Master the CAT: Your Gateway to IIMs & More
The Common Admission Test (CAT) opens the doors to admission in the well-reputed Indian Institute of Management (IIM), whether it is a Master’s, Fellow, or Doctoral program.
The Secret to a High Verbal Percentile
Scoring a high percentile in CAT Verbal depends on both your logical thinking and command on fundamentals. Though the section comprises only para jumbles and RC, success depends on a solid grounding in all English concepts.
The Common Admission Test (CAT) opens the doors to admission in the well reputed Indian Institute of Management (IIM) whether it is a Master’s program or a Fellow or Doctoral program. Besides many IIMs located in various parts of the country, many tier 2 and tier 3 management institutes also accept CAT scores for admission into their various programs.
Scoring a high percentile in CAT Verbal Section depends on both your logical thinking and command on fundamentals. Though the CAT Verbal section consists of only para jumbles and reading comprehension questions, the success in this section of the exam depends on your solid grounding in all the concepts of English language.
Many test takers commit the mistake of practicing only para jumbles and reading comprehension questions thinking that practicing more of these questions will take their score to the top percentile. Without having a good and logical grasp of the fundamentals, it is like trying to directly jump onto the 9th or 10th step of a stair.
A lot of CAT takers also prepare for other management entrance exams. Therefore, it becomes extremely important to get a good hold on the fundamentals and from there build your understanding to successfully handle advanced questions. In the overall scheme of things, the advantages of doing so significantly outweigh the advantages of saving time by leaving the core concepts in favor of more practice.
Following a structured path also remarkably improves your reasoning ability and understanding which in turn puts you in a better position to decipher the requirement of a question whether it is the reasoning section or math section. You will not be tempted to read a question twice (or more) because you will know precisely what the question is asking.
If you are looking for one-to-one tutoring, then you can fill out the contact us form but if you want to gain command on all the concepts at your own pace and that too in a very economical way, then you can buy our video based English course here. The sooner you finish and revise the course, the sooner you will achieve your goal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most commonly asked questions about CAT.
Do you conduct any training sessions for CAT prep?
Yes, we do provide training for the CAT via one-on-one online classes on alternate days. Session duration is usually 1.5 – 2 hrs depending on the topic covered and the course duration is 2 – 3 months depending on your progression. You can accelerate the classes by requesting a higher frequency. Fill out the contact form or drop a line via WhatsApp.
Does the CAT score apply to non-IIM institutes?
Yes! Besides the various IIMs across the country, many Tier 2 and Tier 3 management institutes accept CAT scores for their various programs.
Why should I focus on fundamentals if the exam only has RC and Para Jumbles?
Think of fundamentals as the foundation of a building. Without a solid grounding in the concepts of the English language, your logical thinking cannot be applied effectively to advanced RC or Para Jumble questions.
Will this preparation help me with other exams?
Absolutely. Most management entrance exams test similar core concepts. Mastering the fundamentals first allows you to handle advanced questions across all management entrance exams with confidence. Ours is the best English course for CAT which you can complete at your own pace.
Is it better to practice more questions or study concepts?
While practice is important, skipping core concepts to save time is a mistake. A structured understanding improves your speed and accuracy, preventing you from having to read questions multiple times.
What is the exam pattern of CAT?
CAT is a 2-hour exam having three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). Each section has a time limit of 40 minutes (53 minutes for PwD candidates).
What is the marking scheme and is there a negative marking CAT?
Each correct answer will fetch you +3 and each wrong answer will penalize you with -1 in the MCQ category, whereas there is no penalty for the wrong answer in the non-MCQ category.
What is considered a good score in CAT?
A score of around 110 – 120 out of the total approximately 198 marks is considered highly competitive, and it will peg you in the range of 95-99 percentile.
Is there any sectional cut-off in CAT?
Yes, the IIMs require you to clear each section. The cut-off keeps varying. That’s why you need to go for the best English course for CAT designed by ExamYogi. It virtually guarantees your success in the Verbal section of the CAT.
What is the ideal duration for CAT preparation or how early should I start preparing?
Typically, IIM aspirants start preparing 10-12 months before the exam. Strong command on the fundamentals and consistency are the key to scoring top percentile in CAT.
Can final-year grad students apply for CAT?
Yes, final year grad students can apply for the CAT exam provided they meet the minimum 50% aggregate (or equivalent CGPA).