I am Working. I am planning to take up the CAT 2008. Get the Study Plan

Asked by Manjunatha on 4 July 2008 at 12:55 PM.

Answered by administrator administrator administrator

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. For more information regarding CAT, please log on to CAT