If you have just begun your preparation for CAT 2011 entrance exam, top experts advise that the first step that you should take is a diagnostic test. This would help you determine where you stand today, which in turn will help you understand the extent of effort you need to put in CAT 2011 preparations. Also, you would get a fair idea of your weaknesses and strengths.
The preparation for CAT 2011 exam should ideally of eight months as then you will have enough time to space out preparations and work at a comfortable pace.
The preparation for CAT 2011 would be a step by step process. The first step is to gather information about CAT 2011 exam. The CAT 2011 aspirants should first collect all the information regarding when the test will be held, where to collect the CAT voucher and what are the different subjects included in the test, and which institute provides what facilities and their course structure.
Talking about the initial study plan for CAT 2011, experts give their advice. “For first 45 days start taking full-length tests every three days if you are a beginner and starting your preparation for CAT for the first time,” mentions Manish Saraf, COO, PT Education.
The diagnostic test will help you know your strengths and weaknesses. “Focus on building your strengths and work on your weak areas. To achieve this you need to take a judicious mix of diagnostic tests in the initial period,” says Vinayak Kudva, Product Head, IMS Learning.
Talking about the prep plan for different sections of CAT, Gautam Puri, Vice Chairman, Career Launcher suggests, “Focus on your calculation abilities, especially additions, percentage calculations and ratios. DI is more or less traditional.”
Picking the right prep institute
To direct your preparation in the right way, it is ideal to join an MBA coaching institute, but not a must. The coaching institutes guide you on the right way to crack CAT exam by providing you the right study material, preparation strategy and mock tests.
The frequent and most confusing question which a student faces while starting the CAT 2011 preparation is how to choose a good institute among the many for preparation. Here’s your answer:
There are many MBA test prep institutes. It is very important to make the right choice. The parameters should be unique pedagogy, updated course content according to the pattern of CAT and other entrance exams, number of mock tests an institute provides for practice, course material, faculty etc. These are the parameters one should judge before choosing a MBA test prep institute.
Some of the well-known CAT prep institutes are T.I.M.E., IMS Learning, Career Launcher, PT Education, Bulls Eye etc.
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