The CAT requires in-depthunderstanding of topics, as CAT questions verge on inferential and innovative. Thus merely afunctional, even a regularized understanding of the topics and questions will not be enough.
Variation is the key to preparation for the CAT. Candidates should divide the time availableinto three periods. These should be – basics and theory with practiceof standard question patterns, secondly advance level preparation and short-cuts, and finally rigorous practice with innovative question types.
The strategy would be attend the classes andcover all concepts. The study material should be completed, after which the candidates can move on to further suggested practice materials. The lasttwo months should be spent on mastering the test taking strategies via mocks and sectionals.