CAT Exam Cracking Tips

I have applied for Common Admission Test CAT exam so can you please provide me the preparation tips to crack the exam?

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Ok, here I am telling you some best preparation tips for Common Admission Test CAT exam.

CAT exam preparation tips

Start preparation before 6 months of the exam.

Prepare at least 7-8 hours daily and seriously.

Daily two hours required to study newspapers and Editorials. (English)

Try for the shortcuts of mathematics. Calculations must be strong.

Analyse your strengths and weaknesses

Identify easier section

Diligent and rigorous practice

Try to make logical sense everywhere.

Try to solve calculations mentally

Use the Elimination method

Time Optimization

CAT Exam pattern-

Sections 3 –

Quantitative Ability
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Verbal and Reading Comprehension

Number of Questions 100

Quantitative Ability – 34
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning - 32
Verbal and Reading Comprehension – 34

Duration 180 minutes

Sectional Duration 1 hour for each section

Question Types Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Non-MCQs

Marking Scheme

For Non-MCQs-

+3 marks for ‘correct answer’
No marks(or negative marks) for ‘wrong or no attempt’.
The scoring scheme for multiple-choice questions

(MCQ's) is:

+3 for correct answer
-1 for incorrect answer
No marks are given or deducted for un-attempted questions.

CAT Exam syllabus-

Verbal & Reading Comprehension

• Vocabulary Based (Synonyms Antonyms)
• Sentence Correction
• Fill in the blanks
• English Usage or Grammar
• Cloze Passage
• Jumbled Paragraph
• Meaning-Usage Match
• Analogies or Reverse Analogies
• Summary Questions
• Verbal Reasoning –
• Facts / Inferences / Judgements
• Reading Comprehension

Quantitative Aptitude

Number Systems
LCM and HCF
Speed, Time and Distance
Profit and Loss
Interest (Simple and Compound)
Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Time and Work
Averages
Logarithm
Linear Equations
Inequalities
Quadratic Equations
Progressions
Co-ordinate Geometry
Surds and Indices
Set Theory
Permutation and Combination
Probability
Binomial Theorem
Functions
Mensuration
Mixtures and Alligations
Geometry
Permutation and Combination
Trigonometry
Complex Numbers

Data Interpretation

Tables
Line Charts
Column Graphs
Venn Diagram
Bar Graphs
Pie Chart

Logical Reasoning

Number and Letter Series
Calendars
Clocks
Venn Diagrams
Cubes
Binary Logic
Logical Matching
Seating Arrangement
Logical Sequence
Syllogism
Logical Connectives
Blood Relations