CAT is a challenging exam. If someone calls it easy, they’re either a prodigy, from a top college, or simply flexing without understanding the exam. If you’re serious about scoring 99+ percentile, the first step is developing the right mindset and commitment.
Now, if you’re starting your CAT 2025 preparation in March, you need a well-structured strategy—one that works for aspirants who consider themselves average or haven’t achieved big yet. A refined, realistic approach that helps you score 99+ percentile without stress or distractions while studying effectively and efficiently.
CAT 2025 Strategy: Month-Wise Effective Strategy
1. CAT 2025 – March–April–May: Learn Basics, Build a Strong Foundation
These three months are crucial for your preparation as they will largely determine your performance in the exam. This phase is essential for understanding concepts, clearing doubts, practicing application-based questions, and familiarizing yourself with the exam pattern.
It’s also the best time to complete the syllabus without last-minute stress. Many aspirants delay syllabus completion, assuming they have time or that some topics are too difficult. This is a mistake. The CAT exam is evolving, with questions coming from all parts of the syllabus, and you can’t predict which concepts will be easier on exam day.
iQuanta CAT 2025 has begun, and our new March batch starts with Arithmetic—one of the most important sections with the highest weightage. With iQuanta’s dual pedagogy approach, our concept and application classes will help you build a strong foundation and master all concepts.
2. CAT 2025 – June–July–August: Revision, Practice New Kinds of Questions, and Attempt Mock Tests
These three months are critical for revision, practicing new question types, and attempting mock tests. First, focus on revising all concepts and their creative applications and developing the right logical mindset. Next, challenge yourself with new question types that enhance your aptitude and problem-solving approach. Finally, start attempting mock tests to simulate the CAT exam environment, test your performance under time pressure, and identify areas for improvement.
However, don’t dedicate an entire month to each of these tasks. Instead, balance your time across all three components. iQuanta supports you by initiating revision as soon as the syllabus is completed, allowing you to revisit concepts and clear doubts. We also provide new application-based questions in every session, along with a 24/7 doubt-solving team that resolves queries within 15 minutes. Lastly, our mock tests ensure you stay focused on structured material and practice effectively.
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3. CAT 2025 – September–October–November: Revision, Mock Tests, and Work on Your Weaknesses
The last three months are the most challenging and crucial. Why? Because this is when pressure, stress, frustration, distractions, and fear can take over. If not managed well, these emotions can undermine your hard work. That’s why this phase should be dedicated to working on your weaknesses—whether it’s taking too long on questions, struggling with focus, or facing anxiety during mocks.
Don’t let these weaknesses hold you back. Work on them, as you never know what the actual exam scenario will be. Focus on improving your mock test performance by deeply analyzing mistakes using the iQuanta AI Mock Analysis Dashboard. Revise concepts, practice weak areas, and prioritize accuracy over attempts if your scores are low. If you’re already scoring well, maintain consistency to build confidence for the exam.
iQuanta will be with you in this final stretch, supporting you through revision sessions, application classes, mock test queries, and more. We’ve got your back!
We’re with You Beyond CAT: Your Journey Continues
Yes, that’s true! At iQuanta, our support doesn’t end with the CAT exam. We conduct personalized counseling sessions for those who couldn’t achieve their desired score, helping them explore alternative options and plan their next steps effectively.
Additionally, if you’re aiming for an MBA college, we offer exclusive discounts on our GDPI (Group Discussion & Personal Interview) course, ensuring you receive the right guidance to ace the admissions process. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and make informed decisions for your future.
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