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“CAT 2026 –: Is 99 percentile realistic for a beginner (GNEM)? Honest advice needed”

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to take CAT 2026. I come from a non-engineering background (GNEM) and I’m currently very weak in Maths (QA) and LRDI—basically starting from scratch.

I want an honest reality check:

Is it realistically possible for someone like me to reach 99 percentile in ~1.5–2 years?

What level of daily study and consistency would it actually require?

Has anyone here gone from beginner to 99+? What worked for you?

How should I approach QA and LRDI from zero?

I’m not looking for motivation—I want the truth so I can plan properly.

I'm somewhat okay in VARC