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CAT Quants Tips, Weightage, Class-Flow at iQuanta:

QA is considered as one of the most famous sections of CAT. People tend to either love this section or hate it, but there is nothing in between. Generally, aspirants with an engineering background or any Math related background, find this section easier when compared to others. For non-engineers (non-math background) who are intimidated by QA in general or are weak at it, it is actually very easy to conquer this section. The syllabus of Quants is very well-defined, covering all the basic topics from Class 6th-10th. With familiar concepts yet different applications in areas like Numbers, P&C, and Algebra, QA can be learnt and practiced well. Aspirants should know that Quant is also the highest-scoring section among the three. And, multiple iQuanta students previously have successfully achieved a perfect 66/66 marks in QA in CAT.

CAT 2027 Syllabus Dilemma

The most important Quant topics (in terms of weightage in actual CAT exam):

* Arithmetic( 8-9 Questions)

* Algebra ( 6-7 Questions)

* Geometry (3-4 Questions)

Other Important Topics for CAT Quants:

* Numbers ( 1-2 questions, however, the questions from this topic is more layered and a mixture of other topics learnt so far)

* P&C and Probability(1-2 Questions)

* Miscellaneous – like Logarithms etc. (1-2 Questions)

Several chapters in Quants are very simple and only demand a basic check. Topics like Logarithms and Series are comparatively easier and every year, 1-2 questions appear in CAT. This is why aspirants must understand the weightage of each topic. At iQuanta CAT 2027 course, we offer a proper structured curriculum and that is the reason why students have encountered the exact same questions in the CAT exam from iQuanta. This is one of the reasons why we always boast of the quality CAT content.

Similar questions caught in CAT:

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Flow of CAT Quant Classes at iQuanta:

* At iQuanta CAT coaching we start with the Number System as it forms the foundation for the Quant section. Due to this we start with numbers even though it has a comparatively less weightage in CAT.

* Then, the major focus is on Arithmetic, which has the highest weightage in the CAT and also is considered to be the easiest of all (except for 1 or 2 sub topics).

* The next topic is Permutation & Combination as it is a logical topic (even helpful in LRDI) which becomes easier to grasp at this stage.

* Geometry comes at the last since it involves various theorems, formulas and concepts that require revision throughout your preparation.

How to Prepare for Your Weaker Topics in Quants for CAT:

Quants is covered very extensively in iQuanta 2027 course in general. But, if you are doing self-study then the best approach is to focus on one topic at a time, finish them before jumping onto the next. After completing one topic, prepare ample questions to have a grip. You can also access topic-wise free Quant content at https://www.iQuanta.in/test/cat-previous-papers, which is highly valuable for practice. This will reflect how well you prepared.

Process of Tackling Quants with iQuanta:

Step 1: Watch the complete Non-Engineer's QA Videos (Self-study module)

Step 2: Attend and Practice in the Application Classes (Keep taking notes only for new learnings or any mistakes. Additionally, sessions are always recorded for revision purpose or if you miss them for any reason).

Step 3: Complete the assignments given on your dashboard.

Step 4: Practice 30-50 additional questions (iQuanta will also conduct practice sessions such that you become master in it)

Step 5: Revise the topics later to maintain retention.

24*7 Doubt Solving:

Clearing doubts immediately is of utmost importance so that you do not get stuck in your CAT 2027 preparation. Post your queries in the iQuanta paid group, tagging iQuanta and get them solved within minutes at any hour of the day.

To ace the LRDI section, you need to be good with the actual CAT level LRDI sets. Solving an approximate of 800-1200 sets before the CAT exam can significantly increase your chances of solving at least 50% of the sets in CAT correctly, which is itself a 99-percentile in that section. Based on this, you can plan your CAT 2027 preparation strategy using the below mentioned steps:

Initial Phase - Start with games like Sudoku, and Kakuro

Before deep diving into CAT-level LRDI sets, focus on building basic logical skills if you feel like lagging. Mind games like Sudoku and Kakuro build logic, problem-solving, and pattern recognition capabilities and these skills are essential for LRDI. These games train you in identifying patterns quickly and build a knack of solving puzzles in general, which in turn builds a solid foundation for LRDI.

Developing Fundamental Concepts for LRDI (Initial Phase)

You should ideally start your CAT LRDI preparation by reviewing the CAT LRDI syllabus and listing key topics (defining a syllabus is difficult but iQuanta structures it well). Focus on understanding the fundamentals of each topic, and get yourself started with the basic fundamental sets which are easier to solve. While CAT will obviously give a combination of different topics in a single set, building a base is needed initially. Only once you are familiar with the diverse topics, solving more complex and layered sets becomes easier.

Start solving PYQs of years 2000 to 2014 (Intermediate Phase)

Once you develop a clear understanding of the syllabus and topics, start solving Previous Year Questions (PYQs) from 2000 to 2014. This will help you familiarize yourself with CAT-style LRDI sets, gradually gearing up your preparation. Since the difficulty level has increased after 2014, practicing these PYQs will help you with the basic mixed sets before you move to higher-level sets. You can solve past CAT papers here: https://www.iquanta.in/test/cat-previous-papers and once that is done, mix it up with CAT-level LRDI sets in mocks, sectionals mocks or from the iQuanta course.

LRDI Practice (Intermediate Phase)

Now once you are through, practice CAT level LRDI sets as this is the only way to improve in this section and get a high percentile. When you are almost 2 years months away from CAT 2027, aim to solve at least 2 sets on a daily basis. The IIM ABC Batch by iQuanta can be an excellent resource when it comes to practicing CAT-level quality sets for LRDI.

You can view more about the course here:https://www.iquanta.in/iim-abc

Sectionals Mocks for CAT (Intermediate Phase)

After enough practice, you can start taking the sectional mock tests. Taking sectional mocks for CAT helps you practice whatever you have learnt so far with time constraints. Taking sectional mocks give you ample time to focus on one particular section and improving areas in that section. This will help you identify strengths and weaknesses in the section and will also improve your time management skills, leading to better strategies in the actual CAT 2027 exam. In LRDI, set selection is the major challenge and almost everyone faces it. Sectionals is the place where you try it out. Make mistakes, learn from them and eventually improve as you move towards full-length mocks.

Taking and Analysing CAT Mocks (Final Phase)

Mock tests are a very crucial part of your CAT preparation. They provide the real test-taking experience with the added pressure due to time constraint and continuous sitting of 2 hours. Mocks is a total power house for CAT prep. They help you in building concepts, trying out strategies, identifying weaknesses and getting better in those areas with time. However, simply taking sectional mocks is not enough. Without a proper analysis of your mock results, you will never get to know where you are lagging and what to be improved upon. After every mock analysis, keep tweaking your test taking strategy for your best.

Additional Material:

In addition to CAT 2027 coaching, iQuanta offers free CAT material, benefiting lakhs of aspirants each year. The LRDI Master Playlist which is available on the iQuanta CAT YouTube channel can be a valuable resource for understanding the LRDI section of the CAT exam.

Assuming CAT 2027 follows the same 2-hour format. Then, for the VARC section, we will have 4 RC passages comprising 4 questions each making it a total of 16 questions from RCs, which is about 2/3rd of the VARC section. The VARC section always tries to test your comprehension and interpretation skills and not just your memory or vocabulary, hence prepare accordingly. To prepare for CAT VARC section you can adhere to the following steps:

CAT VARC Practice-Start Reading (Initial Phase)

Most of the CAT aspirants come from a background where English is not their first language and while others are extremely weak in English which makes it very hard for them to comprehend CAT level RC passages. The best way to overcome this is by building a regular reading habit. This will expose you to different genres and will enhance vocabulary and improve overall comprehension. In addition to the CAT 2027 course at iQuanta, students will also get access to 250+ genre-wise articles, which is one of the best resources for reading for your VARC practice.

Develop Grammar Abilities and Vocabulary for VARC (Initial Phase)

CAT exam does not directly test your grammar or vocabulary; however, they cannot be totally ignored. Improving upon them can enhance your comprehension skills in the VARC section of CAT. Starting early, aspirants should not totally overlook building their vocabulary and grammar. This is because these added focus will indirectly help them in understanding RC passages and solve VA topics like summary or para jumbles.

Start Solving 1RC and 2VA Questions Initially (Intermediate Phase)

Once you are through for a couple of months into reading and improving vocabulary and grammar, switch your gears towards solving Reading Comprehension passages and Verbal Ability questions. Go slow and start with two RCs per day and gradually increase the number of RCs and VA questions over time as you get comfortable.

Start Taking CAT sectionals (Intermediate Phase)

After the initial practice phase of foundation building is over, start appearing for sectionals for time management in the VARC section. Sectional mocks for VARC will help you remain focused and you get the chance to build a strategy for this section particularly. It is very essential that you try out different test taking strategies and see yourself what works best for you.

Taking and Analysing CAT Mocks (Final Phase)

Mock tests are something which you cannot ignore at any cost. Once you are comfortable across all sections and have covered the syllabus, move to taking full-length mocks now. Mock tests will help you simulate exam-like pressure within time constraints and also help you in building stamina to sit through 2 hours at one go. However, mock analysis is equally important as it is to take up a mock. Spend good time analysing your mistakes and take help of tools like Strategy Builder to get a customised time table for yourself to improve over time.

Special Addition for VARC in iQuanta CAT Online Coaching:

iQuanta Engineer’s VARC when paired with the VARC Essentials becomes the perfect one stop solution for students struggling with English and Grammar in general. This hyper-personalized module includes genre-wise RC videos and detailed VA videos with solutions (80+ hours of content in total), focusing on strategy building and enhancing your comprehension skills. Added to the CAT 2027 course, it also covers all the basic VARC concepts like tone, assumptions and inferences to help students improve their VARC scores gradually.