Hi Vivek,

Please follow the following steps to prepare for CAT exam ;

1.) GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXAM PATTER :

• Gather information about the types of questions and sections aske din the exams like - Quantitative Ability (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC).

2.) PREPARE A STUDY PLAN :

• Prepare a proper time table and follow it by heart.
• Give time to all types of questions equally.
• Set your daily goals.

3.) BOOKS :

• You can take suggestion about books from your teachers who give CAT coaching.
• Recommended books from my side are -
• A- Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Nishit Sinha
• B- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Meenakshi Upadhyay

4.) PRACTICE REGULARLY :

• Solve previous year question paper.
• Give mock tests by setting time.
• Analyze your mistakes and work on them.

5.) Enhance Reading Skills : For VARC, read newspapers, magazines, and novels to improve your reading speed and comprehension skills.

6.) JOIN COACHING OR ONLINE COURSE : If you need mentorship then you can join coaching or online courses. Else you can go for self study.

7.) STAY UPDATED : Follow the latest exam notifications and changes in pattern or syllabus.

8. STAY POSITIVE AND CONSISTANT :  Just focus on your daily goals. Don't take stress.

Hope this helped you. ALL THE BEST!

Hello!

Prep for CAT 2024: Application Pattern

Syllabus: Focus on those areas that fall under the syllabus; for instance, Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning.

Books: Stick to standard books from renowned authors, say, Arun Sharma for Quant, Norman Lewis in vocabulary, and some mock tests available from TIME, IMS, or Career Launcher.

Mock Tests: Take mocks and study the mistakes made.

Time management: F ocus on speed and accuracy.

If you need a more structured approach, consider a coaching institute.

Start early and become a regular.

Wishing you the best! thankyou!