r/CATExam

Quants:-Im done with only ratio, variation and proportion, percentages, averages, SI AND CI
LRDI:circular and lonear arrangements, selection and bar graph
VARC:-im doing it daily since 3-4 months(RC IS GOOD ENOUGH AND VA Im able to crack only para summary, not other \[parajumbles,............]
Also gave 2 mocks (AIMCAT)
One I scored 7 percentile
The other one 32 percentile

anyone wants to purchase complete cat material of T.I.M.E (all subjective books with test books)
New set of books will be around 10,000
I can give u in 5,000
All books are in first class condition Only
Only 1-2 book is used otherwise all are new

Only serious ones msg me
I can send images of books also

I want to make a true confession, I graduate in may, I took my time and thought about whether to actually give cat or not... Whether I actually want MBA or not, but somehow i kept delaying the decision making( as it seemed to be such a big decision to finally take a gap year and prepare for the cat'26) and finally on 29th June I bought the cat coaching, and decided to give my best,

But now that I am into one and its 3rd July today, 4 to 5 days in.

I can't keep up with the backlogs and the current sessions that are going on.. it all feels too much for me.

attending a top B school has always been my dream since I was little, not only that but just the process of preparing for CAT as the person it makes you, but now I am questioning all my decisions whether should have I gone for this or should i just go for masters in my field and settle for what life would have to offer........

Feels like I am not capable enough, makes me question myself and my decisions.

its like questioning my life and wanting to give up even before actually starting anything

I don't think it's worth becoming a doc for me in this thankless country nd sacrifice everything for selfish people who just wants to get a good treatment for their needs and fulfillment. And in return doc doesn't receive much and blessings are really nothing these days u don't get to live happy , peaceful and satisfactory life with only blessings. I don't think this profession would really align with my goals now I want to earn in 5-6 yrs and live a happy and peaceful personal life along with doing my job/work. Travel and spend full time with family in weekends. Coz at the end what I realised ki with time competition is increasing nd 10years down the line there's not much guarantee of mbbs pg would be very much valuable or its roi will be good for the efforts , hardwork, sacrifice u put for this profession. I'm changing my path to BBA now.. will go for masters or some government exams.

I want to known which is best coaching for CAT online classes ?

Recently i check for rhodha is it good?

Hi everyone,

With CAT 2026 just around the corner (only about 5 months left), I'm looking for advice on roadmaps and resources — especially what to avoid — for someone who also has a 9-to-5 job.

For anyone who's cracked CAT from a similar position:

1. Which resources did you choose?
   • Books – Are Arun Sharma for Quants and Nishit Sinha for VARC & DILR still the gold standard?
   • Coaching – I remember Elites Grid was the go-to back in 2024. Is it still the same?
   • Test series / mock packages – any recommendations?

2. Which sections did you prioritize the most?

3. What did your study plan look like?

4. Lastly, which books, coaching programs, or mock packages should I avoid? Also, any mistakes you made that I should watch out for?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,
I have about 5 months left for CAT.

My profile:
10th: 90%
12th: 59.8%
B.E. CSE: 85.8%
OBC, Male
~2.5 years of work experience at MNC

Is it still realistic to target a good IIM ,What percentile should I aim for with this profile? Looking for advice from people who were in a similar situation or have gone through the process.
Thanks!

I was recently laid off from my company, and now I am considering doing an MBA instead of finding another job. I am an average student with a GEM profile. I know it is generally very tough for candidates with my profile to crack IIMs, so I am planning to study for the CAT while joining another company. Is this recommended? Will it create difficulties during my profile rounds?

My Background: I am a B.Tech graduate from a tier 3 college. I have always been an average student, scoring between 70-85% during my school days. After working for more than two years in the corporate sector as a product designer, I now wish to pursue an MBA to switch roles and build the network I have always wanted. Currently, I am preparing for the CAT exam online on my own and wondering whether I should join a company or focus completely on CAT preparation, as my basics aren't very strong.

Im 19 and will enter second year in Bcom now , My percentage in 10th and 12th was bad , with commerce

10th 83.2 percent

12th 67.4 percent

Should I prepare for CAT because i heard 10th and 12th play a huge role in cut offs , I'm lost can someone please help me out , also is it possible to prepare at minimum cost online 😭

I am currently thinking about preparing for CAT, but I am confused about whether it is the right decision for me at this stage. I have completed M.Sc. Physics, and I am around 24.5 years old. My academic profile is 9/9/8, and I am a male fresher with no full-time work experience. I have not written CAT before, and I would consider myself an average student. Since I come from a science background, I am not sure whether my M.Sc. Physics degree will give me an advantage in B-school admissions through academic diversity or profile-based shortlisting. At the same time, I am also worried whether my age and fresher status after postgraduation will be seen negatively during admissions or placements.It would be helpful if people who have prepared for CAT after M.Sc., especially from Physics or other science backgrounds, could share their experiences

I am planning to start my cat 2027 exam preparation.

Please tell me how can I prepare for it.

1. Which coaching?

2. How many hours of self study daily.(I am average, my profile is 9/7/8)

3. Please also tell your experience.

Working at a CA firm with less than 15 employees.  There's no PF, TDS as salary is below the slab. So, I do not have Form 16, TDS, PF. Salary is paid by IMPS. My boss is a sole proprietor CA, registered firm with GST but no TAN. Should I show my workex in CAT form?

I have 2020 version of arihant Sarvesh k Verma QA book.
is it still relevant now or the questions has changed.
also mention your sources for question practice for QA/DILR/VARC

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I’m a History graduate trying to decide between:
SSC CGL
CAT and MBA
Law
Journalism
My main goal is employability and financial independence.
For those who have gone through CAT and MBA:
Was it worth it?
Especially for someone without a commerce, economics or engineering background.

Hello everyone, I am a freshie engineer going into a core branch in an old IIT, and I have 97.6 in 10th and 94.6 in 12th (CBSE). I am semi sure about doing an MBa after btech, Can someone explain everything about cat, common things, when to start prep and materials i should be using then? Also I learnt that if u have a good profile, i'd need lesser CAT %ile. Please elaborate on all these common things

Questioning yourself, questionjng your abilities, your knowledge before getting into that preparation is the most realest anxiety you ever feel

My simple question to you all is whoever would like to andwer it, whether ones who have already converted or someone who is on to the prep as well like me

I was considering to take the online coaching for my CAT'26 prep, and i was considering to take

Quants and DILR individual courses from rodha R8 batch

and for VARC - VARC1000 individual course by career launcher,

will it be be good to take individual courses?