How should I start my preparation for CAT?

1.1K Views|Posted 2015-12-20 16:43:35
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Lalit Bhandari
7 years ago
Hi, CAT is not only about giving entrance exam, you need 2 years to prepare yourself for MBA. Entrance test is the easiest part among the steps involved in MBA. Things you should start doing- 1- Start reading Newspaper daily (at least 2 and read opinion and business page) 2- Start building your resu

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Mani Khanna
7 years ago
CAT (Common Admission Test) is one of the toughest exam to crack. It is the gateway to getting into prestigious IIMS and other top B-schools of India. A lot of CAT aspirants ask me how to prepare for CAT. Here I am sharing a few tips around the same: 1. Understand the syllabus 2. Begin with an aim i

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Hiiii.

Kritika Jain
7 years ago
CAT is a highly competitive examination which requires thorough preparation. Toppers usually recommend continuous preparation rather than short-term rigorous preparation. 1. To begin with, you should go through the syllabus very carefully. 2. Understand what sections are your strengths and what ar

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2016-07-09 23:36:12
Start self study the study material from IMS / TIME / Career Launcher as your first resource. Some of the Books recommended for CAT are- 1.How to prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT   TMH / Arun Sharma 2.Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Intrepretation for CAT by Nishit Sinha 3

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2016-07-09 23:40:01
Thanks this is helpfull

Komal Sharma
7 years ago
I will give simple points that helped me in preparation. Start giving and analyzing mocks is most important step. Don't worry if you are not prepared with topics, just give mocks to learn time management and test taking skills. Analyze mocks religiously. Schedule your week's work according to my per

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2016-01-18 12:04:07
I would suggest you to first start with self-preparation and stick to it for few weeks and revise your class 10 and 12th maths (CBSE/ICSE if possible) to strengthen your basics. You may join some good coaching institute which offers quality coaching for CAT and various other management entrance tes

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Konatham Abhishek
6 years ago
Hello Divyanshu The easiest part among the steps involved in MBA. Things you should start doing- 1- Start reading Newspaper daily (at least 2 and read opinion and business page) 2- Start building your resume (Do certifications, join NGO, Write research papers and articles) 3- Start working on you

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Adhyyan Raj
7 years ago
Hi, I would suggest you to follow the below-mentioned tips: 1. Understand CAT 2019 Exam Pattern & Syllabus It is very important to understand the CAT exam pattern which has gone with perceptible changes since 2014, not only in its structure but also in the content. 2. Take Mocks to check your cur

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Dedicate one focused hour in the morning to QA formulas or an RC passage, one hour in the evening to DILR sets, and reserve weekends for full-length mocks and thorough review.

It is not too late, provided you adjust your scope. Focus directly on core topics, start taking sectional tests immediately, and spend time learning through mock test analysis.

Focus on formula sheets, mental math tables, grammar pointers, and your accumulated test error log. Avoid attempting full-length tests during the final three days before the exam.

Enrolling in a classroom programme is rarely practical with two months left. However, a dedicated mock test series or a targeted crash course for specific weak subjects can provide structured practice material.

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