Can I start preparing for CAT exam after my 12th?

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Nithin E | Guide-Level 14

8 years ago

Yes. Start preparing for CAT immediately after your 12th. The most important thing to be noted here is that having a strong aim in your mind. Free time solving of previous year questions will definitely help you when you appear for CAT. CAT is the toughest examination which you might face in your ca

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Konatham Abhishek | Scholar-Level 17

6 years ago

1. The candidate must hold a Bachelors Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons With Disability (PWD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an A

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Bhawna Bhojwani | Contributor-Level 10

7 years ago

Yes, you can start preparing for CAT after 12th.

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Ankit Chauhan | Contributor-Level 10

7 years ago

CAT format changes every year. But make sure you have strengthen you concepts of Maths and logical reasoning as these two remain same. And also start reading English Articles ready. These things will build your basics and it will be easy for you to get higher CAT scores.

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Amol Chopade | Contributor-Level 10

7 years ago

Yes, you can start and join classes for it. And, start preparing hard in the last year of your graduation, so that you can land in good MBA college.

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Ashish Jha | Beginner-Level 2

7 years ago

Yes, you should. Since the eligibility criteria is graduation only, your early beginning for preparation will help you score well right in your first attempt. Also, a close watch on news, English language and GK will give you an edge during GD- PI- What process.

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Anand Kumar | Contributor-Level 6

7 years ago

It's good that you have a vision in your life at such an early age. I would recommend the following points assuming you will stay firm on the chosen career path: Work hard and score as much as you can (80+), the reason being that academics matter a lot in getting shortlisted for IIM. B.Sc is a good

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Ritik Rathore | Beginner-Level 4

8 years ago

Eligibility for CAT: 1. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons With Disability (PWD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution

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Kritesh Gupta | Guide-Level 13

8 years ago

Definitely you can start preparing for CAT exam after your 12th class. Preparation can be three types: self, self plus coaching and coaching. Three sections: Quant, Verbal, LR and DI. You can get some famous books used for preparation of CAT and start preparing from them. You can use online videos

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Vivek Bansode | Guide-Level 12

8 years ago

Why not? You can start the preparations. It is best to start early so that you don't need to be awake till 1-2 AM everyday for the preparation of CAT. CAT exam is considered to be one of toughest exams for MBA and if you have goals to study in IIMs then I would say that this is the time to set your

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