About two lakh candidates register for the CAT every year. It becomes imperative to follow a strict routine for CAT preparation and sticking to it religiously. Still, the candidates need to have a proper respective routine and follow that accordingly for an effective preparation. It is suggested that the candidates should start their preparation at the earliest.
The routine suggested here is the most preferred way to prepare effectively score well in CAT. First, one should make their basics clear. The basics contain fundamentals of class eight, nine and ten . After clearing the basics, the CAT level questions should be attempted. Then, shortcuts and tricks should be learned that will help to solve the problems within a minute.
Recommended Study Schedule For CAT:
| Month | December | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | August | Sept-Nov |
| QA | Progressions Arithmetic 1,2 |
SDTW-Â 1,2 P&C 1,2 |
Numbers-1,2,3 | Numbers4,5 Sets and Venn Diagram |
Probability, Geometry 1,2 | Geometry 3,4 | Geometry 5, Equations, Inequations | Functions, Algebra Miscellaneous | Revision, CAT Pattern Workshop, Mock Tests |
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| DILR | DI&LR 1 | DI&LR 2,3 | DI&LR 4, 5 | DI&LR 6,7 | DI&LR 8,9 | DI&LR 10,11 | DI&LR 12,13 | DI&LR 14 | Revision, CAT Pattern Workshop, Mock Tests |
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| VARC | Intro to verbal ability | RC Diagnostics, Reading Principles | Main Theme 1,2 Grammar 1 |
RC rules 1,2 RC practice 1,2 |
Grammar 2, Grammar System error, | FIJ,CR1,2,3 | Last line questions Summary Questions Parajumbles 1,2 |
Syllogisms, Philosophy Passage | Revision, CAT Pattern Workshop, Mock Tests |
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| Check points | Chapter wise Tests | Chapter wise Tests | Chapter wise Tests | Chapter wise Tests | Chapter wise Tests | Chapter wise Tests | Chapter wise Tests | Chapter wise Tests | Mixed Bag Tests |
The months of September to November should be dedicated for mock tests. At this time, no new topic should be learned and the candidates need to focus only on the known topics. The schedule is given for one whole year so that the students can prepare and revise effectively for the exam. By following this routine, the CAT aspirants can clear their doubts, revise and work on to improve their mock scores before the exam.
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