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The changes mean that CAT, as an MBA entrance test, is evolving. It means that IIMs still haven't reached an ideal test pattern and may keep experimenting with strategy.
As for preparation strategy, aspirants shouldn't change anything. Focus on on your strengths and weakness like you planned to.
However, exam taking strategy will change. Candidates have to attempt each section for 60 minutes. There's no option of attempting your strongest section first or last - it's all decided by CAT authorities.
Non-MCQ questions are making an entrance this year. IIMs haven't revealed any information about it. Irrespective of the difficulty level of non-MCQ questions, definitely attempt it, 'cause there's no negative marking here.
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