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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
Yes, it is possible to score 99.99 percentile in CAT in first attempt. Many toppers of previous years' are such candidates. One must study in a focussed manner and do a lot of mock test practice. Exam day strategy is also crucial for better performance.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Common Admission Test or CAT is a national-level management aptitude test conducted by IIM for admission to MBA. Each year, over 2.3 Lacs candidates take the CAT exam, which is accepted by the IIMs and top MBA colleges in India. It is important to apply strict selection criteria to identify the top candidates among them. That's why, the CAT exam is tougher than other MBA entrance exams. Even though the syllabus of CAT is the same as that of other MBA entrance exams, the question paper set by the IIM faculty always has tough questions. Moreover, CAT has a sectional time limit for each section which is not there in any other exam except
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
CAT Important Topics are as follows:
Quantitative Aptitude:
Algebra
Arithmetic
Number System
Geometry
Verbal Reasoning:
Comprehension
Para Jumbles
Para Summary
Fill in the Blanks
Logical Reasoning:
DI
Blood Relations
Seating Arrangements
Graphs
etc.,
You will have to score a minimum of 95 percetile to score a seat at the top IIM.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Here's a strategic approach to tackle the Quantitative Aptitude section on your CAT exam day:
- Fuel your brain with nutritious food to maintain energy levels throughout the exam.
- Briefly go over important formulas and concepts you might encounter in the QA section.
- Quickly browse through all the questions to get a sense of the difficulty level and identify the topics covered.
- Start with questions you feel most confident about.
- Allocate a specific time for each question based on its difficulty level.
- Aim for accuracy over speed. Remember, there's negative marking in the CAT exam. Don't attempt a question unless you're reasonably sure of t
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Although 6.5 is not poor, it is mediocre enough to get you a call from IIM for admisisons. If you clear the CAT exam and do well in the personal interview phase, you can get into the top IIMs, regardless of your CGPA. Since most management universities accept applicants with a 6.5 CGPA, you shouldn't worry about your score.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
In 2023, the CAT slot 3 was tougher than slot 1 and slot 2. In all the three slots, the Quantitative Aptitude section was tougher than VARC and DILR. The overall CAT score cutoff for a 99+ percentile is expected to range around 82-83, as per the experts.CAT 2023 slot 3 was tougher than CAT 2022 and CAT 2023 slot 1. The Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section in slot 3 was harder than in slot 1. Here's a breakdown: In the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section, slot 3 was tougher than slots 1 and 2, but still easier than CAT 2022.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
By Arun Sharma-How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT (Tata McGraw Hill)
By Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay -How to Prepare for the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT (Tata McGraw-Hill)
By Nishit Sinha-The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
By Arun Sharma - How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT Common Admission Test (Tata McGraw-Hill)
By Nishit Sinha-The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude And Data Interpretation
By, Ajay Singh - Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (Arihant Publications)
By, Muhamed Muneer- How to Prepare for the CAT (Om Books
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