Hey aspirant,

Prepartion for CAT can be done on your own and with the help of a coaching also.It mainly requires smart work and intelligence.

Here are some tips for CAT preparation -

1. Know the exam pattern- You must go through different sites and thoroughly understand the exam pattern before preparing for the exam on your own.You should be well aware of the entire exam pattern so that you can devote maximum time on the most important topics in the exam. If you are applying for a coaching then they will let you know about everything on their own.

2. Time management- You should be able to devote ample amount of time  for good practice for the exam. You should analyse all the sections properly and invest your time accordingly. Time management is one of the most important thing while preparing for the exam. Go accordingly and practice every section within the limited time frame.

3. Use technologies- These days youtube and google are the platforms from where you can learn most of the things free of cost. They provide you with ample opportunities to learn and know everything about the exam. Research about the best sites available so that you can make the full use of technology.

4. Attempt Mocks- It is very very important to give regular mocks to get an idea about where you stand in your preparation. Regular tests make you more comfortable with the exam pattern and help you score better. You will be able to improve more when you give mocks.

5, Stay positive and motivated! Never loose hope in yourself. Merely a few bad mocks should not low down your confidence. You will be able to do much better with every coming mock.

Further you can go through this link for more preparation tips for CAT exam-

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-cat

All the best!