FMS does not put weightage on past academics. So focus on getting an excellent score in CAT. Score above 99 and you have one leg inside FMS. All the best.

FMS is an excellent b school with a low fee structure and equally ranked on par with the IIM's. I suggest you to look for a cat batch and join it soon as if FMS is your dream school then you need to put in your efforts and at least a 99.5% would be required to get selected at FMS.

Hi Ravi

Please take a look at the following pointers. Remember, hard work is the key to success!

Coaching Vs. Self-Study

While some MBA aspirants take coaching, others follow their instinct and opt for self-study with study materials available on the web. Although there is no hard and fast rule to follow a particular preparation method, what matters most is how you plan and which topics you study so as to cover the entire syllabus of CAT and secure a high percentile.

Those who opt for coaching get the tailor-made section-wise preparation material. But, even if you do not go for coaching classes and cannot access the expert notes, there is no dearth of right study material. There are ample question banks, sample papers and study materials by expert authors available online as well as offline.

Get the right materials and study in a systematic and diligent manner. Also, utilise the practice papers so that you are aware of your strengths and weaknesses.

The foremost step to crack an exam is to know and understand the CAT exam pattern and syllabus. Before preparing you must know the areas or topics you have to prepare, like we say, before shooting you must know what you are aiming for. There will be four topics to cover:

1. Quantitative Ability

2. Data Interpretation

3. Logical Reasoning

4. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

It is important for you to cover the syllabus and clear the basics. Usually, the syllabus for all four topics cover Class 10th and 11th level NCERT books, but the questions are a bit tricky and require logical thinking.

Having the fundamental concepts clarified is the biggest asset any CAT aspirant can have. If you have conceptual clarity, you can solve any tough problem.

Start section wise preparation

Apart from judging the candidates’ sectional knowledge, CAT also tests the time management skills. The mantra to complete the exam within time depends on how a student plan and practice for the exam.

Some of the top books for CAT preparation include ‘How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT’ by Arun Sharma, ‘The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT’ by Nishit Sinha, ‘Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT’ by Sarvesh Verma to name a few. Other than that, read newspapers and magazines daily to get a grip on your language and comprehension skills along with brushing up General Knowledge.

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You have ample time to prepare for CAT 19. You may download Carers360's free Ebook on 'How to prepare for CAT' and read topper interviews to know about their success mantra.

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