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Sanjay K
Guide-Level 13
Hi Ipsita,
There is no standard strategy for CAT exam. It depends on how prepared you are for different sections and what level you are. Some students are already good with QA and RC, so they work on verbal and might take less time to prepare. So, it will depend on your basic standard in the different section of the exam.
There is no standard strategy for CAT exam. It depends on how prepared you are for different sections and what level you are. Some students are already good with QA and RC, so they work on verbal and might take less time to prepare. So, it will depend on your basic standard in the different section of the exam.
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Sanjay K
Guide-Level 13
Hi Manasvi,
First of all, you need to understand the syllabus:
This is a useful tip for almost any exam. Understand the syllabus by going through past years papers and official guidelines. CAT can be segmented into four broad parts-
Quantitative Ability
Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Ability
The concepts used in this examination are broadly of class 10 level. However, the questions are little bit tricky to solve and require good amount of logical thinking. But it can be developed by practice.
Books and material
First of all, get CAT preparation material of some good coaching institute.
For Quant, there are two good books- Arun Shar
First of all, you need to understand the syllabus:
This is a useful tip for almost any exam. Understand the syllabus by going through past years papers and official guidelines. CAT can be segmented into four broad parts-
Quantitative Ability
Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Ability
The concepts used in this examination are broadly of class 10 level. However, the questions are little bit tricky to solve and require good amount of logical thinking. But it can be developed by practice.
Books and material
First of all, get CAT preparation material of some good coaching institute.
For Quant, there are two good books- Arun Shar
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Saurabh GuptaProduct Manager | IIM Ahmedabad
Contributor-Level 9
There is no specific required time for preparation. It depends from person to person and his/her ability to grasp concepts.
For majority students, I'd recommend joining a one year program at a proper coaching center. It typically starts around August, September and coaches you till the exam next year.
Make sure that you give all their mock tests and analyze the results as well (where you went right, where you went wrong). That always help you find your strengths and weaknesses and thus tackle your main exam accordingly.
For majority students, I'd recommend joining a one year program at a proper coaching center. It typically starts around August, September and coaches you till the exam next year.
Make sure that you give all their mock tests and analyze the results as well (where you went right, where you went wrong). That always help you find your strengths and weaknesses and thus tackle your main exam accordingly.
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Saurabh GuptaProduct Manager | IIM Ahmedabad
Contributor-Level 9
No. Calculator is not allowed in the CAT exam. However, you get an on-screen calculator that you can use. Having said that, CAT questions are generally framed in a way where you won't really required using a calculator.
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Kriti Thapliyal
Contributor-Level 6
No, it will not hamper your admission. Prepare well for the GD-PI-WAT round. Be prepared for justifying the reason for the break in a well-versed manner and all shall be well! All the best!
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Nitin Kumari am pursing Mcom and also doing CA coures. Visit
Beginner-Level 5
Dear Sourav,
not only requires one to be good in maths but also good in reasoning and current affairs. So as you say that you are not good in mathematics, I would advise you not to for CAT. However, if your accounts and taxation are good, you could definitely go for CA course. even CS if you like. It is just a rumor that CA and CS are hard. They are not hard, just a bit lengthy.
not only requires one to be good in maths but also good in reasoning and current affairs. So as you say that you are not good in mathematics, I would advise you not to for CAT. However, if your accounts and taxation are good, you could definitely go for CA course. even CS if you like. It is just a rumor that CA and CS are hard. They are not hard, just a bit lengthy.
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Shrija Ashok kumarWork in a way to always challenge your limits !
Contributor-Level 10
Hello Nikhil,
You have got enough time to prepare for CAT & GMAT.If you want to get into IIMs, one thing you can do is practice with complete dedication. Know your weak areas and practice more n more. It is very essential to understand time management. For that , make practice papers with your timer on.
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If you want to do MBA from outside India, CAT isn't going to be useful. However, not all MBA programs require GMAT. Some are fine with GRE. I've heard some MBA programs don't even require an entrance test if you satisfy some other requirements such as CFA Level 3 cleared. Also, all MBA programmes outside India require at least two y
You have got enough time to prepare for CAT & GMAT.If you want to get into IIMs, one thing you can do is practice with complete dedication. Know your weak areas and practice more n more. It is very essential to understand time management. For that , make practice papers with your timer on.
and
If you want to do MBA from outside India, CAT isn't going to be useful. However, not all MBA programs require GMAT. Some are fine with GRE. I've heard some MBA programs don't even require an entrance test if you satisfy some other requirements such as CFA Level 3 cleared. Also, all MBA programmes outside India require at least two y
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Sunil SoniManagement & IT Consultant
Scholar-Level 18
As you are an engineering degree student and if you score above 50% marks in B.Tech, you will be eligible for seeking admission in MBA by appearing in CAT. You will not face any problems because of your Diploma in engineering. All the best!
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Sunil SoniManagement & IT Consultant
Scholar-Level 18
If you have good communication skills and numerical ability, you can definitely crack CAT with four months of concentrated preparations.
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