As the calendar is moving closer to November, a different sense of urgency surely grips the minds of lakhs of CAT aspirants across the country. The Common Admission Test (CAT) is not just another exam. Rather, it is the gateway to some of India’s most prestigious management institutes like the IIMs and other private B-Schools like SPJIMR, FMS, MDI and others. If you are still wondering when you should start your preparation, let us give you a reality check, this is the time without wasting any further. The CAT exam is not a short sprint. Rather, it is a marathon that requires focus, strategy and consistent effort. Yet, every year, there are some aspirants that manage to ace it even with a 5-month preparation timeline. The secret to this is the right guidance, a well-structured study plan and consistent focus. This article will help you discover how CAT aspirants should go about their study plan in these 5 months.
5 Months: Is This Timeframe Enough to Crack CAT 2025?
If you are sceptical about how much can be achieved in just five months, let us take a moment to break it down. The CAT exam is primarily divided into three sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
With a focused timeline and the right approach, you can master these areas even if you are starting today. Here is how:
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- Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Before diving into preparation, familiarize yourself with the CAT syllabus. Knowing what to study can save you valuable time. A good coaching institute that provides a structured study plan can be very helpful. This is because there is no time to experiment anymore. Better to use the remaining time wisely.
- Divide and Conquer: Allocate dedicated weeks to each section. This can vary depending on the strengths and weaknesses of the CAT aspirants. One of the examples can be:
- VARC: 6 weeks
- DILR: 6 weeks
- QA: 8 weeks
- Revision and mocks: Remaining time
- Consistency Is Key: With 4 – 5 hours of consistent study daily can yield results when done continuously over these remaining five months.
- Mock Tests and Analysis: Mock tests usually start around June End / July Beginning. You may attempt 1 or 2 initially to see where you stand. But completing the syllabus and then attempting these mocks will be better. Hence, try to finish them ASAP.
- Stay Disciplined and Motivated: The journey will not be easy, but remember that every hour you invest brings you closer to your MBA dream from a top B-school.
So as only less than 6 months is left for CAT 2025, this is the right time to start your preparation and to stand by you throughout your CAT journey iQuanta is finally launching the last batch. Last year many of our toppers from the last batch not only just got a 99+ percentile but also converted top IIM. Check their feedback here.
Why iQuanta Is Your Best Bet for CAT 2025? – Last Batch Launched Today!
If you are looking for an edge in your CAT preparation over others, iQuanta’s third batch for CAT 2025 can be the need of the hour. Here is why:
Proven Track Record
iQuanta is not just another CAT coaching institute, it is a community of achievers. Last year alone, iQuanta produced more than 2500 95+ percentilers and 500 99+ percentilers. These numbers are a testament to their commitment to excellence.
Interactive Learning Environment
At iQuanta, learning is never one-sided. iQuanta provides a perfect blend of live and application classes. Live classes are for syllabus completion where you learn and clarify your doubts. Application classes are for practice. You solve questions across the learnt topics within stipulated time and under the guidance of a mentor.
Comprehensive Study Material
The study material at iQuanta is curated by experts and regularly updated to match the evolving CAT pattern. There are multiple niche modules that iQuanta provide to meet the different need of aspirants. Highly personalized modules like VARC Essentials and LRDI Essentials are there to build the foundation in these sections. Other modules like VARC for engineers and Quants for non-engineers are rigorous modules with 80+ hours of content in them. These modules not just involve exhaustive syllabus content but also ample strategy videos to make things easy for all the CAT aspirants.
Real-Time Doubt Solving
One of the most appreciated features of iQuanta is real-time doubt-solving at any hour of the day. iQuanta boasts its 24/7 doubt solving feature in their paid Facebook group. Just post your query and you will receive the solution within 15 minutes at any hour of the day. This ensures continuity in your preparation without any roadblocks.
Ample Practice Materials
IIM ABC batch comes with a set of 7500+ questions that matches the level of CAT. What is different here? Well, these questions are spread into 2 phases. The first phase is a self-paced phase having 3000 questions combining all the sections. The second phase provides you the remaining questions in the form of mini mocks. It means you will get daily targets, eventually helping you to stay on track without losing focus.
Mock Tests and Performance Analytics
The mock tests are designed to simulate the actual CAT exam, giving you a very clear picture of where you stand. Mocks are nothing without a thorough analysis and that is where iQuanta does things differently. Their AI integrated mocks provide CAT aspirants with all the details like time spent on questions, error patterns and others. Additionally, tools like Strategy Builder will help you with a time table of topics you need to extra focus on basis your performance in mock tests. This ensures you cope up your weaknesses well in time before the actual CAT exam.
Concept Capsule Launched With this Batch
The last CAT 2025 batch will have a new addition of concept capsule that will have a video of each concept from a topic and 4-5 questions will be solved by the CAT mentors.
Peer Learning and Community Support
Being part of iQuanta means joining a largest network of like-minded CAT aspirants. Peer learning, sharing strategies or just daily dose of motivation are a few things that come with all the other benefits of the program.
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Don’t Let Regret Be Part of Your Journey
Imagine standing in December, looking back at things and thinking what could have been if you had started today. It is true that regret of not taking action is far worse than the temporary discomfort of hard work. It is better late than never and trust me, there are ample CAT aspirants who have made it to old IIMs and equivalent B-schools from the past year’s 3rd batch of iQuanta. If they have done it effortlessly, you can do it too. This is your final call to action. Do not let time slip through your fingers, rather use it wisely. Enroll in iQuanta’s third batch for CAT 2025 and take the first yet the best step towards your IIM dream.
Roadmap for iQuanta’s Third Batch: Your Guide to Success
iQuanta’s third batch for CAT 2025 follows a meticulously designed roadmap to ensure you achieve your best performance on exam day. Here is a short glimpse of the journey you will be embarking on:
1. Month 1–2: Building Strong Foundations
- Focus: Clearing basics in all three sections—VARC, DILR, and QA.
- Activities:
- Live and application sessions on fundamental concepts.
- Topic-wise practice questions from the highly curated repository of questions.
- Use the special modules if any section is your weakness and seek help from the mentors to cope them up.
2. Month 3–4: Advanced Preparation
- Focus: Try to practice as much as possible. Move gradually to CAT-level questions.
- Activities:
- Sectional mocks are best for such practice.
- Use the mini mocks daily to strengthen your understanding
- Start with full-length mocks slowly. Learn to manage time and strategize for the actual exam eventually.
3. Month 5: Mock Tests and Revision
- Focus: Shift gears toward mocks and revise all the formulas and shortcuts.
- Activities:
- Increase the intensity of full-length mock tests simulating CAT-level difficulty
- Do detailed analysis of the mock test results with proper mentor guidance.
- Revise all the formulas from all the topics covered. Revisit the shortcuts so that you manage time even better in the actual exam.
- While you slog, take some time out for yourself to rejuvenate. This will help you cope up without the overwhelming feeling.
This is just a glimpse of the roadmap. However, the actual plan will have more details and comes with more benefits which you will get to reap soon.
