Shortcuts for IIMs

CAT entrance exam is one of the most important shortcuts for IIMs or for any

top B-Schools you want to get into. Almost over 2 lakhs aspirants every year

appear for the CAT exam from all over the country. Candidates are judged by

different parameters like verbal skills and analytical skills. So the conclusion is

you have to be very well prepared for your CAT exam.

Before jumping into the strategies for the preparation for the CAT exam, you should

keep in mind the following questions:

How far the CAT exam is from today?
Do you need a coach or self-study is enough?
Do I have detailed information on the exam pattern and the timeline of the exam?
How will I revise the important topics in the syllabus according to the time table?
Do I have access to the study materials and resources for the preparation?

Here are some of the strategies by which you can crack into IIM for

further studies

1. Follow the Exam Pattern and the syllabus of the CAT Exam:

Try to find out short or mini mock test papers for each section and solve them.
Review all the sections, do not ignore any section because there is sectional score weightage in selection.

2. Figure out the method of preparation- Self Study or Coaching:

It depends on the level of preparation of a particular candidate and the amount of guidance he or she needs.
If a student is not capable of studying on their own, they can go for coaching but make sure you chose good standard coaching.
If a student is choosing a self-study method then he or she has to have proper information on the latest updates on the CAT, correct study materials and books, and how to manage the time accordingly.
Candidates can also opt for online coaching which has various advantages in itself. Candidates will save time by studying at home and excluding the traveling time. Online coaching is very convenient and flexible.

3. Break down the sections and prepare topic wise:

Prepare a proper schedule for each topic and adopt a strategy to study section wise.
As there are sectional cut-offs in the CAT exam so it is important to study each section thoroughly and score good marks in all 3 sections.

4. Make a schedule for your preparation:

There is no fixed rule for preparing a timetable for you because every student’s level of preparation, capacity to learn new topics, strengths and weaknesses, and time-consuming to complete each section are different so you need to prepare your own timetable.
You should always update and develop the time table as per your preparation and how much more syllabus is left.
You should always include mock tests and revisions in between your schedule weekly or monthly.

5. Check your preparation:

To develop proper strategies you should try solving mock tests and previous year question papers to know your current status and prepare a timetable accordingly.
Proper full-length mock tests should be given by the candidate keeping time management in mind for every section.
Keep yourself updated with the current preparation; this will help you to calculate the amount of energy and hard work required.
Try solving 25 – 30 mock tests online.
Solve the mock tests released officially by IIM.

6. Required time for each section:

If you are going to appear for the CAT exam, you need to have a proper timetable throughout the preparation.
Spend almost two hours in QA and DI/LR and one hour in VA/RC from Monday to Friday.
Solve a full-length Mock test for three hours on Saturday. Analyze your mock tests and retake your mock test again on Sunday. Series of mock exams uses Artificial Intelligence to give students personalized feedback about their strengths and weaknesses. check out this link https://www.percentilers.in/

Tips for CAT preparation:

Collect all the important study materials before start preparing for your CAT exam.
Take the help of your coaching teachers with any doubt you get and enroll in the test and revision series.
Start making a habit of using a timer instead of a calculator especially while practicing Data Interpretation.
Instead of solving 20 questions of the same topic, try solving 5 questions of 4 different topics.
Start solving mock test papers from the initial stage, try to find your strengths and weaknesses, and don’t feel disheartened if you don’t score well in mock tests.
After figuring out your strengths and weaknesses, start working on them to make every corner of your brain strong.
When you finish your whole syllabus, start practicing mock test papers and previous year papers.
When only 2 months are left for the final exam which is CAT, do not start learning and a new topic, it will only confuse you with the whole syllabus and move your whole focus and concentration on the new topic which is the most unwanted thing you want to happen with yourself before CAT exam.
Take enough sleep and proper breaks while preparing for the CAT exam.

Advantages of online coaching classes:

As we all clearly know that for traditional coaching, students need to

travel long distances to attend classes but with online coachings, you

will be at ease because you will not have to travel anywhere.

Online coachings are very comfortable for everyone. Candidates often

get tired by working in colleges or offices all day and then traveling long

distances to attend classes, it is impossible to concentrate in the class.

But because of online coaching, you can attend classes at home with

ease and whenever you want.

Through online coaching, you get to work and study with the best faculties

because you get to choose the faculties by watching their videos

on YouTube or demo videos if available. You also get to make

connections with many people from across the country because online

coachings are available in every country.

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