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CAT preparation is not easy, especially if you have started studying just two months before. The Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation have topics that you have studied in Class 9 and 10 Maths. VARC and Logical Reasoning only require practice. There is a lot to cover and time is less.

CAT 2025 preparation plan for last two months should include extensive mock test practice and performance analysis. In the short duration of 2 month, you need to focus more on revision too. Check here to know how to crack CAT 2025 in two months. 

CAT preparation in 2 months

CAT preparation in 2 months

CAT preparation in the last two months before the exam will require you to practice what you've studied so far. Most of the aspirants complete the CAT syllabus by August-September so that there is ample time to test oneself. In the last two months before CAT 2025, dedicate yourself to practicing mock tests, sample test series and extensive revision. in this phase of CAT 2025 preparation, you need to put theory into practice to know how much have you understood. Practice easy, moderate and tough CAT mock tests and analyse your performance in each one of it. Note down your, strengths and weaknesses to work upon them. Read below, detailed CAT 2025 preparation plan for 2 months. 

How to Crack CAT in 2 Months

CAT 2025 preparation in the last two months be focussed and exam centric. Here are some tips that you must apply right away for CAT exam preparation 2025. 

Take CAT Mock Test

As mentioned earlier, start with a CAT mock test and assess you strengths and weaknesses. Make a list and allot specific time to the topics. Out of 8 hours of study, allot more time to tough topics. Go through the CAT previous papers to know which topics dominate the test. For example, in the past five year, Arithmetic has mostly dominated the CAT Quant section. This way, you’ll know which topics to prepare and which can be dropped for the want of time.

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Strengthen Vocabulary and Grammar

You don’t have the time to read books and novels to strengthen reading comprehension in the conventional way. So, focus on vocabulary and grammar. If you’ll get the grammatical concepts right, it won’t be too difficult to handle RC paragraphs and parajumbles.  

Practice Sample Questions

You don’t have the time to first read all the chapters and then practice sample questions so, go in the reverse mode. With the basic knowledge of Maths and English, solve CAT sample questions and see how much you know about a particular chapter or what are your specific pain points. Work on them accordingly. Solve sample questions of various difficulty levels – easy, moderate and high. This will prepare you for all types of questions in the CAT 2025.

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Have Problem Solving Sessions

Join online study groups on Facebook, Telegram, YouTube or coaching websites for doubt clearing and problem solving sessions. You will find many mentors willing to help aspirants in cracking the CAT. The other aspirants you will interact with in these groups may also might help you in preparing a topic by sharing their insights. Another benefit of these sessions, is that it will keep you motivated and help in gaining confidence.

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Stay Motivated

CAT is a speed based test and all that matters is how you perform in that 2 hours of the exam. So, do not worry about how much you’ve studied. Just be confident of how much you’ve studied, because if you’ve studied that well, you’ll be able to crack the CAT. You must remember that you don’t have to solve all the questions in CAT. Choose only those questions you know you can solve correctly. For that, you need to stay motivated, not only on the exam day, but all throughout the CAT preparation phase.

Do not break down, if you are unable to crack a topic. You know you started late. Moreover, CAT exam is not the end of the world. You can appear for it again. You’ll in fact only learn good things from the first attempt.

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Q:   Does IIM conduct official CAT mock tests for students?
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IIM does not conduct official CAT mock tests for candidates, but it does release a mock guide which can be viewed as official CAT mock test. It is essentially a walk through of what the CAT test form will be for that year. It has section wise questions marking scheme, time limit, etc. just like the actual CAT exam. Candidates must use take the official CAT mock test at least once before the exam.

Q:   Is the structure of CAT mock test same as the actual exam?
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CAT mock tests are a replica of the actual CAT exam. It is so because the purpose of the mock test is to prepare the candidate for a speed based test which requires quick decision making and quick calculation with 100 per cent accuracy. This can be achieved only if the candidates has been in such an environment multiple times. In the CAT mock test, candidate has to solve equal number of questions as the CAT exam, in the same time limit. This, helps them in mastering the art of solving 66 questions in 120 minutes with much ease and confidence. The CAT mock tests have questions of same or higher difficulty level than the actual exam. In many unofficial mock tests, the questions are of previous CAT exams. Candidates must solve a variety of mock tests so that they are well versed with CAT questions of all types and varieties.
Q:   What is the best time to practice CAT mock test?
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Candidates should practice CAT mock test during the day. Once, CAT admit card is released, they should practice CAT mocks at the same time as their exam slot. This will help them align their mind and body to 2 hours of rigorous test so that they can utilize their time in the CAT exam well. For example, CAT exam starts are early as 8:30 am. So, those who are not used to studying early morning will face difficulty in performing optimally if they get morning slot.

Q:   How important are sectional mock tests for CAT preparation?
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CAT exam has sectional time limit of 40 minutes per section and as soon as the time gets over, the test screen moves to the new section. So, it is very important that a candidate uses 40 minutes to attempt the questions correctly and optimally. RC passages are long and dense. Sometimes, DI or LR questions turn out to be lengthy, Quants questions are often time taking. By practicing sectional mock tests, candidate will get the practice of how to manage 40 minutes irrespective of the type of question.

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What to do in Last Two Months Before CAT 2025?

Those who have already been preparing for CAT 2025, need to now move to revision and mock test practice. Dedicate the last one and a half months to rigorous CAT mock test practice and analysis of you performance. Make sure to also have doubt clearing sessions with mentors or peer group so that there’s no chapter of the CAT syllabus that remains untouched.

In the last 15 days, spend maximum time on revising. Also, make a strategy for the exam day, which should include, overall number of questions to solve and section-wise number of questions to solve. Keep target colleges and CAT cut offs in mind to make the exam strategy. Do only as much is required.

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