Is it tough for a non-engineering student to clear CAT with a high score? How many months are required for full CAT preparation?

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Ishita Shah
9 years ago
Being an engineer and cracking the CAT exam with a good score are two different things. There is no internal connection between them. It is not necessary for you to be an engineer to score well in your CAT. Also, if you're targeting an IIM and you're a non-engineer, the cut-off for you will be less

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Sunil Soni
9 years ago
It is a myth that engineering students have an advantage in CAT. All branches students can crack CAT with six months of preparation.

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manoj vyas
9 years ago
No, it doesn't matter to which field you belong. For CAT, minimum 4-5 months are required to score well. All the best.

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M
9 years ago
No, it is not tough at all. CAT exam checks your aptitude. It doesn't matter from which field do you belong. CAT preparation requires around 4-5 months of hard work but it totally depends upon you. It can vary from person to person.

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