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September 13, 2020 14:30:56
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– Written by Meenakshi Upadhyay
CAT 2020: With more than two lakhs of students taking the exam each year, CAT (Common Admission Test) is one of the most popular exams for people who want to continue studying or explore better job prospects on the market. This year’s CAT exam, scheduled for November 29, will follow the same online pattern as previous years.
A candidate with a minimum of 50 percent grades at graduation may sit for the CAT exam. A top MBA college is every CAT aspiring dream, and with a comprehensive preparation strategy, it will be relatively easier to pass this revered exam and enroll in your dream business school.
CAT 2020: a viable readiness strategy
Evolution of the preparation program: It is essential to have a set schedule or calendar while preparing for the exam. The schedule may vary based on the time allotted to each section based on the candidate’s self-analysis of the areas that require more attention. A weekly and monthly deconstructed mock test would be extremely beneficial in evaluating progress. Solve at least 15-20 mock tests before your actual exam.
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Greater emphasis on areas for improvement: It is a human tendency to ignore the areas that require the most effort. For an exam like the CAT, spending more time and attention on difficult topics and areas such as quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, or data interpretation will help candidates significantly. Regular problem solving will not only make you efficient, but it will also help you to overcome any reservations you have about the issues. It would be beneficial to solve the official mock documents published by IIM for better self-assessment. This is the key factor in assessing your situation.
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Transverse preparation: Each section has individual section cuts, making it mandatory for qualified candidates to exceed the limit in all three sections. The smartest way would be to design a detailed sectional preparation plan that helps you achieve your stated goal. A minimum percentile of 80 will ensure that you have exceeded the section limit, and an overall percentile of more than 95 will help you get into a good college. The limit for the upper IIMs will be the 99+ percentile.
Reading is the key: Over the years, several students have underestimated the power of reading when it comes to solving ‘reading comprehension’ for CAT. Understanding how to read is essential when it comes to reading comprehension for CAT. When practicing for ‘reading comprehension’, it will be beneficial to read slowly to help you better understand things in the passage, which may otherwise have been missed.
Spending the extra 40 seconds reading will help you steer clear of negative marks. Make your points and inferences as you read. Also, practice reading difficult content from different topics to prepare for the VA RC section.
A definitive preparation guide for CAT
Some study materials that you should refer to specifically as you prepare for the CAT exam are:
1. How to Prepare for Quantitative Proficiency for CAT by Arun Sharma (8th Edition)
2. Courses, mock test series and live classes on the Unacademy platform
3. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
4. Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Kumar Verma 2019 edition
In short, the CAT exam is one where strategic planning and execution of exam preparation will be critical to securing a spot at a B school of your dreams. Regular interaction with educators will help applicants navigate through their exam preparation journey, platforms such as Unacademy with live classes provide applicants with quality content and avenues for resolving questions before taking the CAT exam .
– The author is the primary CAT educator at Unacademy
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