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srustagi1996 : DESPITE SOLVING A LOT OF QUESTIONS IT IS TAKING A LOT OF TIME FOR ME TO SOLVE DI BASED QUESTIONS. HOW TO IMPROVE? ALSO CURRENTLY I AM READING HINDU EDITORIALS DAILY FOR 1 HOUR EACH DAY AND DOING SECTIONAL MOCKS. HOW MANY SECTIONAL MOCKS CAN I TARGET EACH DAY? CURRENTLY I AM PLANNING TO DO ONE SECTIONAL MOCK PER EACH SECTION LIKE 1 FOR VARC, ONE FOR QA AND ETC
rahulpinnamaneni : 3 sectionals/day is okay, but make sure you: Spend 20–30 minutes analyzing each test. Note which questions took time and why. Make a short note of 2–3 learnings from each mock.

bindhu : HOW TO INCREASE SCORE IN QA
abhishek : Improving performance in QA section can be done by the following points 1. Attend all classes, learn the concepts. 2. Practice applications of the concepts. 3. Clear doubts regularly. 4. Revise regularly. 5. Take tests and analyse. Keep doing this.

gazaljindal : HOW DO I MANAGE TIME AS IN THE LAST WEEK 2-3 TOPIC GOT COMPLETED IN QUANT AND I HAVENT COMPLETED THE EXERCISES TILL NOW
renufrancis : Go chapter by chapter. Cover the exercises for each chapter from SM. Then move to sectional test of that topic

srustagi1996 : I DO NOT HAVE ANYONE WITH ME IN PREPARATION, I AM GIVING TESTS IT IS OK, BUT MY SPEED IS VERY SLOW, FOR NOW, SHOULD I FOCUS ON SPEED OR ACCURACY AS MY ACCURACY IS 100%. BUT I AM STUCK IN SOLVING
siddhartharora : Accuracy is first objective, once you achieve some accuracy then focus on speed also. With practice, you will get both but dont be concious of speed initally while solving questions that will come automtically with practice.

niharikajavvadi : HOW TO PREPARE FOR VARC
rahulpinnamaneni : What to Do: Read daily: Focus on diverse sources – philosophy, psychology, economics, science, etc. Suggested Sources: Aeon, Arts & Letters Daily, The Hindu editorials, Project Syndicate Practise 2–3 RCs per day with timed solving (set 8–10 mins per passage initially) Review mistakes: Identify why you got a question wrong — trap option? Misunderstood tone? What to Avoid: Don’t underline every word or over-highlight Don’t read RCs just to “finish” them – understand structure & tone How to Prepare for VA: Practice 5–6 VA questions every alternate day For PJs & OOO, focus on connectors, opening/closing sentences, tone shifts For summaries, read the full paragraph and ask: "What’s the point?" Practice Source: T.I.M.E. material + AIMCATs + previous CAT papers

prathmesh : TIPS FOR SOMEONE PREPARING FOR CAT25 ALONG WITH A FULL TIME JOB
rahulpinnamaneni : You likely have 2–3 hours on weekdays and more on weekends. Your plan should reflect that. Sample Weekly Plan: Weekdays (2 hours/day): 1 hour: Focused concept learning (Quant / LRDI basics / RC reading). 1 hour: Practice (QA problem sets, a DILR set, or a RC passage). Use commute or break time for: Reading (Editorials, Aeon essays, etc.) Flashcards (formulas, vocab) Weekends (6–8 hours/day): Full mock or two sectionals. Deep analysis of the mock. Revise weak topics. Finish missed classes/videos.

bhcbb5a514 : WHICH ARE THE MAIN FOCUS AREAS IN ALL THREE SECTIONS?
rahulpinnamaneni : This is a little too generic to be answered or to be helpful to you.

ram : HOW TO COMPLETE THE SYLLABUS IN QA QUICKLY?
rahulpinnamaneni : To complete the QA syllabus quickly, you need a smart, not rushed, strategy that prioritizes: High-frequency topics Conceptual clarity Continuous practice and revision

rana : HOW TO REDUCE TIME ON RC?
rahulpinnamaneni : Read Smarter, Not Slower Don’t read word-by-word — read in thought blocks (3–4 words at once). Focus on structure — identify: What’s the main point? What’s the author’s tone? Where are the arguments, examples, and counterpoints? While reading: Underline or mentally note: names, dates, shifts in tone (however, don’t waste time over-highlighting) Pause briefly after each paragraph and summarize it in one line mentally This helps retain what you’ve read and saves time in re-reading.

tanisha : HOW DO I MANAGE QUANT AND DI? ITS GETTING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR ME TO PULL UP MY SCORE EVEN THOUGH I HAVE TAKEN A SPECIALISED BREAK FOR CAT
pradeeppandey : After learning the concept and acquiring the knowledge you need to devote a good amount of team on practicing the time bound test. Sectional tests are the best available test to fine tune your preparation.Give proper time on analysis so that you can work upon the corrective measures.

srustagi1996 : WHAT IS THE RIGHT TIME TO START GIVING AIMCATS? MY WHOLE SYLLABUS FOR QA IS STILL LEFT :)
abhishek : It is best that you start taking AIMCATs at the earliest, without looking at syllabus completion. Understand that AIMCAT helps in improving several test taking skills like time management, handling tricky questions in time limit, question selection, pressure handling to name a few. It is important to develop these skills along with the concepts. If you are not scoring well, then my advise will be to not to look at scores or percentiles.

rana : I AM UNABLE TO IMPROVE MY READING SPEED NOW SPEED IS 100-120 WORD PER MINUTE, HOW TO IMPROVE IT?
rahulpinnamaneni : Improving your reading speed from 100–120 WPM to a more competitive level (200–250+ WPM) takes time and deliberate practice, especially for CAT-level RCs. Step 1: Warm-up (5 mins) Use an app/website like https://www.spreeder.com Set speed to 150 WPM → Gradually push it to 200–220 WPM Read 1 paragraph at a time – Don’t reread or pause Step 2: Timed Reading + Retelling (15 mins) Pick one editorial/article from: Aeon The Hindu / Indian Express The Atlantic Time yourself for 6 mins → Note how many words read Then, write down the main idea in 2–3 lines Repeat with another short article Step 3: Read RC Passages with Timer (10 mins) Take a CAT-style RC (300–450 words) Set a timer for 6–7 mins After reading, close the passage and try to summarize the central idea mentally Then attempt questions and analyze where you went wrong

gazaljindal : HOW CAN I INCREASING MY UNDERSTANDING OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND HISTORY RELATED RC PASSAGES
rahulpinnamaneni : Why They're Tough: Abstract vocabulary (esp. Psychology) Dense sentence structure Assumptions or indirect logic Dates/names/events overload (esp. History) 1. Build Background Knowledge Read popular explainers or short books: Psychology: “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman (or summaries) History: Watch YouTube channels like CrashCourse History or read from HistoryToday 2. Read 2 articles/week per genre Choose passages based on CAT-style: Psychology: Consciousness, behaviorism, memory, biases History: Empire narratives, revolutions, art history, perspectives

srustagi1996 : CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME IS IT NECESSARY TO GIVE ONE RC EVERY DAY? AND WHAT IS THE IDEAL TIME TO SOLVE ONE RC? IF RC IS UNSOLVABLE THEN WHAT IS THE RIGHT TIME TO MOVE OUT IT AND MOVE TO NEXT RC? ALSO CAN YOU TELL WHAT SHOULD BE THE APPROACH ALL VA AND 2 RC, ALL RC OR NO VA I MEAN IN THOSE 40 MIN, HOW TO TARGET???
renufrancis : You should attempt 3 to 4 RCs everyday. A 4 question RC should be 8 to 10 mins (again depends on the RC. Some RCs may take lesser time and Some may take more). Ideally there should be a good mix of RCs and VA Qs. 3 RCs and 5 VA Qs with good accuracy levels can help you reach 90 to 95 percentile sectional

prathmesh : HOW TO CHOOSE A DILR SET, OFTEN HAPPENS THE I CHOOSE THE WRONG SET AND END UP WASTING A LOT OF TIME
abhishek : This can be improved with sufficient practice. Solved 400+ quality sets before CAT and then you can trust your instincts with set selection. Infact you can see them improve during the course of this time by taking AIMCATs.

pracheta : I TAKE AROUND 40 MINUTES TO SOLVE JUST ONE DILR SET. EVEN WHEN I TRY TO REDUCE THE TIME, I AM UNABLE TO DO SO. I CAN SOLVE THE SETS CORRECTLY, BUT DUE TO MY SLOW SPEED, I AM UNABLE TO ATTEMPT MORE SETS. WHAT CAN I DO TO IMPROVE MY SPEED?
rahulpinnamaneni : Have you been practising old CAT papers and Online Sectional Tests?

srm : I'M FROM BBA BACKGROUND AND I'M VERY POOR IN MATHS. IT'S LIKE I CAN'T EVEN SOLVE A SIMPLE SIMPLIFICATION WHICH IS VERY FRUSTRATING. IT SEEMS VERY DIFFICULT TO SOLVE PROBLEMS. WHAT SHOULD I DO EVERYDAY TO IMPROVE MY SKILLS. CAN YOU PLEASE PROVIDE ME A GOOD STRATEGY FOR THIS
pradeeppandey : Don't get discouraged . You are suggested to start every chapter after attending the classes from special support booklet of Quant. Once you start getting some kind of confidence then move to the exercises of the Main Booklet.

sathvika : HOW TO INCREASE ACCURACY IN RC?
rahulpinnamaneni : Improving accuracy in Reading Comprehension (RC) for CAT is more about improving reading discipline and option elimination than just understanding English. Even students with great reading habits make mistakes in RC because they read passively or fall for trap options. 1. Read with a Purpose 2. Master Option Elimination 3. Practice One RC per Day with Analysis 4. Target Accuracy First, Then Attempts

priyanshu : WITH CAT APPROACHING, I’VE BEEN FACING CHALLENGES IN IMPROVING MY DILR, WHICH HAS ALSO LED TO INCOMPLETE PRACTICE OF THE INSTITUTE MATERIAL. I’M NOW DETERMINED TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE REMAINING TIME. COULD YOU PLEASE SUGGEST A FOCUSED STRATEGY TO IMPROVE MY DILR IN THE COMING WEEKS?
rahulpinnamaneni : With CAT approaching and DILR being a make-or-break section, your focus now should be smart selection, focused practice, and consistent revision, not mindless solving of every set. Solve DILR sets daily, maintain an error log and time yourself.

nil : HOW DO I IMPROVE AIMCAT SCORES? I GET HIGH SCORES IN SECTIONALS AND DO WELL IN PRACTICE SESSIONS BUT FLUNK IN AIMCATS.
rahulpinnamaneni : Are you talking about Basic and Intermediate online sectional tests?

vineet : WHERE TO FIND PREVIOUS CAT PAPERS?
abhishek : We have videos uploaded on YouTube. Check them.

shriya : HOW DO WE KNOW WHICH SET OF QUESTIONS TO ATTEMPT AS CHOOSING THE WRONG SET OF QUESTIONS WASTES A LOT OF TIME
siddhartharora : This comes by experience and practice, solve more sets and with practice, your choice will become better. Analyse what you are good at and solve that first

megana : HOW TO IMPROVE QUANT
rahulpinnamaneni : Watch recorded concept videos, attend every class, practise from special support SM (SM1002020 I think) .

srustagi1996 : HOW MANY AIMCATS A WEEK GIVEN 3 SECTIONAL A DAY?
abhishek : AIMCATs are scheduled by us im at a fixed schedule. You make a plan for AIMCAT SAs. One per week along with detailed analysis is what I would recommend. If you are done with the syllabus and practice, then you may do two AIMCAT sa per week.

nil : YES, I GET HIGH SCORES IN BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE TESTS BUT NOT THE AIMCAT.
rahulpinnamaneni : That's understandable. The Advanced tests will prepare you better for AIMCATs. You'll get there soon I'm sure.

dhanush : I HAVE STARTED MY OVERALL PREPARATION JUST NOW, SO I NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY HOURS I NEED TO PUT FOR EVERY AREA AS I HAVE A AMPLE TIME FROM NOW ON..
rahulpinnamaneni : Start with basics in all sections before jumping to advanced. Include mock tests/sectionals once you complete basics. Revise regularly to retain formulas and concepts.

laks : ACTUALLY SIR IN RC I AM STRUGGLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PASSAGE SIR WHAT CAN I DO
rahulpinnamaneni : You're not alone. Many CAT aspirants face the same challenge early on with Reading Comprehension (RC). When you're struggling to understand the passage itself, it usually comes down to two core problems: The vocabulary and sentence structure feel tough You're reading the words, but not grasping the big picture (main idea / tone / argument) You’re rushing or zoning out mid-way

adi : IS THE PERCENTILE SIMILAR TO WHAT ONE GETS IN CAT? OR DOES IT INCREASE OR DECREASE AS THE POOL OF PERSONS TAKE MOCKS ARE LES THAN THE ACTUAL CAT TAKERS?
pradeeppandey : These are the most sincere set of students. Most likely it will increase.

adi : IS THE PERCENTILE THAT A PERSON GETS IN MOCK IS SIMILAR TO WHAT ONE GETS IN CAT? OR DOES IT INCREASE OR DECREASE AS THE POOL OF PERSONS TAKING MOCKS ARE LESS THAN THE ACTUAL CAT TAKERS?
abhishek : The percentile in CAT generally increases as compared to AIMCAT(assuming same level performance).

pracheta : YES I DID
rahulpinnamaneni : Then it's only a matter of time. All it takes is time and effort to master any area of the CAT.

a : HI. I'VE STARTED PREPARING NOW FOR CAT25. GIVEN THE LESS AMOUNT OF TIME IN HAND (CAUSE I WORK AS WELL), IT DOESNT SEEM REALISTIC FOR ME TO SOLVE ALL THE SMS AND TAKE ALL THE SECTIONAL TESTS. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND GIVEN THE TIME CONSTRAINT?
renufrancis : Go topic by topic with a plan. SM and sectional tests need to be done,but may not be every Q or every test. Practice each topic. Get comfortable with it and then move to the next topic

anu : SAME WITH ME TAKING TIME TO SOLVE SIMPLE QUESTION IN QUANT AND LR OR SOMETIMES UNABLE TO SOLVE EVEN SIMPLE WHAT SHOULD I DO
pradeeppandey : Start from the Special Support Booklet of Quant before moving to main booklet and for LR the SM-05 booklet is the best available booklet to start with.

gaurav : SHOULD THE SYALLABUS OF QUANT TO BE COMPLETED AS FAST AS I CAN OR GO AS PER CLASS SCHEDULE
pradeeppandey : Go as per class schedule. As soon as you cover 70% of the syllabus. Start taking the secctional test of intermediate and advance level in full throttle.

uername : I'M ABLE TO SOLVE THE CONCEPT REVIEW EXERCISE FROM QUANTS BUT HAVING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE EXERCISE, HOW SHOULD I TACKLE THIS
abhishek : Solve them with the help of solutions. Take help from the faculty wherever you get stuck. It is expected that a student solves an exercise at least twice.

tej : IS THERE ANY WAY TO SOLVE EASY IN A LOGICAL REASONING ON ONLINE PLATFORM
abhishek : You mean easy way to solve?

megana : I VERY WEEK IN MATHS I DON'T HAVE BASICS ON MATHS , SO I FEEL VERY DIFFICULT ON SOLVING QUESTIONS.
rahulpinnamaneni : It's all right. We've all been there at some point. Let's not dwell on the past but look to the future with lots of hope and promise.

maverick : AFTER READING AN RC PASSAGE, HOW CAN I GET BETTER IN CONFIRMING WETHER MY UNDERSTANDING OF THE PASSAGE IS ALIGNED WITH THAT OF THE AUTHOR'S ?
rahulpinnamaneni : Summarize the Passage in Your Own Words After reading, pause and mentally (or on paper) summarize: What is the main idea? What is the author’s tone (neutral, critical, optimistic)? What are the key supporting points? Before looking at the answer choices, check if your mental summary answers the questions asked. The correct answer will align with your summary. If options contradict your summary, they are likely incorrect.

laks : IN AIMCAT I HAD VERY LOW MARKS SIR , I DID NOT COMPLETE ANY OF THE CHAPTER IN QUANT, HOW DO I START MY QUANT PREPARATION BY CHAPTERWISE, I DONT KNOW WHERE I CAN START SIR COULD YOU PLEASE SUGGEST ME
abhishek : Don't worry, there is still a lot of time to work on improvement. I would suggest you start off with few easier topics like Percentages, Ratio, equation etc. Have a clear plan for preparation.

roxx : HELLO
rahulpinnamaneni : Hello, what's your query?

tej : YES EASY WAY TO SOLVE
rahulpinnamaneni : Online platform? What do you mean?

rohan : WHAT TO DO IF IM NOT ABLE TO GRASP WHAT THE AUTHOR IS TRYING TO SAY AFTER READING TWO PARAGRAPHS DO I START IT AGAIN FROM START OR KEEP ON READING AND WHAT CAN I DO BETTER TO UNDERSTAND THE MAIN POINT OF ANY PASSAGE ?
rahulpinnamaneni : Summarize the Passage in Your Own Words After reading, pause and mentally (or on paper) summarize: What is the main idea? What is the author’s tone (neutral, critical, optimistic)? What are the key supporting points? Before looking at the answer choices, check if your mental summary answers the questions asked. The correct answer will align with your summary. If options contradict your summary, they are likely incorrect.

hey : WHENEVER I READ A PASSAGE THAT HAS VERY ABSTRACT CONCEPTS I AM UNABLE TO FOLLOW
rahulpinnamaneni : Why you're finding it tough: Abstract vocabulary (esp. Psychology) Dense sentence structure Assumptions or indirect logic Dates/names/events overload (esp. History) 1. Build Background Knowledge Read popular explainers or short books: Psychology: “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman (or summaries) History: Watch YouTube channels like CrashCourse History or read from HistoryToday 2. Read 2 articles/week per genre Choose passages based on CAT-style: Psychology: Consciousness, behaviorism, memory, biases History: Empire narratives, revolutions, art history, perspectives

anu : EVEN I AM ABLE TO SOLVE CONCEPT REVIEW QUESTIONS EASILY BUT UNABLE TO OR TAKING A LOT OF TIME IN SOLVING EXERCISE QUESTIONS AND SOMETIMES EVEN AFTER TAKING TIME THEY RESULT AS INACCURATE ANSWERS
abhishek : It is fine. Keep going at it with the help of solutions. I am sure you will pick it up eventually.

bindhu : CAN YOU SUGGEST ME LIKE HOW DO I MANAGE THREE SECTIONS DAILY HOW TO STUDY AND PRACTICE
abhishek : Taking tests is not sufficient, you need to also analyse your performance after each test.(It could be a short analysis with respect to attempts, time allotment, question selection etc.) Along with regular study, practice it might get overwhelming. So my advise is to either increase the time for preparation or reduce the number of tests.

sudheer : GOOD EVENING SIR
rahulpinnamaneni : Good evening, what's your query?

anjana : SIR , I HAVE LOW MARKS FOR MY GRADUATION AND I HAVEN’T STARTED PROPER PREPARATION FOR CAT …I DON’T HAVE THAT MUCH CONFIDENCE TO CRACK..WT R THE STEPS TO COVER THE SYLLABUS…CAN I COULD ABLE TO COVER ALL THIS WITHIN 3 MINTHS?
rahulpinnamaneni : Focus on concept clarity first, then speed and accuracy. Give more time to your weak areas (Quant or VARC or DILR). Avoid wasting time on topics that rarely appear or that you find extremely tough. Stay positive and consistent. Avoid distractions and procrastination. Use short breaks wisely—avoid burnout.

aarushi : I HAVE ALMOST 100% ACCURACY IN QA, BUT I AM NOT ABLE TO SOLVE MORE THAN 10-11 QUESTIONS IN AIMCATS? HOW CAN I INCREASE NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS?
siddhartharora : 1. Focus more on questions selection so that you solve less time-consuming questions first then others. 2. practice as the more you practice the less time you will take to solve questions

uername : IM GETTING INFERENCE QUESTION WRONG IN EVERY MOCJ, HOW TO IMPROVE IT
rahulpinnamaneni : 1. Focus on What Is Actually Stated or Strongly Implied Inference means something logically follows from the passage, not something you guess or assume. Avoid bringing in outside knowledge or personal opinion. 2. Identify Keywords in the Question Words like “most likely,” “can be inferred,” “implies,” or “suggests” indicate the answer must be supported by the passage. 3. Use Direct Evidence from the Passage Go back to the relevant part of the passage and check if the inference is clearly supported by facts or reasoning there. 4. Eliminate Extreme or Unsupported Options Inference answers rarely use words like always, never, only, unless explicitly stated. 5. Practice With Focused Exercises Take inference questions from previous mocks or sectional tests separately. After answering, carefully read explanations to understand why the correct option is valid and others aren’t.

maverick : I'M USUALLY ABLE TO IDENTIFY 1 OR 2 LINKED PAIRS IN PARA JUMBLES. HOWEVER MY REARRANGEMENT RARELY MATCHES WITH THE BEST RESPONSE IN ANSWER KEY. COULD YOU PL. SHARE SOME TIPS ON ITS IMPROVEMENT
rahulpinnamaneni : Start with finding the opening sentence Look for link pairs Understand the central idea connecting most sentences

shriya : COULD YOU HELP ME WITH EASIER TOPICS TO START FOCUSING FROM EACH SECTION,AS THERE ARE TOO MANY TOPICS AND IT GETS QUITE CONFUSING AND DEMOTIVATING NOT KNOWING IF YOU ARE PREPARING THE RIGHT WAY
rahulpinnamaneni : Are you a classroom student? If so, the class plan is good enough. You can follow it to great effect.

rohit : SIR I AM SCORING 30 MARKS CONSISTENTLY IN AIMCATS AND FULL MOCKS. HOW SHOULD I IMPROVE IT
raman : Do spend time working on with the questions that you neither attempted nor got them right. In the process you would come to know where your fundamentals are inadequate. Take and revise online sessional tests in those topics. If required keep taking more samcats

uername : CAN U SUGGEST THE PLAN FOR SECTIONALS OF QUANT, AS I'M GIVING AIMCAT AS PER SCHEDULE, BUT NOT UNDERSTANDING HOW MANY SECTIONALS SHOULD I GIVE AND ALL
rahulpinnamaneni : Have you started at least the foundational tests or are you yet to?

sudheer : IN RC WHEN READING THE PASSAGE SLOWLY I UNDERSTANDING CONSPECT BUT WHEN I READ FAST I AM NOT UNDERSTANDING WHAT CAN I DO SIR
renufrancis : Try to process the content part by part . After reading each part take 3 to 5 seconds to mentally revisit the main key words of that part. Repeat for other parts as well

vijay : HEY! I AM DONE WITH BASIC STUDY MATERIAL OF ALL THE THREE SECTIONS....NOW I AM FOCUSING ONLY ON GIVING SECTIONALS WHILE ALSO REVISING QUANTS QUESTIONS OF OTHER CHAPTER APART FROM WHOSE SECTIONAL I HAD GIVEN....AND AM ABLE TO GIVE A AMPLE AMOUNT OF TIME....AS OF NOW AM I EXPECTED TO DO ANYTHING MORE OTHER THAN THIS
rahulpinnamaneni : You will soon get (in case you didn't get yet) second lot of material which has more difficult SMs of Quant / DI / LR. It should be very helpful.

siddhi : WHILE EXPLAINING DILR QUESTIONS EVERYONE USES THERE DIGITAL PEN OR SO IT BECOMES EASY FOR ASSUMPTIONS BUT DOING ON PAPER BECOMES LENGTHY? ANY SUGGESTION ?
abhishek : I don't understand. Can you explain what do mean by using a digital pen or paper?

uername : NOT YET STARTED THE FOUNDATIONAL TESTS, RN I'M JUST FOCUSING ON PRACTICISING QUESTIONS FROM THE PRACTICE BOOKS
rahulpinnamaneni : Foundation tests followed by Intermediate followed by advanced. Get started and get going.

mohit : SIR HOW MUCH HOURS ONE SHOULD STUDY PER DAY IF I AM STARTING RIGHT NOW? AND WHAT SHOULD BE AN IDEAL TIME TABLE?
rahulpinnamaneni : You're starting now, so you got to spare every moment you have. Start with basics, concept videos and class discussions first.

laks : AND ALSO SIR , IN THE TOPIC GEOMETRY I GET SO MUCH OF CONFUSIONS IN GEOMETRY , EVEN I SPENT MORE TIME TO UNDERSTAND BUT ITS NOT UNERSTABLE, WHAT CAN I DO SIR
abhishek : Understand the basics of the topic and solve at least the basic questions. Try going at it again, by watching online video lessons. In case of of doubt, get in touch with a faculty member.

ksk12 : I HAVE GIVEN 7 AIMCATS TILL NOW MY QUANT SCORE AND ACCURACY IS NOT IMPROVING. MY STUDY METHOD FOR QUANT IS I SOLVE LOTS OF SOLVED EXAMPLES OF A PARTICULAR TOPIC AROUND 50 TO 60 THIS HELPS ME GRASP THE IDEA OF HOW TO SOLVE THAT PARTICULAR PROBLEM IT HELPS ME UNDERSTAND THE SOLVING METHOD AND TECHNIQUE FOR THAT TOPIC AND QUESTION IS THIS METHOD HELPFUL
pradeeppandey : Your current approach needs a serious re-evaluation. Merely solving a large number of solved examples has not translated into meaningful improvement—because CAT Quant is not about repetitive practice of standard question types. In fact, there are no fixed “types” in CAT Quant. It’s a different ball game altogether—one that demands deeper thinking and sharper interpretation. The real key lies in understanding the problem: • What is being asked? • What is given? • And most importantly—why is it given? Every question in the SM Booklets is intentionally crafted to differ from the previous one—whether in concept, logic, or structure. That’s where your focus should be. These exercises are your best training ground. You must also dedicate time to analyzing your performance. Prioritize the following areas during analysis: 1. Top Priority: Questions where you invested significant time but still got the answer wrong. These reveal conceptual gaps or misinterpretations that need immediate attention. Identifying recurring patterns in such mistakes will make them easier to fix. 2. Second Priority: Questions you selected after a proper scan, but they took more time than expected. Time management is crucial in CAT. You need to recognize whether the delay was due to lack of clarity, poor method, or second-guessing. 3. Last Priority: Difficult or unconventional questions that you left unattempted. While it’s acceptable to skip them in the actual exam, use your post-test review time to uncover the underlying concepts. That way, if a similar question appears in future mocks or the actual test, you’ll be better prepared to handle it—if time permits. Ultimately, success in CAT depends on your ability to identify and solve the right questions quickly. Build your approach around smart selection, deep understanding, and consistent analysis.

rohan : HOW CAN I ANALYSE MY VARC SECTION AFTER AN AIMCAT EFFICIENTLY SO THAT I DONT REPEAT THE MISTAKE AGAIN AND WHERE TO PRACTICE GOOD QUALITY CAT LEVEL DILR SETS?
renufrancis : Go through the solutions extensively. Qs where you spent a lot of time on, were they very difficult or did you misunderstand the Q. Also solve RCs and VA Qs that you didn't solve during the test. Was there an issue with your Q selection? Etc

aarushi : IN DILR I DONT OBSERVE A CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE IN AIMCATS, SOMETIMES I AM ABLE TO SOLVE AS MANY AS 3+ SETS, SOMETIMES I STRUGGLE EVEN WITH 2. I AM USUALLY ABLE TO SOLVE EVERY SET THAT I COME ACROSS WHILE PRACTICE, WITHIN IN 1-3 TRIALS, SO HOW DO I MAINTAIN THAT CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE IN AIMCATS?
abhishek : Take more tests. This problem will be solved as you take more tests. I have just answered another query wrt LR, in which I have emphasized a lot on the importance of practice.

pnca5a172 : TIME GAP TO SOLVE SECTIONAL OR SOLVING EVERY DAY IS OK ?
rahulpinnamaneni : Every day is perfectly fine.

siddhi : I MEAN WHILE SOLVING IN PAPER WE HAVE TO CUT THE WHOLE ASSUMPTION AND AGAIN WE HAVE TO MAKE SAY TABLE OR ARRANGEMENT ETC.. SO IT GETS LENGTHY BECAUSE OF THAT. I MEAN ANY WAY TO CUT DOWN THE TIME THAT IT TAKES?
abhishek : See, when we talk about DI and LR, there is one thing that always help the aspirants, PRACTICE. So, in your case too, I would suggest you to go for practicing several question types. Solve different types of puzzles.

anjana : HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I NEED TO GIVE FOR PREPARING…EVEN I CMPLT PRACTICE QUANT QUESTIONS I COULDN’T ABLE TO RECOGNISE THE ANSWER WHEN I SUDDENLY SEE THOSE QUESTIONS …IT MAKES ME MORE DIFFICULT
abhishek : It depends on what else are you pursuing. Also, ensure that you have a proper plan for preparation,

s : WHAT IS THE BEST STRATEGY TO COVER ALL THE THREE SECTIONS MORE EFFICIENTLY GIVEN THE TIME LEFT TILL CAT EXAM ?
abhishek : Strategy is something you will have to figure out depending on your time availability, commitments. Strategy in discussion will look easier to implement, but while practicing it would you understand its difficulties. See what works for you, doing all three sections or only two, taking tests or going for study material. There is no best strategy that will work for everyone.

s : KINDLY GIVE SOME TIPS FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND SOLVING THE LR PUZZLES ..
pradeeppandey : There are a few rules of this game, which help in solving LR problems systematically. Inspect the conditions. Identify the most important condition, if any. Picturise the information. Organise the information in some ways like grids/tables and symbols/notations. Elimination of the answer choices. Be careful of the language used since certain words and phrases form important clues in framing the solution.

sudheer : HOW TO REVICE THE QUANT CHAPTER IS THERE ANY BEST OPTION FOR REVISING TO REMEMBER CONSTANTLY
pradeeppandey : Revise the class notes. Solve all the important questions of QAHOs. Practice one of the exercise as the time bound test.

vijay : I RECEIVED ADVANCED MATERIAL BUT THE THING IS I WAS ABLE TO SOLVE BASIC MATERIAL QUESTIONS FOR ALL THE THREE SECTIONS BUT WHEN I SHIFTED TO ADVANCED I.. I WASNT ABLE TO SOLVE THEM IN FIRST GO AND WAS ALSO VERY TIME CONSUMING OWING TO WHICH AT THE END OF THE DAY IT SEEMED LIKE I HAVENT DONE ANYTHING PRODUCTIVE......IN SUCH CASE WHAT SHOULD I DO TO IMPROVE I AM GIVING SECTIONALS OF ALL THE THREE SECTIONS DAILY
siddhartharora : Its fine if they take time initially, do not worry, practice more and your speed will increase with practice. Even if you are able to solve around 80% questions it is fine, keep on practising.

shri : SIR, I AM GETTING VERY LOW MARKS IN QUANT MOCKS EVEN WHEN I HAVE COMPLETED THE SYLLABUS AND PRACTICES A LOT MANY QUESTIONS ON EACH TOPIC. WHEN I DO SUBJECT WISE QUESTIONS I AM ABLE TO SOLVE MOST OF THEM. BUT IN SECTIONALS I AM NOT ABLE TO CONVERT MORE THAN 12 13. THE SAME ALSO HAPPENS IN MOCKS. IN VARC MY THE ACCURACY FLUCTUATES A LOT IN RCS WHICH I ATTEMPT 4, AND NOT ABLE TO ATTEMPT MORE THAN 3 QUESTIONS IN VA. CAN YOU GUIDE ME AS TO HOW SHOULD I RESHAPE MY STRATEGY.
pradeeppandey : You need to take more sectional test to master the correct strategy.The test makers of CAT are masters in the art of mixing up easy, moderate and difficulty level questions. Scanning as per the strength or weakness is the hallmark to excel in quant. Scanning is a very subjective thing and there cannot be any generalization. You can devise your own rule on the basis of what you have experienced and learned in the past AIMCATs. Please keep two simple facts in your mind while you scan the paper 1. Shortlist the question on the merit of that question i.e. What is given and what is required is more important rather than the appearance, length, face value of the questions or the chapter it belongs to. If I look at from the test makers perspective, there are no chapters in quant. Quant section as a whole is a level playground and even the basic mathematical concepts till class Xth are sufficient to get a decent percentile score. Chapters are basically the virtual boundary that we test takers have created for convenience in preparation 2. Be practical in scanning. Even if the question is from your comfort zone, if it is either calculation/formulation intensive or requires rigorous case analysis then you are advised to move forward or leave it to the end of the question paper. At the same time, do not leave too many questions to the end. Doing so will only create unnecessary pressure and you may lose some really easy questions.

mucab5a031 : CAN YOU PROVIDE THE LIST OF IMPORTANT TOPICS THAT ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED IN LR?
pradeeppandey : All the topics given in your first LR booklet are equally important.

s : WHAT SHOULD BE THE STUDY APPROACH TO COVER ALL THE SYLLABUS FOR BEST POSSIBLE RESULTS AND CUTOFF CLEARANCE , KINDLY HELP
rahulpinnamaneni : Phase 1 Build Basics & Clear Concepts Phase 2 Topic-wise Practice & Sectional Tests Phase 3 Full-length Mock Tests & Analysis QA: Focus on mastering concepts first. Avoid rote learning; understand why and how methods work. DILR: Practice sets regularly; learn to quickly identify the type of set and create mental or written structures. VARC: Read daily, including editorials and diverse passages. Practice different question types (RC, Para jumbles, Summary, VA).

ksk12 : MY STUDY METHOD FOR QUANT IS I SOLVE LOTS OF SOLVED EXAMPLES OF A PARTICULAR TOPIC AROUND 50 TO 60 THIS HELPS ME GRASP THE IDEA OF HOW TO SOLVE THAT PARTICULAR PROBLEM IT HELPS ME UNDERSTAND THE SOLVING METHOD AND TECHNIQUE FOR THAT TOPIC AND QUESTION IS THIS METHOD HELPFUL I WANTED A REVIEW OF THIS STUDY METHOD SHOULD I CHANGE IT OR ITS TOO EARLY TO JUDGE
abhishek : Take a test and check. If you are doing well, then no need to change it.

rohan : FROM WHERE CAN I PRACTICE GOOD QUALITY CAT LEVEL DILR SETS OF DIFFERENT VARITIES?
abhishek : LWHO100XXXX, LRPE100XXXX, LAT, DWHO,DEX, AIMCATs,AIMCAT SAs, SECTIONAL TESTS, HANDOUTS.

vaishnavi : RC - HOW CAN ONE IMPROVE SPEED WITH ACCURATE COMPREHENSION? GIVEN THAT PASSAGES ARE DENSE AND ABSTRACT. FINISHING A PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS IN 8-10 MINS IS DIFFICULT
rahulpinnamaneni : Reading aloud in your head slows you down. Try "silent visual reading" without mouthing or hearing the words internally. Practice reading 2–3 words at a time instead of one word. Use your finger or a pencil to guide your eyes faster across the line. If you’re rereading often, it’s likely because you're distracted or reading too slowly. Focus on understanding paragraph structure and flow, not every word.

vijay : I FIND FOUNDATION LEVEL QUESTIONS FOR QUANTS AND DILR QUITE EASY BUT ON THE SAME TIME CANT DO QUESTIONS FROM ADV MATERIAL SO BASICALLY ITS LIKE I AM STUCK IN BETWEEN....HOW TO GET OUT OF THIS
rahulpinnamaneni : Finish Foundation level quickly and move on to Intermediate level.

vijay : FOUNDATION LEVEL MEANT FOUNDATIONAL SECTIONALS
rahulpinnamaneni : Yes, answered already.

vijay : OKAY SIR GOT IT THANK YOU FOR YOUR GUIDANCE
rahulpinnamaneni : All the best! Do well and stay the course.

vasundhra : SIR PLS SUGGEST A STRATEGY AND A WORKOUT PLAN TO SCORE MORE MARKS AND TO COVER ALL THE PORTIONS IN QUANTS WITHIN 2 MONTHS.
rahulpinnamaneni : Use T.I.M.E handouts and videos for quick concept clarity. Practice only easy to moderate-level questions to build confidence. Start solving topic-wise quizzes. Begin short timed sessions (20–30 mins) focusing on accuracy. Practice mixed questions to simulate real exam patterns. Focus on problem-solving speed and shortcut techniques where applicable. Practice tricky questions that you found difficult earlier. Work on time management and question selection strategies.

rnca5a021 : SIR I HAVE ALMOST COMPLETED MY SYLLABUS IN QUANTS BUT STILL NOT GETTING MARKS IN AIMCAT.I HAVE SOLVED THE BOOKS COMPLETELY AND REVISED SOME CHAPTERS. WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?
abhishek : Analyse your performance in a AIMCAT. See, if you are attempting all the questions that we are saying are easy/moderate. Also, notice if you are solving more of difficult ones. See if there is any specific topic from which the questions are going consistently wrong. Are you able to cover all the questions? Look at the time you are taking for answering the questions. I am sure this kind of analysis will help you with identifying the mistakes in strategy and having an action plan to improve that.

rohan : DO I ATTEMPT 4 SET VENN DIAGRAM QUESTIONS IN THE EXAM BECUASE THE QUANTITY OF VARIABLES MAKES IT VERY TIME CONSUMING?
rahulpinnamaneni : Don't come to a conclusion like that before seeing the level of difficulty of the set. You can get an easy set from 4-set Venn diagrams too right?

s : WHAT SHOULD BE THE APPROACH TO TACKLE THE QUANTS AND DI SETS WITH ACCURACY , IVE BEEN FACING PROBLEMS IN THAT AREA ..
abhishek : Regarding Quant - Answered it already. Practice, learn the application, take tests. Regarding DI - Practice more sets, try to use observation skills, calculation techniques etc.

darthvader : HI THERE, DO YOU HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR READING MATERIAL? I'M TALKING ABOUT PHILOSOPHY AND HUMANITIES MATERIAL. NOT AEONS ONES, THEY'RE TOO DENSE AND ARE 3000+ WORDS, WHERE CAN I GET CAT LEVEL ONES?
rahulpinnamaneni : CAT regularly features at least one RC from Aeon every year. I don't think there's any escaping that.

sudheer : SIR IN DILR SHECDULING ,RANKING, SET THEORY MEANS SELECTION TOPIC OR THAT IS DIFFERENT
rahulpinnamaneni : Set Theory might mean Venn Diagrams in that context

darthvader : HOW TO ADDRESS THE DI/LR DEDUCTION GAP? WHEN I LOOK AT SOLUTIONS IT LITERALLY BLASTS MY MIND. THEY'RE TOO SIMPLE, BUT I DIDN'T THINK ABOUT IT. HOW CAN I FIX THIS? BY MORE PRACTICE OR IS THERE SOMETHING FUNDAMENTALLY WRONG WITH WHAT I AM DOING
rahulpinnamaneni : This is a very common feeling with DI/LR — the “aha” moment after seeing solutions often feels like it’s so simple, yet you missed it. Your current approach might be too mechanical or stuck in rigid methods. You might be missing pattern recognition or the logical shortcuts. Sometimes, it’s about mindset: solutions seem obvious only after you see them.

vasundhra : OKAY SIR PLS LET ME KNOW ON HOW TO SAVE TIME WHILE DOING THE READING COMPREHENSION TYPE QUESTIONS.
rahulpinnamaneni : Step 1: Warm-up (5 mins) Use an app/website like https://www.spreeder.com Set speed to 150 WPM → Gradually push it to 200–220 WPM Read 1 paragraph at a time – Don’t reread or pause Step 2: Timed Reading + Retelling (15 mins) Pick one editorial/article from: Aeon The Hindu / Indian Express The Atlantic Time yourself for 6 mins → Note how many words read Then, write down the main idea in 2–3 lines Repeat with another short article Step 3: Read RC Passages with Timer (10 mins) Take a CAT-style RC (300–450 words) Set a timer for 6–7 mins After reading, close the passage and try to summarize the central idea mentally Then attempt questions and analyze where you went wrong

yug : HELLO
rahulpinnamaneni : Hello, what's your query?

yug : I AM NOT ABLE TO PUT MY FULL QUESTIONS SIR, IT SHOWS A ERROR
abhishek : Close the browser window and try again.

ksk12 : WHILE READING THE RC'S WRITING DOWN MAIN POINTS FROM EACH PASSAGE AND GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTING IT IN SHORT IS IT WORTH DOING IT IN THE EXAM ITSELF AS IT'S A BIT TIME CONSUMING
rahulpinnamaneni : You can alternately make a mental note of the same without having to write it down. The techniques you mentioned are excellent ones and worked very well for thousands of successful aspirants.

richu : SIR HOW TO INCREASE ACCURACY IN VARC AND HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT SET IN DILR SECTION
siddhartharora : The right strategy comes with right practice, once you practice more and analyse which topics you do good at, then with experience your selection gets better

sudheer : SIR I'M PREPARING ALOT BUT I'M NOT SCORING IN AIMCAT
pradeeppandey : Taking three sectional test of each of the area after though analysis and immediate corrective measures will help you a lot.

vansh : SIR HOW CAN I REVISE ALL TOPIC ONCE BEFORE AIMCAT IN QUANTS
siddhartharora : make a formula book of your own and revise it once every week

yug : ERROR CODE: 403 REFERENCE ID: C914DE3C642538ED797B14095EB6D9A4
abhishek : We are seeing your message here. Type it.

pk : I WANT TO IMPROVE THE QUANT SECTION BUT I AM STUCK IN BASIC PART IT IS TAKING TOO LONG TIME TO UNDERSTAND THE BASIC AND THEN I GET DEMOTIVATED , PLZ SUGGEST STARTEGY TO IMPROVE IT AND ALSO I AM READING AEON AND THE HINDU EDITORIAL DAILY STILL I AM NOT GOOD AT RC.WHAT SHOULD BE APPROACH TO READ THESE MATERIAL AND USE IT TO IMPROVE IN RC
rahulpinnamaneni : You’re not alone. Many CAT aspirants struggle with basics in Quant and using reading material effectively for RC. Stop trying to master all topics at once. Focus on 1-2 topics per week. Don’t try to cover more topics. Try to master fewer topics properly. Maybe when it comes to RCs you're reading without a clear purpose. You're finishing the article but not practising comprehension.

rnca5a021 : HOW TO ANALYZE MOCKS? WHEN I TRY TO ANALYZE I SEE WHAT ARE THE QUESTIONS THAT I DID WRONG ANG THE CORRECT ANSWER TO THE SAME.
pradeeppandey : We should give the top priority to those questions in which time is invested but the answer is wrong. If you are observing any particular pattern in your mistakes, then it would be fairly easy to rectify it after identifying the cause of errors. The second priority to those questions in which question is shortlisted after proper scanning but due to some or other reason it takes more than the allotted time. One should not forget that performing well in CAT purely based on one’s ability to filter out the easier ones first the relatively tougher ones to score over the rest. The difficulty level questions or out of the box questions which remained un-attempted is the last priority, but one should try to learn the hidden concept so that similar question can be attempted in the forthcoming tests if time permits.

yug : 2 MOCKS, 79 AND 70 PERCENTILE. AIM 99.5, PREPARING FULL TIME, DOABLE?
pradeeppandey : Very much achievable !! Don't judge yourself after just two MOCKs, it is too early !!

yug : THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT AND TIME, HAD TO WRITE IN SHORT FOR IT TO GO
abhishek : Welcome

lalit : SIR HOW SHOULD I IDENTIFY EASIER RC
rahulpinnamaneni : Familiarity of the topic, easier terms, length of RC give some early cues on whether you want to spend more time on an RC.

aspirant99 : GREETINGS, PLEASE PROVIDE A STRATEGY FOR AIMING 99 PERCENTILE IN QUANTS SECTION. I HAVE GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF BASICS AND FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL.
raman : Take more online sessional tests and also revise topic wise tests

aspirant99 : GREETINGS, WHAT SHOULD ONE DO FROM NOW ON DAILY BASIS TO SCORE HIGH IN LR-DI SECTION?
pradeeppandey : You should take three sectional tests along with one SAMCAT and one AIMCAT per week. Once the time is over solve all the pending questions after re allocating some time using timer. Take the maximum help of video solutions after the second round of problem solving.

devil : HOW CAN I START PREPARING FOR DILR?
abhishek : Start with the basic Handouts, exercises in the basic booklets. Also, start with one-two puzzles per day.

lalit : HOW SHOULD I IMPROVE MY ACCURACY IN QA AND DILR
abhishek : Go slow while attempting the test. Initially, compromise on speed a little bit by focusing on accuracy. This is a good way to improve the accuracy.

sudheer : SIR WHEN YOU ARE PUTTING CHAT SESSION MOST TIME YOU ARE PUTTING EVENING ONLY BUT I HAVE CLASS ON THAT TIME AND I HAVE INTRESET FOR THIS CHAT SESSION COULD YOU HELP ME SIR
raman : You may have a look at the archives to get the essence of the queries. Any specific queries, please do speak to your faculty member /mentor!

dlca5a021 : HOW CAN I START PREPARATION OF DI
rahulpinnamaneni : Basic classroom handouts, Basic SM, DEXes, advanced SM, DWHOs, online sectional tests.

vineet : HOW TO START PREPARING FOR DI/LR IF WE’RE STARTING NOW? I’M SCORING AROUND 12 MARKS IN DILR SECTION IN AIMCATS. SHOULD WE SOLVE ALL QUESTIONS FROM SM? DO WE HAVE THAT MUCH TIME?
rahulpinnamaneni : Classroom handouts, Basic SM, DEXes, DWHOs, Advanced SM, PYQs, Online Sectional tests, you have lots of practice material readily available. What are you waiting for?

devil : SHOULD I START SOLVING PYQS?
rahulpinnamaneni : Sure, why not? Now is as good a time as any to do PYQs.

devil : ANY PRO TIP/
rahulpinnamaneni : Focus more on the last 4-5 years as they'd be more relevant.

vinu : SIR I HAVE A LOW SCORE IN QA AND DILR, THE ONLY SILVER LINING IS VARC. HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY SCORES...I HAVE COMPLETED RC SM BOOKLET AND GIVING SECTIONAL RC FOR THE SAME. PLS SUGGEST ME SOME WAY TO IMPROVE.
rahulpinnamaneni : Have you finished the basic material of QA and DILR?

vineet : IS THERE ENOUGH TIME LEFT FOR US TO SOLVE EACH AND EVERY QUESTION IN SM? MY QUESTION IS THAT. FOR DILR
rahulpinnamaneni : Yes, of course. Why not. If it means enough to you, you'll find the time. Won't you?

vinu : BASIC RC BOOKLET THAT WAS GIVEN
rahulpinnamaneni : Good. You'll be getting a lot more content in the second lot. Plus you already have access to lots of online sectional tests.

hocdb54081 : WHAT SHOULD BE THE IDEAL APPROACH FOR FINISHING SYLLABUS FIRST WATCH THE VIDEO LECTURES OF ALL TOPICS AND THEN JUMP ON QUESTION OR PRACTICE QUESTIONS AFTER COMPELETING VIDEO LECTURE TOPIC WISE
rahulpinnamaneni : Class-->Video--> Practise Do that topic-by-topic.

mucbb5a122 : I FIND DI/LR SECTION VERY DIFFICULT AS I AM UNABLE TO GET THE CORRECT ANSWER IN AIMCAT WHICH IS WHY I SCORE LESS PERCENTILE.
rahulpinnamaneni : DI/LR sets are logic-heavy, not formula-based. They test your pattern recognition and deduction skills. Pressure of time + unfamiliarity with the type of logic can cause panic or mental block. Many students don’t practice full sets under pressure, and that’s exactly what AIMCAT tests.

chandrahas : SIR WHILE ATTEMPTING AIMCAT HOW TO DECIDE WHICH QUESTION TO ATTEMPT FIRST AND WHICH TO ATTEMPT LATER FOR SAVING THE TIME BECAUSE WHILE ATTEMPTING THE AIMCAT AT FIRST WHILE READING THE QUESTION IT LOOKS EASY BUT WHILE ATTEMPTING IT SOMETIMES IT GETS DIFFICULT TO SOLVE
pradeeppandey : Scanning as per the strength or weakness is the hallmark to excel in quant. Scanning is a very subjective thing and there cannot be any generalization. You can devise your own rule on the basis of what you have experienced and learned in the past AIMCATs. Please keep two simple facts in your mind while you scan the paper 1. Shortlist the question on the merit of that question i.e. What is given and what is required is more important rather than the appearance, length, face value of the questions or the chapter it belongs to. If I look at from the test makers perspective, there are no chapters in quant. Quant section as a whole is a level playground and even the basic mathematical concepts till class Xth are sufficient to get a decent percentile score. Chapters are basically the virtual boundary that we test takers have created for convenience in preparation 2. Be practical in scanning. Even if the question is from your comfort zone, if it is either calculation/formulation intensive or requires rigorous case analysis then you are advised to move forward or leave it to the end of the question paper. At the same time, do not leave too many questions to the end. Doing so will only create unnecessary pressure and you may lose some really easy questions.

mucbb5a122 : HOW TO IMPROVE IN DI/LR SECTION?
rahulpinnamaneni : Please go through some of the queries answered below. This one has been answered multiple times.

student : IT'S BEEN 3 TO 4 MONTH SINCE I HAVE JOIN THE CLASS BUT I HAVE NOT DONE ANY SM BOOK SECTION TEST NOTHING JUST ATTEND THE CLASS AND GIVE AIMCAT I HAVE GOT 10 -9 40 10 -2 IN AIMCAT. I HAVE VERY VERY LOW MARKS IN MY ACADEMIC I AM FEELING DEMOTIVATE. HOW I SHOULD START THE PREP FROM KNOW TO GET THE BEST?
pradeeppandey : Don't get demotivated. Now it is high time to start the SM Booklet of all areas. Solve at least one exercise of each chapter and cover the backlog.