CAT 2019 Preparation By Working Professionals: CAT, Common Admission Test, is one of the most popular MBA Entrance exams not only among the Students but also with the working professionals, who are seeking for admissions in IIMs and various B schools in India. CAT 2019 will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode on November 24 (tentative).
CAT is a widely popular examination among Management Education aspirants. Not only the students but also the working professionals apply for this test. The benefit that working professionals have over students is that extra points in the overall merit due to having the work experience.
Read the article completely to know about the CAT 2019 Preparation by Working Professionals, Study Time table, Preparation Strategy, Books for references etc to score better and have a strong chance for IIM Admission.
CAT 2019 Schedule
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
| Important Event | Corresponding date |
| Official Notification | July 28, 2019 |
| Application Form release | August 5, 2019 |
| Form Correction Window | September 27- September 30, 2019 |
| Release of Admit Card | October 24 – November 24, 2019 |
| Exam Date | November 24, 2019 |
| Result Date | January 7, 2019 |
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CAT 2019 Preparation Strategy for Working Professionals
Though it might be a little hectic for the working professionals having 9 to 5 Jobs, with a proper preparation strategy, one can crack CAT without resigning the Job.
Divide your time in the following way:
- Give at least 2 hours every day (every working day), though it would be better if it is 3 to 4 hours.
- Study for at least 6 hours on Saturday and Sunday. It would be great if the studying hours are increased to 8-10 hours on weekends.
It would be wiser to divide the whole syllabus of CAT and follow a time table. Working professionals must try to have a weekly time table rather than the monthly one.
CAT Syllabus can be broadly divided into 5 areas namely –
1. Quantitative Aptitude
2. Data Interpretation
3. Logical Reasoning
4. Reading Comprehension
5. Verbal Ability
The weightage of the above first category is 2, while others are in ratio 1. Here is the rough weekly plan that you can follow:
– Monday & Tuesday – Quantitative Aptitude
– Wednesday – Data Interpretation
– Thursday – Logical Reasoning
– Friday – Reading Comprehension
– Saturday (First Half) – Verbal Ability
– Saturday (Second Half) – Mock Tests
– Sunday (First Half) – Weak topics
– Sunday (Second Half) – Revision
Note: The First Half of Sunday can be allocated to the weaker areas which need more attention and work added to the daily time allotment.
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CAT Preparation Tips for Working Professionals
- DO NOT quit your job. Not only it will keep you less updated around your work but will also affect the merit points.
- Be updated with the latest pattern and the syllabus to avoid any less understanding about the exam.
- Be consistent with time. Since the time available is quite limited, do not waste it.
- Stick to the weekly time table and follow it thoroughly.
- Practice as many mock tests and question papers so as to know the weak areas and also to manage the time properly.
- Small topics can even be kept to be done during the breaks or any spare time in office hours.
- Have adequate time to take rest which is very important for the health. A healthy mind resides in a healthy body.
CAT Preparation Material
There are several study materials available in the market as well as online. Candidates must try to stick to some standard books which have been followed over the years. Some books are categorized below :
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
| Name of the Book | Name of Author/Publisher |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | Gautam Puri |
| LRDI for the CAT | Nishit K. Sinha |
| Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | Ananta Ashisha |
| How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT | Arun Sharma |
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
| Name of the Book | Name of Author/Publisher |
| How to Prepare VARC for CAT | Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay/ Arihant |
| PSC for VA for CAT | Nishit Sinha |
| Name of the Book | Name of Author/Publisher |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Arihant Publication |
| Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT | Sarvesh K Verma |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Ananta Ashisha |
| Quantitative Aptitude book | Arun Sharma |
Note :
- For the preparation point of view, video tutorials are a great source of learning. There are a number of paid as well as free tutorials available for various topics on the internet.
- Mock tests and practice papers are also helpful to sharpen the skills by the practice of various questions. It also helps in increasing the time limit.
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