With only 99 days left for the CAT Exam 2025, it’s time to buckle up, CAT aspirants. If you strive to score 99% or above, then you’ve to dive deep into the last-minute revision, whether you’re a newbie, college student or working professional. As time is ticking fast, and every minute is extremely important, you must pay attention to high-weightage topics first, rather than touching any new concept at this moment. For quick guidance and mentorship, you’re most welcome to join the “iQuanta Night Batch” – a special initiative rolled out by Team iQuanta to help our students achieve a spectacular score in all three sections,i.e, Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) in the CAT Exam 2025. 

Subsequently, also go through this informative blog where we have discussed about the self-study tips that you must follow to crack the CAT 2025 Exam hassle-free. Let us tell you that every strategy included in this educational roadmap is shared by the top iQuanta experts. So make the best of them, and we guarantee you that you’ll hit a commendable score and will secure admission into the B-school of your dreams. Time to proceed further and spill out these valuable tips for your success. 

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What Should Be Your First Preference From QA, VARC and DILR?

Being a CAT aspirant, you must learn to prioritise the high-ROI topics from the QA, VARC and DILR. This rule applies to everyone, whether you’re a full-time working employee or a college student. You’re likely to achieve an excellent score if you pay more attention to studying and practising these crucial topics. Once you get a strong understanding of them, you can proceed to cover the easy and moderate topics. If you ask us, it’s better to avoid the mindset that I’ll cover the simple topics first and then move to the challenging ones. iQuanta experts always suggest that you start with complex topics first to strengthen your conceptual knowledge and end up with good results. Below, we’re sharing the essential information about the core topics after practising, which you can easily score well in the CAT 2025. 

• Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems and Geometry, Arithmetic and Algebra Basics are the top 3 topics that can help you score maximum in the Quants section. Practice maximum questions from these topics every day, and become a master in solving them before the stipulated timeline., 
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: In simple terms, understand that though VARC is the easiest section, maximum candidates score less or face difficulty while answering the questions. However, if you go through the CAT PYQs, then you will understand that Technology, Business and Philosophy are the main topics from which the maximum questions are asked every year to evaluate the reading ability and critical reasoning of the candidates. Develop a habit of practising critical reasoning regularly, as every passage will consist of one question to test your knowledge. When it comes to Verbal Ability, focus on solving questions from the para-completion and short summaries during the initial stage. On the other hand, if you think that “Odd One Out” is your forte, then practice a huge variety of questions from that category. Besides this, remember that you must prepare simultaneously for VA and RC, as it constitutes 36% weightage in the CAT. 
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: Start practising a good bunch of questions from the topics like: Networks and Routes, Venn 3-Set, Games and Tournaments, Caselets, etc. Multiple questions from these topics have been asked in previous years. Solving numerous questions with in-depth analysis will result in better productivity, accuracy and time management. As a result, your performance will improve and you will attain a good CAT Percentile.

Important To Know: CAT Exam High-ROI Topics

Section	Core Topics
Quantitative Aptitude	Geometry (Circles, Triangles, Quads), Algebra Basics, Arithmetic (Alligations, Percentage, TSD, T&W, Averages), Number Score
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning	Prioritise Arithmetic DI tables, arrangements/distribution, games & tournaments, networks, and caselets.
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	RC Topics: Philosophy, Technology and Business, Para Completion and Short Summaries

Weekday Study Routine For CAT Exam 2025: Secret Tips+Commute Hacks

We truly understand that every single minute counts for a CAT aspirant. More for those candidates who are working professionals or are looking forward to appearing for the CAT while pursuing their bachelor’s degree. Prefer to give your 100% during the morning timeline as the brain is most active and grasps knowledge quickly. Additionally, we have also shared some useful hacks which you can follow to indulge into a quick revision during your lunch/dinner breaks or travelling hours. 

CAT Exam 2025: Duration & Topics To Cover During Weekdays  

Workday Preparation Sprint	Time Limit	What To Study
Morning	25-30 minutes	Pick 1 tough RC passage and solve 4-5 questions. Avoid spending more than 10-12 minutes.Select 3-4 distinct questions from complete the sentences, para jumbles and para completion.Review your mock test answers and maintain an error log for future references. Check for common traps like facts vs inferences.
Commute/Lunch Break	10-15 minutes (2 separate breaks)	Note down fundamental concepts in flashcards for final revision. Topics to cover are algebra basics, percentage, T&W, TSD, Ratios from the QA section.Take a quick recap of vital LR concepts like Venn Logic, Arrangement Keys and Game Constraints.
Evening or Night	60-90 minutes	Self Study: Study 1 topic from Quants for 40 minutes only. Spend 15-20 minutes to study an LDRI topic followed by a 15-20 minute review. OR  Attend iQuanta Batch: Enrol for the midnight session which starts from 12-1:30. Do a pre warm-up revision for 15-20 minutes before attending the night study session taught by iQuanta experts.

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Deep & Vigorous Study Schedule For Weekends 

Maximise your productivity during the weekends and elevate your revision game for the CAT Exam 2025. For the time being, forget about social gatherings, hanging out with friends or doing any unnecessary tasks on weekends. It’s time to sacrifice a bit so that you can walk towards a progressive career. Besides this, take frequent breaks in between to freshen up your mind and gain focus. To get the best results, pick tough blocks during your most productive hours and save the rest for later. Here’s a weekend study sprint you can follow to build consistency and ensure maximum productivity.

Weekend Study Routine For CAT Exam 2025

Study Block Distribution	Total Duration	To Do’s
List	2-2.5 Hours	Solve full and sectional mock testsPractice full mock tests on one weekend and 2 sectional mocks in the next sprint.Take 45-60 minutes to analyse your errors, repeated mistakes and areas which require more concentration.
Block B	Less than 2 Hours	Select 4-5 different sets from the LDRI section.Practice one set of LDRI questions from past year papers.Spend only 12-15 minutes per LDRI set
Block C	1.5-2 Hours	Finish one Quants topicDistribute the remaining 30 minutes for the VARC section.Practice 3 varied RCs or 15 VA questions.

99 Days Study Roadmap To Accomplish 99%+ in CAT Exam 2025 

Now that you know which topics you should give major preference to from the VARC, DILR, and QA sections, let’s take you through the 100-day structured plan, which you can follow to achieve a spectacular score like 99% or more. Here you go! We’re sharing the complete blueprint to ace this entrance exam and get guaranteed success. 

• Days 1-30: Start understanding topics from the high-ROI category and begin your mock test practice side by side. Early mock test practice will give you enough time for personal analysis, maintaining an error log and performance enhancement. Don’t forget to build important formula decks and RC error banks. 
• Days 31-70: Increase your mock test frequency with every passing day. Focus on practising a mixed set of questions from every high-weightage topic. Tackle complex topics from DILR and QA (Algebra and Geometry) sections. Solve at least 1 full length mock and 3-4 sectional mocks per week. 
• Days 71-90: Don’t touch any new topic. If you do so, your brain will break out. Go through the error logs and practice questions from those topics that require more consistency and improvement. Look for weak buckets and work on them. Practice 2 full length mocks every week. Give 45-60 minutes everyday to solve mixed questions from QA, VARC and DILR section.
• Days 91-99: Nothing new and nothing additional. Simply revise everything you have studied from the entire syllabus. Prepare concise revision decks for the last-minute review.

iQuanta Night Batch – Bonus Platform To Get Into IIMs

Our team works round-the-clock to educate, guide and support every particular student who decides to join us. Imagine when the whole world is engrossed in deep sleep, you’re working hard to establish a bright career with the help of the best industry experts. Until 2024, we have developed a proven record of helping 500+ students who have not only qualified for the CAT Exam 2025 with 99% but have also received the admission letter as the final source of confirmation. If you’re someone who’s working towards the same goal in 2025, then enrol for our night marathon classes to practice, revise and receive feedback from highly-qualified iQunata teaching professionals. Still wondering what makes us list as the No.1 Online Coaching Platform for the CAT? Well, we’re here to answer that! Check out the pointers mentioned below for your reference. 

• Existing students can attend these classes daily (weekdays+weekends) for free from 12-1:30 PM. 
• We will focus on completing the CAT syllabus before the deadline and will also involve the students in regular practice. 
• Drop your doubts from the QA, VARC and DILR sections and get a response within 15-30 minutes.
• Solve 35 full-length mocks and 45 sectional mocks to receive an AI performance analysis for improvement.
• Participate in a mega marathon of 100 different questions from Geometry, Algebra and Arithmetic and score 99%+ in the QA section.
• Attend 9 informative workshops on DILR, QA and VARC where iQuanta experts will share crucial details about shortcuts, formulas, etc. 
• Watch detailed RC videos on different genres apart from attending the live classes and 50 RC class videos.

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Final Words 

Preparing for a tough competitive exam like the CAT 2025 requires constant dedication, commitment and hard work. You cannot binge-watch your favourite series on OTT and dream of scoring high, right? It’s impossible. Candidates need to put in a lot of effort, be consistent throughout and avoid getting distracted during their CAT preparation and 100-day study timeline. By doing so, you will take your first step to accomplish your goals. Remember, there’s no shortcut to success, and only those who perform well with sheer determination make it to their dream B-school like IIMs, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, etc. and pursue an MBA programme for a career uplift and lucrative package. Thus, it is better for you to gear up and follow this 100-Day study plan to succeed in the CAT 2025. All the best and aim to give your best!

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