karan : Sir, should we attack DI in the beginning? (i have heard we must not keep it for the end).
asim : Well there is no hard and fast rule for this, the reason most people say this is because towards the end you may not have enough time to solve a set based question, instead single questions require less time and hence it would be easier to do them. I would recommend you do experiment in the next couple of AIMCATs and see what suits you better.

karan : Sir, how much time per DI set (say of 3 questions) should we give?
prakashrajput : depends on the difficulty level.

harsitaa : sir/madam i hav nit yet started preparing for cat and hav jst done little bit of speed math
prakashrajput : you have time. get started.

harsitaa : i wanted to kno wht to do further
kapilbhandari : Dear Harsitaa If you are good at school level quants, then you stand a good chance to enhance your chances of clearing the exam. Consistency and daily commitment is the key

akshatha : sir, in many of DI question,the numbers are very big,and hw to solve them easily
asim : Well the speed maths book provided to you is very useful in this regard, make sure you practice all the concepts mentioned in it.

aj : Can I get time material only on QA and DI?
asim : No, though another option is that you could refer to Trishna publications' book on the same, it is available at most of the T.I.M.E. offices

harsitaa : yess sir agreed but the time consumed by me to do speed math was tooo much and i dont kno how to go further and complete
kapilbhandari : Every thing takes its own sweet time. There is no substitute to practice. Initially it will take time, but if you use the skills in your routine work, your time consumption will go down. Stop using calculators and do as much of mental calculations as possible.

akshatha : how many DI ques shoud i practice to be confident
asim : There is no min number, though T.I.M.E. material is more than sufficient in this regard.

ram : gud evening faculty
asim : Good eve, Ram

aditya : My Q.A is my weakness (even though being from Maths background). In AIMCAT1420 I couldn't even attempt one question confidently. I am in terrible confusion. Whether I can get a decent score in the upcoming AIMCAT(s) (By the way I booked my slot tomorrow for AIMCAT1419). I even not able to clear cutoffs, when will I compete with top scorers. I am following my strategies for all the sections but QA. It is taking lot of time for grasping concept. Is CAT not for my kind of candidates?
prakashrajput : A similar question just answered. Pl refer to chat log.

3333 : Sir do I need to prepare topics such as special equations , statistics and also coordinate geometry . Their importance hasn't been good as per recent papers
prakashrajput : a must. they have been a constant presence.

bj_2012 : Hi sir!!!I am very weak in QA and DI and Since the time for CAT is just like 150 days or less ,what level of Questions and what time should I devote daily to improve over it? and How should I improve my speed?
kapilbhandari : The foremost thing is get hold of your concepts and then practice hard on it. No point in getting tense over the time left. Once you are clear about your concepts, then start with easy level and move gradually to the medium and difficult level Qs

abhinaya : @asim, I've taken crash course for cat, which ended in the second week of this month. I'm unable to get the approach to be followed for the preparation. I've mailed you regarding this. Can you please suggest me?
asim : Sure, will respond to it by tom eve.

ram : sir i am doing part (a) only of every chapter in quants material. what do u suggest shd i do part (b) also or go for online mock test for that particular chapter.
kapilbhandari : If exercise B is included in your material, it has a purpose to serve. If you have time to do them, please do.

akshatha : i feel less confident in case of Q.A , since solution book is not given im not able to prepare, wat to do?
asim : The most of important aspect here is to gain conceptual clarity, do the basic sms very well, collect your doubts and discuss them with faculty, after which keep practicing.

manoj : sir i am cat student can i ask a career question?
asim : Yes, go on

vignesh : Sir I am terribly appalled by my performance in AIMCAT 1419 ?? I am able to clear event the cut off and
asim : Quite a few students who achive 90 + percentile start with low percentiles in the aimcats, do not worry, analyse your performance and figure out loop holes in your preparation and take corrective steps.T.I.M.E. material is more than sufficient in this regard.

aj : How to prepare for QA and DI?
asim : The most of important aspect here is to gain conceptual clarity, do the basic sms very well, collect your doubts and discuss them with faculty, after which keep practicing.T.I.M.E. material is more than sufficient in this regard.

sachin : good evening faculties. I am really good in maths calculations. my speed is good and am error free in calculation part. but the understanding of questions are bit tough. Please help.
asim : A similar query has already been answered, please check the chat transcript.

lucky : hello sir..tell me a strategy to prepare quant and di..!!!
asim : A similar query has already been answered, please check the chat transcript.

sairam : What percentage should I score to get into top 25 b-schools? I have OBC reservation.
kapilbhandari : Dear Sairam, most of the top B-schools gives result in percentile, which is very subjective. So as such there is nothing fixed about the %ages. However for top B-schools, as per trend, you should score 60%+

faris : Asim. could you pls recommend any books to "START" preparing for CAT??
asim : T.I.M.E. material is more than sufficient ( assuming you to be T.I.M.E. student)

harish : Sir i am weak in DI questions which are based on percentages.i don't have problem with remaining problems..what should i do?
asim : Work on the percentages chapter from the basic study material, collect your doubts and discuss them with a faculty member. There on keep practicing.

raj : hi sir,i am able to solve basic geometry questions,but i am not able to solve advance questions.i am not able to apply concept properly & even if i can,it is taking long time.what should be my approach.
asim : Make sure you understand the basic concepts clearly. In case you have doubts, discuss them with a faculty member. You cannot master geometry by mugging up formulae.

3333 : Sir , I have my aim cat tomorrow which topics do I need to focus more ?
asim : You need to focus on all the topics mentioned in our material.

sravya : Hi Sir, Good Evening!
asim : Good eve

harsitaa : is it ny compulsion dat we first need to complete the speed math book and den we shuld do quant as i am not able to do any quant chapters since speed math is taking away most of my time
kapilbhandari : no. You can do it side by side

manoj : sir i am 4th year student and i got selected in campus interview in a trading company but my profession is IT ... can opt the job and study for MBA?
asim : i have answered it Manoj

kavish2910 : hi, are questions on binomial theorem asked in cat or any other bschool related exam?
vivek : Rarely.

mlhg : i am yet to start and i am zero 0 at all, Please do let me know, which chapter to start first in quantz as well as in DI
asim : A similar query has already been answered, please check the chat transcript.

yashu : I did not write aimcat1420 and i'll be writing aimcat1419 on 22nd,sir pls suggest no of que shud i attemp for getting 95+ %ile
asim : Cannot be predicted as it depends on the difficulty level of paper. Just maximize number of attempts without compromising on accuracy.

bj_2012 : what the most important topics in QA in which we should practise different varieties of questions to prepare for CAT?
prakashrajput : 2. The most important topics in QA are Numbers, Geometry & Mensuration, Theory of Equations (Quadratic Equations) and Permutation & Combination. You should solve as many questions as possible on these 4 topics.

rsing : Goodevening teachers.. While doing lr/di questions in online test available on shp, I always end up exceeding the time limit.. Also the constant ticking away of clock is a distraction and breaks the concentration required.
asim : Initially do not worry about the time consumed, first priority should be learning of concepts, later on start keeping a track of time consumed.

dlca3ra93 : Hi Faculty,
asim : Hi

lucky : how much hours of time should i allot for both quant and di for each day..???
prakashrajput : 1. It is not necessary to do everything everyday. You can take up one assignment, finish it and then get on with another. The idea is that the overall balance should be maintained.

yashu : What is the level of di que in aimcat,which part i shud prepare????
asim : Well it keeps differing from aimcat to aimcat, prepare from the basic study material, online sectional tests and later on from crt's and mock cats.

sravya : Sir, actually I have not yet prepared for CAT very seriously.my academic profile is 10th-92%,12th-95% and engg -87% . I want to crack CAT at any cost and get into anIIM.Is it possible if I start my preparation from today?
prakashrajput : You have good acads. Will help. Sufficient time at hand too. Get on.

akshatha : i feel mensuration and geometry difficult even though i learned it again and again,still im not able to solve,wat can i do?
prakashrajput : 1. Solve a easier book first. 2. Online sectional tests. 3. Retake the classroom session. 4. Go slow with the study material.

achu : Sir, I scored 99.1 n may mat..do i have any chance of cracking cat if i start now on...
prakashrajput : Try writing a mock. Will get a good perspective.

aditya : Sir, MCs and CRTs are found on SHP. When should we attempt them, all of us are very focused on AIMCATs, none of faculty have suggested about MCs or CRTs what is the apt time to attempt them?
prakashrajput : You can get started with the MCs and CRTs right away. The CRTs will give you a good perspective into the various tpyes of questions and the exact nature.

yashu : Sir %ile in aimcat can assure above 95%ile in cat
prakashrajput : The percentiles in CAT generally tend to be higher than those in AIMCATs. That said, there is no definite rule per se.

dlca3ra93 : My query is should we refer to any other book for preparing for QA and DI , although hardly any time is left after solving TIMES material ? and if yes, could you please tell which book should we refer ?
kapilbhandari : If you can practice complete material given by T.I.M.E. (HOs, TGs, Sectional test, Books, MCs, CRTs, AIMCATs, etc), then that is sufficient

rashmita : sir, the material which is given has only 7 exercises each with 20 questions. is it enough for CAT 2013 including online mock test
asim : You need to take the online sectional tests, mock cats, crts and the AIMCATs also

manoj : asim sir did u see my question?
asim : Yes and i have answered it Manoj

harish : @ asim- u answered to yashu to attempt maximum number of questions without compromising on accuracy...doesn't it affect our score?
asim : Well remember CAT has negative marking and hence if you compromise on the accuracy then it would pull down your scores.

vignesh : Asim Sir TIME material is more than sufficient I do accept Sir but still we din't get those KEY and Solution book for Quantz and Data Interpretation ...!! People say it will be given only at the end of August ..Is it ..??
asim : SEND a mail to info@time4education, mention you T.I.M.E. id number also.

harsitaa : i hav not understood what DI is ??
kapilbhandari : Data Interpretation

sneha : sir,i'm very weak in DI,how to overcome this problm and how many hours shuld i spend each day on this
kapilbhandari : DI mainly requires speed and percentage calculations. So first practice a lot of Qs on both.

lucky : hello sir..while solving quant questions i first concentrate on basics and allot much time for it..when coming to solving questions iam hesitating that can i solve it or not same in the case of di..while solving my mind is preoccupied with the capability of mine..my mind become lazy to go ahead..how to trigger the approach in my mind..so that i can able to reach the concept whenever i encounter with the question..???????
asim : A similar query has already been answered, please check the chat transcript.

manoj : sir i am 4th year student and i got selected in campus interview in a trading company but my profession is IT...is trading good
asim : Choose based on your interest, aptitude and also prefer a job which gives you ample time for CAT preparation.

karan : Sir, I have studied all basic types of DI sets (tables, bar/pie/line/geometrical/mixed charts). From here, should i practise DI sets daily like vocab or should i practise them intermittently? Also, how many DI sets to do daily for good confidence
prakashrajput : Get on with the online tests. The second lot of the study material would be provided pretty soon.

ashok : sir i passed out in 2012 can i prepare for cat. the b schools will accept if i good score ? iam working hard to get cat. iam taking cat classes in time. plz respond sir.
kapilbhandari : Yes you can prepare, if you have done graduation in 2012.

bpca3c028 : CAN I ASK QUERIES RELATED TP LR ON THIS CHAT
asim : Pose these queries in June 28 chat session

bpca3c028 : CAN I ASK QUERIES RELATED TP LR ON THIS CHAT
asim : Participate in 28 June chat session

lucky : sir would you suggest me the way for preparing quant , i can't able to attempt the questions confidently when i attempted the AIMCAT's ,how can i improve it
prakashrajput : 1. If you think your QA skills would be under the 70%ile mark, begin with a basic book. The book of preference could be Quantitative Aptitude by Trishna (Inhouse publication of TIME). And remember, CAT is not the end of the world. There are many other MBA Entrance exams that your are going to write at the end of the year. And most of these ask much simpler questions in QA as compared to CAT. So, hang on. 2. The most important topics in QA are Numbers, Geometry & Mensuration, Theory of Equations (Quadratic Equations) and Permutation & Combination. You should solve as many questions as possible on these 4 topics. 3. Go through your performance in the AIMCATs to identify the following categories of topics (the analysis section has a topic wise view option in each AIMCAT) 1. Topics where your attempt percentage is high and the accuracy is more than 75% (these are the areas you think you know and you actually know). While writing a mock, you should try and solve most of these questions in the first round. 2. Topics where your attempt percentage is high and the accuracy is less than 75% (these are the areas you think you know but you actually dont know). This is the area which is killing your accuracy in the tests and is wasting most of your time too. These would be relatively easier to master. You should first focus on these topics and solve some high difficulty level questions (TIME study material, Online tests). While writing a mock, you should be very cautious with the questions from these areas as you tend to make more mistakes here. 3. Topics where your attempt percentage is less than 50% (areas you are not very comfortable with) – you should solve the level 1 and level 2 problems in these areas to get a handle. In the meanwhile, you should leave questions from these areas for the second and third iterations while writing a mock. 4. Solve the study material in blocks (Arithmetic as one block, Numbers as one, Algebra, Geometry and Modern Math etc.). This will help better assimilate your thoughts, help you know what percentage of the syllabus you have completed etc. 5. Get on with the online tests right away. 6. Solve any exercise as a test. For CAT level exercises, you should target 30 Q in 70 min and for easier difficulty level questions, you should try solving 1 question per min. So, if an exercise has 120 Q, you should try to solve it in 120 min. This way, you cover more ground in lesser time, your focus is better, distrations are lower and you get ample practice for staying focussed during an AIMCAT/CAT.

neha : R/ faculty , i am not very comfortable with the topics P n C and functions. how should i approach to get it done or will it affect if i leave them ??
asim : Make sure you understand the basic concepts clearly. In case you have doubts, discuss them with a faculty member. You cannot master P and c by mugging up formulae.

bpca3c028 : Can i ask queries related to LR on this live chat?
asim : Participate in 28 June chat session

manoj : ir i am 4th year engineering student and i got selected in campus interview in a trading company but my profession is IT...is trading good
asim : Answered check

achieve : why is DI so tough? How can anyone score full marks in DI?
asim : Go through the chat transcript.

lucky : At present iam preparing basics from ncert books and t.i.m.e material and going for exercises in the material and doing online sectional tests after the completion of the corresponding topics iam taking aimcats ..if i become perfect in my work do i get good percentile in quant and di ???any thing need to do in addition to this ????
kapilbhandari : If you are perfect in all the above mentioned exercises and out complete material, then your probability of getting good percentile are very high

lucky : At present iam preparing basics from ncert books and t.i.m.e material and going for exercises in the material and doing online sectional tests after the completion of the corresponding topics iam taking aimcats ..if i become perfect in my work do i get good percentile in quant and di ???any thing need to do in addition to this ????
prakashrajput : Please refer to my post below for detailed prep plan in QA.

sairam : What % percentage should I have to score to get into IIMs and top 20 b-schools, other than IIMs? I have OBC reservation!
asim : Aim at 95 + percentile (though for b-schools like NITIE,FMS,IIT-B/D it would be slightly lower than this)

ravikanth : Hi Asim, my batch is yet to start, but i have already started doing excercises in Quants. My question is, do we need to set a time frame for doing the exercises or should we focus on getting the concepts right?
asim : Right now there is no need to worry about speed, focus on the learning aspect, later on when you do practice you should focus on the time taken to solve them.

spinelli : sir i am 0 in quant/di...can i still make it?
asim : Yes, it is possible

ss : gud evng sir,...
asim : Good eve

ssss : sir,
asim : Yes, what is your query?

yashu : Sir my academics are not so strong 10-74% 12-75% n b.tech-73% , m a up board student.will it cause problems?
asim : Not really if you do well in CAT/GD/ESSAY AND PI.

achieve : it was adviced in the classroom to take round off values in DI.....can I get the right answer everytime if I round off the values
asim : Yes, but only if the options are not very close to each other.

sneha : how to distinguish easy questions in quant & di??
asim : Well, sneha it comes with conceptual clarity and through a lot of practice and analysis.

bbcc3x304 : somebody plz tell me that how can score maximum marks in less time
kapilbhandari : By loads of practice and perfecting your concepts.

ssss : sir how much time should i devote to prepare for quant.i hv just strted d cat preparation
kapilbhandari : How much time can you spare in a day?

yashu : Sir
asim : Answered check

harsitaa : @kapilbhandari ; ikno the full form .....the subject bin paticular i meant
kapilbhandari : In our routine life, we gen face a lot of data and we also analyse it consciously or sub consciously, like, buying a toothpaste, also requires DI. In competitive exams, they represent it in different forms and test your understanding of the same.

ravikanth : So, does that mean that I need to re-do excersises that I have already completed ?
asim : After completing the basic study material you should move on to online sectional tests, mock cats, crts and the AIMCATs.

ravikanth : So, does that mean that I need to re-do excersises that I have already completed ?
asim : Answered

bpca3c028 : if TIME materials are enough....then do we need to take a look in ARIHANT books??for QA and DI??????
vivek : More than sufficient.

gaurav : what are MCs and CRTs?
asim : Mock cats and CAT replica tests, these are modelled on the lines of CAT.

akshatha : wat is Mcs and CRTs,wen sholud i attend them
asim : A similar query has already been answered, please check the chat transcript.

akshatha : wat is Mcs and CRTs,wen sholud i attend them
asim : A similar query has already been answered, please check the chat transcript.

yashu : Sir i have a confusion,whatever tricks are told to solve di,solving by those tricks i commit errors but by method i m accurate and even faster too,what shud i do???
kapilbhandari : If the method is both accurate and faster for you, then stick to it

achieve : how to memorize so many topics in vedic maths? It is so tough to keep track of them :-(
kapilbhandari : Practice all types at least for 30 days on daily basis. It will help

mlhg : i have zero foundation in QA and DI. will trishna publications help me. Please let me know
vivek : Yup. But that should be used for additional practice besides your regular TIME Study material

ss : ASIM sir,...i am able to solve di questions after many days of practice,...but i am slightly tensed by looking at the length of the question,....and i am going in the illusion that i couldnt make it,...and that is killing my spirit,...pls help me ,.....
asim : You should not judge the difficulty level of ques by its length. The most of important aspect here is to gain conceptual clarity, do the basic sms very well, collect your doubts and discuss them with faculty, after which keep practicing.T.I.M.E. material is more than sufficient in this regard.

faris : well asim, i joined AIMCAT.. am i eligible for T.I.M.E. materials??
asim : Not for basic study material, also let me add no of aimcats and online sectional tests depends on whether you took basic or enhanced series

merlin : sir plz tel me how to improve on DI and QUANT
asim : A similar query has already been answered, please check the chat transcript.

cataspirant : where can I learn Vedic maths from?
asim : T.I.M.E. speed maths book is a good source to improve your calculation speed

cataspirant : I have started doing Numbers , what should be the next topic that I should begin with?
kapilbhandari : Follow the structure given in class.

mathankumar : i am so weak in basics......!!! so how can i improve myself???
asim : A similar query has already been answered, please check the chat transcript.

sunny : Sir, Apart from TIME Material & HO, which book should I refer for Quant Preparation?
asim : Online sectional tests, mock cats, crts and the AIMCATs

ram : FACULTY i am doing part (a) only of every chapter in quants TIME material. What do u suggest shd i do part (b) also or go for online mock test for that particular chapter.
asim : Both

cataspirant : Also, how to begin preparing for DI? what is the syllabus?
prakashrajput : Begin with the study material.

bbcc3x304 : the questions related to probability and P&C are always confusing for me.plz tell me the keys to solve them
prakashrajput : practice as many questions as you can. There is a finite type of questions and a definite way of approaching each.

sairam : Considering previous year's CAT papers, how many questions would be ideal to attempt accurately, roughly, to score >95%ile?
prakashrajput : around 22

sunny : Also , to get a 99%ile in this section, how many questions should be attempted assuming an accuracy of 85-90% ?
kapilbhandari : Considering that you belong to GC, you should attempt 25+ Qs in Section -I

hemant : hi i am uanble to solve quant question, for DI it takes lot of time to solve
asim : A similar query has already been answered, please check the chat transcript.

ssss : sir i have opted for cat correspondence (advanced) course from T.I.M.E. is time material sufficient for it??
asim : Yes

harshitaa : i hav my aimcat on sunday and i jst kno speed math wht do i do /
kapilbhandari : Go there with an open mind set and try all those Qs about which you have some knowledge. Don't consider timings in this AIMCAT. You have nothing to loose.

arnab : Sir,how to speed up tedious calculations in DI without doing mistakes?
asim : A similar query has already been answered, please check the chat transcript.

spinelli : sir, numbers and geometry have loads of theorems and properties can you tell some way to remember them?
kapilbhandari : Don't mug up, but practice loads of Qs on each concept. You will remember all of them

tomm : SIR i am doing only regular classes of QA &DI.BUT I AM NOT STUDY OF ANY TOPIC,then from which topic i will start to study & give me tips about how to face the problems?
asim : Start with the basic study material provided by us for Quant and DI. Make sure you complete it as soon as possible, collect your doubts and discuss them with a faculty member. You could start with chapters wwhich have been completed in classroom

merlin : NUMBERS is really very confusing wht should i do to understand it more?
asim : The key is to gain conceptual clarity, solve basic study material collect your doubts and discuss them with a faculty member.

bbcc3x304 : sir please tell me that how can i solve problems related to circular track
asim : The most of important aspect here is to gain conceptual clarity, do the basic sms very well, collect your doubts and discuss them with faculty, after which keep practicing.T.I.M.E. material is more than sufficient in this regard.

harshitaa : how to start DI prepration?
asim : Start with the basic study material and the hand outs given in classes

achieve : I am very tense. This is because I really want to get into IIM A or B or C. I am not from an elite institute like IIT. My father keeps questioning about my daily progress and mind you, my preparation till now is pathetic. So I have never been able to answer his question. My BTech % is very less. Thus a gud quality MBA degree will help uplift my mood and pacify my father. How should I write CAT without this pressure?
prakashrajput : Get in touch with your nearest time centre for a personal counseling session.

sairam : Does CAT exam consists of questions from exactly the same topics present in our TIME materials? Or can we expect questions from topics other than those present in TIME materials?
asim : T.I.M.E. material is more than sufficient to crack CAT

sunny : I am 28 years but having only 2 years of work experience. Am I too old for IIM standards?
kapilbhandari : Dear Sunny, no time is wrong to do the right thing. So go ahead, prepare well and bell the CAT :)

ss : sir,..pls reply @ASIM
asim : Answered

bpca3c028 : i hve gone thru geometry and mensuration............frm TIME study materials.................i just wnted to ask if i revise it again and again.............and then i strt with online section tests and AIMCATzz,will i able to make it..........or i need further practice frm ARIHANT books?
asim : Move on to online sectional tests, mock cats, crts and the AIMCATs,T.I.M.E. material is more than sufficient to crack cat.

iimaaspirer : if in section one i attempt and get most quant questions right, and skip the DI questions, will it reflect in the selection process or is just the sectional cut-off considered.
prakashrajput : Its not a good strategy. Attempt both the areas. The easy questions can be anywhere.

rj666 : Hello everyone...
asim : Hello

cataspirant : what are the forms apart from CAT that are a must to be filled?
prakashrajput : we will have dedicated discussion on this topic when the notifications start coming.

gaurav : what the structure of topics
prakashrajput : please elaborate.

gaurav : hand outs not given at our center?
asim : Send a mail to info@time4education.com mention your T.I.M.E id card number

swathi : Hello Professors!!! I am starting my preparation now. Can I make it if I start now? I can spend 10-12 hours for preparation. How much time I should spend on DI & QA?
prakashrajput : There is no fixed time for any section per se. You have just about sufficient time for prep. Get on.

akshatha : sir wen taking up aim cats, im afraid of leaving question,,how many ques can be left?
prakashrajput : Try and solve as many questions as you can. The remaining will be automatically left.

iimaaspirer : in maths am i right in assuming the imp chapters are numbers, ppl, geometry, permutations and combinations, progressions?
asim : Not a safe thing to do esp with CAT being conducted on multiple days, prepare for all the chapters

ram : SIR, hw to improve english???
asim : Please pose VA related queries in June 28 chat session

gokul : How many qns should i answer correctly to get 90%.. (I belong to OBC)
asim : Cannot be predicted as IIMs carry out normalization of your scores.

rsing : sir, I always end up exceeding the time limit in most of the lr/di questions. How should I work upon it ?
kapilbhandari : It is always important that we select questions which we can answer fast and confidently. Continuous practice shall definitely help you. Set own goals in terms of time required and try to reduce the time gradually.

iimaaspirer : i find i'm able to crack the Concept review very easily, the section A (in time books) less easily but with a fairly good accuracy level but the section B questions rarely. any tips as we've been told section b type questions are the CAT level questions?
vjs : solve all the questions and mark all difficult questions and discuss in doubt clarifying sessions.

achieve : in the chat transcript it has been mentioned that for every topic there exist finite type of questions. If that be the case the CAT question paper becomes predictable. Why don't the IIM's prepare a 'googly' question paper with unprecedented difficulty level. How can one crack such a paper?
prakashrajput : That statement was for question types in P&C.

ravindrajadeja : what type of test ar mcs and crts
prakashrajput : CRT: CAT Replica MC: Mock CAT Similar in form. In the latest exam pattern.

sairam : Im from BTech CSE background, so which specialisation, during MBA, would be best for me to choose to lift up my career? Im confused between Finance and IT! Please let me know which one would be ideal, considering my background.
prakashrajput : Too early to worry about that.

alok : Sir,while solving Quant questions for geometry & mensuration and number system,i spent too much time.Kindly suggest me how can i manage time for these sections?
vjs : 1. focus on basics and write them at a place.2. concentrate on accuracy then focus on speed. 3. if you think still you are slow then do more questions

yashu : Sir my acedemics are not strong 10-74% 12-75% n b.tech-73% .m frm up board,will it cause a problem?
asim : Not really if you do well in CAT/GD/ESSAY AND PI.

cataspirant : approximately how much time should i give (in hrs) to a single topic in Quant? this is because I tend to get into the depth of a single topic thereby getting stuck there for a few days.
prakashrajput : There is no fixed time per se. Try getting a hang on a topic. As much time as it takes.

ssss : can i crack d cat with 99%ile without any formal coaching???i have opted for cat correspondance course from T.I.M.E only...will i be able to make with dis???
asim : Yes, if you solve the material provided to you properly.

harshitaa : @kapilbhandari: i am scared of getting all the question in DI and QUANT wrng infact i am scared of the whole syllabus ?
kapilbhandari : Fear is no solution. Beat the fear to win. Otherwise, this fear will be the biggest problem for you. Everyone is scared of exams. There is nothing wrong with it. Only, you should know how to overcome it.

sheenam : sir,i have just started preparing for cat and i am preparing QUANT,DI,LR,VERBAL from Arun sharma(book) and Time material..
prakashrajput : Focus on TIME material.

mathankumar : sir...i am doing B.Sc maths...in my final semester i got one arrear....so one year will be wasted for me....if i get good marks in cat, will they accept into iim and any other B schools???
prakashrajput : Its not a major issue. A lot of students take a break to prepare for CAT.

iimaaspirer : how important are the catalysis sessions for quant held by time? as in the past 2 sessions the handouts weren't completed resulting in a lot of time wasted that could have alternatively been used to study quant at home?
prakashrajput : These sessions give you important insights into prep planning. Things you may not figure by yourself. Its not only about solving a question - the approach matters.

sonam : Hello sir,i m finding difficulty in geomtrical diagrams in DI suggest me how to improve in that area.
vjs : If you are talking about pie chart convert total amount as per the break up given then proceed

gaurav : is it necesssary to give inv aimcat at ur center only?
kapilbhandari : Yes.

aman : sir iit delhi is offering certificate course on management of six month what is this
asim : Its not same as MBA.

indder : hello sir 60% of quant basics are completed and 40 % are left how to improve this and when i will get aimcat 1419 solution
prakashrajput : The AIMCAT soln will be uploaded on Monday/Tuesday. Refer to my post below for a detail prep plan.

ss : thank u sir,....
prakashrajput : you welcome.

ssss : is 8hrs a day sufficient for quant???i hv jst strted the cat preprtn
prakashrajput : Should be good.

bbcc3x304 : sir my academics is not strong 10th-75%,12th-72%.
asim : No prob, do well in CAT/GD/ESSAY/PI

harshitaa : sir can cubes be left in option since it has appered jst once till date in cat
kapilbhandari : In present scenario when CAT is using LOFT technique, you never know what may come your way. So, never take a chance.

sunny : What should be the mental-approach of a non-engineering, non-commerce student while preparing for Quant & DI??
prakashrajput : 1. If you think your QA skills would be under the 70%ile mark, begin with a basic book. The book of preference could be Quantitative Aptitude by Trishna (Inhouse publication of TIME). And remember, CAT is not the end of the world. There are many other MBA Entrance exams that your are going to write at the end of the year. And most of these ask much simpler questions in QA as compared to CAT. So, hang on.

harshitaa : wht basics do we need for solving numbers system
prakashrajput : Its a basic chapter. Attend the classroom session carefully.

ram : Asim Sir i am doing exercise (a) only of every chapter in quants TIME material. what do u suggest shouldd i do excersice (b) also or go for online mock test for that particular chapter.
vjs : You should do all the material provided

mathankumar : thank you sir
prakashrajput : you welcome.

achieve : i have had good experience with IIT-JEE preparation. Therefore I have been able to solve most of the questions in QA from the TIME material. But is this overconfidence? How do I maintain this tempo till the CAT exam arrives
prakashrajput : The AIMCATs are a good measure of your level of prep. Also, focus on LA/LR if you think Quant scores are good.

harsha : Sir, how much time should I spend daily on quant?
vjs : focus on quality time not on quantity

bbcc3x304 : sir my academics is not strong 10th-75%,12th-73%. is there any chance for me to get calls from A/B/C.
kapilbhandari : As per the past trend, this score has not been a hindrance to get calls from A/B/C. However, if A/B/C changes their criteria this year, then we can't say.

gaurav : hw to make d maximum of tym avaible?i knw there is no hard and fast rule bt still a rough idea?lyk hw to mke a balance betwn DI and QUANT?
kapilbhandari : If we go by the simple proportion of number of questions, you can get the answer. But, the approach should be more contingent. Keep on answering without thinking whether it is from DI or Quant.

indder : i want weigtage of algebra in cat
prakashrajput : 20% on an average.

ssss : bt my speed of solving is very slow .
prakashrajput : Practice is the key.

achieve : I have had backlogs in my BTech course. How will that affect my admissions into IIM's? Will they reject any student who has failed in BTech subjects?
prakashrajput : It does not make a difference.

nikhil : @asim sir, i found that i can get the di answers after the xam(after taking printout of the q.paper) . but during AIMCAT (online) I can't solve more than 3 questions. it takes more time to have a look at all DI questions.
asim : Yes, sometimes its true, the solution is to practice more at home with a timer,the online mock cats and the crts are of great help in this regard.

akshatha : sir i just started preparation, wen to take Mcs and CRTs,,only after learining the concepts r shall i proceeed
prakashrajput : you can write a few tests to have an idea.

harshitaa : like i hav known nthng for my sunday aimcat ..... getting negative marks is it okay?
asim : Go ahead and take every single AIMCAT, later on work on your concepts and practice a lot.

gaurav : what is the structure of topic(step by step) to be covered in QUANT?
prakashrajput : No fixed rule.

ssss : i m not prepared for giving the aimcat's right now as i hv just strted the preprtn.should i give the aimcat 19???
asim : Yes

sumati : sir im not able to solve the all questions of the material i need to take the help of solutions book what should i do sir and im not good in quant pls sir tell me in detail ow i start my quant preparation
prakashrajput : Its alrite to refer to the solutions.

yashu : Sir ,if i score 99 in qa n just 85 in va ,what will be my overall score and would that be sufficient to get in any iim
asim : Well depends on your reservation status

ankit : Sir,VA is my weaker section can u provide me with a comprehensive book as concerned with CAT,SNAP and NMIMS point of view?
prakashrajput : Language Ability 1. The Language section can be divided into 4 subsections 1. Reading Comprehension 1. Read at least 15 novels over the next 4 months. This will help you develop an ability to read and remember paragraphs. The topics/titles to read is secondary. The first step is to start reading. Anything under the sun will do. But read. 2. Solve 1000 Questions on Critical Reasoning for GMAT. This is the single best thing you can do to improve your performance in the LA section. The key skill to doing well in the Language Section is to read carefully into the meaning of the sentences – what is implied and what is not. And then an ability to reason into things – the assumptions, logic, conclusion, inferences etc. CR is THE thing. And, please ensure that these 1000 Q are completed in less than 7 days straight. If you extend it too much, you miss out on developing an ability to assimilate and draw your own rules. 2. Verbal Ability (Para Jumbles, Para Completion, Para Summary) 1. Each question type in VA is governed by a set of specific rules. These would have been discussed in the class. You will also find references to these rules in the handout solutions. Have a list of these rules for each questoin type. Use it. And everytime you see that a rule is not working – analyse to identify what went wrong. This way you will learn something from every question you solve. The problem with most of us is that we solve a lot of questions, expecting to score better as we go. But that does not happen. The simple reason is that we solve them by the same method (our intuition) and look at the answers only to see if the answer was right. 2. The online sectional tests (particularly the basic difficulty level type) are a good starting point to practice these question types. The study material will have specific exercises on each of these question types as well. Use it. And do go through the solutions. 3. Grammar 1. Doing well in Grammar is not just about CAT or B-School entrance. Its something you cherish for life. Sadly, the rules are not as helpful as we would like them to be. So, something else needs to bed done. This something else is practice. Practice as many questions as you can. 2. Wren and Martin is a good book. But TIME study material is more on-the-dot. Solve the study material and keep the learning in mind. 4. Vocab 1. If your target is only CAT, then you may skip the word-list. CAT doesnt ask too many direct questions on vocab. But if you are targetting OMETs too then Wordlist is indispensable. Besides, it helps in the long term. Also, if you think you have good vocab, it will still help to go through the list once. You will know the few words you did not. But make sure you mug them well. 2. After you fininsh a page from the wordlist, try writing down the words you came across on a page. If you remember a word, you will not forget it. If you cant, you dont remember it. Go back. 3. Write tests. Lots of them. Challenge yourself. 4. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis is a good reference book.

merlin : sir how much time should be devoted to each subject and how should evry subject evry day should be managed? its quite difficult.
prakashrajput : no fixed formula.

cataspirant : How to prepare for DI? please explain in detail.
prakashrajput : 3. For DI, the classroom handouts, the Study Material booklet and the online sectional test – together these will give you ample practice. And as you will see, its not as difficult as it seems from the outside.

sravya : @asim;Sir,you said after study material online sectional tests,mock cats,crt s and then aimcat.but there is no time for me to go through all these and moreover i need to attemot aimcats now.so how is it possible that we go through al this and then aimcat?pls reply sir!!
asim : I did NOT mean in that order sravya, i just meant that you need to make sure that by the end of SEPT you are through with all these( atleast most of them)

ssss : bt sir i wont be able to solve much questions in aimcat 19
asim : still take every single aimcat

alok : Sir,how can i improve the calculation speed?
asim : Practice all the concepts mentioned in the speed maths book let

harshitaa : i dont understand the logic to be applied in DI?
vjs : do all concepts of speed maths and revise PPL then try SM

gaurav : does 12th marks nd degree marks affect a lot?
prakashrajput : no. They dont. They do have importance for a few B-schools but not a game changer per se.

yashu : @asim sir,i m a general candidate
asim : well in that case you may miss the sectional cutoffs at most of the IIMs.

harshitaa : wht is the weightage for qa and di ?
asim : 50%

3333 : Sir what is loft ??
prakashrajput : Linear On the Fly Testing

keerthi : Sir,In AIMCAT I could answer only 8 questions correct in QA and DI section and went wrong with 5 questions.How to reduce making errors.
prakashrajput : right now focus on incrasing attempts. we will discuss accuracy etc after a few AIMCATs.

indder : last question......i have done ratio proportion ,,, number system,,percentage,,geometry...tsd,,tw,,,ap&gp......pls. which important chapter should i prepare for cat point of view
asim : You need to prepare all the chapters mentioned in out material

pranay : Hi sir, I would like to know how to tackle NMAT DI based questions. I can never solve all questions in the QA DI section as DI is very lengthy
prakashrajput : too early to worry about that.

: do i need to solve books like arun sharma other than t.i.m.e material in order to have a better command on quant & di?
kapilbhandari : If you have run out of Qs on all topics, then you can definitely try as per your knowledge or ask your faculty.

achieve : assume that in the CAT I have spoiled the QA and DI. How should I maintain my emotional balance to properly attempt the verbal and logical reasoning section?
asim : You would learn these things by taking all the AIMCATs seriously.

indder : last question......i have done ratio proportion ,,, number system,,percentage,,geometry...tsd,,tw,,,ap&gp......pls. which other important chapter should i prepare for cat point of view
asim : Answered

alok : sir,i find figures in mensuration often confusing.plz suggest how can i make it clear?
asim : A similar query has already been answered, please check the chat transcript.

pk231186 : sir i got 222 in cmat may 2013 any good mba school in maharstra?
prakashrajput : Please send a mail to info@time4education.com with your query.

ssss : according to u,within how much time should i complete d test syllabus to get 99%ile in cat..
prakashrajput : By end of next month your first lot should be completed.

harshitaa : 2asim in seperately
asim : I did not understand your question, can you plz elaborate

ssss : and when should i start giving the online tests??
asim : As soon as you have completed a portion of your basic study material

: i scored only 36 marks in aimcat1419.How can i improve my score in next aimcat please give me useful tips about that.
prakashrajput : Identify your areas of strength and weakness and work on them.

keerthi : Hai sir,When it is coming to DI,peolpe tell that we can save some time while solving.Any tips on this plz.
asim : speed maths booklet should be useful in this regard.

akshatha : sir is it fine ,if im strong in DI frst and then study QA ,
kapilbhandari : They are complementary to each other. However, your comfort level is more important. Different strategies work for different persons.

svsvk : when will the new batch starts for cat....i am currently in 3rd yr b.tch and from vizag
asim : Please contact T.I.M.E Vizag, check their contact details using the following link http://www.time4education.com/branchoffice1.asp?id=8

ss : asim Sir,..in QA,..i hav nt yet started geometry and mensuration part,...bt i am able to do other chpts,..regarding geo amd mn i am getting tension to do it,...
asim : After solving the basic study material, collect your doubts and discuss them with a faculty member.

merlin : sir maths has always been tough for me on attempting the question in aimcat i really get scared and jump on to the next i do solve the mock pprs at home but it seems like no use what should i do?
asim : The key is to gain conceptual clarity, solve basic study material collect your doubts and discuss them with a faculty member.

sravya : @asim;Ok sir,thank you.time material,online sectional tests,mc and crt and arun sharma books are enough to crack cat?
asim : T.I.M.E. material alone is more than sufficient, our results are proof of this.

ssss : k...thnku...sir
asim : welcome

: what should i practice other than t.i.m.e material to score 99% in di & quant section of cat13.
kapilbhandari : First, you complete all the T.I.M.E. material. If you are still left with some more time, you can ask you faculty.

alok : sir,among all of the topics in quant,which topics holds good weightage in CAT?
kapilbhandari : There is no fixed rule. However, some topics are really important for the quant, viz., numbers, geometry, P&C, PPL, progression, to name a few.

kiran : how to tackle nmat & snap exams please suggest. which are the books i have to prepare ?
asim : T.I.M.E. material is more than sufficient for these exams also.

neha : can the faculties provide me with their emails to get my querries solved later ??
asim : info@time4education.com

harshitaa : @vjs PPL AND SM????
prakashrajput : pl do not spam.

ss : asim Sir,..in QA,..i hav nt yet started geometry and mensuration part,...bt i am able to do other chpts,..regarding geo amd mn i am getting tension to do it,...
prakashrajput : Take it slow. Give time to theory.

harshitaa : @vjs PPL AND SM????
prakashrajput : PPL: Percentages, Profit and Loss. SM: Study material.

harshitaa : @vjs PPL AND SM????
vjs : Percentage profit loss, Study Material

yashu : Pls ans...
asim : Answered

ss : asim Sir,..in QA,..i hav nt yet started geometry and mensuration part,...bt i am able to do other chpts,..regarding geo amd mn i am getting tension to do it,...
vjs : Do not get tensed. write down all geo basics, men for mule and learn. Then go for SM

keerthi : Sir,I work for 9hrs/day and joined weekend batch in March.I starting my actual Preparation from now.Will this time be sufficient to cover up everything to get 97+ percentile?Please provide some deadlines per month or 15days to focus and ace up my prep.
asim : Yes, try to complete the basic study material( Quant and DI) by July 20.

prateek : I am preparing on my own from TIME study material and am able to solve most of the problems on my own. My problem is that I am unable to score good in quant and di section because of the time limit which sends me into panic mode and i end up screwing everything. In cat12 I scored 91%ile with quant and di ruining my performance with 67%ile though i do good in reasoning and verbal and scored 99%ile last year. What should I do?
prakashrajput : Write more tests. Solve the study material as tests.

sumati : sir please answer me
asim : My colleague has answered, please check also go through the chat transcript for preparation tips

harshitaa : wht is the weightage of qa and di seperately
asim : No fixed weightages

akshatha : i couldnt understand the solution in practice excercise for DI,,wat should i do?
prakashrajput : ask faculty?

chandni : Does the work experience also matters alot for IIM A/B/C ?
kapilbhandari : It does matter, but, only to small extent. If a fresher and an experienced person have equal ratings in all other parameters then definitely preference to be given to the experienced one.

svsvk : can i attend aimcats through onlineas i stay in a rural place which is far away from the city
asim : Yes, check http://www.time4education.com/AIMCAT/

skk : Certain questions In DI can take a long time to solve and sometime they are intentionally given to kill time , so what would be the best strategy to tackle this kind of questions , how to identify them and is it wise to leave them ?
prakashrajput : similar questions already answered. pl refer to chat transcript.

sravya : Thank you sir!
prakashrajput : welcome.

achieve : please tell me where can I get previous years papers on TIME website?
prakashrajput : Will be uploaded in a while.

svsvk : @asim sirplzz answer
asim : Answered

: i have secured 91% in 10th,79% in 12th & 72% in b.tech.i have completed my b.tech in june13. if i scored 98%+ in cat13 what are the chances for me to get selected in the iims. I dont have any job experience.Can i get a call from top 3 iims.
prakashrajput : try getting at least a 99.5 %ile.

sumati : sir please rply me
asim : My colleague has answered, please check also go through the chat transcript for preparation tips

shangi : sir,i have doubts from handouts and study material,can i get them solved by mailing them?if so,where should i mail them?Because I often get stuck because of doubts
prakashrajput : send a mail to info@time4education.com

ram : sir how can i become teacher like you ?
prakashrajput : Out of context. Write a mail to info@time4educatoin.com

bj_2012 : Is QA,DI for NMAT and SNAP easier than that of CAT's QA and DI,preparation through easier and medium level questions would be enough for both of them?
prakashrajput : Right now, pl focus on CAT prep. You will have time to prepare for OMETs.

ghost : I have only 10-15 books that are provided to me by T.I.M.E when i joined. I am preparing on my own. Is this enough?
asim : Make sure you also practice with the online sectional tests, mock cats,crts and the AIMCATs

sumati : by what time my all study material must be completed for getting good score in cat2013
prakashrajput : similar question already answered.

ssss : sir, within how much time should should i complete my basic stdy material??
asim : As soon as possible

abc14 : sir my doubt is i am starting my preparation now but i am confused from where to start whether quant or di or other topics so plzzz guide me from where to start and wat to refer and how to go ahead with it.
vjs : Start with a topic which interesting as per you. then go for the difficult topics. clarify your doubts whenever you face in doubt clarifying sessions.

akshatha : in QA book ,(b) section is tough,,,if solutions books are given i can start preparing,,but now wat to do ?
asim : send a mail to info@time4education.com mention your T.I.M.E. ID number

yashu : Sir can i skip binomial theorem?
asim : No

ssss : if i complete the basic stdy matreial by 30 july,is it ok to crak cat with 99%ile??
prakashrajput : Definitely a better shot.

swapnil : DI is giving me problems...I have done with all the material of time also did previous 2-3 year aimcats. But I am having problems while solving DI questions in exam situations ( with time in front of me.) What should I do?
vjs : take more and more mocks. You can over come the issue.

merlin : sir please reply
asim : Answered

yashu : Thank you sir
prakashrajput : you welcome

alok : Sir,geometry is completed in my batch i attended that class but now i need an xtrz class for geometry.should i ask the centre for it?
prakashrajput : pl do

raj : Sir,I have given 2 proctored Mock Cat and 2 other unproctored tests but i have only attempted 10-11 qns. with 8-9 corrects in prococted tests in average.I find it hard to solve other problems. I try but time lapses. I have covered almost sylabbus.But,the questions look difficult.What i do???Please tell me sir.
prakashrajput : We have conducted only 2 tests yet. How did you write 4?

gk : wat is crts?
prakashrajput : CAT Replica Test

indder : minimum percentile for di cat. in fms
prakashrajput : 99

keerthi : Sir,I missed few classes recently.Can I get those missed handouts at the center?And do they provide solution handouts because the VA faculties are not giving the key for the questions left.
prakashrajput : pl ask your centre.

rookie : The speed mathematics booklet has some 60 tests. Each tests has to be completed by 15 minutes.
prakashrajput : ya

prateek : there are certain questions in DI with complicated terminologies of shares and all which are difficult to interpret by students not from economics stream, what to do about them?
prakashrajput : They do not need any knowledge of terminology. Read carefully.

ssss : what if i completethe material by 15 august??
asim : Ok, make sure you practice with the online sectional tests, mock cats,crts and the AIMCATs also

sandeep : @respective teachers: PLEASE HELP OUT...m not able to do geometry quesions because i am not able to visualise and represent the questions in geometric form.. please sugges me ways to improve on that.. APART FROM DOING T.I.M.E. MATERIAL (already doing that)...
vjs : Do ALL THE STATEMENTS ONCE AGAIN.sit with EX a & b then go for sectional tests.

svsvk : @prakashrajput sir plzz reply
asim : Answered

rookie : The speed maths booklet has 60 ques. which has to be completed by 15 mins.
asim : You can do it once you master the concepts.

ssss : i dont have any work experience???i hv just completed b.e. can i make to the iim a,b,or c???
kapilbhandari : Yes, you can if your graduation percentage is 50+ and you cleared other stages.

rookie : it seems too hard to complete those questions in 15 mins..
asim : I know it needs practice, do not give up,

yh7u : sir i missed some classes..Will i get handouts of those through mail or i have to go to centre and collect from there ?
prakashrajput : you need to go.

sumati : which chapters should i complete first in di and which chpters of di has more wtg.
asim : Work with all the areas mentioned in our material. You cannot leave any of them.

: sir please elaborate what should be my strategy to score 99.5%+ in cat13.only 5 months are left and i'm getting tensed about it. how many hours should i study everyday. i'm an average student.
kapilbhandari : Work daily for your preparation. Your basic concepts should be very clear. Appear for the AIMCAT on-line test series. Work for the duration that suits your need and capability.

gk : can i try those crts now or is it better try after completed preparing time materials.
prakashrajput : you can write a few mocks to get an idea of the kind of questions.

sneha : sir,i've attended crash course dis year,the areas like graphs,operator based questions were not discussed in classrum,can i leave these chapters??
prakashrajput : You are expected to solve them by yourself.

keerthi : In numbers,When I solve SM problems they are straight and fine.But in real AIMCAT and CAT problems,I find questions in words(with variables x and y) and precise answers in numbers.Plz provide tips for this type of questions.
prakashrajput : pl go through the solutions and AIMCAT Analysis videos.

gk : what should i do with my weak sections? concentrate more or skip it?
asim : Make sure you work on them.

swapnil : What is the use of CRT's ? as it has combined sections 1 and 2 so there we are able to allocate time however we want.
prakashrajput : similar questions already answered. pl check.

akshatha : sir i req u to provide second set of books soon
asim : Contact your local office

rookie : After going through the chapters, when I try solving the excercises; I do a lot of silly mistakes and I fail to complete them in time.
vjs : Test is also a kind of teaching teaches you your mistakes

sowmya92 : sir my net score n todays aimcat is 14 i started my preparations jus last week. will i be able to join reputed colleges? am really worried abt my performance today pls guide me
prakashrajput : At this stage, the score does not matter as much. Make sure your performance improves with each test you write.

neha : @asim sir - thank you sir !
asim : welcome

keerthi : Sir,I am very weak in Quants.It takes more time for to solve a question even if i am thorough with the basics.Plz suggest me a better approach
prakashrajput : 1. If you think your QA skills would be under the 70%ile mark, begin with a basic book. The book of preference could be Quantitative Aptitude by Trishna (Inhouse publication of TIME). And remember, CAT is not the end of the world. There are many other MBA Entrance exams that your are going to write at the end of the year. And most of these ask much simpler questions in QA as compared to CAT. So, hang on.

alok : Sir,i often solves the question for mensuration but despite my several efforts i am unable to lessen the time.
prakashrajput : Solve the chapter from SM.

yh7u : sir IS internship really matters for B-schools or having good percentile is enough to get admission in good B-school.
prakashrajput : Internship helps but is not a necessity.

shangi : sir,sorry but i have tried mailing my doubts from handouts to info@time4education.com,but my queries remain unanswered
prakashrajput : mail @ prakash.rajput@time4education.com

nike : i'm very weak as of now in QA+DI
prakashrajput : Get on with the material and classes.

akash : sir, How to prepare for Irma?
prakashrajput : Right now, you should focus on CAT prep. We will discuss IRMA prep once the notification etc are out.

ahmed : Sir, 10th >> 76; 12th>> 73 and B.Sc >> 69 Will IIMs take me with this score?
asim : Yes, if you do very well in CAT,GD,ESSAY AND PI.

swapnil : last year's homepage had a list of all quant formulas but this year such list is not avlbl yet. Also last years material has disappeared. Will you please try to upload the formulae list asap as there will be no use if it gets uploaded 1-2 months before exam
prakashrajput : It would be uploaded at the opportune time.

merlin : thank you sir....
asim : Welcome

222222222222222 : SIR WILL THE WORK EX OF TEACHING BE ANY HELP IN MBA?
prakashrajput : Depends on the nature of your experience.

kavish2910 : I asked a question 1 hr ago... still unanswered..please sm1 ans....
prakashrajput : pl repeat.

tomm : sir ,plz reply,,,,,,,i am waiting
asim : Answered

nike : to be frank i haven picked much in Qa+DI.immediate to do's plzz..hlp
vjs : focus in those areas and do more questions.

sumati : sir i started my studies for cat in these 2 3 days again again cz my univerity exams so sir please tell me how i start my overall study how much time i should spend for good score
prakashrajput : try to maximise your prep time.

raj : Sir prakashrajput,other 1 proctored test and 1 unproctored of CL.But,today i got only 6 corrects out of 8 attempted and in aimcat 1420 only 8 correct out of 11 attempted.I try other Qns. but time lapses.What i do sir?
prakashrajput : 8 on 11 is good accuracy. 3. Go through your performance in the AIMCATs to identify the following categories of topics (the analysis section has a topic wise view option in each AIMCAT) 1. Topics where your attempt percentage is high and the accuracy is more than 75% (these are the areas you think you know and you actually know). While writing a mock, you should try and solve most of these questions in the first round. 2. Topics where your attempt percentage is high and the accuracy is less than 75% (these are the areas you think you know but you actually dont know). This is the area which is killing your accuracy in the tests and is wasting most of your time too. These would be relatively easier to master. You should first focus on these topics and solve some high difficulty level questions (TIME study material, Online tests). While writing a mock, you should be very cautious with the questions from these areas as you tend to make more mistakes here. 3. Topics where your attempt percentage is less than 50% (areas you are not very comfortable with) – you should solve the level 1 and level 2 problems in these areas to get a handle. In the meanwhile, you should leave questions from these areas for the second and third iterations while writing a mock.

abhi : sir , how many ques do we need to attempt in sec 1 for getting a good enough score for iim 's??
vjs : Depends on the questions in the slot

alok : @prakash rajput:Sir, i already gone through SM, I solved the questions but when i check the time taken ,always comes out the same.
prakashrajput : as in?

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prakashrajput : they would like to know why this shift from engg to MBA.

gk : sir, now im preparing only with the material given by TIME. pls suggest me what else i hav to do for QA, DI, and LR, VA as well. consider i hav full time free a day for the next 3 months. please answer..
prakashrajput : right now, focus on solving the material. make the most of the tests (take them seriously, experiment with strategy but do not repeat any mistake).

ssss : according 2 u how much time should i spent daily on my cat prep??is 10hrs sufficient???
asim : As long as you are able to cover all the concepts mentioned in our material it is enough.

sneha : thanq sir
prakashrajput : welcome

ahmed : Thank you, asim sir!! one more question, I had 2 backlogs in B.Sc but I cleared them in the same year! Is it OK?
prakashrajput : Its ok.

abhi : i find DI easy but a bit time consuming.
vjs : Find the logic behind the theme

: i can solve almost every question of quant material other than 3-4 questions.what are my chances of getting a good %tle in quant section.
prakashrajput : AIMCAT performance is the real test.

akash : prakashrajput:Thank You sir
prakashrajput : welcome

abhi : i find DI easy but a bit time consuming.So should i continue to attempt DI a the expense of Quant ques ??
prakashrajput : Try completing the study material, the online tests etc. The second lot of study material will be with you pretty soon.

sumati : is it ok if we gave aimcat if our pereparation yet not completed
kapilbhandari : You must not leave any AIMCAT. Getting familiar with the environment is also important. It is also important that you clear your doubts related to the questions in AIMCAT in consultation with the faculty member later.

ahmed : when I solve questions from the material, they seem easy, however in AIMCATs it's not the case! Do I directly solve previous AIMCAT papers and Sectional test??
prakashrajput : Nope. The study material must be solved first. AIMCAT percentile is the key though. Also, try solving the intermediate and advanced level sectional tests on the homepage.

akshatha : sir by which aimcat should i be comfortable to get good percentile
asim : Do not worry, just keep analyzing your AIMCAT performances and identify loopholes in your preparation and work on them.

sonam : how to solve 3d and 2d graphs in DI
vjs : Suggest you book doubt clarifying sessions.

kavish2910 : @prakash rajput sir i have gone through most of the quant section(time basic material and arun sharma lod1) but still i dont feel confident and i am extremly slow...i feel like going thru these material once more but isnt it waste of time as lots is still remaning to do?should i go once again?..what type of questions should i do & in what manner so as to gain confidence?
prakashrajput : You need to solve LOD2 and 3.