What are the CAT exam slot timings?
The CAT exam was conducted in three slots for the last three years. It usually had a format of two slots, each lasting three hours. 2020 onwards, the officials of CAT decided to conduct the exam in three slots between 8 AM and 4 PM. The CAT slots timings are 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (First Slot), 12:30

how do we know the time allotment given to us? It was not shown during registration
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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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