Yes it is perfectly fine to appear for the CAT examination with self preparation. You just need to be disciplined, motivated and committed to your goal.

For preparation you can refer to following reference books as per your choice and understanding :
1) How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT How to prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT How to prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT How to prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT
All by Arun Sharma and Minakshi Upadhyay
2) Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Nishit Sinha Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Intrepretation for CAT by Nishit Sinha Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for CAT by Nishit Sinha There are others books like Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin etc to help you for your preparation.
There are websites offering free and paid CAT coaching and also there are YouTube channels who can help you regarding your preparation.

Also you need to join a test series for the CAT examination for better preparation.

All the best!

Here are some tips to crack the CAT exam without coaching.No matter what the reason may be, one should always look for and adopt own strategy to prepare this exam. There are numerous options to prepare this exam hence aspirants should thoroughly research the various available alternatives before setting up their preparation plan.

Self-Motivation & Consistency

Aspirants often lack the motivation behind their goal to take up the CAT exam. Passion to win should become a driving force to keep up the consistency in your preparation strategy. Since coaching classes and teachers guide you on the right track and colleagues keep you updated, lack of support is cut short. Yet if you keep yourself determined and follow a pattern of consistent hard work, you can easily get through CAT.

Many candidates, who have previously appeared for CAT, avoid taking coaching classes again. These candidates also need to stay focused on their goal.

Preparation ScheduleIt is equally mandatory to stick to the plan because the preparation might go in a haphazard way. Those who are working professionals need to take their crucial time out for Daily and weekly preparation.

Online Classes

Aspirants can attend short term online classes to save time while maintaining the track of preparation.CAT is a time constraint examination with excessive competition; hence one should develop the speed by practicing a lot. Online courses are generally more cost effective than regular full time coaching classes.

Find your Weaknesses 
by solving Mock test papers

Common Admission Test

Answer Key | Result | Application | Exam Pattern | Admit Card | Preparation Tips | Eligibility | Accepting Colleges

Get Updates Brochure