My academics are low i.e. 67% in X, 71% in XII and 54% in graduation, am I eligible for old IIMs if I work hard in CAT?

Coaching is not mandatory to prepare for CAT exam. Candidates with strong quantitative fundamentals, regular reading habits, and high self-discipline can clear CAT through self-study and a dedicated mock test pack.

Offline classes suit full-time students who need fixed schedules, peer competition, and active classroom accountability. Online models for CAT preparation work best for working professionals requiring flexible lecture hours and zero commute time.

Hybrid setups for CAT exam preparation balance both by

CAT mock test series act as a diagnostic tool during the exam preparation to build speed as well as accuracy for the Common Admission Test. Candidates must check the following factors to shortlist mock series:

• Pattern relevance
• User Interface
• Analytics Depth
• Video/text solutions
• Peer participation

CAT coaching fee in Indore ranges from INR 15,000 to INR 65,000. Almost all coaching institutes offer online as well as offline prep modules.

All the three CAT question papers of 2025 session were moderate to tough in terms of difficulty level. The CAT 2025 slot 2 question paper was slightly tougher than slot 1 and 3.