dlca5a157 : HOW TO INCREASE SPEED IN DI AS I AM UNABLE TO COMPLETE ANY SET WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT.
siddhartharora : The best way is practice, solve minimum one set a day without any time limit, once you have enough practice time taken will reduce automatically. Start from eady ones but do take tough one also after every 2-3 days, if not able to solve, check solutions. After a few days try the sets again for which you had to refer to the solutions.

praneeth : HI,
rahulpinnamaneni : Hi, what's your query?

ab : WHAT SHOULD BE THE TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR QUANT?
rahulpinnamaneni : Meaning? The section is timed in the exam anyway.

mucd5a015 : MY ACTUAL PREPARATION HAS STARTED FROM NOW
rahulpinnamaneni : Hmm. I hope you're aware of all the material you're entitled to first. That's step 1 of your preparation.

akhil : ARE 300 SETS ENOUGH FOR LRDI
rahulpinnamaneni : Enough for what? 300 sets of which level?

praneeth : CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. HOW TO IMPROVE CALCULATION SPEED? WHAT TO PRACTICE? 2. WHERE TO PRACTICE OR TEST VARIATIONS OF DILR QUESTIONS? 3. HOW DO I PREPARE VERBAL ABILITY (NOT RC)?
rahulpinnamaneni : Calculation speed can be practised from our Speed Enhancement SM. We already gave you one. There are hundreds of Android Apps to practise, compete and improve your calculation speed. For DILR, go through basic SM, then advanced SM, then online sectional tests.

reyna : JUST STARTED WITH THE PREPARTION.
siddhartharora : What is your query

kay : HOW TO SCORE MAX IN LR
rahulpinnamaneni : It's too generic to answer, but have you been practising from the SM, Online sectional tests and AIMCATs?

akash : WHEN I SOLVE QUESTIONS IT TAKES TIME AND SOMETIMES I CAN'T SOLVE QUESTIONS AT ALL BUT WHEN I SEE SOLUTIONS OR TEACHER SOLVING IT I FEEL LIKE ITS EASY.
rahulpinnamaneni : You're not alone. Thousands of aspirants go through their preparation year after year having very similar feelings. It's quite normal, truth be told.

sandip : HELLO SIR,
rahulpinnamaneni : Hello, what's your query?

reyna : JUST STARTED THE PREPARATION. WANT TO VERIFY MY PLAN WITH SOME GUIDANCE.
raman : Just check if it showing results. Also you may fix an appointment with your mentors and move forward.

dlca5a157 : ALSO SHOULD WE START SOLVING INTERMIDATE SECTIONAL TEST FOR QUANTS AS THE SYLLABUS IS NOT COMPLETED YET?
rahulpinnamaneni : Are you done with all the OBQs? The basic sectional tests I mean.

khushi : HOW TO DEVELOP CRITICAL REASONING SKILLS SO THAT ACCURACY CAN INCREASE
siddhartharora : Please ask this question on VA RC session

sreeram : HOW TO INTERPRET THE QUESTIONS AND FORM THE EQUATIONS FASTER?
renufrancis : To improve QA, start by building a strong foundation in basic concepts from each topic—don’t just memorize formulas, but understand how and when to apply them. Use your study material thoroughly: read the theory, go through solved examples, and practice all types of questions. Focus on accuracy first; speed will naturally improve as you practice more and start recognizing patterns. With consistent effort and regular revision, both your confidence and solving speed will steadily grow.

mucd5a015 : MY ACTUAL PREPARATION HAS STARTED FROM NOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO DO CAT PREPARATION IN 4 MONTHS
raman : Yes indeed! Keep working sincerely. Also make sure that you follow the plans that you make for studies.

dlca5a157 : HOW DO I MAXIMIZE MY SCORE IN VARC AS I GET NEARLY 7 QUESTIONS WRONG IF I ATTEMPT 17-18 QUESTIONS
rahulpinnamaneni : Any particular question type where your accuracy is hit in particular?

rana : HOW TO DO REVISION FOR QUANT?
siddhartharora : Sectional tests are the best way. Prepare a formula book and revise every week.

shah : SIR HOW TO START PREPARING IF I RECENTLY JOIN THE CLASS
rahulpinnamaneni : Are you a classroom student?

kay : CAN YOU TELL ME WHICH TOPICS IN LR AND DI ARE MOST IMPORTANT AND WHICH SHOULD BE PREPARED WELL
pradeeppandey : No such topics. Give importance to all chapters of SM-2605 booklet so that you can deal with questions based upon multiple concepts.

k : WHAT SHOULD BE MY MAIN FOCUS ON QUANT SYLLABUS, CONSIDERING I’M NOT THAT STRONG WITH IT, AND I WANT TO SCORE AT LEAST 95 PERCENTILE IN AIMCATS.?
rahulpinnamaneni : It's more important to focus on your weaker areas if you don't want to risk not clearing the sectional cutoffs.

aditya : I AM CLEAR WITH BASICS BUT WHENEVER I GO FOR SOLVING QUESTIONS I TEND TO FORGET EVERYTHING PLZ GUIDE ME ON THIS
rahulpinnamaneni : Did you try doing the basic material again after a few weeks? Just to assess if you learned it properly or just memorized it for a few days.

reyna : JUST FINISHED A CHAPTER IN CLASS FOR QUANTS . COMPELTED THE TIME MODULE. WHAT NEXT?
rahulpinnamaneni : QATs, QAREs, QWHOs, OBQs, OIQs, OAQs.

debdip : IF WE START PREPARATION NOW, WILL IT BE ENOUGH FOR CAT 2025
siddhartharora : There is no general answer for this query as it all depends on how much time and effort you are willing to give. You can do it provided you prepare with full might.

sk : HI SIR I HAVE JUST STARTED COACHING ON MONDAY.ONCE A TOPIC IS COMPLETED HOW CAN WE START PRACTICING MORE ON THE TOPIC
renufrancis : Start by learning the basics thoroughly and solving all the questions from the Study Material (SM) for that topic. Once you're comfortable, take foundation-level sectional tests to strengthen your understanding and improve accuracy. As you progress, you can also try intermediate and advanced level tests for more practice.

harsh : HOW SHOULD I DIVIDE MY TIME FOR PREPARATION IN ALL THE THREE SUBJECTS? SHOULD I FOCUS MORE ON MY STRENGTHS OR GIVE EQUAL TIME IN EVERY SUBJECT AND FOCUS MORE ON WEAKER AREAS?
rahulpinnamaneni : Work on your weakest areas first. You're not getting into a Top B-School without clearing the sectional cutoffs.

disha : WHAT SHOULD WE DO BEFORE WE START SOLVING THE QUESTIONS?
raman : Give a thorough reading. Also if you can scribble on a paper some critically important data. What's given and What's asked clarity is required. Subsequently go about. Also examine the method you employed after solving the problem. This is applicable when you are practicing. When you take a test, do not analyse the question once you take a decision.

sruthy : HI SIR
rahulpinnamaneni : Hello, what's your query?

shikhar : WHEN I SOLVE LRDI IT FEELS THE OTHER 2 SECTIONS AND THE SAME HAPPENS IN EVERY SECTION
rahulpinnamaneni : Sorry, can you be more clear in your query?

yash : COULD YOU PLEASE SUGGEST A WEBSITE FOR BRUSHING UP ON BASIC CONCEPTS OF MATH OR ANY NOTES?
rahulpinnamaneni : We provide a study material (SM) containing very easy practice questions in Quant for every topic. Please start there. It'll boost your confidence.

anvi : IT'S MY 2ND TIME FOR CAT, WANT ADVICE TO BOOST SCORE IN VARC
siddhartharora : Please ask this question in VA RC session

meena : I AM JUST STARTING WITH MY CAT PREPARATION. IS THIS TOO LATE?WHAT IS THE BEST STRATEGY FOR QA,DI AND LR?
rahulpinnamaneni : Many aspirants crack CAT in as much time or even less every year. NO, it's not too late if your efforts and intentions are in the right direction.

mucbb5a408 : I RECENTLY STARTED SOLVING AVERAGES ALLEGATION AND MIXTURES FROM BOOK GIVEN TO US, AND EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN TAUGHT IN CLASSES I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE IN CERTAIN SUMS, CAN U SUGGEST ME A WAY?
siddhartharora : Ask your centre for a doubt session

mucdb5a062 : CAN YOU PLEASE TELL HOW MANY NUMBER OF QUESTIONS SHOULD BE PRACTICE EACH DAY FOR ALL THE SECTIONS. I AM NOT AWARE ABOUT THE SET TERM. LIKE HOW MANY QUESTIONS DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY A SET OF DI/LR SO NO. OF QUESTION? :)
rahulpinnamaneni : Are you working or studying? How many hours a day can you spare?

bhcbb5a782 : HEY, I'VE NEVER DONE PNC BEFORE AS I'M A COMMERCE STUDENT WHO TOOK COMPUTERS IN 11TH AND 12TH, IS IT OKAY TO OMIT THE TOPIC ENTIRELY, I HAD BEGUN MY PREP ONLY RECENTLY, AND I AM ATTEMPTING THE EXAM THIS YEAR
siddhartharora : At least learn the formulae as PnC is very useful to solve ma y questions in less time. Do try questions, check solutions if not able to do, but do not omit completely

dlca5a157 : NO SIR, NOT DONE WITH ALL THE BASIC SECTIONAL TESTS. HOWEVER, I HAVE COMPLETED IT FOR THE TOPICS DONE IN CLASS
rahulpinnamaneni : Excellent why not watch the videos of the other topics too as you have only 5 more months to go? Why wait for every topic to be covered in the class?

sandip : SIR HOW TO PREPARE FOR VA SECTION, THE QUESTION SEEMS EASY BUT THE ANSWER TURNS OUT SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
rahulpinnamaneni : Which type of VARC questions in particular?

kpr : IS SOLVING A SUDOKU EVERYDAY HELP IN DEVELOPING REASONING SKILL?
rahulpinnamaneni : It'll help you improve your speed in solving puzzles no doubt.

mucd5a015 : IT TAKES LOT OF TIME TO COMPLETE A CHAPTER EACH CHAPTER CONSIST ATLEAST 2-3 LECTURES WHICH ARE ALMOST MORE THAN 2 HOURS AND SM COMPRISES 90 QUESTION APPROX SO HOW TO COMPLETE THESE WITH TESTS IF WE ARE STARTING FROM JULY
siddhartharora : CAT need time and dedication, please focus only on CAT and your graduation right now and forget everything else.

arpita : WHAT SHOULD BE THE STRATEGY OF QUANT IF I START TODAY
pradeeppandey : Complete SM booklet parallel to the classes and start the sectional tests as soon as you are done with 60% of Quant Syllabus.

hycbb5a090 : WHAT COULD BE THE BEST STRATEGY FOR PREPARATION TO ATTAIN ACCURACY IN ALL THE THREE QA , DI , LR
rahulpinnamaneni : We wish there exists an answer so simple that we could share it here. Trust me, it's never so easy. There's no one-size-fits-all.

shaunakchhabra : HELLO SIR, JUST STARTED THE PREPARATION. BY WHEN SHOULD WE IDEALLY START GIVING AIMCATS?
siddhartharora : Right now. They will help youbyo understand where you go right or wrong. Where you take more time and work accordingly. There will be few topics which you can still do good basis your school education, focus on them and analyze the tests once done.

n : I’M FACING SOME DIFFICULTY WITH QUANTS. RIGHT NOW, I’M ONLY ABLE TO SOLVE THE EXERCISE QUESTIONS BY REFERRING TO THE ANSWER KEY. I UNDERSTAND THE SOLUTION WHEN I SEE IT, BUT I TEND TO FORGET IT LATER.
raman : Having done the exercise questions once. Take out questions at random and do the same. If required use white papers and book. Writing more would improve your muscle memory and hence your memory!

kpr : HOW TO IMPROVE CALCULATION SPEED? WHAT TO PRACTICE?
renufrancis : To improve your calculation speed, focus on practicing basic arithmetic regularly—addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages—without using a calculator. Learn and revise multiplication tables, squares, cubes, and common fractions-to-decimal conversions. Practice speed math techniques from the corresponding SM. Spend 10–15 minutes daily solving mental math exercises to build speed and accuracy gradually.

kpr : WHERE TO PRACTICE OR TEST VARIATIONS OF DILR QUESTIONS?
pradeeppandey : Sectional test of Intermediate and Advance level available on your SHP. Don't miss any AIMCATs and SAMCATs.

reyna : FOR LRDI FIRST DID ARUN SHARMA. THEN WATCHED YOUTUBE FROM RODHA CAN I SOLVE THE MODULES NEXT? LRDI NOT STARTED IN THE CLASS YET. WANT TO STAY AHEAD. :)
rahulpinnamaneni : Are you a classroom student?

kpr : HOW DO I PREPARE VERBAL ABILITY (NOT RC)?
siddhartharora : Please ask this question in VA RC session

sudeep : I'M STRUGGLING WITH DI CURRENTLY, ESPECIALLY GAMES & TOURNAMENTS AND VENN DIAGRAMS. EVEN AFTER SOLVING MULTIPLE QUESTIONS, I ENCOUNTER QUESTIONS THAT CAN ONLY BE SOLVED WITH SOME NEW AND UNFAMILIAR APPROACH. IS THERE ANY EFFECTIVE STRATEGY TO BECOME BETTER IN THESE TOPICS?
rahulpinnamaneni : We've all been there at some point. Solving more sets and building familiarity is the only way to surpass your fears.

shah : YES SIR I AM CLASSROOM STUDENT
rahulpinnamaneni : Classroom handouts, practice exercises from the SM, followed by QAT/LAT/DEX and so on. You still have lots of online sectional tests and AIMCATs to go through.

mucbb5a408 : SIR I HAVE ATTENDED EVERY CLASS OF AVERAGES ALLEGATION AND MIXTURE, YET I AM FACING DIFFICULTY WHILE SOLVING CERTAIN SUMS, ANY SUGGESTIONS?
rahulpinnamaneni : Any particular model you're struggling with? Have you tried the OBQs pertaining to AMA (the chapter's name)?

reyna : HOW TO FIX APPOINTMENT WITH MENTORS? WILL I BE GETTING THE SAME PERSON FOR CLEARING MY DOUBTS ?
rahulpinnamaneni : A lot of details are already available on your SHP. If you can't find them, do reach out to your counsellor or mail us at info@time4education.com. We'll be glad to help.

kay : I HAVE COMPLETED LR QUESTIONS FROM THE BOOK BUT I AM WEAK IN DI. HOW SHOULD I IMPROVE MY DI SECTION
rahulpinnamaneni : Basic SM of DI, then advanced SM, then Online sectional tests, then AIMCATs.

sruthy : I AM OVERWHELMED WITH THE AMOUNT OF STUDY MATERIALS AND EXERCISE OPTIONS AVAILABLE, IS THERE A WAY YOU COULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND HOW I CAN GO ABOUT WITH THE SYLLABUS AND WHAT MY PRIMARY FOCUS SHOULD BE AT THE MOMENT
raman : Go for a combination of structured and random preparation. Structured: Conventional basics practice exercise by taking a particular topic. Random: Trying out questions randomly from different materials (obviously all TIME materials only!) Also take more and more online tests. This will help to take up corrective measures.

reyna : WILL I BE GETTING THE SAME PEROSN AS MY MENTIR AS THE ONE WHO TEACHES ME IF I WANT OT VERIFY MY SELF STUDY PLAN?
siddhartharora : Talk to your centre, they will help

debdip : WHAT IS THE SECTIONAL CUTOFF IN CAT
pradeeppandey : It's vary year to year. It is available on time4education.com, please go through https://www.time4education.com/my/resultAnalysis.php?course=CAT/MBA

arpita : HOW MANY LRDI SETS ARE ENOUGH TO GET 99 PLUS AND TELL LOD TOO?
rahulpinnamaneni : Getting half the questions right in any year would get you 99.2-99.9 percentile in most years. I hope you're looking for something like that. But getting just 30-40% is great too.

shikhar : I AM READING EVERY DAY FOR 30 -40 MINS BUT I DONT THINK IT'S HELPING
siddhartharora : It will take sometime to show that it is working. Wait for few weeks

kpr : WHAT IS SM-2605 BOOKLET?
renufrancis : It is one of the Study materials that you received from T.I.M.E.

jdcbb5a002 : I HAVE JUST JOINED A NEW BATCH HOW DO I PREPARE FOR CAT NOVEMBER 2025
rahulpinnamaneni : Please attend every single class, follow everything the faculty tells religiously. When in doubt, speak to a faculty / mentor.

s : I CANT SEEM TO GET A HOLD OF QA, SHOULD I LEAVE IT
renufrancis : Never. Quantitative Aptitude can feel tough in the beginning, but with the right approach, you will improve. Start by learning the basics one topic at a time and focus on understanding concepts instead of rushing. Practice easy questions first to build confidence, and gradually move to higher levels as you get comfortable. Consistent effort and regular practice will make a big difference.

reyna : QATS, QARES, QWHOS, OBQS, OIQS, OAQS NO CLUE WHAT ALL OF THEM STAND FOR EXCEPT THE FIRST ONE . ALSO WHERE TO FETCH THEM? ON THE WEBSITE OR GOOGLE THE QUESTIONS?
pradeeppandey : Please speak to your center. These are the handouts of graded difficulty level, it will get scheduled with you during the course progress.

mucd5a015 : IN CAT EXAM WE HAVE OPTION TO CHOOSE SECTION TO BEGIN WITH? AND HOW MUCH WE MUST GIVE ON 1 QUESTION
pradeeppandey : NO. You have to follow the predefined order. As per the pattern of CAT till 2024, VARC followed by DILR in which turn to Quant.

shaunakchhabra : SIR, WHEN TO START WITH AIMCATS? JUST STARTED THE PREPARATION.
rahulpinnamaneni : You can attempt every alternate AIMCAT for now and see if it's helping you or hurting you. It's understandable that a lot of your syllabus hasn't been covered yet. But do try to dip your feet in the water first to get a feeling.

anvi : SHOULD I START GIVING MOCKS NOW ? EVEN WITHOUT FULL PREPARATION
renufrancis : Definitely yes. Giving mocks early helps you build test-taking skills, time management alongside your preparation. You don’t need to know everything—start taking mocks to understand your strengths, identify weak areas, and get used to the pattern. Analyze each mock thoroughly to learn from mistakes and improve steadily.

shah : SIR I STARTED PRACTISING LR FROM BOOK BUT THEY SEEM DIFFICULT TO SOLVE ANY TIPS FOR THAT
pradeeppandey : I hope you have attended the classes of that particular chapter. I suggest you to go parallel to classes. Class handouts are must before SM Booklet of LR.

kpr : DOES READING AN ESSAY/ARTICLE EVERYDAY HELP IN IMPROVING RC AS WE ARE NOT PRACTICING ANY QUESTIONS OUT OF IT?
rahulpinnamaneni : It will definitely help your reading speed, enhance your retention, and train your mental muscle to process lots of points in one sitting. Try to read more in each go so that you're prepared for the CAT exam day like setting.

rana : IF I AM TARGETING 99 PERCENTILE, WHAT SHOULD BE THE MINIMUM SECTION WISE TARGET?
rahulpinnamaneni : It really changes from year to year. I think your AIMCAT performance will be somewhat indicative if your preparation is nearly finished. If not, expect an upward slide in your actual performance as you near the exam day.

hocnb5q380 : CAN YOU HELP ME HOW TO SOLVE QUANT EASILY AS I AM FROM SCIENCE BACKGROUND AND ALSO GIVE ME TIPS FOR HOW LONG SHOULD I STUDY HOW SHOULD I PLAN A SCHEDULE
rahulpinnamaneni : Start with basic concept videos and class handouts. Attend all classes and revise the concepts taught. Once you're comfortable, move to Study Material exercises. Don't repeat handouts — instead, solve new questions to strengthen concepts. Make a formula sheet and revise it regularly.

sreeram : MANY YOUTUBERS SAY THAT START GIVING MOCK TESTS EVEN IF YOU HAVE JUST STARTED THE PREPARATION. IS IT GOING TO BE HELPFUL?
rahulpinnamaneni : You can attempt every alternate AIMCAT for now and see if it's helping you or hurting you. It's understandable that a lot of your syllabus hasn't been covered yet. But do try to dip your feet in the water first to get a feeling.

reyna : A BEGINNER . DOING 3 PASSAGES DAILY FOR RC . CAN I JUMP DIRECTLY IN THE TIME MODULE FOR VARC? NEED MATERIAL FOR PRACTICING VARC DAILY SO WILL THIS BE A GOOD START?
rahulpinnamaneni : Yes on all counts.

mucbb5a408 : IN THE RECENT DOUBT SOLVING SESSIONS SOME DOUBTS WERE NOT CLEARED WHAT CAN WE DO
siddhartharora : Ask your centre to arrange more sessions

sruthy : WHICH SECTION IN QUANTS HAVE MORE WEIGHTAGE AND SHOULD BE COVERED IN THE INITIAL STAGES?
siddhartharora : Weightage varies every year and hence there is no answer. Start with basics like speed maths and percentage.

reyna : REYNA: FOR LRDI FIRST DID ARUN SHARMA. THEN WATCHED YOUTUBE F CAN I SOLVE THE MODULES NEXT? LRDI NOT STARTED IN THE CLASS YET. WANT TO STAY AHEAD. :) RAHULPINNAMANENI: ARE YOU A CLASSROOM STUDENT? YES IM A CLASSROOM STUDENT
pradeeppandey : LR and DI Booklet of CAT-25 material list are the best quality material to start with followed by the sectional tests of Intermediate and Advance level. AIMCATs and SAMCATs enhance your familiarity and ability to the next level.

jitansh : HOW DO WE MANAGE ALL THREE SUBJECTS SO WE CAN COVER SYLLABUS EFFECTIVELY? AND IS IT RECOMMENDED TO STUDY ALL SUBJECTS IN A DAY?
siddhartharora : Do as per your pattern but yea at least all three should be touched in weekly manner if not daily

harshi : SIR IN LRDI, I AM DONE WITH THE SET A BOOKS AND STARTED WITH SET B BOOKS AND ABLE TO DO QUESTIONS FROM IT BUT WHEN IT COMES TO MOCKS I AM ABLE TO DO ONLY 1 SET OR SOMETIMES 2-3 QUESTIONS. SIR PLEASE TELL WHAT SHOULD I DO?
pradeeppandey : Solving more and more sets and building familiarity is the only way to enhance your score in DILR section. You should more focus on time bound practice.2 Sectional tests from your SHP, One AIMCAT and One SAMCAT parallel to your classes and exercises from SM booklets are more than sufficient !!

disha : WHICH "MODULES" ARE PEOPLE REFERRING TO? THE STUDY MATERIALS?
rahulpinnamaneni : Yes. Study Materials (SM) and everything else, including online tests.

sruthy : WHICH TOPICS SHOULD I COVER FIRST IN DILR TO ENSURE THAT I HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO PRACTICE THE SAME IN THE COMING MONTHS ALONG WITH OTHER TOPICS THAT HAS HAD LESSER WEIGHTAGE CONSIDERING PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS
siddhartharora : Follow the pattern given in study material, that will help

manan : SIR/MA'AM, I’VE MADE A PHASE-WISE PLAN FOR CAT: JUNE–JULY: FOCUS ON BASICS, ESPECIALLY QUANT AUG–SEPT: TOUGHER QUESTIONS, SPEED-BUILDING, AND MOCKS OCT–NOV: TEST STRATEGY, ACCURACY, AND 2 FULL MOCKS PER WEEK I’M STUDYING 8–10 HOURS DAILY. IS THIS PLAN SUFFICIENT, OR SHOULD I IMPROVE OR CHANGE ANYTHING?
rahulpinnamaneni : Ensure those 8–10 hours include active practice + review, not just passive reading. After every mock or sectional test, spend time analyzing errors and patterns to avoid repeating mistakes. Don’t let VARC or DILR lag behind — maintain daily/alternate day practice for both throughout all phases. Sometimes, you may need to slow down basics if a concept isn’t clear. Be ready to adjust the plan as per your learning curve.

arpita : HOW MANY LRDI SETS TO DO ON THE DAILY BASIS WHILE PREPARING TO GET 99 PLUS
pradeeppandey : 2 Sectional tests from your SHP, One AIMCAT and One SAMCAT parallel to your classes and exercises from SM booklets are more than sufficient !!

anvi : CAN YOU SUGGEST A PREPARATION PLAN TO BOOST VARC- EXTREMELY WEEK IN THIS SECTION
siddhartharora : Please ask this question in VA RC session

disha : FOR SELF-STUDY AFTER THE CLASSES, SHOULD I GIVE TIME TO ALL THE 3 SUBJECTS IN EVERY SINGLE DAY?
renufrancis : If possible, yes—this is the best-case scenario. Giving time to all three sections (QA, VARC, and DILR) daily helps maintain balance and ensures consistent progress in each area.

shaunakchhabra : HOW TO BEGIN WITH SELF-STUDY, CONSIDERING THE COACHING JUST STARTED ON MONDAY. SO FAR, ONLY ONE INTRODUCTORY CLASS OF EACH SECTION HAS BEEN TAKEN.
rahulpinnamaneni : You can go through the video lectures on your SHP can't you?

kay : I HAVE STARTED DOING 2-3 RCS EVERYDAY. WILL THIS HELP IN IMPROVING MY RC SECTIONS?
siddhartharora : Please ask this question in VA RC session

anvi : ALL PLEASE SUGGEST THE IDEAL WAY TO ANALYSIS A MOCK, THIS WAS THE ONE MISTAKE I DID LAST YEAR DIDN'T ACTUALLY ANALYSIS THEM WELL
pradeeppandey : We should invest a considerable amount of time to analyse our performance. 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. Don’t be unnecessarily burdened with the fluctuation of scores. This could happen because you have been involved unwarranted/not well thought out experiments with your strategy, or have been writing mocks when you are tired or not able to concentrate.

kpr : I REGISTERED ONLY FOR TEST SERIES. DO I STILL HAVE ACCESS TO SM-2605 BOOKLET AND OTHER MATERIAL?
siddhartharora : You only have access to mocks not to study material

sonu : HOW DO I IMPROVE MY VARC SECTION
siddhartharora : Please ask this question in VA RC session

laks : HI, I AM STRUGGLING TO SOLVE ALL THE QUESTIONS TO SOLVE IN MOST OF THE TIME I CANT SOLVE WITHOUT REFFERING THE SOLUTIONS, WHAT CAN I DO, HOW DO I IMPROVE MY SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE , BY STEP BY STEP
renufrancis : If you're struggling to solve questions without referring to solutions, don’t worry—it’s a common phase when starting out. Focus on learning one topic at a time by understanding the basic concepts and solving easy questions first. Instead of just reading the solutions, try to deeply understand the logic behind each step and revise regularly. With daily practice and consistent effort, your subject knowledge and confidence will steadily improve.

rana : IAM UNABLE TO SOLVE QUESTION IN TIME CONSTRAIN WHAT SHOULD I DO?
renufrancis : To improve in CAT Quant, start by building a strong foundation in basic concepts from each topic—don’t just memorize formulas, but understand how and when to apply them. Use your study material thoroughly: read the theory, go through solved examples, and practice all types of questions. Focus on accuracy first; speed will naturally improve as you practice more and start recognizing patterns. With consistent effort and regular revision, both your confidence and solving speed will steadily grow.

arpita : WHAT IS SM
siddhartharora : Study material

mucd5a015 : HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD BE GIVEN TO 1 QUESTION IN EXAM
rahulpinnamaneni : 1 question in which section? 1 question of what level of difficulty? Everything depends on them right?

jitansh : WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED STUDY PATTERN ESPECIALLY FOR VARC AND LRDI?
rahulpinnamaneni : Please attend every single class, follow everything the faculty tells you religiously. When in doubt, speak to a faculty / mentor.

pncbb5a316 : CAN YOU PLEASE GIVE SOME TIPS FOR BOOSTING THE SCORE OF LRDI ABOVE 99 PERCENTILE?
pradeeppandey : 1. Give ample time to shortlist the doable set. 2. As most of the students are aware of latest CAT pattern of DILR section where there were some sets in which you need not solve the entire set. Some of the individual questions are easy pickings as compared to the rest of the questions in the set. Solving these individual questions may not give you the satisfaction of ‘cracking the set’ but being able to identify and solve these easy individual questions within a set will fetch valuable marks. Aspirants need to be selective within the shortlisted sets.

sruthy : I AM ALSO A WORKING PROFESSIONAL, HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SUGGEST THAT I NEED TO SPEND ON ALL THREE SECTIONS ON A DAILY BASIS TO ENSURE I AM GIVING IT MY ALL (IRRESPECTIVE OF ONES' CALIBER)
rahulpinnamaneni : Preparation can never be irrespective of one's caliber. A 100%iler might have spent a lot less time on his preparation compared to someone who scored way lesser. Everything depends on one's caliber and how much further his learning journey takes him.

arpita : HOW MANY QUANT QUES TO DO ON THE DAILY BASIS WHILE PREPARING TO GET 99 PLUS
rahulpinnamaneni : There's no set number, to be honest. "As many as you can" sounds about right. As many as you need to, till your scores are plateauing and you're not seeing any incremental benefits in the section.

shah : SIR MY DI CLASSES HAVE NOT YET BEEN STARTED SO SHOULD I START MYSELF OR WAIT FOR THE CLASS TO START
siddhartharora : You can start with practice

astha : I HAVE JUST STARTED WITH THE PREPARATION A MONTH AGO. THE CLASSES ARE HELPING. I TRY TO SOLVE THE MATERIAL AND HANDOUT. HOWEVER I AM STILL A BIT LOST ON THE TIME MANAGEMENT AND HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I BE GIVING EACH OF THE SECTIONS EACH DAY OR EACH WEAK. I NEED TO IMPROVE ON QUANTS AND DILR. SO ANY TIPS ON THAT?
siddhartharora : Start with SM1002020, which will help you to build basics.

azin : SIR IAM IN WEEKEND BATCH AND HAD MY FIRST CLASS ON SUNDAY ABOUT SIMPLE EQUATIONS AND READING COMPREHENSION BUT I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT WHT TO LEARN OTHER THAN THIS TOPIC UNTIL MY NEXT CLASS HOW SHOULD I MANAGE
siddhartharora : Talk to faculty at your centre, they will help. You can also start from SM1002020 for basics

fazal : HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD BE GIVEN TO VARC QUESTIONS AND HOW MANY QUESTIONS SHOULD WE ATTEMPT IN ALL THREE CATEGORIES TO GET GOOD COLLEGES?
rahulpinnamaneni : Are you talking about CAT?

ndhi : HELLO SIR/MAM IAM WATCHING THE VIDEOS AND IAM UNDEREATING THE QUESTIONS BUT IAM NOT SOLVING THOSSE..BUT FROM JUNE STARTED SOLVING THE QUANT QUESTIONS AND VARC I WILL KEEP IT FOR WEEKEND AND DI ONE QUESTION DAILY IAM NOT BALE TO SOLVE BUT I WILL UNDERSTAND THE SOLUTION AND NEXT PROBLEM I WILL APPROACH BY MY OWN. KEEPING BARC AT THE END AND SOLVING ONLY ONE DI PER DAY WILL IT AFFECT MY RESULTS?(CONSIDERING ALL MY SECTIONS ARE WEAK
rahulpinnamaneni : You must actively try solving first, even if you get stuck. That struggle builds your logic. VARC is skill-based (needs regular reading & exposure). Weekly practice isn’t enough.Stay regular, don’t avoid any section, and you’ll definitely see improvement.

azin : SIR I HAD MY FIRST CLASS ON SIMPLE EQUATION AND READING COMPREHENSION BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHT TO LEARN NEXT OTHER THAN THIS TOPIC UNTIL MY NEXT CLASSES SO CAN U GUIDE ME ON THIS
rahulpinnamaneni : You can go through the Theory and Examples of Simple Equations, try to solve the practice questions from both exercises in SM1002606. You can do something similar for RCs.

vani : WE SHOULD FOCUS ON TIMINGS WHILE SOLVING QUESTIONS AS OF NOW OR FIRST WE SHOULD BUILD COMMAND ON CONCEPTS BY SOLVING A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF QUESTIONS?
renufrancis : First, focus on building a strong command over concepts by solving a reasonable number of questions without worrying too much about time. Once you're confident with the basics and accuracy improves, you can start focusing on speed and time management. Trying to rush through problems too early can lead to careless mistakes. Accuracy first—speed will follow with practice.

cbcab5a005 : IS THERE SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE FOR QUANTS EXERCISE IN SM
pradeeppandey : Yes.SM1002061/62/63 booklets.

ndhi : AND IAM WORKING PROFESSIONAL TOO STARTED MY PREP FROM APRIL ,AND ONLY ABLE TO GIVE 2 HOURS PER DAY COMBINING QUANT AND RC READIN..FROM JUNE I HAD INCREASED THE TIME AND DOING QUANT AND RC COMPULSORILY AND DILR PER WEEK 3 SETS..AND IN WHICH FREQUENCY WE HAVE TO TAKE THE SECTIONAL MOCJ
rahulpinnamaneni : Sectional tests help you develop test-taking strategy, selection skills, and stamina — very important even if you're not yet 100% prepared.

99_63_2024 : SOMETIMES MY DILR PERCENTLE IS EXTREMELY HIGH SOMETIMES CVERY LESS, UNABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHY
rahulpinnamaneni : We should invest a considerable amount of time to analyse our performance. 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. Don’t be unnecessarily burdened with the fluctuation of scores. This could happen because you have been involved unwarranted/not well thought out experiments with your strategy, or have been writing mocks when you are tired or not able to concentrate.

shreya : HOW MANY LRDI SETS SHOULD I DO DAILY?
rahulpinnamaneni : There's no set number, to be honest. "As many as you can" sounds about right. As many as you need to, till your scores are plateauing and you're not seeing any incremental benefits in the section.

mucdb5a062 : MUCDB5A062: CAN YOU PLEASE TELL HOW MANY NUMBER OF QUESTIONS SHOULD BE PRACTICE EACH DAY FOR ALL THE SECTIONS. I AM NOT AWARE ABOUT THE SET TERM. LIKE HOW MANY QUESTIONS DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY A SET OF DI/LR SO NO. OF QUESTION? :) RAHULPINNAMANENI: ARE YOU WORKING OR STUDYING? HOW MANY HOURS A DAY CAN YOU SPARE? SIR W.R.T THIS, I AM A WORKING PROFESSIONAL AND CAN SPARE 5 HOURS ON WEEK DAYS AND 8-9 ON WEEKENDS
rahulpinnamaneni : Try to cover all three sections in every 1-2 day cycle to maintain balance. Spread your time across the three sections equally during the week days and focus on mocks and their analysis on the weekends.

kpr : KPR: HOW DO I PREPARE VERBAL ABILITY (NOT RC)? SIDDHARTHARORA: PLEASE ASK THIS QUESTION IN VA RC SESSION. I AIN'T REGISTERED FOR A COURSE. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP HERE BRIEFLY?
siddhartharora : We are QA and DI LR Faculties

disha : DOES THE SM INCLUDE FORMULAS?
rahulpinnamaneni : Yes, the quant SMs include everything.

adi : I AM SOLVING RC'S AND VA QUESTIONS REGULARLY, IT IS QUITE DIFFICULT TO MANAGE WITH WORK, BUT STILL I TRY TO SOLVE FEW QUESTIONS. HOWEVER, I HAVE ONLY 50% ACCURACY. GUIDE ME WITH A SOLUTION.
rahulpinnamaneni : 50% accuracy in RC/VA is common early on. Slow down your first reading. Don’t skim. Understand the tone and purpose. Try solving 2 RCs on alternate days. Focus more on why you got something wrong during review.

ndhi : IAM KIND OF SCARED MAXIMUM I CAN GIVE 4 HOUR IN A DAY AND WHILE WEEKEND NOT MORE THEN THAT ..CAN I MAKE IT KIND OF SOS CARED
pradeeppandey : Yes. No worries..No worries..Even 4-5 hrs per day in the correct way is sufficient. Provided, you know the art of optimizing the outputs in the time constraints.

fazal : I AM A WORKING INDIVIDUAL SO 9HRS OF MY DAY IN SPEND ON MY WORK SO HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR CAT
pradeeppandey : No worries..Even 5-6 hrs per day in the correct way is sufficient. Provided, you know the art of optimizing the outputs in the time constraints.

fazal : YES SIR I AM TALKING ABOUT CAT
rahulpinnamaneni : Give the most time to your weakest section. The answer to how many questions to get right in the exam keeps changing from year to year. It's best to avoid that mindset at the moment. Just focus on maximising learning and practice at the moment.

arpita : FOR HOW LONG MY SYLLABUS OF BOTH SUB SHOULD I COMPLETE? HOE MANY SECTIONAL TEST TO GIVE IN TOTAL?
pradeeppandey : For course completion tentative date..please speak to your center. Three sectional tests of each area is recommended.

sruthy : IS IT NECESSARY THAT WE COVER AT LEAST ONE TOPIC, BE IT EXERCISE OR BASIC CONCEPTS, FROM EACH SECTION ON A DAILY BASIS TO ENSURE WE ARE IN LINE WITH THE PREP FOR ALL 3 SECTIONS?
siddhartharora : Not necessarily on daily basis, but focus should be on all three and at least weekly all topics should be touched. Give mocks which will anyway be practice of all three sections.

dhruva : HELLO, I’VE BEEN CONSISTENTLY ATTEMPTING THE AIMCATS BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SCORE BEYOND 40. I’M UNSURE ABOUT WHERE I’M GOING WRONG AND WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR GUIDANCE ON HOW TO IMPROVE.
rahulpinnamaneni : Scoring below 40 in AIMCATs can be frustrating, but it’s also a common early phase for many aspirants. Here’s a focused approach to improve: Diagnose the problem: Are you completing all sections or leaving many questions unattempted? Which section drags your score down the most? (Quant, DILR, VARC) Are you making many silly mistakes or stuck on tough questions?

disha : ATTEMPTING A WEEKLY SAMCAT IS GOOD ENOUGH?
renufrancis : Yes, attempting a weekly SAMCAT is good, and if you're also taking AIMCATs regularly, then it's more than enough. Make sure to analyze each mock thoroughly to learn from your mistakes. As the exam approaches, especially in the last two months, increase the frequency of mocks to fine-tune your strategy and time management.

azin : SIR IAM A WEEKEND BATCH SO SHOULD I JUST PREPARE THE TOPIC TOOK IN CLASSES FOR ONE WHOLE WEEK UNTIL THE NEXT CLASS ??
rahulpinnamaneni : No, don’t wait a whole week on just one topic. Your prep must be broader than just the weekend class topic.

vani : HOW TO SCORE WELL IN DILR?
pradeeppandey : The recommended strategy of attempting a DI/LR section is in two rounds of equal time left after the time invested in scanning. We should first scan the section and identify the sets that seem the first choice to be included in Round One. In the first round, all the relatively easy and doable sets should be targeted, and then in the second round, moderately difficult sets should be targeted. The time limit for scanning followed by time allocated for each round could vary from one AIMCAT/Mock to another depending upon the difficulty level of the sets, and hence the student should be flexible for that, though it is imperative that the student fixes the approx time limit for each set once he/she is done with the scanning of the section. Students are required to invest 3-5 odd minutes before deciding whether the set is for round-1 or round-2 or better to be left un-attempted. In the 3-5 minutes of time, it is suggested to go deeper into data followed by restrictions very carefully. Try to comprehend and interpret correctly. The most important step in solving a problem is to study the problem statement with utmost care - NOT read it, NOT skim through it and think about why the data has been given and how to get information out of that. There are a few rules of this game, which help in solving DILR 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. During scanning the sets, one needs to identify the order of attempts also.

fazal : SIR HOW TO PREP FOR QUANTS AS TO HOW MANY TOPICS TO COVER IN ONE DAY AS IN 3 HRS I AM HARDLY ABLE TO COVER ONE TOPIC AND ALSO LIKE IN ONE DAY I SHOULD PRACTICE ONLY QUANTS OR QUANTS + VARC OR LRDI.
rahulpinnamaneni : If you’re taking 3 hrs for 1 topic, that’s okay — early on, concepts take time. It’s best to mix sections daily to stay fresh and avoid burnout.

annie : SIR, I HAVE STARTED MY CAT 2025 PREP FROM THIS MONTH. I AM ALSO WORKING A FULL TIME JOB. WILL IT BE POSSIBLE FOR ME TO CLEAR THE EXAM THIS YEAR ?
renufrancis : Yes, it is definitely possible—but it depends on your consistency and smart planning. Many working professionals have cracked CAT with limited time by maintaining a disciplined schedule and focusing on quality study hours. Make a realistic weekly plan, cover basics steadily, and start giving mocks early. With consistent effort and regular practice, you can absolutely achieve your goal.

fazal : SIR I HAVE JUST STARTED WITH QUANTS SO FROM WHICH TOPIC SHOULD I START MY PREPARATIONS
rahulpinnamaneni : Start with whichever topic you're weakest in.

fazal : SIR AS YOU KNOW WE HAVE 150DAYS IN HAND SO ANY GUIDANCE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE.
pradeeppandey : Concept building followed by more and more time bound practices are the key to success !!

mucd5a015 : HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR CAT IN 4 MONTHS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM WHERE EACH CHAPTER CONSIST ATLEAST 2-3 LECTURES WHICH ARE ALMOST MORE THAN 2 HOURS AND SM COMPRISES 90 QUESTION APPROX SO HOW TO COMPLETE THESE WITH TESTS IN 4 MONTHS OF PERIOD
pradeeppandey : Give your best shot. First complete one exercise either A or B in first round. If time permits then move to the other one.

fazal : SIR CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW CAN I OPTIMIZE MY 4-5HRS OF PRACTICE AS TO HOW TIME FOR EACH SECTIONS AND WHAT ALL PRACTICE TO DO IN THAT TIME.
pradeeppandey : Whatever you practice at home, you should practice in a time bound manner. The question remained after the test need to be reattempted without consulting the solution booklet. After the second round of attempt you should consult the solution booklets.

rhea : HI, I HAVE JUST STARTED PREPARING FOR CAT
rahulpinnamaneni : Build Your Basics: Start with foundational concepts in Quant and LR For VARC, begin reading newspapers, editorials, and practise RCs regularly Set a Study Schedule: Allocate time daily for all three sections (even if short) Consistency is more important than hours initially Follow your handouts and study material Watch concept videos and attend classes regularly

suraj : I AM A WORKING PROFESSIONAL AND I PLANNED TO GIVE THIS YEAR. COMPLETED MY DEEP DIVE IN QA AND PLANNING TO DEEP DIVE IN DILR. EVERYDAY IF TIME PERMITS I DEDICATE FROM 30MIN TO 2 HOUR AND WEEKENDS FOR TEST SERIES AND PRACTICE. WILL THIS STRATEGY HELP FOR CAT ?
rahulpinnamaneni : Try to dedicate at least 30 mins a day, 4–5 days a week, for VARC (RC + VA practice). Use weekends for sectional mocks initially, then gradually move to full-length mocks. Post-test, spend ample time on error analysis. Periodically revise previous topics to retain concepts.

eloise : WHATS THE BEST METHOD FOR RC
rahulpinnamaneni : Best Method for RC: Read the Passage Carefully: Don’t skim—read at a comfortable pace to understand the main idea, tone, and structure. Focus on Paragraph-wise Meaning: Summarize each paragraph mentally or jot down the gist to track the flow. Read the Questions Next: Understand exactly what is being asked before looking back. Refer Back to the Passage: Don’t rely only on memory. Find evidence in the passage to support your answer. Eliminate Wrong Options: Narrow down options by removing clearly incorrect or extreme choices. Watch for Trap Options: Beware of answers that are partly true but not fully supported by the passage. Practice Regularly: Solve RCs from varied sources to get used to different writing styles and topics.

rhea : HI, I JUST PREPARIG FOR CAT TODAY LIKE JUST TODAY AND IM VERY BAD AT MATHS,, I CAN GIVE 14-15 HOURS A DAY BUT I WANTED TO KNOW IF ITS POSSIBLE TO CLEAR CAT IF U HAVE STARTED NOW AND WHAT SCHEDULE I SHOULD FOLLOW, BY WHEN SHOULDI FINISH MY SYLLABUS, JUST NEEDED AN OVERVIEW
rahulpinnamaneni : Yes, absolutely! Many aspirants start late but with focused effort and smart planning, you can improve a lot by November. Prioritize concept clarity over quantity early on. Take breaks and maintain consistency. Analyze every mock thoroughly. Attend classes without fail.

eloise : I HAVE TRIED MANY RC WAYS, BUT NOTHING IS WORKING OUT. HOW TO APPROACH THIS
rahulpinnamaneni : Best Method for RC: Read the Passage Carefully: Don’t skim—read at a comfortable pace to understand the main idea, tone, and structure. Focus on Paragraph-wise Meaning: Summarize each paragraph mentally or jot down the gist to track the flow. Read the Questions Next: Understand exactly what is being asked before looking back. Refer Back to the Passage: Don’t rely only on memory. Find evidence in the passage to support your answer. Eliminate Wrong Options: Narrow down options by removing clearly incorrect or extreme choices. Watch for Trap Options: Beware of answers that are partly true but not fully supported by the passage. Practice Regularly: Solve RCs from varied sources to get used to different writing styles and topics.

vjcbb5a038 : HI SIR IS IT POSSIBLE TO CRACK IIMS WITH 4 MONTHS OF PREP TIME AND HOW SHOULD I MANAGE THE PREPARATION
rahulpinnamaneni : Yes, cracking IIMs with 4 months of focused preparation is definitely possible, provided you have a clear plan and strong discipline. Allocate at least 4–6 hours daily. Balance Quant, DILR, and VARC equally. Stay positive and avoid burnout. With focus and persistence, 4 months can yield great results.

hucdb5a001 : TRICKS TO STUDY FOR QA
rahulpinnamaneni : Master the Basics Thoroughly: Strong fundamentals mean faster problem-solving later. Learn & Memorize Key Formulas: Keep a formula notebook and revise it daily. Understand Concepts, Don’t Just Memorize Tricks: CAT questions test understanding more than shortcuts. Practice Topic-wise: Finish one topic before moving to the next to build confidence. Time Yourself While Practising: Start slow, then improve speed gradually. Regular Revision: Without revision, you’ll forget concepts and formulas. Solve Previous Year CAT Questions: Helps in understanding the pattern and difficulty level. Avoid Over-relying on Shortcuts: They help but should not replace conceptual clarity.

dhruva : HOW TO IMPROVE VARC
pradeeppandey : Best Approach for Reading Comprehension (RC): Read the Passage Attentively: Avoid skimming. Read at a steady, thoughtful pace to grasp the central idea, the author’s tone, and the overall structure of the passage. Understand Paragraph-Wise Flow: As you read, mentally summarize or note down the key point of each paragraph. This helps in connecting the ideas and following the logical flow. Read the Questions Carefully: Before going back to the passage, ensure you fully understand what each question is asking. This sharpens your focus when scanning for answers. Refer Back with Purpose: Don’t depend on memory alone. Revisit relevant parts of the passage to locate evidence that supports your answer precisely. Eliminate Clearly Wrong Choices: Rule out options that are extreme, out of context, or factually incorrect. Narrowing choices increases your chances of selecting the right one. Watch for Tricky Options: Stay alert to choices that appear partially correct but are not fully supported by the passage. Precision matters. Practice with Diverse Sources: Regular practice across a range of topics and writing styles helps you adapt quickly and build confidence.

dhruva : I WANT TO IMPROVE VARC HOW CAN I IMPROVE IT
rahulpinnamaneni : Read Regularly: Read newspapers, editorials, opinion pieces daily (preferably from sources like The Hindu, Livemint). This builds vocabulary, comprehension, and speed. Practice Reading Comprehension (RC): Solve 2–3 RCs every alternate day. Focus on understanding the main idea, tone, and author’s intent. Build Vocabulary: Learn 5–10 new words daily with meanings and usage. Use flashcards or apps to revise regularly. Work on Verbal Ability (VA) Questions: Practice para jumbles, sentence completion, odd-one-out regularly. Focus on logic and flow rather than guesswork. Analyze Your Mistakes: After each practice or test, review errors carefully to understand why you went wrong. Time Management: Practice RCs with a timer (10–12 mins per passage). Gradually increase speed without compromising accuracy.

fazal : SIR CAN SUGGEST GOOD WAY TO IMPROVE MY VOCABS
rahulpinnamaneni : Read Regularly: Read newspapers, editorials, and quality magazines daily (e.g., The Hindu, Economic Times). When you encounter a new word, note it down with its meaning and context. Use a Vocabulary Notebook or App: Maintain a dedicated notebook or use apps like Anki, Quizlet, or Magoosh Vocabulary Builder. Review your word list daily to reinforce learning. Learn Words in Context: Instead of rote memorization, learn how words are used in sentences. This helps retention and correct usage.

deepak : I AM STRUGGLING WITH VARC SECTION. EVERY TIME I AM ABLE TO SOLVE THE FIRST RC I ATTEMPT WITH OVER 80% ACCURACY BUT AFTER THAT THE ACCURACY DROPS WITH EACH RC AND THIS CAUSE THE LESS TIME FOR ME TO SOLVE VA QUESTIONS. PLEASE HELP ME TO FIGURE OUT WHAT SHOULD BE MY ATTEMPT STRATEGY AND HOW CAN I STAY FOCUSED THROUGHOUT THE EXAM.
rahulpinnamaneni : Start Strong but Stay Steady: It's great that your first RC accuracy is high. Use that confidence but don't rush later passages trying to catch up. Time Allocation: Allocate about 10–12 minutes per RC. If a passage/questions feel too time-consuming, consider skipping and returning later if time permits. Prioritize Passages: Quickly glance at all RCs and start with the one you find easiest or most comfortable. This helps build momentum and saves time for tougher ones. Active Reading & Note-taking: Underline keywords and jot quick notes while reading — helps keep focus and eases answering.

swats : SIR IM NOT ABLE TO SOVE NUMBERS QUES , IS IT OKAY IF I SKIP IT? DOES IT CARRY A LOT OF WEIGTAGE?
rahulpinnamaneni : Numbers usually carry low to moderate weightage in CAT Quant (around 2–3 questions per exam).While some questions can be tricky, many are straightforward once concepts are clear. These are usually quick scoring questions if you know the basics well.

fazal : SIR CAN YOU GIVE SOME TIPS FOR LRDI
rahulpinnamaneni : Begin with simpler sets to build confidence and understanding. Gradually move to tougher puzzles and multi-layered DI. Attempt sets under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy. Train yourself to quickly grasp what type of set it is and what it requires. If a set seems too tough, move on and come back later if time permits.

nithin : SIR I AM FROM COMMERCE BACKGROUND AND I FEEL QUANT IS VERY TOUGH FOR ME . MY CONFIDENCE LEVEL IS GOING LOW DAY BY DAY , WHAT SHOULD I DO TO IMPROV MY QUANT
rahulpinnamaneni : I totally understand how tough Quant can feel, especially coming from a commerce background, but don't worry — many aspirants have been in your shoes and improved a lot with the right approach. Avoid jumping into tough questions early. Try to understand the 'why' and 'how' behind concepts instead of just formulas. This builds true problem-solving ability. Revisit topics regularly to keep concepts fresh and build speed.

nithin : SIR I UNDERSTAND THE TOPICS WHEN THE STAFFS TEACH US , I FAIL WHEN I TRY TO IMPLEMENT IT IN ANY QUESTION
pradeeppandey : Don't loose your patience. Give considerable amount of time to grasp the concepts. I suggest you to start with Special support booklet of Quant, so far quant is concerned.

fazal : AND HOW MOANY QUESTION SHOULD I ATTEMPT FOR EACH SECTION TO GET ABOVE 99%
pradeeppandey : There is no any fixed number of question. The most expected pattern in CAT-2025 is the unexpected. CAT is known for its unpredictability. There should not be bias and prejudice regarding the number of questions or the marks you target for neither your special liking for a particular chapter is going to help you. After analysing, it evinces that so many very easy questions remain untouched even though they are extremely easy. Contrary to the common belief that they are from so-called difficult chapter!

mucbb5a48 : SIR HOW TO IMPROVE QUANT
pradeeppandey : Work sincerely upon the concepts first and then move to time bound practices. Attempt the sectional tests on a regular basis. Try to solve as many questions as possible from the alternative approaches. Every test taker thrills to find simple, elegant solutions to seemingly difficult problems. Such resolution is called an “Alternative Solution”. If you have the habit of switching to alternative approaches like answer option elimination through observation skill and other methods like finding the range and getting the answer, generalized questions specific answer approach etc., you can save your precious time for the next questions in the queue.

mucdb5a062 : CAN U PLEASE TELL ME HOW MANY NUMBER OF QUESTIONS SHOULD I ATTEMPT FROM EACH SECTION, PROVIDED ON DAILY BASIS I CAN GICE 5H TO STUDY FOR CAT AND ON WEEKENDS I CAN DEVOTE 8/9H TO SCORE VERY WELL.
pradeeppandey : Ideally three sectional tests of each area per week. There should not be any backlog of classes going on.

nemesis : IM BAD AT QUANT ESPECIALLY IN PERCENTAGES AND RATIOS WHAT SHOULD I DO TO UNDERTSAND QUESTIONS AND CONVERT THEM INTO ANS.
pradeeppandey : I suggest you to work sincerely upon the concepts.You are suggested to complete Percentages, Ratios, Proportions and Variations from Special Support Booklet first then move to SM Booklet.

mucd5a015 : IF I KEEP TARGET OF 1 CHAPTER 1 DAY AND NEW CHAPTER THE NEXT DAY EVEN IF I DON'T COMPLETE THAT CHAPTER THAT DAY WILL THIS HELP ME TO PREPARE IN 4 MONTHS SIMULTANEOUSLY TRYING TO COMPLETE REMAINING CHAPTERS
pradeeppandey : Already answered.

kay : FROM WHERE CAN I FIND SOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL SUPPORT SM ON QUANT
pradeeppandey : Keys are available towards the end of booklet. Consult your Quant FM.

muca5a008 : HOW TO CHOOSE RC PASSAGES DURING THE EXAM
siddhartharora : Please ask this query in VA RC session

mucdb5a062 : SIR THERE ARE LIMITED NUMBER OF AIMCATS. AND WE ARE SUGGESTED TO ATTEMPT THE AIMCATS FROM NOW ONLY EVEN WHEN WE ARE NOT FULLY CONFIDENT ABOUT OVER PREP AS JUST BEGUN. SO WONT IT BE A LOSS IN CONFIDENCE BY SEEING A LESS SCORE. SHOULD WE NOT PREPARE ATLEAST HALF WAY THRU THE SYLLABUS AND THEN ATTEMPT THE TEST. THIS WAY WE WONT SKIP THE QUESTIONS IN THE AIMCAT BY PANICING OVER TIME OR DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY NOW AND RATHER UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION BETTER THEN.
siddhartharora : Right now experience matters more than score,so go ahead and give AiMCATs and AIMCAT SA along with sectional tests.

d : I AM THOROUGH WITH MY DI BOOKLET. WHAT STEPS SHOULD I TAKE NOW, GIVEN THAT I SCORE 30+ IN AIMCATS IN DILR SECTION?
pradeeppandey : As you already have taken a few AIMCATs, you must have realised that some question types in the mocks can be difficult to digest while others can be swallowed in one go. The important question remains – Did you select your problem sets to the best of your capability? The process of shortlisting the doable set is called scanning. But, the problem is most of the students who are doing scanning do not know the real meaning of scanning or not flexible enough to do the scanning efficiently when there is a change in the difficulty level. Most of the time students understand the meaning of scanning as shortlisting only on the basis of the face value of the question. The recommended strategy of attempting a DI/LR section is in two rounds of equal time left after the time invested in scanning. We should first scan the section and identify the sets that seem the first choice to be included in Round One. In the first round, all the relatively easy and doable sets should be targeted, and then in the second round, moderately difficult sets should be targeted. The time limit for scanning followed by time allocated for each round could vary from one AIMCAT/Mock to another depending upon the difficulty level of the sets, and hence the student should be flexible for that, though it is imperative that the student fixes the approx time limit for each set once he/she is done with the scanning of the section. What is the proper way of scanning? Most of the times students shortlist the sets based upon the face value/name of chapters of the sets rather than the merit of the questions. That can easily backfire. Students are required to invest 3-5 odd minutes before deciding whether the set is for round-1 or round-2 or better to be left un-attempted. In the 3-5 minutes of time, it is suggested to go deeper into data followed by restrictions very carefully. Try to comprehend and interpret correctly. The most important step in solving a problem is to study the problem statement with utmost care - NOT read it, NOT skim through it and think about why the data has been given and how to get information out of that. There are a few rules of this game, which help in solving DILR 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. During scanning the sets, one needs to identify the order of attempts also.

viswas : WHICH MONTH IDEAL TO GIVE FULL LENGTH MOCKS?
pradeeppandey : Right from the beginning...Don't miss any AIMCAT !! Mock tests help students in revision, making strategies and discover what works best for them.