How to prepare for CAT?

I have scored 84% marks in class 10th and 80% marks in class 12th. I am in first year of B.Com.

142 Views|1 Followers|Posted 2016-09-21 09:45:05
Asked by Ashima Sehgal
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pradeep bisht
7 years ago
Basically, there are 3 sections in CAT exam - verbal ability, DILR, Quants. Verbal ability- Start reading newspaper daily to increase your reading speed and grasping power. Don't miss out the editorial page. Do proper analysis of articles on editorial page. Try to make summary of articles that you

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2016-09-24 00:22:23
Hi, It totally depends on you. You are the best person who can judge yourself. If you feel that you can do without guidance of any mentor then go for it. If you feel that you need the guidance of mentor then go for coaching like CL, TIME, IMS, Tathagat, etc. All the best.

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Dr Suresh Babu  Cheelapogu
2016-09-23 09:56:16
You should have good grasp over quantitative aptitude, general English, and general knowledge. Get the study material from market, solve old CAT question papers. Lastly, join a good coaching institute for the short duration of time.

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2016-09-23 21:10:58
What kind of books should I refer? Can you suggest any author in particular?

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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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