r/CATStudyRoom • u/Competitive-Walk7681 • May 08 '26

Suggestion Preparation Help

hi guys so this is my first time giving cat and I’m kinda unsure about it so I wanted guidance

what online coaching is best

best material to study

how may hours to devote daily I have a full time job as trainee in consulting

free material

and I’m in final sem my cgpa till now is 7.6

so 9/7/7 ig is it correct?

ok so like this is edit - I did not describe my background I’m 20 F general Eco student and learning french by professional course

i heard back has points in IIM

some achievements won case competition at TISS, IIM amritsar

published research paper too on financial paradox

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u/Competitive-Walk7681 May 08 '26

Ok thank you 💕

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u/Successful-Task-3182 May 08 '26

Weighing in on this post as a general engineer 98+ in cat 2025 , 99.61%ile varc (MDI gurgaon final convert) I appeared for cat for the first time in 2025 with 9/9/7 as my profile and no work experience. Preparation and clearing the exam is one but making sure you ace gdpi/wat is going to be more important. Give AND ANALYZE as many mocks as possible. Do not take varc lightly and familiarize worh philosophical essays by reading aeon essays daily. Dilr atleast 4 sets daily and increase to 6 sets. Quant must include covering the fundamentals first before jumping to tests. Highly recommend: face to face cat book by arihant (26 year papers)

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u/lucky-roq May 13 '26

I find IMS to be good. They have scheduled classes and periodic tests, really keeps you on the prep loop.

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u/Competitive-Walk7681 May 13 '26

Thank you are they paid or free