What should I study and prepare for CAT (MBA entrance exam)?
I am doing my degree course and thinking about future courses.
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Hello,
There are basically 4 sections in MBA entrance exam - Verbal Ability, DILR, Quants and GK.
Verbal Ability:
Start reading newspaper daily to increase your reading speed and grasping power. It will also help you to get in touch with basic vocab. Don't miss out the editorial page. Do a proper analysis of articles on the editorial page. Try to make a summary of articles that you read para by para. You can switch to the book called WORD POWER MADE EASY by NORMAN LEWIS.
DILR
The best thing to score in LR-DI is to practice more questions on a daily basis so you understand which sets you should leave and before attempting the sets what are t...more -
Quantitative Aptitude
Number Systems
Progressions
Averages
Allegations
Percentages
Profit and Loss
Interest
Ratio, Proportion and Variation
Time and Work
Time, Speed and Distance
Geometry and Mensuration
Coordinate Geometry
Functions
Inequalities
Quadratic Equations
Logarithms
Permutations and Combinations
Probability
Set Theory
Data Interpretation
Tables
Bar Charts
X-Y Charts
Pie Charts
Cases
Logical Reasoning
Arrangements
Rankings
Team Formation
Quantitative Reasoning
Puzzle Test
Syllogisms
Logical Deduction
Set Theory, Venn Diagrams and Network Diagrams
Binary Logic
Critical Reasoning
Sequences and Series
Blood Relations
Direction Test
Statement and Assumptions, Reason...more -
Hi,
To begin with, attempt a couple of mocks. On a general level, understand where do you stand currently. Once you know where you are, you need to know how to proceed. You could solve chapter wise problems for quants and logic. Keep reading as much as you can. Try to interpret on your own about every sentence of what you read. You'll find lots of books on CAT course in any store. But the best help will be mock attempts. Mocks will always keep showing where you stand, what are your weakness and strengths. This will help you plan your roadmap while you attempt the main exam.
Good luck. -
Please refer to the links provided below for important preparation tips for the CAT exam):
6 strategies for CAT Quant Preparation:
https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/6-strategies-for-cat-2016-quant-preparation-blogId-11423
Last minute tips from toppers:
https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/cat-2016-last-minute-tips-from-toppers-blogId-13394.
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