Hello Ricky

Originally Answered: What is a proper way for CAT preparation?

Get started with basics & then eventually work your way up the problem sets.That is the way to go.

Firstly its imperative that you know what is the syllabus for the CAT examination.You can find that from TIME,IMS,CL or any other CAT coaching site.

But the important topics for for all three sections are as follows-

Quant-Geometry,Arithmetic,Number System & Logarithm(1–2 question). P & C ,Probability (1–2) question.

Verbal- RC(24/34 question) Parajumble,Parasummary (4 question each)

DI/LR-Game based Caselets.Logical DI,Question on pathways.Maximum & Minimum questions.

These are important topics when it comes to CAT.

Below are few pointers I suggest to work on for CAT preparation.

I will suggest CBSE NCERT book for Maths,English and Arihant for LR/DI .Though Arun Sharma is good for Maths ,but given the level of quant in past two year .

Also start reading newspaprs start with reading Hindu Editorials .You can move to reading economic times ,New York Times later on.Read ,read and read!! Trust me it helps a lot in CAT RC .

Hello.

CAT Preparation Tips 2019: More than 2.4 lakh candidates compete for 4000 seats in 20 IIMs through CAT exam . The number of applicants increases each year, and the IIMs have also started diversifying their intake pool. Adding to the above factors, a candidate needs to score high in CAT to get a call from any IIM. Thus, a proper Preparation Strategy , as well as tips, are of primary importance.

Apart from having a brief idea about the paper pattern, one must be well aware of the syllabus as well. It is important for the management aspirants to have a rough idea about the exam, its pattern, and syllabus. The following article informs the same. CAT is not a test of intellect but management. It tests the following skills in a candidate-

• Time management
• Balance between speed and accuracy
• Presence of mind
• Focus and concentration
• Ability to deliver high performance under stress

These skills can only be acquired by regular practice for an appropriate amount of time. Hence, we have curated some expert CAT Preparation Tips to help you crack the exam like a pro.

For adequate preparation, CAT requires between 8-18 months . Bellow given time frame is required for CAT preparation.

• Learning concepts and laying the foundation- 2- 4 months
• Practice without seriously attempting mocks tests- 3-8 months
• Giving mocks and revising the entire course- 3- 6 months.

To assess oneself in each field thoroughly and master the basics of every topic takes time. Identifying ones strong and weak areas needs studying each topic as well. Therefore, you need ample time to prepare for CAT well.

Go through this link below for the complete article by careers360

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-preparation-2019-how-prepare-for-cat-without-coaching/amp

Hope this is helpful.

Good luck.

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These are six ways on how to prepare for CAT :



1. Know the exam pattern and syllabus in detail





After you decide to take the MBA entrance exam, the first thing to do is to know the exam pattern and syllabus in detail. The next step is to go through the past years analysis so that you can prepare a comprehensive plan and also set priorities according to the importance of different topics across sections. The generic exam pattern of CAT is that it is a multiple choice objective type test from four areas, namely Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.



2. Get the right study material



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 books, question banks, CAT Sample papers and preparatory books by expert authors available in the market. 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 books and materials are available online as well as offline markets. 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.





3. Take online mock tests





After the basic preparation, you have to start taking CAT mock tests on a regular basis. With each mock test, you will be clear about your strengths and weaknesses. Remember, the analysis is very important for your progress in preparation. Based on the analysis, you have to change the course of action of your preparation. Initially, you need to take the mock tests once or twice a week and later on, you can increase the frequency of the mock tests to thrice or four times a week. Ensure that you analyse each test in terms of common errors. Know what the factors are behind those errors, lack of conceptual clarity or silly mistakes.



4. Create Study Group





A good company of people ensures that you are on the right track. You can discuss your problems, strategies, topics etc. with your study group members. Its not necessary that all the group members are doing self-preparation. If some of them are taking coaching, that can be an added advantage for you. They can clarify your queries and confusions and also give you the suggestion based on expert inputs. You can also take same mock test or practice test together and analyse your competition and get your performance analysed with your group members.





5. Utilise the Internet





The best part of using the internet is that you can get help and guidance on anything and everything. There are numerous education news websites which serve articles and news related to your exam along with study materials and sample papers on their website. You can also be part of social media groups for the CAT or XAT aspirants by liking the several Facebook pages or Forum threads created by aspirants or coaching institutes and being a part of online study groups. You can also follow the Twitter handles of the exam authorities and officials to be updated with the happenings. Soumyajit Ghosh, who has converted IIM Bangalore call says, "Since my workplace is at a remote location, I took an online course. I used to follow their recorded videos. I gave numerous topic tests and from August I started giving mock tests every week."







6. Be confident and stay motivated





This is the most important factor for those candidates who are preparing on their own. Dont think that you have any less potential to crack the test than your counterparts who are taking coaching. As Rohan Joshi, CAT 2017 99.63 percentiler shares, Believe in your abilities and do not consider CAT as an extremely tough examination. Be super disciplined, prepare well, work on developing the ability to grasp and apply concepts in different scenarios. Know your limitations and work on how to overcome them. Remember that it is the difficult path that leads you to a better place."



I hope this helps.

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