When should I start preparing for CAT exam?

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Vipra Shrivastava
6 months ago

You should start preparing for CAT exam at least nine months ahead. CAT preparation requires long term planning thus you must start early. Best time to start CAT preparation is in March. Starting early will also help you decide that whether you need to join a coaching institute or not.

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