Master Plan to Crack CAT 2026 in 100 Days ✅

Summary

Key Points

• The 100-day CAT preparation plan, suitable for non-IITians, is structured into five 20-day stages and requires strong foundational math skills. 0:00
• It is crucial to start taking mock tests from day one, even if only once a week, as this is a non-negotiable part of the preparation. 0:38
• The first stage involves identifying high-weightage chapters across all sections (Quant, DILR, VARC), recording their formulas, and practicing easy-level questions. 1:31
• The second stage focuses on practicing past year questions, prioritizing high-weightage topics, to familiarize oneself with the actual CAT exam difficulty. 2:24
• The third stage introduces timed topic tests (foundational and advanced) to evaluate performance under pressure and pinpoint specific areas requiring further practice. 3:18
• Stage four intensifies the preparation by significantly increasing the frequency of full-length mock tests and sectional tests, shifting the focus from individual topics to comprehensive exam simulation. 4:02
• Thorough analysis of mock tests is paramount from Stage four onwards, using a detailed sheet to identify correct, incorrect, skipped but doable, and attempted but difficult questions. 4:55
• The final stage emphasizes in-depth analysis and improvement, where the number of mocks might reduce, but the time dedicated to understanding performance gaps and scope for improvement significantly increases. 5:50
• The plan advises gradually reducing mock tests in the last few days before the exam to ensure adequate rest and mental preparation. 7:05