When to start preparing for CAT?

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In order to have a stronghold over the various concepts that are required in this exam, the right time to start preparing for CAT would be in the pre-final year of undergraduation. The students can join various coaching institutes that offer classroom programs or start preparing on their own to analyze their current understanding of the topics. These students can devote 2-3 hours daily on average and they should ensure that they stay motivated throughout. The preparation can also start in the final year of college when the students are eligible to take the CAT exam wherein, they can devote 3-4 hours per day or 25-30 hours in a week to be thorough with the concepts while giving mocks. If the candidate is a working professional, they can devote time for the preparation according to their scheduled working hours. Having said this, the strategy to prepare for this examination is different for every individual. The candidate should follow the one that suits their mental and physical capabilities during the journey.

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2022-01-19T18:30:00Z

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"When to start preparing for the CAT? " is a question most candidates keep asking. The right time or the right moment to start the preparation is something very crucial since CAT is being held every year in the month of November.

However, the answer to the question is very subjective and depends on the candidates preparing for the exam.

There are three potential categories of the candidates who appear for the exam -

  • Candidates in final year of their graduation.
  • Candidates who are graduated but unemployed.
  • Candidates who are graduated and currently pursuing a job.

The first two categories might have time to actively prepare for the exams, while the last category has very little time to invest in their preparations.

Based on their commitments, ideally, a candidate must start preparing eight months prior to the exam and can commit at least 20 hours/week for the preparation. However, the situation changes for someone who is pursuing a job. Then the candidate must start as early as a year prior.