The CAT 2023 exam for MBA aspirants is scheduled for 26th November. This computer-based test will be held in various centres across major cities in the country.
There are 3 sections in a CAT exam:
There are 3 sections in a CAT exam:
- Verbal Ability and
Reading Comprehension (VARC)-72 marks - Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)-60 marks
- Quantitative Ability (QA)-66 marks
Each section has 22 to 24 questions and a time limit of 40 minutes. The total exam time is 120 minutes.
The VARC section of CAT exam covers questions on odd sentences, para inferences, jumbled paragraphs, etc.Since all of the questions on these subjects are comprehension-based, it is important to start practising reading exercises early on. Here is a foolproof preparation strategy for this section.
Work on improving your vocabulary
- Make notes and annotations on the words you don’t understand as you read. Later on, look up their meaning in the dictionary and write it down. Make a duplicate of this list or store it somewhere so you can refer to it at end moment revision.
- It is more convenient to click on a word to find its meaning when reading on a laptop or mobile device. For such, a lot of browser addons exist. Examine it and put one in place. Double-clicking on any new word will reveal its definition.
Take time out to practise reading
- Aim to read for at least one hour each day. Anything that piques your attention can be read in a single day, including politics, technology, history, philosophy, and current events.
- It’s necessary that you read the text and then analyse it. You can read it as often as you’d like. You will discover details as you read it more than once that you missed the first time around.
- After reading it, rewrite it using your own expressions. If you are able to maintain consistency, you can also track your improvement and observe how much both your writing and reading comprehension have improved.
Practise grammar religiously
- If you think that you need a stronger understanding of the topic in order to feel at ease with English grammar, focus on good grammar books for high school students. They are easy to find.
- Try to understand grammar principles quite well. This will allow you to assess the language or written piece provided in the question.
- In addition to this, look out for typical grammatical errors made by people. This will effectively help you avoid those mistakes.
Take mock tests to find out your weaknesses
- To get into the exam mindset and prepare for the 40-minute time limit for the VARC part, solve practice exams on a regular basis. Start by trying to properly answer 50–60% of the questions.
- Utilise practice exams to formulate a plan. Take three to four minutes to go over the paper before getting into the questions. Mark and answer 50–60% of the questions that you are comfortable answering. If you have time, only answer the remaining questions.
- Your ability to choose questions and your ability to recognise your strengths and shortcomings will both increase with practice. If you are running out of time before the CAT, concentrate on your strong points rather than attempting to cover them completely.
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