how much time do i need to prepare for CAT?

Hello,



As your from Commerce background, it would help you crack the MBA courses like Finance, Accounting etc. So don't worry about your background affecting your performance. As far as CAT is concerned just put little bit more efforts and practice in Mathematics if you think that's your weak point. Rest don't worry everyone has to prepare even they are engineers or statisticians.



Many people who appear for CAT and crack it in the first go and so will you too, with the right amount of Hardwork, focus and dedication.





As I think your might be familiar about the pattern of CAT which consists of Vocabulary (English, RCs section), Quant (Mathematics section) and DI & LR ( Graphs, Pictures and reasoning section).





The logic is more about beating the game instead of winning the game. I mean, it's not about how many questions you attempt but it's about how many you let go cause you know the answer You got might be incorrect. The ability to let go of few questions is one of the major winning tricks in a examination like CAT which is a race against time and packed with negative marking scheme.





So there is this link which can help you with detailed CAT prep and so will many other CAT coaching classes, https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-when-and-how-start-preparations/amp&ved=2ahUKEwjE8M7_vOrhAhWK63MBHYiEDzoQFjATegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw3wpWyn9MB0MhMz31UyIRQD&ampcf=1





The real tricks lay beyond the syllabus and that's what you need to master. Its about ability to crack examinations instead of cracking the syllabus.



Best books would CAT books by Arun Sharma, Coaching Institute Material and Test Series, RS Agrawal for DI-LR.





All the Best!!

Hey,

it grnerally takes 6-8 months for the preparation of CAT exam. You can also take coaching for it. You can clear it if you work hard with dedication and can get into IIM. You can start preparing for it in the last year of college. For now you can improve your knowledge with the current affairs which will help you in personal interview round.

Hi ananya,

CAT is divided into 3 sections Verbal ability and Reading comprehension(VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical reasoning(DI/LR) and Quantitative aptitude(QA). Each section have 32-34 question with 1 hour to solve the each section. The  level of CAT is from moderate to difficult. For CAT, i can say, Six months time is considered ideal for preparation. In order to clear the exam you need to do smart and target preparation. If you are serious about getting into IIMs then you should start your preparation immideatly.

You dont have to do deep studying now but you can act smartly. Like you can develop a habit of reading if you are not a effective reader. Plus you will learn new words by reading different kinds of novels and newspaper, This habit will help you in VARC section of cat.

Also if you are not good in maths then you can give at least 2-4 hour every week to brush up your basics.

Also you should give time to build your profile by doing internships during your graduation. Work on your communication skills and develop your personality. Take parts in different cultural programmes held in your college. Be aware of whats happening around the world. You can also learn some short term certification course through any recognaised institue or online platforms.

Doing all of these will definitely help you in CAT exam and in interviews.

Also you can refer to this link to get to know more about cat. https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-when-and-how-start-preparations

I wish you all the best for your graduation! :)