CAT Toppers List 2023 (Out): Check Names, Percentile, Score, Marks
The CAT toppers list 2023 is out as the CAT result 2023 has been released. The result has been published as per the expected date i.e. 21st December 2023.
The CAT toppers list 2023 is available now! The CAT result 2023 has been released around 12.30 PM on December 21, 2023, on the official website at iimcat.ac.in. Like every year, male candidates and engineering graduates dominate the CAT 2023 toppers list, with 11 Engineering graduates (all male) scoring 100%ile.
Candidates who have scored 99-100 percentile in the CAT 2023, have a strong academic background and crack further rounds get admission to the top IIMs in India.
The CAT exam was conducted on November 26, 2023, in three slots by IIM Lucknow with the highest number of test-takers in the history of the exam with 2.88 lakhs examinees. Scroll through to find more about the CAT 2023 toppers and previous years' toppers as well.
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CAT Toppers List 2023
The primary aim of releasing the list of toppers for CAT 2023 is to showcase the success stories of candidates who put in tremendous effort during their CAT preparation. The CAT toppers list 2023 has been updated below:
| Sl. No. | Name of the CAT 2023 Topper | Score Obtained |
| 1 | Kumar Sai Vishnu | 100 percentile |
| 2 | Soham Katkar | 100 percentile |
| 3 | Viraj Modi | 100 percentile |
| 4 | Alamuri Kumar | 100 percentile |
| 5 | Souradep B. | 99.95 percentile |
| 6 | Pallav Goyal | 99.95 percentile |
| 7 | Rounak Tikmani | 99.90 percentile |
| 8 | Pulkit Daga | 99.14 percentile |
| 9 | Nishakar Kumar | 99.83 percentile |
| 10 | Shreemant Singi | 99.28 percentile |
| 11 | Hritik Sharma | 98.27 percentile |
| 12 | Suvam Debnath | 99.52 percentile |
| 13 | Pulkit Daga | 99.14 percentile |
| 14 | Khushi Jha | 99.91 percentile |
| 15 | Jatin Saxena | 99.93 percentile |
| 16 | Anirudh Suresh | 99.51 percentile |
| 17 | Rishi Badjatya | 99.22 percentile |
| 18 | Shiladitya Bhadra | 99.38 percentile |
| 19 | Kavuru Dinesh Venkat | 98.88 percentile |
| 20 | Akash Priyadarshi | 98.77 percentile |
| 21 | Nayak Shraavani | 98.91 percentile |
CAT 2023 Toppers List Statistics
CAT 2023 exam was held on November 26, 2023, in three shifts for 2.88 lakh registered candidates. There were 35% women, 65% men, and 8 transgender candidates out of the total 3.28 lakh applicants who registered for the exam. Find the CAT toppers list 2023 statistics below:
CAT 2023 Percentile | Discipline | Candidates |
100 Percentiles | Engineering: 11 | All Male Candidates |
99.99 Percentiles | Engineering: 22 | 1 Female (Engg) Candidate |
99.98 Percentiles | Engineering: 20 | All Male Candidates |
State-wise CAT 2023 Toppers List
Check the state-wise list of candidates who secured the highest score in CAT 2023 in the table mentioned below:
CAT 2023 Percentile | State Wise CAT 2023 Toppers |
100 percentiles | 1 – Andhra Pradesh |
99.99 percentiles | 1 – Bihar 7 - Delhi 2 – Haryana 4 - Karnataka 9 - Maharashtra 1 - Tamil Nadu 2 - Telangana 2 - Uttar Pradesh 1 - West Bengal |
99.98 percentiles | 1 - Bihar 3 – Delhi 1 - Gujarat 1 - Haryana 1 - Karnataka 1 - Kerala 8 - Maharashtra 1 - Odisha 3 – Rajasthan 1 – Tamil Nadu 3 - Telangana 3 – Uttar Pradesh 2- West Bengal |
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CAT Toppers: Quick Overview of the Last Few Years
Students can find the total number of candidates appearing in the CAT exam and the number of 100 percentile scorers from the past few years for reference.
Year of CAT Exam | Number of 100% Scorers | Number of Candidates Appeared |
|---|---|---|
2023 | 14 | 2,88,000 |
2022 | 11 | 2,22,000 |
2021 | 9 | 1,92,000 |
2020 | 10 | 1,90,144 |
2019 | 6 | 2,09,000 |
2018 | 11 | 2,09,405 |
2017 | 20 | 1,99,632 |
2016 | 20 | 1,95,000 |
CAT Toppers List 2022
Here is a list given below of the CAT toppers 2022 and their CAT percentiles:
Name of CAT Topper | CAT %ile Score | Academic Background | CAT Preparation Strategy |
Suneet Kumbhat | 100 | B.Tech IIT Delhi; IIM Calcutta Alumnus | CAT Coaching |
Maruti Konduri | 100 | IIM Ahmedabad Alumnus | CAT Coaching |
Renjith Thomas Joshua | 100 | CAT Coaching in Kerala | |
Srajal Gupta | 100 | CAT Coaching | |
Soumik Banerjee | 99.95 | B.E. (Mech Engg) | Self Preparation |
Shreyasee Sarkar | 99.68 | B.Tech (ECE) | CAT Coaching at Mindworkzz |
Risshi Agrawal | 99.99 | B.Tech | Self Preparation & T.I.M.E. Mock Tests |
Pranav Chaturvedi | 99.98 | B.Tech | CAT Coaching at Career Launcher |
Parul Arora | 99.93 | B.Tech | CAT Coaching at MissionCAT |
Akshit Agrawal | 99.91 | Self-Preparation with Arun Sharma Books | |
Adit Sanjanwala | 99.9 | B.Tech | Self Preparation |
Geet sai sumant | 99.89 | - | CAT Coaching at iQuanta |
Pranav Bahedia | 99.82 | B.Tech | CAT Coaching |
Atish Naskar | 99.81 | B.Tech | CAT Coaching |
Mohul Kishore | 99.08 | B.A. Hons - DU | CAT Coaching + Self Preparation |
Shauray Tiwari | 99 | B.Com. - DU | CAT Coaching + Self Preparation |
CAT 2022 Toppers List Statistics
The CAT 2022 exam was held on November 27, 2022, in three shifts for 2.55 lakh registered candidates in the country. There were 35% women, 65% men, and 4 transgender candidates out of the total 2.22 million applicants who participated in the exam. Find the CAT toppers list 2022 below:
CAT 2022 Percentile | Discipline | Candidates |
100 Percentiles | Engineering: 10 | 11 Male Candidates |
99.99 Percentiles | Engineering: 16 | 21 Male Candidates |
99.98 Percentiles | Engineering: 15 | 19 Male Candidates |
State-wise CAT 2022 Toppers List
Check the state-wise list of candidates who secured the highest score in CAT 2022 in the table mentioned below:
CAT 2022 Percentile | State Wise CAT 2022 Toppers |
100 percentiles | 2 - Delhi 1 - Gujarat 1 - Haryana 1 - Kerala 1 - Madhya Pradesh 2 - Maharashtra 2 - Telangana 1 - Uttar Pradesh |
99.99 percentiles | 2 - Delhi 3 - Gujarat 2 - Karnataka 3 - Madhya Pradesh 3 - Maharashtra 1 - Punjab 1 - Rajasthan 1 - Tamil Nadu 1 - Telangana 2 - Uttar Pradesh 3 - West Bengal |
99.98 percentiles | 1 - Andhra Pradesh 1 - Bihar 2 - Delhi 2 - Haryana 1 - Karnataka 1 - Kerala 1 - Madhya Pradesh 4 - Maharashtra 2 - Odisha 5 - Rajasthan 1 - Uttar Pradesh 1- West Bengal |
CAT 2021 Toppers List
In 2021, a total of 19 students scored 99.99 percentile. Again, they are all men. While 16 engineers got 99.99 percent marks, 3 were non-engineers and 19 students got 99.98 percentile. The woman who topped CAT 2021 got 99.98 percent was an engineer. The remaining 18 toppers in this percentile are men. Of these,15 were engineers, and 4 were non-engineers.
CAT 2021 Percentile | Engineers | Non-Engineers |
100 Percentile | 7 | 2 |
99.99 Percentile | 16 | 3 |
99.98 Percentile | 15 | 4 |
CAT 2021 Toppers List: Male
Check out the male CAT 2021 toppers list:
Name | Percentile |
Maruti Konduri | 100 |
Parth Chowdhary | 99.99 |
Prakhar Sinha | 99.91 |
Manavdeep Singh | 99.77 |
Tushar Saneja | 99.73 |
State-wise CAT 2021 Toppers List
CAT 2021 Percentile | State Wise Topper |
100 percentiles | 1 - Haryana 1 - Telangana 1 - West Bengal 2 - Uttar Pradesh 4 - Maharashtra |
99.99 percentiles | 1 - Andhra Pradesh 1 - Bihar 1 - Chandigarh 1 - Delhi 1 - Kerala 2 - Karnataka 2 - Haryana 2 - Uttar Pradesh 4 - Gujarat 4 - Maharashtra |
99.98 percentiles | 1 - Madhya Pradesh 1 - Odisha 1 - Telangana 1 - West Bengal 1 - Delhi 1 - Uttar Pradesh 1 - Gujarat 2 - Punjab 2 - Rajasthan 3 - Tamil Nadu 5 - Maharashtra |
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CAT 2020 Toppers List
The CAT 2020 toppers list was released by IIM Indore on January 2, 2021, on the official website. About 1.90 lakh test-takers appeared for the exam, of which nine students scored in the hundredth percentile. Eight are them were from the engineering background with five of them from IITs, one from the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, one from BITS Pilani, one from YMCA Institute of Engineering, and one student from IIM Indore’s IPM programme. Find more about the CAT toppers list 2020 below:
Name of the Candidate | Percentile Scored |
Ashish Sen | 99.99 |
Vishesh Garg | 99.99 |
Shivam Chandak | 99.98 |
Aditya Devalla | 99.97 |
Abhilasha Balakrishnan | 99.86 |
Adit Sanjanawala | 99.85 |
Ravi Pranshu | 99.78 |
Shivam Kumar | 99.95 |
Mohit Manwani | 96.8 |
Shashank Kashyap | 99.52 |
Vatsal Dedhia | 97.92 |
Reshma George | 99 |
Saurav Kumar Singh | 98.45 |
CAT Toppers 2020 Statistics
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Total Candidates appearing in CAT 2020 | 1,90,144 |
Number of female candidates | 66,755 |
Number of male candidates | 1,23,388 |
Number of transgender candidates | 1 |
Candidates scoring 100 Percentile | 9 |
Candidates scoring 100 percentile from engineering/technology background | 7 |
Candidates scoring 100 percentile from mathematics & management background | 1 each |
CAT Toppers List 2019
In CAT 2019, a total of 10 candidates out of 2.44 lakh (approx.) scored 100 percentile. Check the list of CAT 2019 toppers provided below.
Name of the Topper | Percentile |
|---|---|
Elliot Anderson | 99.12 |
Rohit Banerjee | 99.80 |
Manisha Barnwal | 99.89 |
Arayan Sarupria | 99.89 |
Bitanesh Bhattacharya | 99.66 |
Kisalya Jha | 99.96 |
Christy Rajan | 99.57 |
CAT Cut Offs for IIM Admission
| Name of the IIM | Final CAT Cutoff 2023 |
| IIM Ahmedabad | 99-100 |
| IIM Bangalore | 99-100 |
| IIM Calcutta | 99 |
| IIM Lucknow | 97+ |
| IIM Indore | 97+ |
| IIM Kozhikode | 97 to 98 |
| IIM Amritsar | 95+ |
| IIM Nagpur | 95+ |
| IIM Sambalpur | 95+ |
IIM Trichy | 94 |
IIM Raipur | 94 |
IIM Ranchi | 94 |
IIM Kashipur | 94 |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | 92 |
| IIM Udaipur | 92 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 92 |
| IIM Shillong | 90 |
| IIM Sirmaur | 95 |
IIM Rohtak | 95 |
| IIM Mumbai | 97 |
How to Make it to the CAT Toppers List 2023
Becoming a CAT topper requires an exceptional level of preparation, dedication, and focus. Follow the tips given below to understand how to make it to the CAT toppers list 2023.
If you are opting for self-preparation, familiarize yourself with the CAT exam pattern, structure, marking scheme, sections included and their respective weightage.
Ensure that you master the fundamental concepts of mathematics, reasoning, and language to solve highly complex CAT questions.
Create a well-structured study plan that covers and allocates time to all sections of the CAT exam based on your strengths and weaknesses, among Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability. Sectional practice is crucial.
Enrol in coaching institutes for advanced preparation and mock tests that will help you understand the exam pattern, improve your test-taking strategy, analyze your performance, assess your strengths and weaknesses, and learn from your mistakes.
Solve a lot of CAT mock tests and CAT previous year question papers to enhance your time management skills which are essential during both your preparation and the actual exam. Focus on answering more and more questions with maximum accuracy within the time limits.
Keep yourself updated on current affairs to perform well in the General Knowledge section.
Since many CAT questions require in-depth problem-solving and logical reasoning skills, improve your analytical and critical thinking skills.
Read newspapers, books, and articles regularly to develop a strong vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
CAT Toppers' Strategy & Preparation Tips
If you are preparing for the CAT exam for the upcoming session, then must know how the previous years' toppers cracked the exam with 99-100 percentile. Check the table below for the preparation strategy and tips shared by the CAT toppers from the past years.
CAT Topper | CAT Toppers Strategy & Preparation Tips |
Parul Arora (CAT 2022, 99.93%ile) | Having good time management skills is very important. I used to have classes early in the morning and preferred to finish all my tests and assignments before starting my work at the office. I would set a daily target and if I couldn't achieve it in the first half of the day, I made sure to complete it after my office hours. To improve my skills, I joined Sony Goyal Sir’s coaching centre called "Missioncat." Joining a coaching centre can be very helpful if you struggle with staying motivated and regular on your own. |
Kushagra (CAT 2022, 99.7%ile) | I started preparing for the CAT exam in January, fully aware that my performance in this section could determine my overall success in the exam. As a working professional, I joined Elites Grid coaching to help me manage my time and receive guidance. To prepare for the exam, I took around 30 to 40 mock tests from various sources such as Career Launcher, IMS test series, and Elite Grid's mocks. I aimed to simulate the actual test environment by sitting for two hours for each mock test. |
Chirag Gupta (CAT 2021, 100%ile) | I made sure to focus on mastering the basics at the start of my CAT exam preparations. I began with easier questions and gradually moved on to more difficult ones. I completed around 50-60 mock tests, which I believe is an integral part of CAT preparation. On the day of the exam, my strategy was to remain calm and not stress too much about the outcome. During the preparation, it is crucial to be honest with yourself and not overestimate or underestimate your understanding of the concepts. |
Kshitiz Singhal (CAT 2020, 99.99%ile) | I began my preparation for the CAT exam by first understanding its pattern and syllabus. After completing the syllabus, I started practising mock tests. I purchased study materials and enrolled in a mock test series offered by renowned institutes for additional practice. I focused on improving my approach to solving problems and analysed my mock tests in detail to identify areas of improvement. My suggestion for other aspirants is to concentrate on building strong fundamentals and increasing speed and accuracy. |
Somansh Chordia (CAT 2019, 100%ile) | I found that my love for the pattern of the CAT exam really helped me during my preparation. I identified the skills that I needed to work on and realized that it's important to compare my performance with others, as it is a competitive exam. However, I made sure not to get demoralized or overconfident in the process. Instead, I focused on competing with myself and occasionally comparing my progress with others, just to see where I stand and learn from those who are doing better. I strongly believe that we can only achieve what we imagine and believe in. Therefore, it's crucial to believe in yourself and the endless possibilities that are possible. |
Rounak Majumdar (CAT 2018, 100%ile | I based my entire preparation on taking mock tests. I attempted two mock tests every week, which adds up to around 40 mock tests in a year. I used to do practice tests on weekends and analyze my results during the week. Analyzing mock tests is more important than actually appearing for them because it helps me understand my shortcomings and devise a test strategy. Time management is key. One should approach the easy questions first and maintain accuracy while gaining speed. |
Chhavi Gupta (CAT 2017, 100%ile) | It is advisable to start taking mock tests while preparing for CAT and monitor your progress by keeping a record of your strengths and weaknesses. Your main focus should be on achieving an accuracy of around 75-80% in VARC and 90-100% in LRDI and QA before increasing your speed and number of attempts. Remember to remain calm on the day of the exam. CAT is primarily an aptitude test and does not require intense coaching. However, if you struggle with finding motivation and persistence in self-study, consider joining an institute for better guidance and a structured timetable. |
Avidipto Chakraborty (CAT 2016, 100%ile) | CAT is an unpredictable exam as one cannot anticipate the questions that will be asked. It's crucial to attempt mock tests as they prepare you for a variety of scenarios such as easy, moderate, difficult, lengthy, and vague questions. If you have attempted enough mock tests, you will not be surprised by anything in the actual exam. It helps you stay calm while taking the test. You should connect with people around you who are preparing for the exam, either through social media or your friend circle, to stay motivated. |
The CAT toppers list 2023 shall include those candidates who have scored above the 90 percentile in the exam. Given how competitive the exam is, the toppers list is often segregated based on gender, engineering or non-engineering, and location.
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FAQs
When will CAT toppers list 2023 be released?
The CAT toppers list 2023 will be released soon since the CAT 2023 result has been released on December 21, 2023.
How to make it to the CAT toppers list 2023?
To make it to the CAT toppers list 2023, master the fundamental concepts of math, reasoning, and language. Create a well-structured study plan, enrol in coaching institutes for advanced preparation, and solve mock tests and previous year question papers to enhance your time management skills. Keep yourself updated on current affairs and improve your analytical and critical thinking skills.
Are CAT toppers' scores and percentiles consistent across all IIMs?
No, CAT toppers' scores and percentiles may vary from one IIM to another and from one year to another. Each IIM has its own selection criteria, which may include factors beyond just CAT scores.
What is the significance of CAT toppers' scores and percentiles?
CAT toppers' scores and percentiles serve as benchmarks for aspiring MBA candidates. They showcase the level of excellence that can be achieved through rigorous preparation and dedication. CAT Toppers' success stories often inspire others to strive for excellence.
How can I prepare to become a CAT topper?
To become a CAT topper typically follow a rigorous study schedule, practice previous years' question papers, take mock tests, and enroll in coaching programs to prepare for the exam. Consistent effort and dedication are key.
How many people get 100% in CAT?
It is highly uncommon for someone to receive a perfect score of 100% on the CAT exam, which is renowned for its high degree of difficulty. Scores on the CAT are scaled and normalized to take into account the variations in exam difficulty between test sessions. The precise number of applicants that achieve a 100 percentile may vary from year to year, but it is always a small number.
How many students get 99.9 percentile in CAT?
Only 1% of the CAT test takers achieve a score in the 99th percentile. Therefore, if 1,50,000 people take the CAT exam, 1,500 of them would be in the top 1% or 99th percentile. The percentage of students who pass the CAT with a score of 99.9 depends on a variety of factors, including the exam difficulty level and overall performance of the test-takers.
Can I get 90% in CAT?
Yes, you can get 90% in CAT with rigorous preparation. You need to put a lot of effort into your studies and practice every section diligently. You may learn about the exam format, develop your time management skills, and discover your strengths and weaknesses by taking mock tests and solving sample papers.
What is the lowest percentile in CAT?
The lowest percentile in CAT in order to get admitted to any IIM or top MBA institutions in India is 90 percentile. Top IIMs including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Kozhikode consistently have high CAT cutoffs (99+ percentile).