Should CAT aspirants prioritize attempts or accuracy in QA section?

CAT QA should prioritize accuracy over attempts—maintain 75-85% accuracy on attempted questions rather than attempting all

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1. Sample ideal attempt strategy: attempt 14-16 questions with 12-14 correct (85% accuracy) scores roughly 37-42 marks, translating to 98+ percentile. Attempting 22 questions with 60% accuracy gets 13 correct and 9 wrong (minus 9 negative), netting 30 marks—lower percentile due to negative marking. The CAT QA strategy: initial scan 2-3 minutes to identify easy, medium, and hard questions. Start with easy (5-6 questions in 8 minutes), then medium (6-8 in 18 minutes), and opt for 1-2 hard if time permits. Skip questions that require more than 2 minutes without clear progress. Algebra-heavy CATs (like CAT 2023 Slot 3) demand quick decisions—do not dwell on algebra problems that look tempting. Arithmetic is typically the highest-yield topic—all arithmetic questions should be attempted. Geometry requires formula recall; if weak, skip difficult ones. Modern algebra and number theory are hit-or-miss—attempt only if you see a clear path. Post-CAT, analyze your attempt distribution: too many attempts with low accuracy, or too few with high accuracy? Calibrate for consistency. Target 12 correct QA questions minimum for 99 percentile reliability. Solve 5 easy questions in 6-8 minutes to secure baseline marks. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility