down how to analyze CAT mock test results like a topper, so you can maximize every mock test you take.

Why Is Mock Test Analysis Crucial for CAT Preparation?

Before we dive into the steps, let’s understand why toppers emphasize analysis:

  • Helps identify your strong and weak sections.

  • Tracks your accuracy vs. attempt rate.

  • Builds your exam temperament.

  • Refines your time management strategy.

  • Enables targeted revision.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Analyze CAT Mock Tests Like a Topper

1. Note Your Overall and Sectional Scores

Start with recording:

  • Overall Percentile

  • Section-wise Percentile (VARC, DILR, QA)

  • Number of correct, incorrect, and unattempted questions

👉 Topper’s Tip: Maintain a mock test tracker in Excel or Google Sheets.

2. Time vs. Accuracy Mapping

For each section, check:

  • How much time you spent on each question

  • Accuracy in each question type

👉 Use this formula:

Accuracy Rate = (Correct Answers ÷ Total Attempted Questions) × 100

Example:
In QA, if you attempted 20 questions and got 12 right:
Accuracy = (12/20) × 100 = 60%

🔍 Identify where you’re wasting time with low accuracy.

3. Categorize Every Question

Use these labels:

  • ✅ Correct & Quick

  • ⚠️ Correct but Time-Consuming

  • ❌ Incorrect due to Conceptual Error

  • ❌ Incorrect due to Silly Mistake

  • ❓ Unattempted

👉 Topper’s Tip:
Focus more on the ❌ and ⚠️ categories. That’s where your score improves.

4. Identify Section-Wise Trends

VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension)

  • Were you better at RCs or VA?

  • Did you get stuck in Inference or Main Idea questions?

DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning)

  • Which sets were attempted?

  • Which sets did you leave and why?

  • Did you guess, or were you genuinely stuck?

QA (Quantitative Aptitude)

  • Was your weakness in Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, or Numbers?

  • Did you spend too much time on a particular topic?

👉 At eliveclass.com, our mock test solutions also tag questions topic-wise to help you with this.

5. Make a Mistake Logbook

Create a “Mistake Journal” with the following format:

Date Mock No. Question Type Topic Mistake Type Correct Approach
01 July Mock 5 RC – Inference VARC Misinterpreted question Focus on passage tone

Review this log every week to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

6. Evaluate Time Management Strategy

Ask yourself:

  • Did I spend too long on a DILR set I couldn’t solve?

  • Did I panic in QA due to lack of time?

  • Did I leave easy RC questions at the end?

👉 Try new time splits in the next mock (e.g., 10 min per RC, 15 min per LR set, etc.)

7. Revise Concepts Based on Weak Areas

After analyzing your mistakes:

  • Revisit concepts from standard books or video lectures.

  • Practice similar question types from eliveclass.com question bank.

  • Take topic-wise tests for focused improvement.

8. Track Progress Across Mocks

Make a weekly progress report. Track:

  • Percentile jump

  • Accuracy improvement

  • Number of mistakes reducing

  • Time spent per question

📊 Topper’s Tool:
Use simple charts in Excel to visualize your improvement.

9. Develop a Flexible Exam Strategy

Based on repeated analysis:

  • Create your ideal question selection strategy.

  • Finalize your order of attempting sections.

  • Learn to skip questions tactically.

👉 Topper’s Advice: Skipping is not losing. Skipping is strategy.

9. Bonus: How Often Should You Analyze?

  • Early Stage (6+ months before CAT): Weekly analysis

  • Middle Stage (3–6 months before): After every 2 mocks

  • Final Stage (Last 2 months): After every mock, in detail

Final Thoughts: Be Your Own Critic

Mock test analysis is the single most important step between taking a test and improving in the next one. Just giving mocks won’t help unless you go back, introspect, and correct.

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