How Physics Wallah Helped Arnab Das Turn 99 into 99.75 Percentile in CAT

Improvement is always possible when the intent is clear. Arnab Das's journey reflects the power of structured improvement. After securing 99 percentile in CAT in his first attempt, he chose to analyse his performance and work on specific areas that needed refinement. He returned stronger and achieved 99.75 percentile in his second attempt, all while working full-time.

This improvement was not dramatic or impulsive. It was strategic. Through systematic teaching, marathon sessions and consistent practice support, Physics Wallah became a turning point in his journey.

Academic Foundation and Professional Commitment

Arnab comes from a strong academic background. He graduated from NIT Surat and had already demonstrated excellence during his engineering years.

He explained:

“So I graduated from NITK Surathkal in 2023. I had a JEE Mains percentile of 99.9 almost in 2019. So I was the rank opener in my college institute. So that was the thing. After that, I got an internship at Visa, and I got a PPO there and currently working at Visa as well for the last 2 and a half years, and ya and I gave an exam along with my job.”

Preparing for CAT alongside a demanding corporate role requires structure and discipline. Arnab managed both.

From a Strong Score to a Stronger Comeback

When Arnab received his result, his response reflected both satisfaction and relief. His sectional scores demonstrate balance and strength:

“So I score 99.77 in VARC, 99.82 in LRDI, and 88.91 in quants. The quants section went a little bit not as far as my level, I feel, but ya it was okay overall it was 99.75 so let's hope
get some calls”

Although he believed Quant could have gone better, his overall percentile clearly reflected maturity in preparation and execution.

How Physics Wallah Helped Him Prepare for CAT While Working Full-Time

A common concern among aspirants is whether CAT preparation requires leaving one’s job. Arnab’s perspective is practical and reassuring.

He said:

“I feel sir ki aap job ke saath bhi kar sakte ho kyunki jaise aap logon ka YouTube ka marathon session chalta rehta hai. Aapka aapka bhi bahut saare
Marathons maine dekhe hain. Rahul Bhatla sir ke dekhe hain. To aap log almost saare syllabus complete kara hi dete ho, YouTube se hi”

“Agar aap jaise job ke baad ek ghanta do ghanta baith ke dekh bhi loge. Thoda practice kar loge. Thoda mocks de doge toh I feel wo sufficient hai.”

“Baaki to exam day pe hi depend karta hai ki temperament kaisa hai aur exam aapka kaisa gaya. To wahi hai. Baaki practice hi hai most of the times…”

His preparation relied significantly on Physics Wallah’s structured YouTube marathon sessions. These sessions helped him revise comprehensively without disrupting his work schedule.

He also acknowledged the faculty support directly:

“Maine aapse padha hai LRDI aur Rahul Batla sir se padha hai quants aur last mein marathons bahut saare hue the. Usme I feel matlab more than syllabus complete ho gaye the.”

This indicates that the coverage was not superficial; it was thorough and structured.

What Changed in Arnab’s Strategy Between the First and Second Attempt?

The difference between the 99th percentile and the 99.75th percentile came from small but meaningful changes.

Arnab identified a mistake in his earlier VARC approach:

“Main pehle jo galti karta tha VRC mein wo tha ki main pehle wo correct answer sir dhoondhne ki koshish karta tha. To wo mera jo approach tha wo thoda galat tha. Humein dhoondhna chahiye ki kaun sa option nahi hoga us pe.”

“To pehle jo option nahi hai usko kaato aur phir us answer pe jao. To phir VRC ka score wahan pe increase hua.”

Instead of searching for the correct answer immediately, he began by eliminating incorrect options. This refined approach improved both accuracy and confidence.

The Role of Consistent Practice in Strengthening LRDI Accuracy

Arnab’s clarity about LRDI is particularly noteworthy. He emphasised that there is no formula or trick that replaces consistent effort.

“LRDI pe main bataunga. Last time hi mera LRDI accha hi tha. Sir se hi padha tha maine. To thank you sir. Once again. To us pe main sirf practice hi bataunga. Wo actually wo practice se hi aata hai. Wo kuch matlab aisa kuch special formula to hai nahi LRDI mein. Wo practice se hi aata hai.”

The message is direct: mastery in LRDI comes from repeated exposure and structured practice.

How Structured Quant Preparation Improved His Speed and Accuracy

Arnab strongly advised against selective preparation.

“Quants mein main bataunga ki poora syllabus karke jao, matlab modern maths geometry sab padh ke jao, kyunki aap nahi jaante ki exam day pe algebra zyada aayega, arithmetic kuch bhi aa sakta hai to poora padh ke jao aur practice karte raho bas itna hi”

His emphasis was on complete coverage and continuous practice. He also highlighted the importance of speed and efficient methods, particularly those taught in Physics Wallah sessions.

Advice for Those Considering Another Attempt

Arnab understands the emotional side of competitive exams. Having improved his own score, he offered practical encouragement.

“Aur last year main bhi aise mayus tha sir, so main bolunga ki matlab dil chhota nahi karke phir se exam do ho hi jaayega agar next baar doge to agar aapke paas confidence hai aur aapko lagta hai ki main kar sakta hoon to obviously ho jaayega to mauka to hai phir se next year ka to de do exam phir se”

His message is measured and realistic: improvement is possible if confidence and effort remain consistent.

A Result Built on Structure, Correction and Consistency

Arnab’s journey reflects three clear lessons for serious CAT aspirants.

• Improvement begins with honest self-analysis. Instead of overlooking his mistakes from the first attempt, he identified precise gaps in strategy and worked to correct them.

• Structured guidance makes preparation efficient. Even while managing a full-time job, organised sessions and focused revision enabled him to use his limited time effectively.

• Consistency in practice creates stability on the examination day. Repeated exposure, sectional drills and mock analysis strengthened both accuracy and confidence.

Physics Wallah’s marathon sessions, concept-driven teaching and method-based problem solving supported him in refining his overall preparation strategy. The emphasis was not merely on completing the syllabus, but on approaching each section with clarity and precision.