{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Career Mantra","provider_url":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog","author_name":"admin","author_url":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/author\/admin\/","title":"CAT 2024 Preparation: 12-months study plan - Career Mantra","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lSNQT74SEf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-2024-preparation-12-months-study-plan\/\">CAT 2024 Preparation: 12-months study plan<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-2024-preparation-12-months-study-plan\/embed\/#?secret=lSNQT74SEf\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;CAT 2024 Preparation: 12-months study plan&#8221; &#8212; Career Mantra\" data-secret=\"lSNQT74SEf\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","description":"As all the MBA aspirants are aware of the tentative date for the CAT 2024 exam is November 24, 2024, which is almost 12 months from now. So now, every CAT Aspirant has the same question in their mind. \u201cAre 12 months Sufficient to Crack CAT 2024?\u201d Is it possible for one to start for CAT exam preparation now and still score good percentile? What will be the study strategy and study plan for the next months from now? So, the answer to all the doubts and queries is positive. Yes, Candidates can Crack CAT with the high percentile with 12 months of preparation. We have made a 12-month plan Study Plan for CAT 2024. This structured approach is required to tackle the battle of the CAT exam! Basic Guidelines before you start with the Study Plan: 1. Be familiar with exam CAT 2024 pattern and syllabus Despite the fact that all CAT candidates know the structure of the CAT 2024 exam, it is mandatory to know the syllabus of CAT 2024. Students should be aware of all the major topics primarily asked in the exam. IIMs have released the CAT question paper and CAT answer key. Students can refer these papers and take advantage to prepare for the CAT exam.\u00a0 Section Total quest-ions Total MCQs (With negative marking) Total Non-MCQs (Without negative marking) Total maximum marks VARC 34 24-25 9-10 102 DILR 32 24 8 \u00a0 96 Quantitative 34 25-26 8-9 102 Total 100 73-75 25-27 300 *VARC: Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension *DILR: Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning Know all the important topics from each section. Also read: CAT 2024 : Exam Date, Syllabus PDF, Pattern, Preparation, Question Paper, Eligibility, Application Form, Attempts, Cutoff, Detailed Info Topics for Quantitative Ability: \u00a0 Arithmetic Clocks Number systems Ratio and Proportion Higher Maths Lines Trigonometry Arithmetic Mean Pipes and Cisterns Probability Harmonic Mean Cubes and Cones Permutation combination BODMAS Arithmetic Progression Algebra Geometric Progression Mean, Median, Mode Mensuration Partnership Geometry Time and work Installments &amp; Payments Quadratic and linear equations LCM &amp; HCF Profit and Loss Angles and Triangles Averages Percentages \u2013 Topics For\u00a0Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning \u00a0 Family Tree Coding &amp; Decoding The Course of Action Column Graphs Arrangement Multi-dimensional Pie Chart Arrangements Calendars Visual Reasoning Statement Conclusions Numeric Grid Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments Critical Reasoning Puzzles Syllogisms Series Graphs representing Area Blood Relations Linear and Matrix Arrangements Topics for\u00a0Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension\u00a0 Reading Comprehension Idioms Verbal Reasoning Jumbled Passage Syllogisms Meaning-Usage Match Analogies Summary Questions Antonyms and Synonyms Facts-Inferences-Judgments Fill in the blanks Sentence Corrections Contextual usage Sentence Completion Mode of Preparation- Decide between coaching and self-study: It depends on the candidate\u2019s preference. Few may take coaching classes while some might opt to study on their own using study material from many webs. It doesn\u2019t matter which mode you choose, what matters is the study plan you follow and how you cover your syllabus. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Still, 12 months are in your hand, you can start studying now and give your 100 %. Identify your strengths and weaknesses Every aspirant should know his\/her weakness and strengths.\u00a0 So, before the actual preparation begins, do the analysis to check where you stand. While analyzing where you stand, go through the paper pattern to have an idea where you are strong and where you are weak. Also Read: CMAT 2024 : Exam Date, Syllabus PDF, Pattern, Preparation, Question Paper, Eligibility, Application Form, Attempts, Cutoff, Detailed Info Time Management Before you actually start with the study plan, the key factor one should consider is time management. The following time is very crucial for the aspirants. So, students can solve the problem within a stipulated time-period. 6. Month Study Plan for CAT 2024 1. Set Section-Wise weekly goal: The aspirant must set weekly target section-wise: 2 chapters of Quantitative 2 chapters of Reasoning 1 chapter of Verbal Along with the above target, read for an hour. Solve all the questions on the topics covered in the week. Focus on learning the basic concept. Mark all the difficult questions, so while revising it will be easier to recognize it and to give more time for it. Memorize 10 words per day. At the end of a week, i.e. on Sunday revise all topics covered in the week. -Keep this weekly goal target until you complete all the topics from all the sections. 2. Practice As they say it, \u201cPractice makes a man perfect\u201d. So is this true for all the CAT aspirants. 20% of the CAT Paper is repeated every year. An aspirant should give major attention to this data. -So, it is recommended that candidates should download past CAT papers and solve the questions according to the topics covered in a week.\u00a0 -Focus on past papers to get an idea of what kind of questions will the rest 80% of the paper consists of? 3. Take the Mock Test: -From week 10th of your study plan, i.e. almost after completing 2 months, give mock tests. -The mock test should be given 1-2 \/ weeks. So for the next remaining months along with the section-wise preparation give mock tests. &#8211; Candidates should give a mock or two to understand where they stand and what are their weak or strong areas in the CAT 2024 Exam. And then work on weak areas. -This will help the candidate understand their level of preparation at the present moment and understand the sections that the candidate should concentrate more on. -Increase the number of mock tests to 3-4 per week, once the exam is near. -This will help you make perfect in giving the final CAT exam. -From week 10th of your study plan, i.e. almost after completing 2 months, give mock tests. -The mock test should be given 1-2 \/ weeks. So for the next remaining months along with the section-wise preparation give mock tests. &#8211; Candidates should give a mock or two to understand where they stand and what are their weak or strong"}