Tips to prepare for CAT exam

CAT or the Common Admission Test is considered as one of the toughest entrance exams in India. It is the gateway to get admission into the prestigious IIMs and other B-schools of the country. The CAT syllabus consists of important sections like Reading Comprehension & Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation, and Quantitative Aptitude. So it is very important for all CAT aspirants to start preparing for the exam as early as possible.

When it comes to CAT preparation strategy, there are many important things that aspirants should keep in their mind. They should formulate an effective exam strategy that will help them to crack the examination. Here are some preparation tips which can help aspirants prepare for CAT exam.

Understand the syllabus

Aspirants should be completely familiar with the syllabus of CAT exam. They must cover all the sections of the CAT syllabus and put them into daily practice. The CAT syllabus can be segmented into 5 broad sections:

●      Data Interpretation

●      Logical Reasoning

●      Reading Comprehension

●      Verbal Ability

●      Quantitative Ability

Candidates can set priority for the sections they need to work more. They should also keep in mind about the marking scheme of the exam which will give them a better idea to score high marks in the exam.

Study materials

Books are one of the most important components to prepare for an exam. Following the right study material is very important to prepare for any competitive examination. CAT aspirants can consult their teachers and take suggestions from them about good CAT study materials. They can also read CAT toppers interviews to get an idea about their exam preparation strategy, and the preparation books they referred.

Create a timetable

Creating a timetable can be very useful as it will help aspirants to stick to their study routine. Candidates should prepare a well-planned study timetable which will allow them to work on their weaker sections and also provide time for CAT mock test and self-evaluation. Candidates can create a sense of discipline and seriousness by strictly following a well-prepared timetable.

Make notes

Aspirants should make a habit of writing down all the important points as notes in a copy while preparing for subjects like Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, and Quantitative Aptitude. One of the best ways to improve memory skill is to write down notes while studying. Aspirants can use these notes for revision before the examination which can save them a lot of time. It is important that aspirants write the notes clearly so that they do not face any kind of confusion during the time of revision.

Solve CAT question papers

Time limitation is the greatest challenge for any competitive exam. Time management skill is very important for CAT exam. Solving CAT sample papers and CAT previous years question paper should be a must for all CAT aspirants. Solving sample papers and question papers can help candidates to sort questions topic-wise so that they can pay enough attention to the important topics. It also helps candidates to analyze their strong and weak areas. Like this, they can improve their weaker areas by dedicating more time on those sections. Solving CAT question papers will give aspirants an idea about the question pattern and also increase their speed and accuracy.

CAT aspirants should keep these points in their mind while preparing for the exam. Subscribe to Byju’s YouTube Channel to learn various CAT exam related topics with engaging and interactive videos which can help candidates to prepare for the exam more efficiently.