Success stories often serve as powerful catalysts for aspiring individuals. Recently, the results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) were declared in which Mani Praneeth Chilukuri, a B.Tech (CSE) student from IIT-Bombay, secured a perfect 100 percentile. Read his detailed story below.
Mani, a talented individual from Andhra Pradesh, has a wide range of interests spanning sports, music, films, and photography. Known for his academic excellence since childhood, he achieved remarkable ranks in JEE Mains and JEE Advanced in 2020.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Mani Praneeth Chilukuri secured All India Rank (AIR) 47 in JEE Advanced 2020 and All India Rank (AIR) 32 in JEE Mains 2020. Sharing a post on LinkedIn, Chilukuri wrote, “I am excited to share that I have secured a 100 percentile in CAT 2024, joining an elite group of just 14 candidates out of 2.93 lakh aspirants with a perfect score. While this result came as a pleasant surprise, it reinforces the idea that clarity of thought and staying calm under pressure can make all the difference. I am truly thankful for the support and encouragement of my family, and friends.”
Notably, Mani accomplished this achievement on his very first attempt, relying solely on self-study—a testament to his dedication and unwavering focus. During an interview, Mani shared that his preparation for the CAT exam was not extensive. He started focused preparation just a few weeks before the exam while managing his job and other responsibilities. He credited his success to a philosophy of staying calm, composed, and focused during exams, which has been instrumental in his consistent performance in competitive tests. As per his LinkedIn profile, he will work as a program associate at Wells Fargo.
Mani, a talented individual from Andhra Pradesh, has a wide range of interests spanning sports, music, films, and photography. Known for his academic excellence since childhood, he achieved remarkable ranks in JEE Mains and JEE Advanced in 2020.
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According to his LinkedIn profile, Mani Praneeth Chilukuri secured All India Rank (AIR) 47 in JEE Advanced 2020 and All India Rank (AIR) 32 in JEE Mains 2020. Sharing a post on LinkedIn, Chilukuri wrote, “I am excited to share that I have secured a 100 percentile in CAT 2024, joining an elite group of just 14 candidates out of 2.93 lakh aspirants with a perfect score. While this result came as a pleasant surprise, it reinforces the idea that clarity of thought and staying calm under pressure can make all the difference. I am truly thankful for the support and encouragement of my family, and friends.”
Notably, Mani accomplished this achievement on his very first attempt, relying solely on self-study—a testament to his dedication and unwavering focus. During an interview, Mani shared that his preparation for the CAT exam was not extensive. He started focused preparation just a few weeks before the exam while managing his job and other responsibilities. He credited his success to a philosophy of staying calm, composed, and focused during exams, which has been instrumental in his consistent performance in competitive tests. As per his LinkedIn profile, he will work as a program associate at Wells Fargo.