To get 99.99 percentile in CAT , you typically need:

  • Overall: around 50–58 correct answers (not just attempts) with 85–90%+ accuracy , giving a raw score of roughly 105–125+ marks.
  • Section-wise safe targets (based on 99 percentile patterns, extrapolated slightly higher for 99.99):

Section| Questions in paper| 99%ile correct (approx.)| 99.99%ile target (correct)
---|---|---|---
VARC| 24| 16–18| 18–20
DILR (4 sets)| 20| 12–14| 14–16
QA (Quant)| 22| 11–13| 14–16

Total correct: ~46–50 for 99%, and ~50–58 for 99.99%.

Why “how many to solve” isn’t the whole story

CAT is not about solving maximum questions; it’s about:

  • Accuracy : One wrong answer can cost you 1 mark and tank your percentile.
  • Slot variability : Some sections/slots are tougher; the same number of correct answers can give different percentiles.
  • Sectional balance : Extremely low sectional percentiles can cap your overall percentile even if your total score is high.

For 99.99, you usually need:

  • Very high accuracy (often 90%+)
  • Strong performance in all three sections , not just one dominant area.

Practical strategy to aim for 99.99

1. Set clear per-section targets

Instead of “I’ll solve 60 questions,” think:

  • VARC : Aim 18–20 correct out of 24
    • Focus: RCs with high accuracy, skip 1–2 very tough passages.
  • DILR : Aim 14–16 correct out of 20
    • Pick 3–4 sets, solve completely, leave the toughest 1–2 sets.
  • QA : Aim 14–16 correct out of 22
    • Do easier QA first, skip time-consuming or very tricky problems.

This gives you a total of ~46–52 correct , which is already in the 99% range; for 99.99, push both accuracy and count slightly higher.

2. Accuracy over attempts

Experts consistently say:

“Focus on accuracy over maximum attempts. Due to negative marking, quality over quantity is vital.”

For 99.99, your rule should be:

  • If you’re not confident (say 70%+), don’t attempt.
  • If accuracy is below ~85%, you’re better off reducing attempts.

3. Use mocks to calibrate

From forums and analysis:

  • Many aspirants targeting 99%ile aim for 45–50 correct with 85–90% accuracy.
  • For 99.99, you must consistently:
    • Score 50+ correct in mocks.
    • Maintain 90%+ accuracy in those mocks.

Track:

  • Total attempts
  • Correct
  • Accuracy
  • Section-wise correct

If your mocks show you’re consistently at 45 correct with 88% accuracy, you’re in 99% territory; to push to 99.99, you need more correct + higher accuracy.

How many questions to “solve” in each session?

In terms of attempts (not just correct):

  • VARC : Attempt 20–22 out of 24 (aim 18–20 correct).
  • DILR : Attempt 16–18 out of 20 (aim 14–16 correct).
  • QA : Attempt 18–20 out of 22 (aim 14–16 correct).

Total attempts: ~54–60 , with ~50–58 correct.

So, to directly answer your question:

How many questions to solve in each section of CAT to get 99.99?

Plan to correctly solve :

  • VARC : 18–20
  • DILR : 14–16
  • QA : 14–16

with 90%+ accuracy across sections, in a tough exam. That combination is what historically gets people into the 99.99 percentile range. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.