What Is 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 the first lap of your Race to 99 journey with RT99 Headstart, a 10+ hour masterclass designed to equip you with the key strategies for cracking CAT 2026.

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 a 99%ile in CAT 2026 by equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to ace your exam.

  • Phase 1 RT 99 HeadStart
    • 10+ hour Masterclass
    • Covering smart tips & strategies for all sections
    • Discussion of CAT 2025 Actual Paper (slot 3)
  • Phase 2 RT 99 Online
    • 13-Hour Masterclass,
    • Covering tricks & strategies for each section
    • Dates to be decided
  • Phase 3 RT 99 Offline
    • 6-Hour Masterclass,
    • Covering tricks & strategies for QA & DILR
    • Dates to be decided
  • Phase 4 RT 99 Sprint
    • 9-Hour Masterclass,
    • Covering tricks & strategies for all 3 sections (including VARC)
    • Dates to be decided

Schedule For Race To 99%ile - Headstart

HEADSTART 1 - February / March

Session Time (All Days): 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Session

Date

Focus Area

Session 1

21 February

CAT Prep Exposed: Hype, Half-Truths, and Hard Facts

Session 2

22 February

Starting VARC Right: What to Focus on for a 99%ile

Session 3

28 February

Starting Quant Right: Building Towards 99%ile

Session 4

1 March

Starting DILR Right: Building Logic for 99%ile

*Note Upcoming RT99 Headstart Sessions will be Notified Soon

Session Features

First session will expose CAT Prep: Hype, Half-Truths, and Hard Facts
Use smart shortcuts to save time without hurting accuracy.
Learn from common student mistakes to manage exam pressure.
Compare the solving approaches to pick the most efficient one.
Focus on in-exam decision-making: attempt, skip, and move on.
Discussion and expert-led detailed analysis of CAT 2025 Slot 3

Note: Students can access the RT 99 Headstart sessions on our YouTube channel.

Common Myths Addressed in RT99 Headstart Sessions

The sessions will actively address and dismantle common misconceptions such as:

Brief About Race to 99%ile

Why Is RT99%ile Required For CAT Takers?

  • 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 Career Launcher's 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.

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

Accuracy

Concept clarity and exposure to quality questions

02

Speed

Efficient solving methods and shortcuts

03

Selection

Choosing the right questions under time pressure

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 maximising your score.

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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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

RT99 Headstart is scheduled to start from 21st February 2026.

Career Launcher's RT99 Headstart is free for all students. The session can be attended on Youtube.

RT99- Headstart is perfect for you if you are just starting your CAT 2026 preparation because the session will start with an expert-guided session where CL mentors will expose the hard facts debunk CAT prep, along with other dedicated sessions on VARC, DILR and QA.

RT99 - headstart session access details will be shared via the registered email.