{"id":39204,"date":"2025-03-06T10:56:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T05:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=39204"},"modified":"2025-03-10T11:48:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T06:18:31","slug":"the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Right Time to Start CAT Preparation 2025 &#8211; Know the Complete Study Plan to Score 99%ile"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT is the most competitive management entrance exam in India. More than 3 lakh candidates compete yearly to get admission to top B-schools like IIMs. The success in CAT 2025 demands strategic planning, intense preparation, and persistent effort. So, if you are an aspirant of CAT 2025, there must be one question probably in your mind that When should you start preparing for the CAT 2025 exam? In this blog, we&#8217;ll guide our candidates on when they should start their preparation and why it should be early, and how it should be planned effectively.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"--tl-form-height-m:69.7656px;--tl-form-height-t:127.219px;--tl-form-height-d:127.219px;\" class=\"tl-placeholder-f-type-shortcode_32430 tl-preload-form\"><span><\/span><\/span>\n\r\n\r\n\r\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-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#Why_the_Right_Time_To_Start_CAT_Preparation_Matters\" >Why the Right Time To Start CAT Preparation Matters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#CAT_2025_Preparation_Timeline\" >CAT 2025 Preparation Timeline<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#CAT_2025_Preparation_Timeline_%E2%80%93_Phase_1_Foundation_Phase_February_%E2%80%93_April_2025\" >CAT 2025 Preparation Timeline &#8211; Phase 1: Foundation Phase: February &#8211; April 2025<\/a><\/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\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#CAT_Preparation_2025_%E2%80%93_Stage_2_Practice_Phase_May-August_2025\" >CAT Preparation 2025 &#8211; Stage 2: Practice Phase (May-August 2025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#Preparation_for_CAT_2025_%E2%80%93_Stage_3_Advanced_Phase_September-November_2025\" >Preparation for CAT 2025 &#8211; Stage 3: Advanced Phase (September-November 2025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#CAT_2025_Preparation_Stage_4_Final_Phase_Last_2_Weeks\" >CAT\u00a0 2025 Preparation Stage 4: Final Phase (Last 2 Weeks)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#Key_Strategies_for_Effective_CAT_Preparation_2025\" >Key Strategies for Effective CAT Preparation 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#1_Make_a_CAT_2025_Study_Plan\" >1. Make a CAT 2025 Study Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#2_Take_CAT_Mock_Tests_Seriously\" >2. Take CAT Mock Tests Seriously<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#3_Focus_on_Conceptual_Clarity\" >3. Focus on Conceptual Clarity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#4_Analyze_Your_CAT_Mock_Test_Performance\" >4. Analyze Your CAT Mock Test Performance<\/a><\/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\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#5_Time_Management\" >5. Time Management<\/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\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#6_Stay_Updated\" >6. Stay Updated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-2025\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_During_CAT_Preparation_2025\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid During CAT Preparation 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-why-the-right-time-to-start-cat-preparation-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Right_Time_To_Start_CAT_Preparation_Matters\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Why the Right Time To Start CAT Preparation Matters?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT is not only a competitive exam but also checks the conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and time management skills of candidates. CAT 2025 will have only 2 hours to solve 68 questions in total across all three sections, that is, VARC, DILR, and QA. Candidates must have an understanding of the ideas as well as great application abilities to score high in the CAT 2025 exam. Candidates should do planning well in advance to ensure that they will have more time for and this is the reason why the right time to start CAT preparation matters<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving Fundamentals: Lay a good mathematical, grammatical, and logical reasoning foundation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mock Tests: These help in analyzing performance and fine-tuning strategies.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time management skills: know how to dedicate time to every section.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on Weak Areas: Work out these areas before it&#8217;s too late to do so.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-cat-2025-preparation-timeline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2025_Preparation_Timeline\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>CAT 2025 Preparation Timeline<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the time taken to prepare differs from person to person and with the knowledge of earlier years, most students should keep themselves occupied from 6 to 8 months. However, it is advised to candidates to start their preparation from January itself as preparation started in January 2025 will allow the candidates to prepare methodically without a load of preparation in a few months. Here is how the CAT 2025 preparation time line that has been divided into phases:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-cat-2025-preparation-timeline-phase-1-foundation-phase-february-april-2025\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2025_Preparation_Timeline_%E2%80%93_Phase_1_Foundation_Phase_February_%E2%80%93_April_2025\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>CAT 2025 Preparation Timeline &#8211; Phase 1: Foundation Phase: February &#8211; April 2025<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this stage, the candidates have to give importance to conceptual clarity. They have to follow a proper daily routine where they give at least 2-3 hours of focused study per day. They have to start with the core concepts and get clarity of the fundamentals on a daily basis. The main focus areas for the candidates are:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QA: Start with the basic concepts in Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Number Systems.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VARC: Read newspapers, editorials, and novels to improve reading speed and comprehension.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DILR: Practice simple puzzles, data sets, and logical thinking.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/iquantacat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark>Join the Largest CAT Preparation Community in India<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/iquantacat\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-42699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-22-at-11.07.00-PM-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-22-at-11.07.00-PM-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-22-at-11.07.00-PM-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-22-at-11.07.00-PM-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-22-at-11.07.00-PM-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-22-at-11.07.00-PM-747x420.jpeg 747w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-22-at-11.07.00-PM-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-22-at-11.07.00-PM-696x392.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-22-at-11.07.00-PM-1068x601.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-22-at-11.07.00-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-cat-preparation-2025-stage-2-practice-phase-may-august-2025\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Preparation_2025_%E2%80%93_Stage_2_Practice_Phase_May-August_2025\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>CAT Preparation 2025 &#8211; Stage 2: Practice Phase (May-August 2025)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The practice stage is the stage where the candidate has to apply concepts they have practiced. They should practice sectional tests, try various strategies to get more accurate, and focus on the difficult topics and patterns that they were weak at in the foundation phase. Candidates can also follow a daily routine where they can:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend their 4-5 hours daily which will be divided across all sections.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solve at least one sectional test or mock test per week.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go through their mistakes in detail and maintain an error log.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-preparation-for-cat-2025-stage-3-advanced-phase-september-november-2025\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_for_CAT_2025_%E2%80%93_Stage_3_Advanced_Phase_September-November_2025\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Preparation for CAT 2025 &#8211; Stage 3: Advanced Phase (September-November 2025)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 3rd stage, the candidates should be practicing with full-length mock tests. They have to take mocks frequently, initially at least once a week, and two a week closer to the exam date. They will have to increase practice to accelerate speed and precision under real-time exam conditions. the daily routine that they should adopt in this stage is:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice for 6-7 hours on weak areas that come up from mock tests.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make time for revision and quick problem-solving drills.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice composure and time management during tests.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-cat-2025-preparation-stage-4-final-phase-last-2-weeks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2025_Preparation_Stage_4_Final_Phase_Last_2_Weeks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>CAT\u00a0 2025 Preparation Stage 4: Final Phase (Last 2 Weeks)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this stage, candidates should just focus on revising. They should not go for any new material, they should focus on consolidating their strengths. The daily routine should be followed in this stage is:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revise the formulae sheet, vocabulary and error log<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solve 2-3 previous year CAT papers to feel the actual thing<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-key-strategies-for-effective-cat-preparation-2025\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Strategies_for_Effective_CAT_Preparation_2025\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Key Strategies for Effective CAT Preparation 2025<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-1-make-a-cat-2025-study-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_a_CAT_2025_Study_Plan\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1. Make a CAT 2025 Study Plan<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should make a realistic study schedule for them by balancing preparation with other work. They should divide time slots for each section according to them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-2-take-cat-mock-tests-seriously\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Take_CAT_Mock_Tests_Seriously\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2. Take CAT Mock Tests Seriously<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mock tests are a very crucial part for the candidates preparing for the CAT Exam. They should take mock tests which will help them to understand the exam pattern, strengths &amp; weaknesses.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-3-focus-on-conceptual-clarity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Focus_on_Conceptual_Clarity\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3. Focus on Conceptual Clarity<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should understand the concepts rather than remember things. Let&#8217;s go with some examples:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QA: Instead of memorizing, understand why a formula works.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VARC: Focus on deriving the intent of the author in RC passages.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DILR: Look for patterns and shortcuts to solve data sets efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-4-analyze-your-cat-mock-test-performance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Analyze_Your_CAT_Mock_Test_Performance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>4. Analyze Your CAT Mock Test Performance<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should do a detailed analysis of every mock test. And, look at the patterns in errors, such as calculation mistakes or misinterpretation of questions, and take corrective action.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-5-time-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Time_Management\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>5. Time Management<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should learn to balance between speed and accuracy. They should divide their time effectively across each section so that no section can be left.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-6-stay-updated\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Stay_Updated\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>6. Stay Updated<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current affairs play a very important role in CAT, indirectly by making candidates a better reader and reasoner. So, candidates should stay updated with current affairs by reading the newspapers like The Hindu or The Economic Times.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-common-mistakes-to-avoid-during-cat-preparation-2025\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_During_CAT_Preparation_2025\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Mistakes to Avoid During CAT Preparation<\/span> 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should start early to avoid last-minute cramming. Burnout: Recharge and renew by taking time off, meditating, or doing hobbies.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fear of Failure: Candidates should stay positive and focus on improving. They shouldn&#8217;t compare themself with the other candidates.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should allocate 2 to 3 hours daily to each section daily.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT preparation is a marathon, not a sprint. This is because preparation should be done in a systematic way at the right time, which means at least 6-8 months before the CAT 2025 exam, giving sufficient time to develop a solid base, practice intensely, and polish up the strategies of taking tests. After all, it&#8217;s all about being consistent. The right structured approach along with unwavering commitment will increase the possibility of cracking CAT and one step closer to his\/her dream B-school.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your CAT 2025 preparations today-the earlier, the better!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>If you are targeting a 99+%ile in CAT 2025, iQuanta has got you covered. 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More than 3 lakh candidates compete yearly to get admission to top B-schools like IIMs. The success in CAT 2025 demands strategic planning, intense preparation, and persistent effort. 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