About Race to 99 Percentile

Race to 99 Percentile is Career Launcher's flagship program, which has gained iconic status over the last four years. Start your journey with RT99, a 13-hour masterclass designed to equip you with the key strategies for cracking CAT 2024.

This masterclass is being conducted in sessions to learn unique tips and tricks from our CAT gurus. Understand how to develop a strategy for each CAT section. Join the thousands of students who benefit from Race to 99 Percentile every year and set yourself on the path to success!

How will the Race To 99%ile be Beneficial to You?

RT99 is conducted in different phases/laps, with each lap taking you one step closer to achieving the 99 %ile by equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to ace CAT 2024.

  • Phase 1 RT 99 HeadStart
    • 3-hour masterclass, Covering all sections and strategies
    • Discussion of CAT 2023 (Slot 3)
    • 14th April 2024
  • Phase 2 RT 99 Online
    • 13-hour masterclass, Covering all sections and strategies
    • Discussion of CAT 2023 (Slot 2)
    • 10th & 11th August 2024
  • Phase 3 RT 99 Offline
    • 6-hour masterclass covering Quant and DI/LR
    • Discussion of CAT 2023 (Slot 1)
    • 24th August, 2024 Onwards
  • Phase 4 RT 99 Sprint
    • 13-hour masterclass covering all 3 sections (including VARC)
    • Discussion of CAT 2023 (Slot 1)
    • 15th October, 2024

RT99%ile - Offline Session Schedule

The offline schedule for the workshop "Race to 99 Percentile" is for selected cities for which venues will be announced soon. The tentative schedule for the offline session is as follows:

Location

Date

Days

Venue

Start Time
Ghaziabad Concluded on
25th August 2024		 Sunday Krishna Sagar Hotel 1:00 PM
Gurugram Concluded on
25th August 2024		 Sunday Ajanta Public School, Sec-31, Gurgaon 1:30 PM
Ahmedabad Concluded on
31st August 2024		 Saturday AMA Ahmedabad 2:00 PM
Noida Concluded on
31st August 2024		 Saturday Indus Valley School 2:00 PM
Bangalore Concluded on
31st August 2024		 Saturday St. Joseph's Boys School 9:30 AM
Surat Concluded on
1st September 2024		 Sunday Aastha Corporate Capital, Near Shyam Mandir, VIP Road, Vesu, Surat 11:00 AM
Delhi Central Concluded on
1st September 2024		 Sunday Pearey Lal Bhawan, ITO, Delhi 10:00 AM
Hyderabad Concluded on
1st September 2024		 Sunday Viswesarayya Bhavan 2:30 PM
Kolkata 7th September 2024 Saturday Auditorium of Gokhale Memorial
SRMC Hall
{Opposite SSKM (PG) Hospital
1/1, Harish Mukherjee Road}		 3:15 PM
Kolkata 8th September 2024 Sunday Auditorium of Gokhale Memorial
SRMC Hall
{Opposite SSKM (PG) Hospital
1/1, Harish Mukherjee Road}		 3:15 PM
Jamshedpur 14th September 2024 Saturday Michael John's Auditorium 10:30 AM
Bhubaneswar 15th September 2024 Sunday Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), V.S.S. Nagar, Bhubaneswar 1:30 PM
Chandigarh 15th September 2024 Sunday Auditorium of SD College, Sector 32, Chandigarh 11:00 AM
Ranchi 15th September 2024 Sunday St. Xavier's College 10:30 AM
Meerut 15th September 2024 Sunday Hotel Samrat Heavens 10:30 AM
Nagpur 15th September 2024 Sunday Tamarind Hall, Chitnavis Center, Civil Lines 1:00 PM
Mumbai (Borivali) 21st September 2024 Saturday ASPEE Malad 4:00 PM
Rajkot 21st September 2024 Saturday Pramukh Swami Auditorium 4:00 PM
Gwalior 21st September 2024 Saturday Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior 10:00 AM
Dehradun 21st September 2024 Saturday Hotel Pacific 9:30 AM
Mumbai (Dadar/Vile parle/Thane) 22nd September 2024 Sunday Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research 9:00 AM
Pune 22nd September 2024 Sunday Symbiosis Vishwabhavan TBA
Baroda 22nd September 2024 Sunday Kplex Auditorium 9:00 AM
Agra 22nd September 2024 Sunday Hotel Awadh, Banquet Hall 12:00 PM
Patna 22nd September 2024 Sunday Vidyapathi Bhavan Vidyapati Marg, Lodipur 2:00 PM
Delhi North 25th September 2024 Wednesday SRCC, North Campus, University of Delhi 12:00 PM
Bhilai 28th September 2024 Saturday BIT Durg. TBA
Lucknow 28th September 2024 Saturday Ganna Sansthan, Butler Colony, Lucknow 9:30 AM
Cochin 28th September 2024 Saturday TBA TBA
Raipur 29th September 2024 Sunday Hotel Clark's 11:00 AM
Delhi South 29th September 2024 Sunday Satya Sai Auditorium, Lodhi Road, near JLN Stadium 12:00 PM
Trivandrum 29th September 2024 Sunday TBA TBA
Varanasi 2nd October 2024 Wednesday Prof. K N Udupa Auditorium, BHU TBA
Jaipur TBA TBA TBA TBA
Faridabad TBA TBA TBA TBA

*Note that it is a tentative schedule and is subject to change based on the availability of the top mentor.

Session Features

Online

  • 13-hour masterclass to help you score 99+ percentile in CAT 2024
  • 5 sessions on tips, tricks, and insights to optimize CAT’24 score
  • Smart techniques shared by top CAT mentors
  • Discussion of the actual paper of CAT 2023 (Slot 2)

Note: No recordings of the sessions will be provided to the students

Offline

  • 6-hour masterclass to help you score 99+ percentile in CAT 2024
  • 2 sessions on tips, tricks, and insights to optimize CAT’24 score
  • Smart techniques shared by top CAT mentors
  • Discussion of the actual paper of CAT 2023 (Slot 1)

Note: Students can choose to attend the session in any one of the above mentioned cities.

Brief About Race to 99%ile

Why RT99%ile is required?

  • CAT success is not solely determined by QA, VARC, or LRDI.
  • Aspirants achieve decent percentiles but hit a plateau and struggle to reach 99%ile.
  • Achieving a high percentile requires a strategic approach and rapid improvement.

What does RT99%ile offer?

  • Workshop on smart test-taking strategies for all three sections of CAT.
  • Focus on problem-solving techniques to boost scores by up to 10 marks per section.
  • Aims to take you 'From Zero to Hero’ by enhancing sectional and overall scores.

Who should attend RT99%ile?

  • Invaluable for those serious about cracking top management schools.
  • Irrespective of your current percentile it aims to help you reach 99%ile.
  • Those who wish to crack CAT with focused efforts and a disciplined strategy.

What does Race to 99%ile provide me?

Race to 99%ile is a special program consisting of 12-18 hours of online and live workshops comprising open mocks and strategy sessions, focusing mainly on problem-solving techniques aimed at increasing your scores by up to 10 marks per section. This course is designed to take you 'From Zero to Hero' by helping you enhance your sectional and overall scores.

Additionally, RT99 Booster Program includes 15 CDC Pro mocks and daily dose tests to take your CAT 2024 preparation to the next level.

{The duration of the course depends on whether you attend only online sessions or choose a combination of online and offline workshops}

Here is the table showing the difference between Race to 99%ile Basic and Booster Program for your reference:

 

Race to 99%ile

Race to 99%ile Booster Program

Strategy Sessions

Online + Offline

Online + Offline

Timeline

Online - 13 Hours
Offline- 6 Hours

Online - 13 Hours
Offline- 6 Hours

Mentorship Sessions

✔

✔

Daily Dose Tests

✖

✔

CDC Pro Mocks

✖

✔

Fee

₹84 + GST

₹1999 + GST

The sessions in Race to 99 Percentile are focused on enabling you to solve questions quickly and accurately. The emphasis is essentially on the methodology of solving questions that saves time which you can use for maximizing your score.

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Why should you attend Race to 99 Percentile?

Students aiming for the top B-schools in the country start their preparation by targeting a good score in CAT. A good score, which translates to 99+ percentile, places one among the top 1 percent of the students taking the exam. Cracking CAT with 99+ percentile broadly involves three elements.

01

Consistency

Taking mocks regularly to finalize the best-suited strategy for you.

02

Accuracy

Thorough conceptual knowledge and familiarity with the questions.

03

Smart Test-Taking Strategies

Understanding the importance of stress management and time management during the actual CAT.

Online Session Schedule

Session Detail

Date

Time

Speaker

Smart Test-Taking Strategies

10th August 2024

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

GP+Sazeal+Shivku+Sujatha+Raviteja+ARKSS+Nikunj

Smart DILR Cracker

10th August 2024

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

GB

Smart Quant Cracker

11th August 2024

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

GP

Smart VARC Cracker

11th August 2024

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Gejo

Way Forward to CAT 2024

11th August 2024

5:00 pm to 5:45 pm

All speakers

Know Your Mentors

CL has a team of renowned teachers with 15+ years of experience in mentoring CAT aspirants. Here are the profiles of some of our CAT mentors; get to know them better and make an informed decision for your future.

Gautam Puri (GP)
Gautam Puri (GP)

Known for his wit and style, GP makes the big CAT easy to trap. From poor grades in school to India's leading Aptitude Guru, GP sure knows how to make things turn around. Watch him, follow him and learn from him, for, he has all the golden rules you would need to bell the CAT.

Shiva Kumar (Shivku)
Shiva Kumar (Shivku)

Highly popular among students for his enthusiasm and tutoring approach, Shivku is widely regarded as the brain behind the "CL way" of cracking exams. Thousands of students continue to owe their success in part to Shivku's personal touch.

Gejo Sreenivasan

There is no CAT question that Gejo can't solve and every class with him is power-packed with superb learning, interesting facts, jokes and a lot of positive energy. He keeps the interest of students rolling by presenting the topic from interesting angles. His classes are sure to leave you dazzled.

Raviteja Mahavadi
Raviteja Mahavadi

An IIM-Kashipur alum, Raviteja has trained more than 1000 students over the previous years, helping them realize their B-school dreams! An exceptional teacher and mentor, Ravi is known for solving the trickiest Quant questions and answering students' doubts and queries alike.

Sazeal Shah

For the past 16 years, Sazeal has worked in diverse industries, including Education & Edtech, and has demonstrated his leadership abilities in cross-functional roles. He has a track record of implementing best practices to improve efficiency and deliver student delight.

Gautam Bawa

GB is renowned for his honesty and unwavering support in guiding students to success. His genuine and candid nature creates a comfortable environment for students to explore their strengths; and address areas for improvement. With a flexible approach and deep understanding, his mentorship inspires confidence.

Sujatha Kshirsagar

Sujatha loves numbers and enjoys mentoring students and parents equally. Sujatha Kshirsagar (IIMB) began tutoring/mentoring at 15, chose IIMB over IIMAhmedabad and other institutes to be a part of work experience group, worked with global banks for 20 years before turning mentor - coach again.

ARKS Srinivas (ARKSS)

ARKSS, an alumnus of IIM Calcutta, is a teacher and motivator who has successfully mentored thousands of students to succeed. He has been associated with the education domain for close to 20 years.

Nikunj Bhagat

Nikunj Bhagat is an alumnus of St. Xavier's College, Kolkata (B.Com Hons, 1997) and IIM Bangalore (Batch of 1999). He is also a qualified Chartered Accountant. He has been associated with the MBA test prep industry in Kolkata for more than two decades.

Siddharth Mehta

Having worked with corporates like Infosys and Tata AIG, Siddharth took the entrepreneurial jump in 2010 when he ventured into test prep with Career Launcher. Over the years he has inspired 1000s of youth in realising their potential. Siddharth has been invited to platforms like Ted X and Josh Talks to share his journey and experiences.

Meet CL's CAT 2023 Achievers

Frequently Asked Questions

CL students who have enrolled in the following programs can attend the workshop for FREE, including:

  • Classroom Coaching
  • Online Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Test Series - Comprehensive

However, the registration is mandatory for everyone.

The schedule for RT 99 Offline is yet to be announced.

The fee for this workshop is ₹349 exclusive of GST. However, there is an early bird fee waiver of ₹99 for pre-registration valid until 1st July 2024.

All non-customers and enrolled students in Beacon Courses, CAT Test Series, MBA Test Series, and CAT Self-Prep course are all eligible to take advantage of this fee waiver.

Yes, there are fee waivers available for the Race to 99 Percentile Booster Program based on the following criteria:

For Non-Customers:
₹2499/- + GST

For SPP Students:
₹1499/- + GST

If you are a classroom/Online Classes student for CAT 2024, this course is a part of your package.

Features of Daily Dose Tests:

  • Daily Dose Tests are practice tests designed to help the student practice and improve in Verbal Ability (VA), Reading Comprehension (RC), Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation (LRDI), and Quantitative Ability (QA) in small consumable portions.
  • Every day, two tests (15-20 mins each) will be provided, focusing on either QA & RC or LRDI & VA, from 15th March 2024 to 14th September 2024.
  • Every day, four tests (15-20 mins each) will be provided, focusing on QA, RC, LRDI and VA, from 16th September 2024 to 16th November 2024.
  • All the daily dose tests will be accompanied by text and video solutions.
  • To access the tests, simply click on the MBA Daily Dose tab on the homepage of the student portal –MyZone.

Rules:

  • Countdown CAT Mocks will be open for Only 3 Days - Saturday, Sunday, and Monday as per the schedule given below:
  • Countdown CAT Mocks will be conducted in 3 slots each day. The 3 slots are-
    • 8:30 am to 10: 30 am
    • 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
    • 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
  • Once the test window closes, the test will not reopen and the test will be auto-submitted.
  • Live Analysis for Countdown CAT Mocks will be available at 8:00 pm on the analysis date mentioned in the given schedule.
  • The option to choose a slot will be provided to the students on the Wednesday before the Mock start date, at 12 noon
  • Each section cannot be submitted before the end of 40 minutes, as in the CAT exam

The CDC Pro Schedule is as follows:

Mock Name

Test Date

Analysis Date

Remarks

Reopen Date

CDC PRO 1

29-Jun-24

01-Jul-24

Video Solution

01-Oct-24

OPEN CDC1

27-Jul-24

29-Jul-24

Video Attempt and Solution

01-Oct-24

CDC PRO 3

10-Aug-24

12-Aug-24

Video Solution

01-Oct-24

CDC PRO 4

24-Aug-24

27-Aug-24

Video Solution

01-Oct-24

CDC PRO 5

31-Aug-24

02-Sep-24

Video Solution

01-Oct-24

CDC PRO 6

07-Sep-24

09-Sep-24

Video Solution

01-Oct-24

OPEN CDC2

21-Sep-24

23-Sep-24

Video Attempt and Solution

15-Oct-24

CDC PRO 8

28-Sep-24

30-Sep-24

Video Solution

15-Oct-24

CDC PRO 9

05-Oct-24

07-Oct-24

Video Solution

15-Oct-24

CDC PRO 10

12-Oct-24

14-Oct-24

Video Solution

29-Oct-24

CDC PRO 11

19-Oct-24

21-Oct-24

Video Solution

29-Oct-24

CDC PRO 12

26-Oct-24

28-Oct-24

Video Solution

05-Nov-24

CDC PRO 13

02-Nov-24

04-Nov-24

Video Solution

12-Nov-24

OPEN CDC3

09-Nov-24

11-Nov-24

Video Attempt and Solution

19-Nov-24

CDC PRO 15

16-Nov-24

18-Nov-24

Video Solution

19-Nov-24

Note: CDC Pro 2, 7, and 14 are All India Open Mock CAT 1, 2, and 3 respectively.

Students will have to book their slots at least one day before the mock day. The slot booking process is as follows. Please communicate the following with all our students.

  • Click on Tests on the home page of myzone.
  • Click on Mock Tests.
  • Click on CAT mocks.
  • Find the dropdown for selecting your slot next to the Mock name.
  • Select the slot of your choice. You will be able to take the test only in the slot selected.

Daily Dose tests have started from 15th March 2024.

  • Each test will become available at 3:00 am and can be attempted until 11:59 pm on the same day.
  • If you miss attempting a test within this timeframe, it will be locked. You will not be able to access it later. For example, if tests are released on August 5th and you do not attempt them between 3:00 am and 11:59 pm on August 5th, you won’t be able to access them later.
  • If you attempt a test, you will have access to the solutions later. This allows
  • you to review the test and questions. For instance, if you attempt the tests released on June 5th between 3:00 am and 11:59 pm on June 5th, you can access the solutions for that set.
  • The missed tests will not be opened again after they close for a particular day.
  • The daily dose tests will provide text and video solutions for your reference and learning.
  • The number of tests will ramp up as we get closer to the CAT day.