{"id":15370,"date":"2022-09-21T10:51:42","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T05:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=15370"},"modified":"2023-09-06T11:33:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T06:03:39","slug":"self-study-vs-cat-coaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/self-study-vs-cat-coaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Study Vs CAT Coaching \u2013 Complete Guide For CAT 2023 Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemplating on how to prepare for <strong>CAT exam<\/strong>? In this blog, we share the difference between self-study vs CAT coaching, complete guide for <strong>CAT 2023 preparation<\/strong>. It will help you choose the best method to kick-start your CAT preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Though, students have been divided over which method of CAT preparation is better to start with. Yet the ones who have cracked the CAT believe coaching gives you a competitive edge over self-study.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we will share how early coaching for CAT 2023 with iQuanta can give you a competitive advantage over self-study. Both practice have their pros and cons, and it depends on individual choice which method to start with for CAT preparation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/self-study-vs-cat-coaching\/#What_Should_You_Choose_Self-Study_Vs_CAT_Coaching_%E2%80%93_Complete_Guide_For_CAT_2023_Preparation\" >What Should You Choose? Self-Study Vs CAT Coaching \u2013 Complete Guide For CAT 2023 Preparation\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/self-study-vs-cat-coaching\/#Why_Should_You_Choose_CAT_Coaching_with_iQuanta\" >Why Should You Choose CAT Coaching with iQuanta?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/self-study-vs-cat-coaching\/#Benefits_of_CAT_Preparation_with_iQuanta\" >Benefits of CAT Preparation with iQuanta:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/self-study-vs-cat-coaching\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_CAT_coaching_over_Self-Study\" >What are the benefits of CAT coaching over Self-Study?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_You_Choose_Self-Study_Vs_CAT_Coaching_%E2%80%93_Complete_Guide_For_CAT_2023_Preparation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Should You Choose? Self-Study Vs CAT Coaching \u2013 Complete Guide For CAT 2023 Preparation\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT exam is an aptitude test. More than knowledge, it is a test of your speed and accuracy. Undoubtedly, preparing for the CAT exam, both methods require dedication and discipline. Let\u2019s understand the difference between self-study and CAT coaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_15377\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"15377\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"self-study vs CAT coaching\"            id=\"footable_15377\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1821418717_15377\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_15377 ninja_table_unique_id_1821418717_15377 ui table  white nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n            <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Choose_CAT_Coaching_with_iQuanta\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Should You Choose CAT Coaching with iQuanta?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracking CAT is a dream of many aspirants. Not every student who appears for the CAT exam gets the desired result. But the ones who join coaching for <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">CAT preparation<\/span> perform better compared to the ones who prepare for the CAT exam through self-study. I won\u2019t deny, but like any other field, there are exceptions here also. Some students have cracked CAT by self-studying. These kinds are a handful who are brainy, hard-working, disciplined and dedicated. If you do not belong to these 1% scholarly groups, welcome to the iQuanta CAT coaching. Because we believe genius is made, not born.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_CAT_Preparation_with_iQuanta\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of CAT Preparation with iQuanta:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are the leading online platform for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;CAT Online Coaching&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4777,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\">CAT Online Coaching<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in India. Our students have topped and cracked the CAT exam every year. Following are the advantages that our students enjoy,<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live interactive classes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250+ pre-recorded videos with detailed explanations and examples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peer to peer learning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentor guidance available 24\u00d77<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive practice sessions for solving relevant question papers prepared in a structured manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular assignments and personal feedback<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best mock test series with 15 full mock tests and 30 sectional mock tests\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT preparation through a coaching institute has its benefits. At iQuanta, CAT aspirants have outperformed themselves. Staying consistent with regular, scheduled classes is necessary to maintain discipline. The CAT exam is one of the toughest exams to crack, as there is no pre-defined syllabus, making it difficult for students to interpret the questions that can be asked in the exam. Our structured study material is based on rigorous research from the previous years&#8217; question papers and the years of experience of our teaching faculty. For serious CAT aspirants, an organized learning experience is a boon to crack the CAT exam in the first attempt itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_CAT_coaching_over_Self-Study\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the benefits of CAT coaching over Self-Study?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-study is a flexible method of CAT preparation, as you are not time bound to sit for pre-scheduled classes for a regular time slot every day. It eases the competitive pressure and places you in a comfort zone. When there is no study routine to follow or a study group to inspire, it is easier to feel demotivated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Self-study has more drawbacks than benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there is lack of focus, no motivation, and no study strategy, you will not feel energized to study. You become habitual of putting off things that require your immediate attention. You start procrastinating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible study hours can make you lazy and skip your CAT preparation study routine, affecting your exam preparation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you self-study, you may not consider making a study strategy, without which you don\u2019t come to know your weak areas that need more practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without an expert mentor, you may lack guidance on tough topics and regular feedback on your performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have to take whatever mock tests are available on the internet. While in coaching, you receive the best mock test papers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have no peers to turn to in case of any problem-solving, as you are not a part of any study group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a CAT 2023 aspirant, this is the best time to start CAT exam preparation. We have eased your job by comparing the two methods, self-study and CAT coaching. Whatever your choice of learning, we inspire you to achieve goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For a structured CAT preparation and one-on-one counselling, visit the link below.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iquanta-cat-course.jpeg\" alt=\"iquanta cat course\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iquanta-cat-course.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iquanta-cat-course-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To join India\u2019s largest CAT preparation community and for free 24*7 doubt clarification, join the group linked below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iuanta-facebook-group-joining-link-.jpeg\" alt=\"iquanta facebook group joining link\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iuanta-facebook-group-joining-link-.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iuanta-facebook-group-joining-link--150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contemplating on how to prepare for CAT exam? 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