CAT 2024: Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta is going to conduct the CAT exam on November 24, 2024. With only a month left until the Common Admission Test, aspirants are now advised to begin revising their syllabus along with practising mock tests. Candidates who qualify in CAT 2024 will be eligible for admission to IIMs across the country.
The CAT exam is conducted for candidates who wish to take admission in MBA programmes offered by the IIMs. Appearing candidates are advised to begin their final CAT preparation by solving practice papers and mock tests. Check exam pattern, book recommendations and tips to perform well in the CAT exam below.
CAT preparation tips 2024
CAT aspirants are advised to begin attempting previous years’ question papers and mock test papers in the final one month left. By solving test papers, candidates will be able to understand the examination pattern and divide their time towards each section of the paper equally. Check section wise important topics for CAT preparation below:
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Quantitative Aptitude |
| English grammar Para jumbles Vocabulary Sentence correction Reading comprehension | Bar graphs Pie charts Line graphs Caselets Family tree Blood relations Statements Puzzles Seating arrangement | Arithmetic Algebra Number system Geometry Permutation and combinations Trigonometry and logarithms |
CAT preparation in 1 month
Aspirants are advised to follow a weekly study schedule for CAT 2024. Check the week-by-week CAT preparation schedule for the last 30 days below.
CAT Preparation Week 1
| Do’s | Don’ts |
| – Start building expertise on basic concepts. This will require you to thoroughly go through each section and practise basic questions from VARC, DILR, and QA. – Pay special attention to Quantitative Aptitude questions this week. This section is all about strong calculations and clear concepts. Try to attempt as many mathematics questions as possible to strengthen the basics. – For Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, try to read 2 to 3 passages every day. This will help you develop a faster reading speed and understanding of the language. | – Do not spend too much time on one topic. If you are feeling stuck on one concept, skip it and come back to it later. – Do not treat one section more important than others. All three sections in the CAT exam carry equal weightage. Practising for all three sections is equally important for students. |
Also check: CAT Preparation 2024: How to score well in Quantitative Aptitude?
CAT Preparation Week 2
| Do’s | Don’ts |
| – Week 2 for preparation is for building strategies. This is the time when you should begin learning short cut methods and time management skills for each section. – Try to form analogies to remember the concepts in QA. Set a target time to solve each question. – In Data Interpretation, try to read at least 2 to 3 charts every day to get accustomed to the concepts. | – While building the time management strategy, do not spend more than 10 minutes on one question. – If a concept is not clear to you, do not get stressed. Keep it aside for later. |
CAT Preparation Week 3
| Do’s | Don’ts |
| – Try to solve at least 2 mock tests every day beginning this week. This is the time to strengthen your speed by solving as many questions as possible. – Analyse your performance in each test and take a note of all the weak areas. Practise more questions for the unclear concepts. | – Do not spend time on just theory preparation. By this week, you should be revising all the difficult concepts. – Do not spend more time on the topics you already know. |
CAT Preparation Week 4
| Do’s | Don’ts |
| – Revise all the key concepts and formulas. – Check previous years’ papers along with their answers for each section. | – Do not pick up any new topics in the final week. – Do not take extra pressure. – Try to implement stress management techniques like meditation and physical activities. |
CAT General Study Tips 2024
- Time management: With just one month left for CAT 2024 exam, candidates are advised to divide their time between all three sections equally. Try to practise as many questions as possible to understand the concepts well.
- Solve mock tests: Previous years’ CAT toppers have suggested solving one mock test every day. Attempting a mock test every day helps candidates understand the exam pattern and gain confidence for the main examination.
- Check previous years’ test papers: Candidates are advised to check previous years’ CAT exam question papers. This will help candidates understand the type of questions which will be included in the examination.
- Take adequate rest: The last one month for CAT preparation may get stressful. Therefore, aspiring candidates are advised to take adequate rest between their studies. Candidates should remember to relax and involve themselves in other physical activities including regular exercise and walks.
For more information about CAT 2024, candidates can visit the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
