If you are preparing for CAT exam requires proper strategy.
It is most competitive entrance exam in India. In this article we will provide
you preparation tips and strategies for entrance exam.
Understand the
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Sections:
Verbal Ability &
Reading Comprehension: Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Summary
Questions,
Data Interpretation
and Logical Reasoning: Graphs, Puzzles, Caselets, arrangements,
Quantitative Ability:
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems, Modern Math,
Marking Schemes:
+3 for correct answers
-1 for incorrect answers
Create a Study
Plan
- You have to make study plan and allocate 2-4 hours daily.
- Give time to each section.
- Make weekly plans and cover two topics each week depending
on your pace.
- Take mock test every week and increase the frequency when
exam is closer.
Build Strong Base
- Focus on clearing basic concept of Quantitative Ability.
- Practice reading comprehension for Verbal Ability &
Reading Comprehension.
- You have to improve Logical reasoning and interpretation
skills for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.
Practice Regularly
- Solve all type of questions.
- You should start preparation topic wise before going for
mixed questions.
- Step by step increase the difficulty of questions.
Take Mock Tests
- Analyze your performance and identify weak points.
- Analyze your results thoroughly;
- Where did you spend too much time?
- What is your strength and weakness?
- Try different strategies to attempt mock tests.
Time Management
- You have to maintain balance between speed & accuracy.
- Allocate time to each section:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: 40 Minutes
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: 40 Minutes
- Quantitative Ability: 40 Minutes
- You should not spend too much time on single question.
Develop Reading
Habit
- You should read newspapers The Hindu, The Indian Express, or
business magazines to improve reading speed and comprehension.
- You can follow blogs, editorials, and novels.
Stay Updated with
Shortcuts and tricks
- You should memorize formulas and shortcut tricks for
Quantitative Aptitude.
- You can create shortcuts for Data Interpretation and Logical
Reasoning Puzzles.
Manage Stress
- You should do exercise and yoga to stay calm.
- You should maintain healthy routine and make balance study
and breaks.
Resources for CAT
Preparation
Books:
Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation for CAT by
Nishit Sinha
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
Online Platforms:
Time, Career Launcher, Unacademy, BYJU’s,
Mock Tests:
IMS, Time, Career Launcher,
Stay Consistent
and Updated
- You should track your progress every week.
- You should revise each concept.
- You can adapt your strategy on the basis of performance in
mock test.
