How to score 90+ percentile in CAT?

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MBA is one of the most demanding degrees in the business world these days. In fact, pursuing MBA is a good decision or not is a topic of debate. The reason being MBA is a very expensive degree throughout the world. Hence mostly people choose to jump into the business world and earn money rather than pursue MBA by spending a lot of money.

But if you decide to pursue MBA over the job, then it is really good decision. A decision you will never regret!

To pursue an MBA, choosing the right entrance exam for getting into reputed B school is very important.

And when it comes to MBA, CAT comes in handy. The reason being it is accepted by the best institutes – Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).

CAT exam

CAT is one of the largest MBA entrance exam conducted in our country. More than 100 non- IIM institutes accept the CAT score and release cut off after the results.

This year, CAT will be held in the month of December just like every year. If you want to appear in the test make sure that you complete the application process via the official website after meeting the eligibility criteria.

CAT Cutoff is released in the month of January after the results are out. CAT cutoff is released in percentile and it is very important to get good percentile to get into good B school.

Getting good percentile means getting 90+ percentile because usually the reputed B schools set the CATcutoff at 80-85. So if you aim to get 90+, you will definitely cross the cut off bar set by good institutes.

So start preparing for CAT right now to score more!

CAT- way to go!

Since the exam is to be held in the month of December, July is the best month to start with preparation. It provides you the proper time to focus on the syllabus try sample papers in abundance and hence work on your weak areas.

Here are some tips to focus while preparing for CAT

  • Focus on syllabus and exam pattern: It is very important to know the syllabus for you. Before you start preparing for CAT exam, go through the syllabus once and then start preparing. Also, be aware of the exam pattern so that you can focus more on the section with higher weight age.
  • CAT blueprint: Don’t start preparing randomly out of nowhere. Construct a proper strategy and stick to it. Refer to good books. There is no need to buy loads of books. Just buy one or two and prepare properly. When you are done with one book, only then start the next one.
  • Know your strengths and weakness even more: Make sure that you know your strengths and weaknesses in a better way. Take sample test or practice papers regularly, it helps to know yourself and the areas you are good at and where you need to work more. So ultimately it helps you to perform well in examination.
  • Practice, practice and practice: After you are done with the syllabus, try mock tests as much as you can. These help in identifying your strengths and weakness so that you can work more on what you lack. Join online test series for practice.
  • Don’t panic: Just be confident and think positive. You won’t be able to perform well if you lack in confidence and even if you have prepared well. Whatever your preparation is, attempt your exam with full confidence. Work on your speed. It is a very important factor that can help in boosting your confidence.

Once you perform well, no one can stop you from scoring 90+ in CAT. And hence good B schools are just a step away!