CAT 2012: LR Preparation Strategy

The LR area is considered tough by most CAT aspirants as it consists of logical puzzles followed by several questions. As per the analysis of previous year questions, you can make it out that this section of CAT exam usually consists of family trees and analogies, which require a good concentration and flow of thoughts, therefore, Logical Reasoning needs maximum practice with increasing logical abilities. 

Along with your CAT preparation material, try looking for puzzle books or newspaper leisure sections that contain logic puzzles which will help you to build up confidence for LR.

Puzzle-solving is a knack, and the more you start enjoying logic puzzles, the better you will get at them. That is why a fun way of preparing for this section of CAT exam is by solving puzzles like Sudoku, Crosswords etc. Solve puzzles from puzzle books easily available in the market, and puzzle sites on the Internet, to improve reasoning skills and speed.

Practice with persistent will power on improving would certainly help you to achieve mission CAT 2012 

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CAT 2012: Preparation of Vocabulary

If you are a CAT 2012 aspirant, good vocabulary could be you buoy. It is very important for a high CAT percentile and it is required for solving almost all the questions based on Sentence Completion and Reading Comprehension in CAT Exam. But this not it! 

You need to have a good vocabulary for writing meaningful essay in written ability test (WAT) conducted by IIMs after CAT. Good Vocabulary gives your imagination wings and helps you to express your thinking in exact word, phrase and sentence. 

In CAT 2012 you will come across many difficult words. Each correct answer in CAT 2012 is worth roughly 1-2 points. Even if you could increase your Word Power marginally, you could have many more correct answers and a significantly higher score and a good vocabulary is inextricably linked to a good memory. 

To have a deep and wide vocabulary, a student needs a very good memory. So CAT Winners have to go about developing a good memory.

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CAT 2012: Mother of All Exams: What are the other exams I can sit for if I prepare for CAT?

You can sit for almost all the management entrance exams that test the aptitude of the candidate like XAT, MAT, SNAP, CET, SRCC GBO, IIFT, JMET, NMAT, etc. Rather it will not be wrong to call CAT the mother of all MBA Entrance Exams in India. 

The aptitude test consists of English (verbal ability and reading comprehension), Quantitative Ability (mostly Class X level math, except in some exams like XAT and JMET where pure math, which is taught at the higher secondary level, questions are asked), Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency and Reasoning. 

In some exams such as MAT (Management Aptitude Test, another all-India common entrance exam), SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, for the institute in Pune), IIFT (entrance test for the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade), IRMA (entrance test for the Institute of Rural Management at Anand) and ATMA (the Association of Indian Management Schools' Test for Management Admissions, another all-India exam), there will also be an additional section of General Awareness.

As can be seen, once you prepare for CAT, you can attempt almost all the management entrance exams.

In addition, the preparation will also be helpful in cracking the campus recruitment related exams. However, the patterns of different exams have to be studied and attempted individually to get maximum results.

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CAT 2012: Tips for scoring in Quant

Quant is tough but if planned and prepared well, it can be handled with perfection. Here are some tips to help you score in Quant. Always make a planned move. 

Divide all questions into three categories, according to your knowledge and understanding of concepts.

a.     Easy These are your strong points. You are comfortable and can solve them in the least possible time.

b.     Can be handled: You know how to tackle them but you need to devote more time. Your comfort level is not as good as you may have come across such questions only in the study material and not during school days or college.

c.   Tough: You have no idea how to do them as they may not have a standard formula, and may involve higher order mathematical techniques or a mix of two or more techniques.

Tips may sound general but no harm to keep them top of mind as these small reminders will take you on top to achieve mission CAT 2012.

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CAT 2012: QA Section myth & reality

Quantitative aptitude better known as QA section appears as one of the sections for CAT and many of us are not able to clear the cut-offs for this particular section. It is not that we do not have proper reasoning power or ability to learn formulae but we are surrounded with certain myths that keep us from giving our 100 percent to this section – 

MYTH:

Quantitative Aptitude section can be cleared with high marks by only those who have lots of math skills, understanding of higher math and having high level of aptitude.

REALITY:

Quantitative Aptitude section for CAT is all about right selection, fundamental knowledge and common sense. But many of us fail to believe this and eventually fail in our effort just because of lack of confidence and right approach. 

Explore the right approach by analyzing the section and gaining proper insight for the same and achieve mission CAT 2012.

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CAT 2012: syllabus

Most common FAQ is what’s the syllabus of CAT 2012 written test?

There is no any syllabus for CAT as such. However, based upon the previous year’s analysis and study, it is quite clear that CAT requires you to have strong basics. If you have studied Math and English quite well till your 10^th Standard, then CAT is for sure, your cup of tea. But, if not, then also you have sufficient time to go through your school basics and broader your scope for admission into one of the top most MBA/PGDM institute of India.

Written Test will be divided into 2 sections:

1. Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
2. Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

These two sections will be implemented sequentially with separate time limits.

The examination will be of 140 minutes. Candidates will have 70 minutes to answer 30 questions within each section which will have an on-screen countdown timer.

CAT is test for more of common sense, speed and accuracy with immense expression of will power. Prepare with plenty of practice and be winner for achieving goal of CAT 2012.

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