MBA Entrance

The CAT Exam.

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is India's most important management exam. It is the only way to get into the IIMs and other top business schools. It tests how you solve problems and make decisions when the pressure is high.

Total Time
2 Hours
Test Type
Computerized
Eligibility
Graduation (50%)
Exam Date
Every November

Inside the Exam.

Section NameQuestionsTime Limit
VARC (Verbal Ability)24 Questions40 Minutes
DILR (Data & Reasoning)20 Questions40 Minutes
QA (Maths Ability)22 Questions40 Minutes

Detailed Study Plan.

English & Logic (VARC)

  • Reading Long Stories
  • Matching Sentences
  • Finding the Main Point
  • Odd One Out Quiz

Puzzles & Charts (DILR)

  • Solving Complex Puzzles
  • Checking Team Arrangements
  • Reading Bar Graphs
  • Games & Tournament Logic

Practical Maths (QA)

  • Profit & Loss Calculations
  • Time, Speed & Work
  • Basic Equation Solving
  • Geometry & Triangle Logic

Target Institutions

IIM Ahmedabad
IIM Bangalore
IIM Calcutta
IIM Lucknow
IIM Indore
IIM Kozhikode
IIM Shillong
IIM Raipur
IIFT
FMS Delhi
SPJIMR
MDI Gurgaon

The Road to Success.

1
Jan – June

Phase 1: Basics

Build strong logic from zero. Focus on understanding 'Why' formulas work.

2
July – Sept

Phase 2: Practice

Solve 1000+ problems. Learn to pick easy questions and skip hard ones.

3
Oct – Nov

Phase 3: The Mocks

Full-length test practice. Fix your speed and manage exam pressure.

4
Dec – March

Phase 4: Interviews

Once the results are out, prepare for group talks and personal interviews.

Ready to crack CAT?

Talk directly to Sumit Sir. Get clarity on your preparation path and find out if you're a fit for the next cohort.