CAT 2016 Preparation Tips and Tricks

Introduction:

This Year CAT 2016 will be conducted by IIM-Bangalore. Candidates pursuing

for CAT 2016 online exam can read here all about CAT 2016 Preparation Tips

and Tricks.

Before knowing about CAT 2016 preparation tips, candidates must know all

about CAT 2016 online exam. In this document following topics are covered:

What is CAT?

CAT Eligibility Criteria

CAT Exam Pattern

CAT Preparation Tips and Tricks

What is CAT?

Stands for Common Admission Test (CAT)

One of the most coveted MBA Entrance Exam

Online Exam

Over 2 lakh aspirants take CAT

CAT Eligibility Criteria

Graduates with 50% marks for General Category

45% for Reserved Category

No Age Limit

CAT Exam Pattern

A. Sections

B. Number of Questions

C. Duration

D. Question Types

E. Calculator Usage

F. Marking Scheme

A. Sections

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning,

Quantitative Ability, and

Verbal and Reading Comprehension

B. Number of Questions

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning - 32 Questions

Quantitative Ability - 34 Questions

Verbal and Reading Comprehension - 34 Questions

Duration - 180 Minutes, 1 hour for each section

Question Types - MCQs, Non-MCQs

Calculator Usage - Basic Calculator allowed

F. Marking Scheme

Negative marking

+3 for correct answer

-1 for incorrect answer

CAT Preparation Tips and Tricks

Time Management

Don't Work Under Pressure

Improvise on Weak Areas

Speed and Accuracy

Attempt Easy Questions First

Fast Calculation

Zero Pressure

Mock Test

Sleep Proper

Make Notes

Play games

Solve previous year question papers

Don’t use social media sites

Improvise on Weak Areas