CAT
Preparation Tips FAQS
Ques. What is the primary key to crack CAT?
Ans. The first step to prepare for almost any exam is to
UNDERSTAND THE SYLLABUS of the paper very attentively before starting.
Understanding what is going to be part of the exam and the sources of
preparation will help to cover syllabus fruitfully.
Ques. What are the factors that affect the preparation of a
student?
Ans. There are factors which include mental health and the level
of dedication to crack the exam, which affects your preparation. Be sure to be
free from any psychological pressure when you sit to study for the exam.
Ques. How does Time Management help in making studies more
easy and effective?
Ans. Time Management is one key which you necessarily require to
excel. Keep your focus on solving one thing at a time, and keep your goals
time-bound and realistic. Decide the amount of time you need to cover the
syllabus and adhere to the schedule without fail.
Ques. Is there a limit on the number of attempts for the
CAT exam?
Ans. No, there are no limits to how many time a candidate can
give the exam.
Ques. Is it required to have 5 to 7 books to study from
when you sit to prepare for CAT?
Ans. Having a pile of books and a bunch of notes in addition to
it will not help you. You can decide which book suits you best as a complete
guide to all the sections will be enough. You can also have a book separately
for each section but try to keep the number low as to 2 or 3 books to prepare.
Ques. Is joining a Coaching Center a great investment in
studies for CAT?
Ans. Joining a coaching center depends upon the time that you
can put into the preparation of CAT exam. Full-time course or a crash course
can always be beneficiary as coaching centers give you extra guidance to
prepare well.
Ques. Is the Study Material provided by the coaching center
reliable?
Ans. Study Material which is prepared by the coaching centers is
prepared on the past data of the exam and can be very useful although there is
no harm in referring to a new book if you have time.
Ques. How can reading prove to help study for the CAT exam?
Ans. It is well noted that candidates who can easily ace the
quantitative ability lack in verbal ability. It is advised to constantly read
and cultivate a habit of reading to become more avid in English. This will help
to get the verbal ability section well in grasp.
Ques. How does a series of tests help ace CAT?
Ans. Taking a series of tests should be a ritual for preparing
for CAT exam. Writing at least 15-20 tests before giving the final exam will
give you an idea of the level of questions and the way to solve them. Also,
subscribing to a series of Mock Tests is helpful as it provides you an edge
over the actual exam.
Ques. How does having a great deal of General Knowledge
helps in CAT exam?
Ans. General Knowledge might not be part of the exam but is
still useful for you in Personal Interviews. Also, good G.K. helps build
confidence in a person to face people and converse.
Ques. Does having a full-time job affects preparing for CAT
exam?
Ans. Having a full-time job can affect your preparation but not
to a great extent. CAT preparation can be done parallel to your work. But, you
must build a schedule and stick to it to devote the required time for the
preparation. Prior experience added in your CV can only benefit from getting
the admission.
Ques. Can preparing 2 sections of the exam thoroughly give
an edge over the paper?
Ans. If you want to score well in your CAT exam, you need to
prepare well enough for all the three sections of the paper. CAT score
comprises of sectional cut-off which doesn’t leave you with many options.
Ques. How many hours of study is enough for a candidate to
prepare for CAT?
Ans. Candidates are advised to study for at least 2 to 3 hours
daily for good preparation. This schedule will suit in the cases where a
candidate has enough time to prepare for CAT. It also depends upon the study
habits of the candidate and the study hours can always go up relating to every
individual’s study habits
Ques. How do problem-solving methods help to prepare for
the exam?
Ans. Candidates should make a note of the fact that they should
constantly try solving the questions through more than one method with
accuracy. Depending on their method of solving and mastering is more helpful
than following tips from outside.
Ques. What preparation pattern should a candidate follow to
score well in the exam?
Ans. Starting with the most difficult sections, candidates must
pay more attention to concept building. Afterward, easy concepts can be
considered as they will take a lesser amount of time.
Or, it is also advised that a candidate should try to study 2 topics
simultaneously with 1 easy topic and the other difficulties which will save a
lot of time for other topics.
Ques. Is preparing for CAT for candidates who are in their
final year of graduation a difficult task?
Ans. Candidates can divide their study time and utilize them in
the best possible way. It is advised to prepare for the CAT exam while
completing the graduation constantly.
Ques. How long should a candidate study in a day to get
good grades in the entrance exam?
Ans. It is more important for candidates to focus on regularity
rather than several hours to study for while preparing for the exam. A
candidate should not over pressurize himself by studying for many hours, but
the practice should be constant.
Ques. What should a candidate do in case he/she has left
mathematics as a subject in their 12th standard and is pursuing graduation in
some other course?
Ans. Candidates in such case are advised to polish their
10th-grade mathematics as the basic concepts asked in CAT are up to 10th grade
only. With a thorough revision of previous math questions can help them prepare
well for the paper.
Ques. Is CAT a tough exam to crack?
Ans. CAT is not difficult; it is just competitive. If you have
your concepts clear and practice mocks regularly, you can easily score 90+
percentile in CAT.
Ques. What is the syllabus for LR/DI? How do I prepare for
it?
Ans. There is no fixed syllabus for LR/DI. You can prepare
for it by practicing previous year question papers and following the type of
questions that came in LR/DI section.
Ques. I am scared of Maths. How do I prepare for
Quant?
Ans. The maths asked in CAT is of school level. Prepare your
basics well and practice as much as you can.
Ques. My English is not very good. Can I still take a CAT?
Ans. CAT requires one to have a decent level of command on
English. You can strengthen your English skills by reading books and watching
grammar lectures on youtube and such sources.
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