I am B.TECH 1st year student.my aim is to clear CAT.so I want to prepare for it from now onwards along with my studies.so i need help regarding its preparation,time management,syllabus,books & positive approach towards it.

Asked by snehal jain on 22 July 2008 at 9:44 PM.

Answered by Studyplaces Counsellor Entrance Exam

Tips and Strategies for CAT preparations: CAT is an entrance examination for over 80 institutes offering MBA programs. Almost all the top B schools including the six IIMs consider the CAT scores for granting admission in their MBA programs. Needless to say, cracking the CAT takes rigorous preparation and consistent hard work. Given below are some of the tips which might help you in getting admission to the MBA School of your choice. * CAT being an application driven test, regular practice with complete focus is the key to clearing the test * As the curriculum for the CAT is limited, it is essential for you to cover the entire curriculum leaving nothing * After you have completed most of the course, start giving mock CAT test. Higher the number of test that you take, higher would be your learning curve * Thoroughly analyse the result of the mock CAT test for identifying your strong and weak areas. Now follow a structured and organised approach to turn your weak points into your strength * It is a good idea to spend an hour or so in trying to find out what you could have done better in the mock CAT test. Remember, one of the key reasons of giving mock CAT test is to learn from your mistakes * Help from teachers, joining a coaching institute, study of the fundamental concepts and solving solved and unsolved questions would help you in gaining command over the concepts that you find difficult * Build mathematical proficiency. You should thoroughly work on the math problems of 10th and 11th standard * Follow the 3 times principle. Solve every question 3 times; first time would be the attempt, second would be a solution and finally for the purpose of revision. The 3 times principle would help you in understanding the concept better * You should know what to leave for later during the exam. Solve the questions which you think you can answer correctly. Leave complex questions for later. Remember time management is the key! * Also in the first attempt, answer only those questions which would take less than a minute. Long and difficult questions should be reserved for later. Mark such questions and solve them after completing the simpler and less time consuming answers CAT Test Patterns & Syllabus: The CAT test is conducted generally during the months of November- December. It is comparatively less predictable than other management entrance tests as its pattern/ number of questions keeps changing every year. The number of questions, however, is spread across 4 sections namely, * Quantitative Ability (QA) * Data Interpretation (DI) and Logical Reasoning (LR) * Reading Comprehension (RC) * Verbal Ability (VA) Books for CAT: Study materials for CAT can be obtained from coaching institutes for CAT. For list of coaching institutes for CAT: Click here.