5 CAT Preparation Tips For Candidates From A Non-Math, Non-Engineering Background

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is India's most prestigious national-level entrance examination given by aspirants to get into top management institutes. The IIMs (Indian Institute of Management) conduct the Common Admission Test annually on a rotational basis.

Due to a great emphasis put on Quantitative Aptitude and Logical reasoning, both of which require knowledge of fundamentals in Math, students with a non-math background are often unsure of how to approach the exam.

The CAT exam is divided into three sections:

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Ability

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However, even students with a non-Math and non-Engineering background can score well in the CAT exam with the help of the following tips:

1. Have a proper look at the syllabus

The first step in any competitive examination is to go through the syllabus properly. Look through the topics under each section, and either note them down or take a printout.

The details of the CAT Exam syllabus can be found here.

Click here for the detailed syllabus for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability.

2. Go back to basics

Now, for each topic, go through the basic books properly.

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Consult YouTube videos as well, and get a good grasp of the fundamentals. A firm grasp of each topic is essential for a strong foundation.

3. Selective study is key

In competitive examinations, selective study is key.

Looking at the past year's question papers will tell you from which topics the majority of the questions come. So allocate more time to those topics and practice more sums from these areas.

4. Learn shortcut methods

Once you have learnt the basics, it is crucial to know the shortcuts for every type of sum.

This will ensure that you solve the question in the quickest time possible, which will give you the edge you need over other candidates.

For shortcut methods, you can go through YouTube videos of educators.

5. Look at past year's papers and practise mock tests

Once all the topics are covered, attempt to solve past year question papers as well as mock tests.

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Not only will these help you practise, but they will also help identify your weak areas. That way, you go back to those topics and practise more.

Further, attempting tests will also boost your time management.

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