Overview Of CAT 

It is the most popular entrance examination of India, Common Admission Test or CAT is conducted by anyone of the old 6 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The scores are accepted by 20 IIMs and various other management institutes in India. Every year lakhs of students appear for the CAT exam.

CATis a national level MBA entrance exam and is given utmost importance among all other MBA entrance exams in India and started in 1950. In 2009 it started conducting an online computer-based test conducted by IIM Ahmedabad.

CAT 2019 Important Dates

Last Date To Apply For CAT 2019 - September 19, 2019

Examination Date - November 24, 2019

CAT 2019 Four Segments

There are four segments in the CAT exam that are - Verbal, Quantitative, Data interpretation, and logical reasoning. These segments are grouped into three sections:

• Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
• Data Interpretation and Logical reasoning (DILR)
• Verbal and reaching comprehension (VRC)

CAT 2019 Examination Pattern 

TheCATquestion paper consists of an overall 100 multiple options questions to be solved in 180 minutes. The registration for CAT begins tentatively in the month of August or September every year. The examination is held in the month of November or December.

CAT 2019 Preparation Strategy/Tips Designed For Working Students.

The students should take care of the below-mentioned questions:

• How difficult is the CAT exam? Will I be able to prepare for it?
• What is the pattern and mode of the CAT exam 2019?
• What topics are covered in the Syllabus?
• Does CAT 2019 preparation require any type of coaching?
• What type of study materials are available to prepare for the CAT examination?
• If I need any coaching, do I have enough time to manage work and preparation?
• The 4 months after registrations are enough for CAT preparation?

Let us solve all the above questions for you. This article is designed especially for the working professionals who are planning to pursue an MBA or post-graduation program and for that need to clear the CAT - MBA entrance exam.

CAT 2019 Exam Preparation Tips for Working Student

• Understand CAT 2019 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Unless you are not aware of the CAT exam pattern and Syllabus, you will never be able to plan your preparation. The working students need to plan their preparation smartly, understand the topics covered in the CAT exam to collect the best CAT 2019 study material.

• CAT Preparation - When To Start?

As per experts, the individual does not require more than 4-5 hours a day for about five months to prepare for the CAT exam. The working professionals can just alter their daily routine and manage 4-5 hours a day for preparation. However, it does not hide the fact that every individual’s capabilities are different and thus each one requires a different set of preparation plans as per their potential.

• Importance Of CAT 2019 Mock Tests

The conveners of the CAT entrance exam aims is to ensure that the candidates are able to attempt the exam with complete preparation. The IIMs and convenors of the CAT exam have also launched a Mock CAT exam to prepare the students.

It is wisely stated “Practice makes a man perfect”, it is applicable to CAT mock test, the more you practice the mock tests, the closer you get to the target. Here are the benefits of mock tests:-

• The greatest benefit of attempting mock tests is that you get to know your mistakes or errors for each mock test and can improvise accordingly.
• The speed of the individual increases, as each section of the CAT exams - has been granted an hour to complete.
• CAT exam is all about speed, accuracy, and problem-solving capabilities. Mock tests are the best platform to develop these qualities.
• The individuals can get mock test booklets from the coaching classes, they are also available on the internet.
• We recommend a good 30-40 mock test before you give your final exam, but do not quote these figures as every individual has different capabilities and accordingly their number of the mock test will differ. 
• The advantage over Fresh Graduates

The working individuals have an advantage over fresh graduates and this is because of their work experience. All top B-Schools including IIMs give significant importance to experienced students. For instance, IIM Bangalore gives about 8 marks for work experience, this is a big advantage as there are candidates who miss out on the opportunity by 0.1 marks. Generally, 3-5 years of work experience is desirable for management institutes. 

In the nutshell do not quit your job and instead make the best of it.

• Social Media To Study
• Nowadays with the help of advanced technology, every educational field gets guidance free of cost. There are many social media groups that assist each other in preparation for entrance exams. The social media platforms like Quora, Facebook, Reddit, and many educational sites are popular platforms where they can find student communities or groups.
• Interact with other CAT 2019 aspirants and expand your knowledge, ask questions or share insights. There are many experts available on such forums to assist students in preparing for their career-defining exams.
• While you are traveling to your work, you can always utilize that time and use the study apps easily available online.

CAT 2019 Syllabus