{"id":9513,"date":"2021-06-21T13:02:57","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T13:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soil.edu.in\/?p=9513"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:37:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T06:07:40","slug":"what-is-the-perfect-time-for-an-mba-aspirant-to-start-their-cat-preparation-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soil.edu.in\/blog\/what-is-the-perfect-time-for-an-mba-aspirant-to-start-their-cat-preparation-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the perfect time for an MBA aspirant to start their CAT Preparation 2021?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.inner-pic {\n    display: none;\n}\n.blog-pic {\n    width: 100%;\n    float: left;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n.blog-pic img {\n    width: 70% !important;\n}\n.new_blog_section p strong {\n    font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book', arial;\nfont-weight: 900;\n}\n.new_blog_section ul li strong {\n    font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book', arial;\nfont-weight: 900;\n}\n.new_blog_section p a {\n    color: #008037;\n}\n.text-new {\n    width: 100%;\n    float: left;\n}\n.new_blog_section .new_blog_right_sidebar ol li {\n    background-image: none !important;\n    list-style-type: decimal;\n    display: list-item !important;\n    padding: 0px 0px 15px 10px !important;\n}\n.new_blog_section .new_blog_right_sidebar ol {\n    padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;\n    margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n.blog_wrapper_full .one_column {\n    padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;\n    margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n.pic-new {\n    width: 100%;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n.pic-new img {\n    width: 80% !important;\n}\n.new_blog_section h6 a {\n    color: #008037;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>As an MBA aspirant, it is important to be aware of the  first step (of many) in the quest for admission to their coveted B-School. The  Common Entrance Test or CAT entrance exam is conducted every year around the  end of November\/ early December for admission to MBA courses. The CAT entrance  score is the first step for candidates to get an interview call from respective  institutes depending on their ranking. While CAT scores are accepted by top 100 B-schools, there are more  than 200 other B-schools and Universities that will also accept CAT 2020 scores.  While the National Education Policy has plans to conduct entrance exams for  undergraduate courses, for MBA programs the CAT is the one to go for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-pic\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soil.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/what-is-the-perfect-time-for-an-mba-aspirant-to-start-their-cat-preparation-2021.jpg\" alt=\"What is the perfect time for an MBA aspirant to start their CAT Preparation 2021?\" title=\"What is the perfect time for an MBA aspirant to start their CAT Preparation 2021?\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Before we get on to the important question as to what  would be the right time to start preparation for the CAT entrance, it is  important to know the mechanics of the process. While aspirants repeating the  CAT may be aware of these points, it would serve them well to refresh.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"one_column pb_2\">\n<li>CAT is conducted by any one of the IIMs in rotation once  every year tentatively at  the end of November. \n<\/li>\n<li>Till 2019 it was  conducted in 2 slots of 3 hours each. However, due the pandemic, the format  underwent a change in 2020 and was conducted in three slots of 2 hours each.  The format for 2021 is not yet known.\n<\/li>\n<li>The CAT exam scoring has  a concept of percentile which is derived through a formula depending on the  complexity of the papers. This means one does not necessarily pass or fail but  is given a score relative to the performance of the other candidates.\n<\/li>\n<li>The CAT syllabus tests  candidates on&nbsp;Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and  Quantitative Aptitude, as also the ability of candidates to perform with  accuracy under time pressure. \n<\/li>\n<li>The CAT pattern tests  the student on the above sections based on concepts learnt in school from class  9th &#8211; 12th.\n<\/li>\n<li>Most of the questions  are multiple choice based. However, about 6 questions in each section are also  open ended. \n<\/li>\n<li>A correct answer fetches  3 marks and for every incorrect answer, one mark is deducted. Thus, accuracy  becomes a key factor since a difference of each mark can substantially affect  the percentile. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Starting  Preparation<\/h6>\n<p>With limited number of seats and intense competition,  MBA aspirants often aim to write entrance exams for MBA admissions for various  institutes like the CAT, CMAT, SNAP, NMAT, XAT, GMAT.\u00a0 However, CAT scores are accepted by most  premier MBA institutes. Also, the syllabus is overlapping to a great extent and  thus preparing well for CAT would be good enough for the other exams as well.<\/p>\n<p>There are two categories of aspirants who attempt the  CAT:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"one_column pb_2\">\n<li><strong>Working Professionals &#8211; <\/strong>Work obligations leave little  time on hand and this category of students has to divide and extract time out  of their busy schedules.\u00a0 For them, they  need to start preparing as early as possible. Rather than devoting 20 hours  over the weekend, it would be better to devote 3-4 hours every day to study  &amp; prepare. This requires them to start early, follow a schedule and be  disciplined in their approach. If need be and if manageable, they could look at  joining online coaching classes to refresh concepts. The key is to be adept at  multitasking. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Final year college students &#8211; <\/strong>These aspirants are also juggling multiple  tasks of a different kind. Final year exams have to be written, attending  classes, assignments, etc. all takes up a substantial chunk of their time. At  the end of the day, they are also facing time pressure leaving less time for  them to prepare.\u00a0 For them, it also pays  to start early by enrolling in classroom coaching classes. This gives them  adequate time to catch up on concepts.\u00a0  Maintaining a schedule to revise and practice for 20 hours a week is  easier on their other commitments.<strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Conclusion<\/h6>\n<p>The general  consensus is that most of the students would manage to get good scores with a  work schedule of 3-4 hours a day with a total preparation time of about 300-400  hours. However, a lot of emphasis also has to be placed on speed, accuracy and  strategy once the concepts are in place. If one is not good in a particular  section, they need to start earlier with a focused approach.<\/p>\n<p>There are various thoughts given by previous  candidates and pundits with regards to the ideal time for CAT preparation.  There have been aspirants who have cracked the CAT with 2-3 months of  preparation and then there are those, who have taken two years to get through  with a good percentile. Since no individual is alike, preparation time cannot  be quantified or generalized.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, if someone asks as to what is the perfect  time for an MBA aspirant to start their CAT Preparation 2021, the answer is <strong>NOW.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At one of the most sought after B schools in India,  SOIL Institute of Management, for the one year MBA, PGPM in Human Resource and  PGPM in Business Leadership, we follow the traditional selection method, i.e. a  profile based admission process and not an exam based. This is because we  believe that academics and exams scores alone do not give a full view of the  personality, other achievements and overall profile of the candidate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pic-new\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soil.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/conclusion.jpg\" alt=\"Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\"><\/p>\n<h6>ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soil.edu.in\/pgpm-business-leadership\/\">PGPM &#8211; BL<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soil.edu.in\/pgpm-hr\/\">PGPM &#8211; HR<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Students must  fulfil the following criteria &#8211; <\/p>\n<ul class=\"one_column pb_2\">\n<li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from any  recognised institution with at least 50% in graduation.<\/li>\n<li>Above 60% in 10th &amp; 12th  Standard Examinations.<\/li>\n<li>At least 2 years of prior work  experience is required.<\/li>\n<li>Valid CAT*\/NMAT\/GMAT\/XAT* scores  are accepted. (Non-Mandatory but adds weightage to your profile)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the case of the 2 years MBA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soil.edu.in\/pgdm\/\">Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Business  Design<\/a>,  SOIL Institute of Management is the only B school in India that conducts a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soil.edu.in\/pgdm\/design-thinking-workshops\">workshop for Design  Thinking<\/a> in order to identify and shortlist the talented candidates. This process  helps the candidates find out more about themselves as opposed to just being a  selection process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pic-new\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soil.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/the-key-focus-areas-of-the-program-are-as-below.jpg\" alt=\"The Key focus areas of the program are as below:\" title=\"The Key focus areas of the program are as below:\"><\/p>\n<h6>ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PGDM &#8211; BUSINESS DESIGN<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"one_column pb_2\">\n<li>Applicants should hold a  Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.\n<\/li>\n<li>Candidates are required to have a  completion certificate before 15th June 2021 of their full-time undergraduate  degree.\n<\/li>\n<li>Graduation type: 3 years \/ 4 years  or 5 years integrated program.\n<\/li>\n<li>Stream: Arts \/ Commerce \/ Science  \/ Engg. (B. Tech \/ B.E) etc.\n<\/li>\n<li>The applicants are required to  appear for GMAT \/ CAT \/ NMAT \/ XAT \/ MAT.\n<\/li>\n<li>Freshers and candidates with less  than 5 years of work experience can also apply.\n<\/li>\n<li>Applicants should submit multiple  examination scores; SOIL PGDM will consider the best score while shortlisting  applications.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Irrespective of  the program, SOIL Institute of Management always lays stress on finding your purpose,  recognizing and leveraging your gifts, strengths and skills towards a greater  good, to achieve your dreams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an MBA aspirant, it is important to be aware of the first step (of many) in the quest for admission to their coveted B-School. The Common Entrance Test or CAT entrance exam is conducted every year around the end of November\/ early December for admission to MBA courses. 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