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CAT Preparation Tips for Quantitative Ability – Part 5

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Quantitative Ability is the most important section in CAT examination conducted for admission to PGDM in IIMs. List out the areas / topics to focus on: As the sections are timed individually, selective preparation is very risky, as one may end up getting questions from the areas that he/she has left out of preparation. There fore, till the last 3-4 weeks running up to the exam, the students should focus on getting better on all the topics in Quant. Then the focus should be shifted to concentrating on specific areas which would give them the maximum return for their time. A two pronged approach needs to be adopted for this

Mock-CAT Performance Analysis: Students should have a clear understanding of their comfort level in all Quant topics. Mock-CAT performances should be analyzed at a topic level. The areas where the students have been scoring below par repeatedly and the areas where the scores have been fluctuating should be the areas of focus.

Previous CAT paper analysis: The areas which have been consistently contributing to the CAT exam over the years should be identified and attention should be given to them. Follow these simple steps while preparing:

1) Understand the basics concepts of the selected topic thoroughly

2) Write down all the formulae and concepts related to the topic on a chart to use as a ready reckoner

3) Ensure that you know when a particular formula is to be used

4) Solve at least 30-40 questions (CAT level) from the topic.

Also See: Verbal Ability Preparation Strategy

CAT Pattern, Score Validity and Admissions Process

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The pattern of the CAT 2012 test is going to be the same as last year with two sections QA+DI and VA+LR, with 30 questions each for a duration of 70 min each. Similar to last last year, the test takers cannot move between sections and can move from the first to the second only after the allotted 70 minutes for the section elapse.

CAT 2012 Score:

The scores will be declared on January 9, 2013. The scorecard will be available for download from www.catiim.in till December 31, 2013.

Admission Process:

The IIMs shortlists candidates for second stage of selection which may be independent of each other. The process may include Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Performance in CAT 2012 is an important component of selection process. IIMs may consider previous academic record, work experience and other similar parameters in their selection process. For more details on individual selection process, you may visit the respective IIM’s website.

Non-IIM B-Schools that consider CAT scores:

Last year 162 B-Schools other than the IIMs accepted CAT scores for admission into their programmes. This year, the list is currently around 110. It is expected that more schools will be added to this list. IITs, SP Jain etc. accept CAT and are yet to be added to the list this year.

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