106 Views

how should i start studying if i am starting now for CAT?


Ruchi Kumari 8th Aug, 2018
Answer (1)
Manish Thakur 9th Aug, 2018

Hi Ruchi,

As roughly 3 months are left for CAT you need to follow a systematic approach to do well.

Here are a few steps that you could follow.

  1. Stay glued: It is difficult to prepare for CAT with a whole year to prepare! The pressure brought about due to the double-digit countdown of days to CAT is actually the best kick-in-the-ass needed to get started. This is particularly effective when you have to Crack CAT in 3 months starts from scratch. But you have to be regular – at least a couple of sectional tests and the a-once-a-week full-length Mock CAT is the right way forward.
  2. One problem; multiple approaches: Most important trick. Take a simple problem and try solving it in many different ways. It helps you cultivate a quick-thinking ability and gives you contingency strategies in case you get stuck in the real exam.
  3. Strategic sitting hours is very important: You must make it a habit to focus for 2 – 2.5 hours of your single sitting and ensure you have the highest concentration during that stint.
  4. Improve your vocabulary and the ability to comprehend data: Follow Norman Lewis Word Power, Read News Papers if not possible then go for TOI, try to make a note of words that are new to you.
  5. Analyze performances in Mock CATS: Everyone reiterates it and almost always does this advice go unheard. Don’t give 20 Mock CATs and feel good about yourself. Give one or at most two Mock CATs in any given week and spend ages analyzing everything. Most people get even this part wrong. Analyze does not mean checking which all questions you got wrong alone. Pay heed to the topics and types of questions that you are consistently doing well at.

Good Luck!

CAT 2024 College Predictor

Know Your Chances for getting Calls from IIMs & other Top MBA Colleges through CAT Percentile, based on your category, academic profile, work-ex & CAT result.

Use Now

Know More About

Related Questions

Chitkara University MBA Admis...
Apply
NAAC A+ Accredited | 100% CAMPUS RECRUITMENT
Great Lakes PGPM & PGDM 2025
Apply
Admissions Open | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.3 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2024 | Extended Application Deadline: 10th Feb 2024
GNIOT Institute of Management...
Apply
Highest CTC International 23.31 LPA | Highest CTC Domestic 12.5 LPA | Average CTC 7.25 LPA | Avail Merit Based Scholarships
AIMS-ATMA 2025
Apply
National Level Entrance Test | Recognized by Over 200 Top B-Schools across India
ISBR Business School PGDM Adm...
Apply
250+ Companies | Highest CTC 16 LPA | Average CTC 8 LPA | Ranked as Platinum Institute by AICTE for 6 years in a row | Awarded Best Business School...
IFMR Graduate School of Busin...
Apply
FINAL Deadline: 30th January'25 | No more Deadlines | UGC Approved Programs | 100% Placement Record | Up to 100% Scholarships | Highest CTC 21.74 LPA
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books