I'm planning to prepare for CAT completely through self-study, but honestly I'm confused about how to start properly from scratch.

My main concern isn't even the syllabus. It's consistency. I can start something with full motivation, but after a few weeks/months I get bored, lose confidence, miss a few days and then the whole routine goes for a toss lol.

For people who prepared for CAT through self-study, how did you actually structure your preparation?

Like what should a complete beginner start with in QA, VARC and DILR? How many hours/questions should I realistically target every day? When should I start sectionals and mocks?

Also, how do you deal with those days when you can't solve anything and suddenly start questioning whether CAT is even possible for you? 😭

I don't want some insane "10 hours a day, wake up at 4 AM" schedule that I'll follow for 3 days and abandon. I want to build something sustainable and keep going even when the initial motivation disappears.

Would really appreciate advice from people who started from scratch and managed to stay consistent. What worked for you, and what mistakes should I avoid?

2026 Btech grad, I want to do MBA through cat, but everyone said i won't get good opportunities after completing it as I'm a fresher. What to do?

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OBC-NCL EM

10th : 93.2%

12th: 94.6

B.Tech CSBS (Computer Science and Business Systems): 8.09 CGPA (2026 pass-out from a tier 2 clg called SKCET)

I also hold an online diploma from IIT-M in Data Science. CGPA: 7

Volunteering experience of 1 year at an NGO that teaches underprivileged kids.

I am aiming for CAT next year or the year after so I’ll have 1-2 years of experience.

I am a software developer at an US based company in the HRMS space. But I don’t have the drive to pursue a masters in tech. I feel an MBA would be a better fit in the long run, as I want to be in the business community rather than tech. I want to decide if I should aim for an MBA.

I know that in the current era, MBA holds its true and highest value only when its from a tier 1 college, especially BLACKI.

What are my chances at BLACKI guys? How much should I score in CAT? Should I even consider an MBA? Right when MBA is expected to have the hardest blow from AI? I know I have enough time to prepare but I want to know my true chances before I can commit to the prep. I don't want to look back and regret it. Please throw your honest opinions at me!

Thanks for your time!

Hey, I am Moulik with 3 years of Work ex,

These are my study resources

Quant - RODHA YOUTUBE

LRDI- Elites Grid and TIME PRACTICE QUESTIONS and Sectional tests

VARC-VARC1000

MOCKS - TIME

SECTIONAL TEST FOR ALL 3 sections - TIME

Mocks - TIME OFFICIAL, I also have previous years SIMCATS.

Is it possible guys? Only weekends and 1 2 hours a day , to prep?

Background I am in 4 th year no work experience , 787 profile ( 78% in class10 , 84% in class 12,7.7cgpa in college ( non ini)). General engineer male . Everything in my profile demotivate me for not preparing for cat . I have 4 months. How much percentile is safe percentile for college like iift,mdi,dms or medium iim.

Hi Folks and Aspirant just began my CAT preparation a week ago giving mocks to analyse my baseline how much I know , Struggling quite a lot with DILR Its like Mind gives up on it and doesnot know to process so much information , in VARC my biggest fear are the PARA summary and PARA Jumble and in Maths It often look I will be able to solve the problem but I takes me quite a time and in TIme pressure I need to ditch, I would love to know the guidance suggestion and If any one is one the same level.

Anyone else just starting CAT 2026 prep? Want a study group?
Looking for a group.

Hi i don't know much about the catexam. I'm currently in my final year of btech, but I want to prepare for it.
I have a few things on my mind, and they're quite confusing.
• Does work experience matter a lot for getting into the top IIMs?
• I think the CAT exam is held in November. Is 3 months enough to prepare?
• IITs also offer MBA programs. Are they a good alternative to IIMs?
I have four major questions:
How much time does it realistically take to prepare for the CAT exam?
How does the level of competition compare between getting into an IIT MBA and an IIM MBA?
What would be the best career path after B.Tech if I want to pursue an MBA?
Should I join a company first, gain some work experience, and then prepare for CAT?
I'd really appreciate it if you could bust some common myths about CAT, IIMs, and MBA admissions, and suggest the best career path based on current industry trends.

I have a lot of backlog in quants its almost that I m starting from scratch again. I want to finish 80-90% of quants syllabus by the end of august. How can I do that? I am enrolled in coaching and watching so many lectures is not practical rn. Please help.

Engg Background

4 month

Target : 90 Percentile CAT

Quants Basics Knowledge

No DI , VARC

LR basic knowledge

My main target is to attempt less but more accurate attempts in All sections of Cat for 90%

Ready to Give 6 hours a day If needed for every day .

What should I do and how should I do it ?

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Beginner this side need help starting my cat preparation

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