{"id":3225,"date":"2022-10-06T15:38:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T10:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=3225"},"modified":"2025-11-17T16:05:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:35:01","slug":"cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT Preparation For Beginners : Tips &#038; Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<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 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href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#CAT_Preparation_For_Beginners\" >CAT Preparation For Beginners<\/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\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#Graduation_Percentage_%E2%80%93_A_Criteria_For_CAT_Eligibility\" >Graduation Percentage \u2013 A Criteria For CAT Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#CAT_Preparation_%E2%80%93_Exam_Date_Pattern_Colleges\" >CAT Preparation \u2013 Exam Date, Pattern, Colleges<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#EXAM_DATE\" >EXAM DATE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#CAT_OVERVIEW_AND_PATTERN\" >CAT OVERVIEW AND PATTERN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#CAT_EXAM_SYLLABUS\" >CAT EXAM SYLLABUS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#CAT_SECTION_WISE_PREPARATION\" >CAT SECTION WISE PREPARATION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#Verbal_Ability_and_Reading_Comprehension_VARC\" >Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#Logical_Reasoning_and_Data_Interpretation_LRDI\" >Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation (LRDI)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#Quantitative_Aptitude_QA\" >Quantitative Aptitude (QA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#COLLEGES\" >COLLEGES<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#Reading_Newspapers_%E2%80%93_An_Essential_For_CAT_Preparation\" >Reading Newspapers \u2013 An Essential For CAT Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#Using_On-Screen_Calculator_For_CAT_Exam\" >Using On-Screen Calculator For CAT Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#Create_Smart_Strategy_Plan_For_CAT_Preparation\" >Create Smart Strategy Plan For CAT Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#Importance_of_Mock_Tests_in_CAT_Preparation\" >Importance of Mock Tests in CAT Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#Section_Wise_CAT_Preparation_Strategy\" >Section Wise CAT Preparation Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#Coaching_Vs_Self-Study_For_CAT_Preparation\" >Coaching Vs Self-Study For CAT Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-tips-for-beginners\/#Staying_Self-Motivated_through_CAT_Exam_Preparation\" >Staying Self-Motivated through CAT Exam Preparation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Preparation_For_Beginners\"><\/span>CAT Preparation For Beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have compiled a list of CAT preparation tips for beginners that we believe will be useful for CAT aspirants. Now that you have decided to take a jab at CAT, half the battle is won. Just ensure you stay motivated every day till the D-Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At the outset, let\u2019s understand that CAT is not a difficult exam. In fact, it is not even an exam that requires coaching. But yes, preparation for this exam requires great determination and discipline. It is an aptitude test, and all you need is a good understanding of English grammar, logical reasoning, and math. So no one is actually a beginner for CAT prep.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is tailor-made for students who are planning to appear for CAT for the first time. This means you are either in your final or pre-final year at your undergrad college. So, let us check the list below that you should do to prepare for the CAT exam, to crack it at the first attempt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Get <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;}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/\">CAT Online Coaching<\/a> by iQuanta<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graduation_Percentage_%E2%80%93_A_Criteria_For_CAT_Eligibility\"><\/span>Graduation Percentage \u2013 A Criteria For CAT Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are in your final or pre-final year of undergrad program. This is the best time to concentrate on scoring a high percentage in the final exams. Though the minimum percentage required for CAT eligibility is 50%, a higher percentage will help you later get through good MBA colleges and MBA placements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To appear in CAT, you should have one of the following academic qualifications:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A graduate in any disciple with a minimum of 50% (general category) or 45% (reserved category) marks in bachelor degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appearing in final year of graduation when preparing for CAT.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Preparation_%E2%80%93_Exam_Date_Pattern_Colleges\"><\/span>CAT Preparation \u2013 Exam Date, Pattern, Colleges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EXAM_DATE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EXAM DATE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, CAT registrations begin in the first week of August, with the release of official notification. When filling the form, remember to check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT Eligibility Criteria (link above)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no limit to attempt CAT exam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age no limit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CAT exam is scheduled for the fourth week of November every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Deadline For Application Forms:<\/em> Mid-September<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Results Announced:<\/em> January 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_15857\"\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=\"15857\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"CAT 2023 EXAM SCHEDULED DATES\"            id=\"footable_15857\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_2595483252_15857\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_15857 ninja_table_unique_id_2595483252_15857 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<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_OVERVIEW_AND_PATTERN\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT OVERVIEW AND PATTERN<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CAT exam is conducted in 3 sections. To complete each section, you are given a time limit of 40 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_15858\"\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_1\" data-footable_id=\"15858\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"CAT Overview\"            id=\"footable_15858\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_4201501927_15858\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_15858 ninja_table_unique_id_4201501927_15858 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<p>Let&#8217;s look at the CAT Exam pattern.<\/p>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_15859\"\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_2\" data-footable_id=\"15859\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"CAT EXAM PATTERN\"            id=\"footable_15859\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1465393987_15859\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_15859 ninja_table_unique_id_1465393987_15859 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<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_EXAM_SYLLABUS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT EXAM SYLLABUS<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CAT exam is divided into 3 sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, and Quantitative Aptitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_15860\"\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_3\" data-footable_id=\"15860\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"CAT Exam Syllabus\"            id=\"footable_15860\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_2428036819_15860\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_15860 ninja_table_unique_id_2428036819_15860 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<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_SECTION_WISE_PREPARATION\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT SECTION WISE PREPARATION<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out below for tips for preparing for each section of the CAT exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verbal_Ability_and_Reading_Comprehension_VARC\"><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/span><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go through the list of a few topics you should cover under this section. Spend enough time to understand each topic. Do not rush thinking you know the topic unless your mock test proves so.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject-verb agreement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Para completion and inference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal logic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in the blanks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sentence completion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syllogisms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analogies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idioms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synonyms and antonyms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clauses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parts of speech<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Errors in tenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sentence correction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. of Verbal Ability Questions \u2013 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. of Reading Comprehension Questions \u2013 16<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Logical_Reasoning_and_Data_Interpretation_LRDI\"><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation (LRDI)<\/span><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start preparing for logical reasoning and data interpretation with the syllabus mentioned below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clocks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cubes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Series<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puzzles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assumptions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood relations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical sequence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seating arrangement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direction sense and decision-making<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linear and matrix arrangement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Interpretation<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pie charts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caslet based data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data analysis and comparison<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. of Logical Reasoning Questions \u2013 10<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. of Data Interpretation \u2013 14<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quantitative_Aptitude_QA\"><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative Aptitude (QA)<\/span><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QA carries the maximum weitage, and it is important to score well in this section. This is the toughest section and needs a well-versed preparation. Topics to cover under this section are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geometry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algebra<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arithmetic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mensuration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trigonometry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mean, mode, and median<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple and compound interest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Percentages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time and distance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratios and proportions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">probability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. of Quantitative Aptitude Questions \u2013 22<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"COLLEGES\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COLLEGES<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students and aspirants who prepare for the CAT exam usually contemplate to get in the top 6 IIMs. A suggestion here is, if you score a good percentile but still do not get into the top 6 IIMs, there are still good options to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>List of Top 6 IIMs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ahmedabad<\/li>\n<li>Bangalore<\/li>\n<li>Kolkata<\/li>\n<li>Kozhikode<\/li>\n<li>Indore<\/li>\n<li>Lucknow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If CAT does not work out, or you feel it is getting difficult to crack CAT, look beyond it. Other options could be NMAT, IIFT, SNAP, XAT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, if you are not able to get through any IIMs you aimed for, check out other private colleges with good management programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>List of Private Colleges<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FMS, Delhi<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XLRI, Delhi<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPJIMR, Mumbai<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDI, Gurgaon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMIMS, Mumbai<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NITIE, Mumbai<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 20 good private management institutes you can get through with a good percentile.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reading_Newspapers_%E2%80%93_An_Essential_For_CAT_Preparation\"><\/span>Reading Newspapers \u2013 An Essential For CAT Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When preparing for a competitive exam, one cannot rule out the importance of reading newspapers. General knowledge, editorials, and opinions are important to crack group discussions and also to score in descriptive questions. Reading various business newspapers and magazines can help you learn new words, increase your vocabulary, and sharpen your thinking ability and reasoning. The preferred newspapers to read for CAT preparation are The Hindu and Indian Express. For staying ahead and updated in economic and financial news, read The Economic Times, Business Standard, and Financial Express.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_On-Screen_Calculator_For_CAT_Exam\"><\/span>Using On-Screen Calculator For CAT Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the online CAT exam, the candidates will be required to use an on-screen calculator for basic calculations. Be well-versed with calculation tricks on the calculator to save time and solve the questions with more accuracy. Learn and practice the tips and tricks you can with the on-screen calculator as often as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Smart_Strategy_Plan_For_CAT_Preparation\"><\/span>Create Smart Strategy Plan For CAT Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT exam is not like school\/college exams. The strategy we made for those exams, or the time we dedicated to prepare for such exams, will not be enough when preparing for the CAT exam. So how should you plan your weeks and months to get the desired percentile? Here are a few tips to design a smart strategy study for CAT.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a clear understanding of all the 3 sections &#8211; VARC, LRDI and QA.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a note of topics on the scale of easy, moderate and difficult.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divide your study time accordingly, dedicating the first half of the day to learn difficult concepts, and the second half of the day for easy\/moderate concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create weekly goal planners, measuring your daily activity. Try to accomplish your daily targets to stay on schedule.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is just the beginning strategy. As months go by, and the D-Day is near, you will have to up your preparations and devote extra time for study, mock test, and analyze mock tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Mock_Tests_in_CAT_Preparation\"><\/span>Importance of Mock Tests in CAT Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mock tests are a critical part of CAT preparations. But it is sad to see that more than 75% of CAT aspirants do not attempt mocks. They either think of it as a waste of time or are scared of the mock results. Mock test results often tend to be on the lower side of the score spectrum. That scares many aspirants as they start comparing it to the actual CAT exam. Understand, you have only just started preparing for CAT, and mock tests are essential to gauge your growth in each section. A less score in the mocks would help to study better, analyze your mistakes, and push you to practice more. Always attempt mock tests, starting with minimum two a fortnight and moving ahead with two to three mocks weekly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_Wise_CAT_Preparation_Strategy\"><\/span>Section Wise CAT Preparation Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to maintain a study balance to prepare all three sections thoroughly when preparing for CAT. Let\u2019s understand the section wise CAT preparation strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Quantitative Abilities\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum focus should be on speed and accuracy. The course is basic 10th Math, but you need to be adept to apply it to various scenarios.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify your strong and weak areas according to the topics, and work on them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time management is the key here. Attempt the section in layers. Identify questions that are easy to solve. Finish those questions first, and return to the time-consuming questions later.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>VARC\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read as much as you can. Make a list of books, business newspapers and magazines that you should read.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance your vocabulary. Learn new words everyday by reading fiction books and business newspapers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into a habit of reading one passage daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track time and speed to evaluate time consumed reading a passage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attempt mock tests frequently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>LRDI<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by solving the questions without working on speed or time limit. Once the concepts are clear, start increasing speed and practice within time limits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice questions on basic topics like seating arrangements, rankings, games and tournaments, puzzles, quantitative reasoning, etc. Such questions are asked indirectly<\/span><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but a lot of practice on these topics will help develop the logic to solve such questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solve previous year&#8217;s question papers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attempt mock tests, analyze and practice more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coaching_Vs_Self-Study_For_CAT_Preparation\"><\/span>Coaching Vs Self-Study For CAT Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first dilemma a student faces in the CAT preparation is whether to join coaching or self-study. These days, they are expensive, time-consuming (travel time) and can stretch to 8 hours on weekends. But thankfully, there is a better way. With iQuanta students can prepare online, sitting in the comfort of home or office at affordable prices. Throughout the years, iQuanta has been giving stellar results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the details here &#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iquanta.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/iquanta.in\/cat-online-coaching<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staying_Self-Motivated_through_CAT_Exam_Preparation\"><\/span>Staying Self-Motivated through CAT Exam Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for the CAT exam can be stressful. There will be days you will procrastinate, overthink, or even think of giving up altogether. To keep the pressure from getting to your nerves, it is crucial to divide the study pressure into small, achievable goals. Once the pressure is reduced, an important step is to stay consistent and motivated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple tips to keep you motivated through the CAT preparation journey:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set daily targets and work to achieve them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give mocks and gauge your performance from the first mock test to the latest. Seeing your score graph go up, you will feel motivated to do better.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your study area clean.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch motivational videos or videos of previous years CAT toppers to keep you going.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take regular breaks between study time to reduce stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, know that it is possible and that you can do it. Like I always say, keep reminding yourself why you are doing this in the first place \u2013 and that will keep you motivated!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the best!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAT Preparation For Beginners We have compiled a list of CAT preparation tips for beginners that we believe will be useful for CAT aspirants. Now that you have decided to take a jab at CAT, half the battle is won. Just ensure you stay motivated every day till the D-Day. 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