CAT Preparation

Hi kanav. To prepare for CAT 2020 exam you may start working on the following points:
First and foremost, in order to score well in CAT you need to know and understand the CAT syllabus and CAT exam pattern. Get hold of right set of books based on the latest CAT pattern. Here is the list of Books and Online Resources for CAT Preparation. Take FREE CAT MOCK TEST as a diagnostic mock and know where you stand as of today. Plan your entire preparation and draft a study plan after knowing your strengths and weaknesses. Be organized and follow a time-table. Read daily newspapers and magazines from day 1 as this will help you to understand different topics and increase your hold over English, General Knowledge, and various other topics. When you get a grip over the basic syllabus of CAT you must start taking regular mock tests to know the preparation status which will help you to analyze your performance. CAT Mock Tests are the most effective method of evaluating your current preparation level and restrategize your future preparation plans. Also solving the past 10 years questions of CAT can increase chances of cracking CAT with a good percentile. One of the best books for CAT preparation is How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay wherein the mock tests are provided. Good luck!

I personally went to the institutions like CL, TCC, T. I. M.E, ERUDITE and IMS to enquire about the coaching, however my first impression was that all of them provide the same facilities. So, I checked upon my seniors from college who are currently taking coaching from these institutions and here is what I found -
Here is the list of coaching institutions in Kolkata along with their pros and cons:
Career Launcher:
On enquiry CL seems like a good option that provides excellent facilities. But when I asked students who were taking coaching from CL, they recommended not to join the institute. It takes hours to grab a chance and clarify a single doubt of 15 minutes during the doubt clearing sessions. I also checked the Google reviews and it conveyed that individual attention is not delivered. Erudite:
This was the only place where I saw one to one doubt clearing session's actually taking place. When spoken to students from ERUDITE, they said that it is an amazing learning experience. The doubt clearing sessions are so efficient that it is helping them to gain more confidence on their weaker areas of the subject. The biggest advantage is that a personal mentor is attached to every student which makes the entire learning process quite smooth. TCC:
When enquired the management claimed that they provide personal attention and counseling. However their brochure says that TCC has a faculty of only two teachers and have batches of 100 students. This is the reason why I think it is practically impossible for the faculty to deliver their promises. T. I. M.E:
On enquiry, it is easily understood that the infrastructure is not so good. Also, the timings of the classes are not flexible. They only have one batch from 5pm to 7pm on weekdays (Tuesday to Friday) or on weekends from 4pm to 8pm. One to one doubt clearing sessions are not available. I. M. S:
The coaching fees are much higher than any other coaching centre of Kolkata. They do claim to provide expert faculty and personal mentoring. However, google reviews say something else. On the basis of my research for the project, I would highly recommend ERUDITE for CAT/GMAT coaching.

I spoke to a lot of students to know about the CAT coaching centers in Kolkata as I myself wanted to pursue an MBA. After all the feedback that I received from my friends and acquaintances, I found that Erudite is undoubtedly an institute that delivers what they promised at the time of the enquiry. ERUDITE is an excellent option for CAT/GMAT preparation. One to one regular interaction and mentoring by personal mentors make the learning process trouble-free. It has a friendly environment and so students are able to approach the faculty at any time. Each student is attached to a personal mentor who guides the student's right from filling up forms to cracking an IIM interview. CAT preparation requires attention beyond classroom support and this is where ERUDITE stands out. According to the feedback, the full time faculty and its feature of providing individual assistance helps the students to recognize their strengths and weaknesses along with which the GD/PI workshop conducted regularly at ERUDITE plays an important role to shape their personalities.

Read the following during my CAT preparation and interview preparation:
The Hindu: Definitely one of the best daily newspapers out there, and probably also the least biased newspaper. The Economic Times: Helps in acquiring an economic perspective on current affairs, which is very useful in the world of business. The Economist: I love this magazine. It keeps you up-to-date with all major happenings in the world. With the business world becoming so globalized, it is also important to know what is happening outside India. For the newspapers mentioned, also go through the Editorials. They help you in developing a perspective on the current affairs. Just knowing the facts is not enough, you should also have a viewpoint.