Start your preparation by focusing on the syllabus and mastering the basics. Familiarize yourself with subjects covered in the CAT exam by reading all the chapters.
Invest your time and money in good study material, with an ocean of information available, don’t panic and always choose the most recommended books by MBA Students. Try to prepare your own notes and stick to them during the last month's preparation.
The CAT exam has a significant section for vocabulary and losing marks on this will make you feel guilty. Thus master vocabulary by reading books, articles, and newspapers.
Less time requires smart learning. Bifurcate the syllabus into strengths vs. weaknesses. Thus focus on your strength and master it. Do not prepare any irrelevant topics that aren't in the CAT syllabus.
As it is well-said, “Practice makes perfect” CAT preparation requires consistent practice. You need to dedicate significant hours of your day to attempt at least 2-3 mock tests.
With just 180 minutes, You have to attempt 100 questions covering diverse topics like Data interpretation, logical reasoning, algebra etc. This indicates that you must enhance your speed and precision to succeed.
To keep pace with time, aspirants often make mistakes out of performance anxiety. It is to keep in mind that as much as time management is important, so is accuracy.
The very important potion for any competitive exam like CAT is confidence and self-belief. Always remember your competition is with you not with the crowd.