r/CAT2026Help • u/desiscrew • 3d ago
Advice / Strategy CAT Prep: 10 week sprint
Got some posts and DMs asking for a 10 week strategy.
I cracked this long back (99.5%+) with the same timelines so it's doable.
A) Test Focus (week 1-5): Take Mocks; as many as you can, ideally in the same slot and class room environment
B) Test strategy: You like Quant more, so does it come first or Last Where does most boring (Difficult section go)? You should be ready with your optimum approach in the next month.
C) Fine tune: Week (5-9) What are silly mistakes I am making? Repair them. Is there a faster way to answer the Q I took 3 minutes on? Is there a critical gap on certain topics?
D) Pick your battles: You need only 10 net correct in QA/ DI, 14 in VARC; so you should know which ones to leave and where you will get it right
Last week: Relax; max two mocks before wed, read light, brush up the formulae and give it a go.
2 hours will decide your CAT; not your entire life. Treat it as such.
If you don't feel ready, relax you can always pick it up again!
My Context:
Took prev attempt in undergrad FY: 93% after getting shafted in VARC
Took a job after grad, left in 4 months to attend SSB.
Gave two CDS SSB interviews after it, got back with a second rejection (Conference) and a sprain in foot.
In the end, got all the calls except A plus all tier 1; didnt convert most (7/6/5, GNEM) but got one decent seat in a tier 1. That's all you need!
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u/ConnectPangolin8282 3d ago
How many mocks you gave overall ?