Is Surds and Indices important for CAT Quantitative Aptitude?

Candidates can refer to Arun Sharma's How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT. Also, practise previous-year CAT questions and mock tests.

CAT does not have a fixed number of questions from Surds and Indices. Usually, one or no direct questions may come.

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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.