CAT 2024 Weekly Schedule from Aug to Nov

Following the CAT 2024 Weekly Schedule from Aug to Nov is crucial for solving the maximum number of questions within the stipulated time with higher accuracy and acing the CAT 2024 exam . It is imperative for the candidates to devote 1.5 hours a day to Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning each and 1 hour a day to Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. On Saturdays, 3 hours must be devoted to mock tests to simulate the actual exam environment, and after that 2 hours must be spent in mock test analysis. Devoting 2 to 3 hours to the revision of weak areas on Sundays is also crucial. The important areas under QA are Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and number systems; for DILR, they are data interpretation sets and logical reasoning puzzles; and for VARC, they are current events occurring in articles & newspapers, and RC passages. By the last week of October, candidates must start solving advanced problems and mixed topic sets under timed conditions.

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CAT 2024 Monthly Study Plan from August to November

CAT 2024 preparation of the DILR section should start 5-6 months before the exam date for all the important topics. CAT Preparation of DILR should focus on improving calculation speed.

August | CAT 2024 Weekly Study Plan

Progress from easier to more challenging questions in each section. For working professionals, consider setting weekly goals by topic.

• Math : Concentrate on the fundamentals and grasping concepts. Spend time on Arithmetic, Algebra, and Number System. Begin with practice exams to enhance speed and identify your strong areas.
• DILR : Remember to review questions from the previous year and work on solving 3-4 sets of questions every day. Ensure that the sets you practice are of high quality, covering various topics and obtained from different sources.
• VARC : It is suggested that students start from articles from The Hindu and Economic Times and then progress to more challenging passages from sources like Aeon and The Guardian. It's important to focus on practising para jumbles and summary-based multiple-choice questions.

September - October | CAT 2024 Weekly Study Plan

Remember to complete as many practice tests as possible during this time. Try different test-taking strategies to see if you need to work on your speed or the number of questions you attempt. Focus on practising in the areas where you need improvement and review and assess your practice tests regularly.

• Math : Focus on the remaining subjects - Geometry and Number System. Work on practice exercises and take practice tests. Go over the formulas and important types of questions.
• DILR : Pay more attention to difficult questions and focus on increasing your speed. Identify topics which are your weak spot and practice more of those questions.
• VARC : Solve reading comprehension passages while the timers are set. Students are also advised to switch to reading on the screen to become accustomed to scrolling and reading.

November  | CAT 2024 Weekly Study Plan

• Just focus on revision and students should avoid starting new topics at the 11th hour.
• Revise your formulas and go through all the important questions.
• It's important to keep practising with mock exams to help get into the habit of focusing for long periods, especially for a 2-hour exam.
• During the last week try to stay stress-free.

CAT 2024 Weekly Schedule from Aug to Nov

To break it down further, here's a weekly schedule for CAT preparation from Aug to Nov:

• Week 1 : Establishing a Solid Foundation
• Week 2 : Reinforcing the Basics
• Week 3 : Evaluating and Analyzing
• Last Days Before CAT:
  • Quick revision of all topics
  • Solve sample papers and previous year's CAT question papers
  • Take short quizzes and practice sets for each section
  • Get adequate rest and sleep for a fresh mind on exam day

CAT 2024 Daily Schedule from Aug to Nov

Here's a detailed CAT 2024 from Aug to Nov that you can follow day-wise:

Day 1:

• First, start with basic math problems. Focus on percentages, ratios, and averages. Practice solving sample questions to strengthen your understanding.
• Next, work on improving your vocabulary and word usage. Read articles or passages to enhance your reading comprehension skills.
• Finally, spend some time on data interpretation and logical reasoning exercises. Solve different types of DI and LR questions to improve your problem-solving abilities.

Day 2:

• Remember to keep practising arithmetic problems involving profit, loss, time, and distance. Challenge yourself with more difficult questions to improve your math skills.
• Practice more verbal ability questions, such as sentence correction and sentence completion. Focus on understanding and analyzing different types of passages.
• Solve extra exercises on data interpretation and logical reasoning to further enhance your analytical skills.

Day 3:

• Revise arithmetic and quantitative aptitude concepts, emphasizing quick and accurate calculations.
• Practice mock tests for the verbal ability section, checking answers thoroughly and identifying areas for improvement.
• Take a break from studying to engage in a relaxing activity.

Day 4:

• Focus on algebra and number system topics in math. Solve difficult problems to improve your problem-solving speed.
• Read and practice more passages to work on reading comprehension within a time limit.
• Review your performance in the previous CAT mock tests and find areas where you need improvement.

Day 5:

• Dedicate time to studying geometry concepts in quantitative aptitude.
• Work on solving geometry-related problems using different approaches.
• Practice verbal ability questions, focusing on grammar rules and sentence formation.
• Solve additional mock tests for DI, LR, and verbal ability sections.

Day 6:

• Remember to take a full-length mock test to simulate the CAT exam environment, and analyze your performance thoroughly to identify areas for improvement.
• Focus on revising grammar rules and building vocabulary.
• Engage in a relaxation activity to reduce exam stress.

Day 7:

• Take another full-length mock test and practice time management. Set a timer while solving problems, focusing on accuracy and speed.
• Review the mock test performance and identify any last-minute weaknesses.
• Do a light revision of all sections.

Day 8:

• Make sure to take one more full-length mock test to boost your confidence.
• Review the mock test and adjust your strategy.
• Finally, engage in relaxing activities to stay calm before the big day.

Taking full-length mock tests by the candidates and reviewing them stand as mandatory in this phase to identify their weak areas and understand their mistakes. Finally, the last week must be dedicated to full-length mocks comprising mixed topics and final revision. The CAT 2024 exam registration is now open on iimcat.ac.in from August 1, 2024, and will run until September 13, 2024. The CAT 2024 exam is scheduled for November 24, 2024, with three sessions. The specific CAT 2024 exam dates can be found in the CAT notification 2024 .

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