CAT 2024: 2-Month Study Plan & Key Topics for Success – Check Now

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In this blog, we’ll help you create a 2-month plan for the CAT exam. Have you decided to take the CAT this year? Feeling worried about the time left? It's normal to feel this way if you’re new to the CAT.

The important thing is that you’ve chosen this path toward your dream job. Now, let’s focus and move ahead!

All About the CAT Exam

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer-based test held each year for admission to business schools in India. The exam has three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). You have a total of 2 hours to complete the exam, with 40 minutes for each section.

Since time is short, let's go over some basics. CAT is not just about knowledge; it tests your problem-solving skills and ability to stay calm under pressure. So, even if time is tight, you can still do well.

Your 2-Month CAT Planner

With 8 weeks until the CAT, here’s a clear plan to keep you on track.

Week 1: Understand the Basics

Syllabus Review: Get to know the CAT syllabus and how the exam is structured.
Initial Mock Test: Take a mock test to see what you already know.
Resource Gathering: Collect study materials and books for all three sections.
Prioritize Topics: Make a study plan that focuses on important topics like Geometry, Arithmetic, and Algebra. Spend 3 hours on each topic.

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Week 2: Strengthen Your Concepts

Concept Clarity: Focus on understanding the basics instead of memorizing. Spend this week learning the logic behind math formulas and practicing mental math.
Daily Reading Habit: Read every day to improve your VARC skills. Read different articles to boost your speed and understanding. Good sources are The Hindu and The Economic Times.
Balanced Practice: Mix all three sections in your daily study. Don’t stick to just one section for too long. Regularly take iCAT mocks and check your performance.
Work on Weak Areas: Find and focus on your weaker areas.

Weeks 3 to 6: Time Management and Mocks

Time Management: Learn to manage your time well. Practice solving questions within a time limit.
Regular Mock Tests: By Week 3, start taking mock tests. Use iCAT mocks for detailed feedback. Aim for two full-length mocks each week and sectional mocks for the topics you cover.
Mock Analysis: After each mock test, look at your results to see where you did well and where you need to improve.

Week 7: Practice Past Papers

Solve 3-4 past CAT exam papers to get used to the question patterns and difficulty level.

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Week 8: Final Preparations

Final Mock Test: Take one last full-length mock test and check your performance.
Review: Spend this week going over key topics and concepts.
Rest: Take a break of 2-3 days before the exam to recharge.

Important Topics for CAT 2024

Here’s a list of important topics from past years:

Sections	Important Topics
VARC	Reading Comprehension (Business, Arts, Science), Root Words, Critical Reasoning
LRDI	Linear & Circular Arrangements, Venn Diagrams, Charts, Tables
QA	Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss), Algebra (Quadratic Equations), Geometry (Lines & Angles)