Are 4 MONTHS enough to CRACK CAT? 🎯 IIM Calcutta Graduate Reveals...

[@mbawithprachi]

🌟CAT Syllabus & Important Resources - bit.ly/4d5FLK8

[@ParthTiwari-s4l]

Didi I want to start prep. For 2025 and I want best study Material irrespective of Costing . 1. Coaching material vs Refrence books (practice questions) 2. Coching Material (Which is Best) (Best ROI) 3. For ex. I studied Percentage topic and want to solve practice ques. , from where to find it. 4. Best Online Coaching, on the basis of study material and teachers .

[@mbawithprachi]

Hey, I find TIME and IMS coaching to be the best ones. Their material is also good + mock tests are on point. So you can consider one of these. Apart from that, Arun Sharma's books are quite good for practicing. :)

[@piyalidas9521]

What is the best coaching institute for CAT ofline preparation?

[@mbawithprachi]

Hey, depends on where you are. But generally TIME and IMS centres are good for CAT preparation :)

[@piyalidas9521]

@@mbawithprachi my hometown is serampore near KOLKATA.

[@mbawithprachi]

You can also opt for online coaching if you feel offline coaching would mean a lot of travel for you.

[@dikshantdhude3412]

Hello didi mai jab class karta hu to sab samjha jata hai but practice karte time mai questions dekhake blank ho jata hu😢 plz guide mi

[@mbawithprachi]

Hii, I can understand. CAT me theory padh ke ya solutions dekh ke lagta hai ki easy topic hai and sab samajh aa jaata hai lekin khudse practice karne lago toh solve nahi hota - iska ek hi solution hai - practice karte raho. Jitna alag alag tarah ke questions solve karoge, utne ki concepts clear hote rahenge. So sirf quantity pe focus nahi karna, quality of questions bhi maintain karke rakho. Start from the easy ones, build confidence and then try the difficult ones. Keep doing this and you'll see ki questions bhi solve hone lagenge

[@dikshantdhude3412]

@@mbawithprachi thank you didi

[@mello_drama6621]

Hi di mujhe maths bilkul bhi ni ati bilkul bhi ni not even basics of fraction n all how can I start 😭

[@mbawithprachi]

Basics se start karte phir, numbers and arithmetic. Calculations pe focus karo and basic concepts pe pehle. :)

[@Thescorer45]

Hello di, Just done with graduation final exams..average sgpa would be 7. 10th- 94% 12th- 92% General category Can I get nice MBA college with this profile without CAT exam? If yes, please recommend some. Private would also work As preparing for CAT now wouldn’t be worth it Ig, considering time left less than 4 months & general category.

[@mbawithprachi]

Hey, you have a decent profile and if you are consistent - you can crack CAT in just 4 months. So don't give up, rather give your best!!

[@Thescorer45]

@@mbawithprachi that’s the catch, I am no more consistent with studies, after 12th i have not studied at all.. somehow manage with such sgpa’s. And even if you feel Cat would be cracked within 4 months, where should i start from ? Should i take some online coaching and if yes, by whom should i opt, that would prepare me within these 4 months.

[@mbawithprachi]

Honestly, no one else can study on your behalf. So if you are serious about CAT and your future - you will make sure that you consistent. As for coaching, it would be better to self prepare as you would need a timetable tailored to you. As a starting point, you can watch my latest video where I have shared a detailed timetable and use it as a starting point. Have shared videos on prep materials as well, you can have a look to find everything. :)

[@subhasmitamallick9506]

Is arun sharma enough for repeaters?

[@mbawithprachi]

Absolutely! Just make sure to attempt previous years' papers and mocks to understand the difficulty levels. That would be enough :))

[@shivanidwivedi7111]

Didi mera 10th me 82%, 12th 62% aur bcom 82% with 3 gap year because i took drop for neet. But waha mera selection nahi hua ab mba last option to do something good....agar mai 99+ percentile score kr lu to kyaa mujhe iim lucknow mil jayega???....plzz reply didi

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, IIM Lucknow considers your 12th marks as well so try to score well in CAT to balance it out. :))

[@shivanidwivedi7111]

@@mbawithprachi wahi to puch rhe didi, ki cat me 99+ percentile score krein to ho jayega na

[@mbawithprachi]

Koi set cutoff nahi hai, kyunki criteria pe depend karta + it's all relative to others. Bas apna best dene pe focus rakho, accha hi hoga phir

[@shivanidwivedi7111]

@@mbawithprachi sab keh rahe hai ki 12th me itne kam marks hai....koi work experience nhi hai....aur sath me gap year hai to kitnaa bhi achhaa score kro cat me iim lucknow yaa koi bhi bade iim nahii milega.

[@mbawithprachi]

Aisa nahi hai, academic and gender diversity ke bhi marks milenge. Toh thoda balance out ho jaayega, lekin aim 100%ile ka karo so that 99.5 ke upar bhi aajaaye toh chance rahega!

[@ShivamSharma-vr7kw]

Didi preparation toh start krdi hai but regularity nhi rahi hai study ma on daily basis 😢 and agar student is from tier 4 college toh exam nikalna bhi tough laga raha hai isliye motivation nhi aa rahi padhai ki

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, ek proper study plan bana lo and make sure you stick to it. Targets likh lo kahin aur jab baar baar targets dikhte rahenge toh padhna hi padega. Trust me tier 1 ya tier 4 - college se kuch fark nahi padta hai. CAT me questions utne difficult nahi aate - it's all about question selection and time limit ke andar andar answering maximum questions! Thoda push karna padega abhi, lekin iske results worth it honge! You can do it!!

[@ShivamSharma-vr7kw]

​@mbawithprachi thank you didi

[@siddharthbehera2780]

Ma'am What is your overall 10th 12th percentages?..? Please reply

[@mbawithprachi]

I got 10CGPA and 92.4% in 10th and 12th!

[@samarthsharma4615]

Hi Mam, I really need some clarity, as you went to IIM C which is famous for giving chance to students with average past academics, I have score 82.4 in 10th, 79.8 in 12th and 74% in ug GNEM, I am starting my job next month and plan to get atleast 24 months or even 36 months of workex. Did you really have any peers who had a similar kind of profile and landed a good day 0 job at iim c. Please help, i just need to know that will my efforts even work?

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, a lot of people have a similar profile at IIMC because they focus less on academic background, so don't worry at all. Just try to score well in CAT and for interviews in the future! :)) On a side note, if you are clear about giving CAT, I would recommend that 24 months workex would be optimum.

[@samarthsharma4615]

@@mbawithprachi thankyou so much mam, means a lot.

[@mbawithprachi]

Always here to help 😀

[@khushibachas7581]

my profile is not good 10 78,12-74and grad 68 koi extra activities vgera nhi ki h na or nhi work ex h mujue smjh hini ara h k krna kse h iims possible h ya fr nhi?plz rply.

[@shivanidwivedi7111]

@@khushibachas7581 ofcourse it's possible just focus on your preparation and score wel in cat

[@deepeshyadav713]

while applying for the xat it is asking for the cgpa even after choosing results awaited what to do ?

[@mbawithprachi]

Hey, mention your cgpa till the last semester (you can later share the transcript during admissions) :)

[@deepeshyadav713]

@@mbawithprachi i have results of only 1st year , 2nd year results will be out in the next month

[@mbawithprachi]

XAT registrations are open till 30 Nov so once you have the results - you can then fill the form. Just have a reminder for this :)

[@allrounderandblogs1201]

My name is vivaansh. In final year of BBA.I want to settle in germany because I don't want to stay in india anymore because of 1.Over population 2.Pullution 3.Work culture (Pura din Kam Kam or boss ke chaplusi ) no time for Hobie.4 Bad government support. And after neet scandal. I just leave cat preparation side and start for GMAT. Or my profile is 10th-73,12th-82 math,Gr...-7.Do you think it's good decision.By the way i wanted to go after MBA there.Do you think my decision is good.or kya app ka kya kayal hai es bare me

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, it's a personal choice to go abroad or not. I didn't want to go because I felt really homesick when I went abroad for my internship. But if you goal is to settle abroad, giving GMAT would be a better option for you rather than doing MBA from India and then going out because then you might not get a lot of opportunities. Just choose wisely :)

[@ravindersharma3371]

Hello didi my profile is 10-78%,12-89%,bcom-68%till sem -3 aur college jaka mne padhna hi chod diya hai aur ab mujse cat preparation bhi nhi ho rahi hai aur ma distracted kafi ho by ig,yt, webseries, aur aap to iitian ho topper from starting please guide me

[@mbawithprachi]

Helloo, sabse pehle to apna screen time limit kardo. Uninstall all the apps and stop all the subscriptions. Apne daily targets fix rakho - ki ek din me kya kya complete karna hai and make sure ki without completing them, koi webseries ya kuch bhi start nahi karna hai. Dimaag occupied rahega toh thoda social media kam ho jaayega. Like even I have a bad addiction of webseries, but ab with YT videos and office work - time hi nahi milta aur ab aadat bhi nahi rahi.

[@theliberalindia4390]

Didi i get 87%in my 10th and 64% in my 12th and i am belong from gem category , i have 86% in my graduation can i get nmims mumbai campus

[@mbawithprachi]

Hey, ofcourse! If you score well in NMAT, you will receive the interview call! :)

[@Abh12347]

didi mujhe lrdi mein bhut problem aa ri ha..kaise karu ..mein 1 set bhi solve nhi kar paa rahi mock dete waqt

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, DILR ke liye sabse pehle concept ya trick ko acche se samajho and then sets practice karo. Starting me bina time limit lagaye - set solve karo. Aur jab tak solve naa ho, try karte raho unless 1/2-1hr se jyada lag raha. Kam questions honge but that's the only way. Time mile tab puzzles/ soduko karte raho logical reasoning improve karne me liye. Baaki ek baar question solve ho jaaye toh solution acche se dekho - kya different tha ya tumhe kyun time lag raha. DILR agar weaker section hai toh try karo ki okayish performance ho jaaye taaki cutoff clear karlo

[@Abh12347]

@@mbawithprachi achaa.. thank u didi

[@aswathjothish5853]

Will self study be enough if I start now?

[@mbawithprachi]

Absolutely!! You can check my latest video on CAT prep timetable to get started and my previous videos on Best YT channels and free prep material to find the right resources without wasting time. Follow the timetable properly and keep adjusting it as per your requirements and in case you face any obstacles, you can always ask your doubts here :)) All the very best! 😁

[@aswathjothish5853]

@@mbawithprachi Thank you 😊

[@Vaishnavi_yadav77]

is TIME coaching cat material is sufficient for practice?

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, absolutely! Just make sure that you attempt previous years' CAT papers as well. Apart from that, you wouldn't need anything else :))

[@Vaishnavi_yadav77]

@@mbawithprachi thank you so much

[@sanyamgulati1234]

Have u joined there coaching or you have just purchased their books 📚?

[@Vaishnavi_yadav77]

@@sanyamgulati1234 just purchased bookllet

[@Vaishnavi_yadav77]

@@sanyamgulati1234 just purchased booklets

[@selfbeliever_01]

Plz can u suggest me that which sbjt i can cover for yt and which subjct i can cover from paid course for (Varc and Lrdi) i already had quant course but confused between lrdi nd varc. Thank you.

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, you can use this video Top 5 KZbin Channels for CAT Preparation 📚 | Free CAT 2024 Preparation 📝 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJuUZZpneduNqLs to get the best resources for VARC and LRDI sections. I have also shared a video on free prep material - you can refer to that as well. No need to buy any more paid courses. Just have a book and test series for practice, if at all you want to purchase anything :))

[@Abh12347]

please didi guide me . Lrdi k liye kya karu kuch bata do

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, puzzles and sudoku solve karte raho free time me. Also, agar DILR me DI comparatively easy lagta toh uspe pehle focus karlo. Thoda confidence build hoga toh LR bhi karne ka mann karega.

[@prachikumari1391]

Hey didi I am not able to solve LR questions in lrdi How can I improve myself in lrdi?

[@mbawithprachi]

Hi Prachi, DILR ke liye sabse pehle concept ya trick ko acche se samajho and then sets practice karo. Starting me bina time limit lagaye - set solve karo. Aur jab tak solve naa ho, try karte raho unless 1/2-1hr se jyada lag raha. Kam questions honge but that's the only way. Time mile tab puzzles/ soduko karte raho logical reasoning improve karne me liye. Baaki ek baar question solve ho jaaye toh solution acche se dekho - kya different tha ya tumhe kyun time lag raha. DILR agar weaker section hai toh try karo ki okayish performance ho jaaye taaki cutoff clear karlo :)

[@chandanpanda2720]

Mam which platform mock test series are best as your opinion ?

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, have shared a video on how you can choose the right test series - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r36ZZoWOp8iqkJo and the top 3 test series recommended by toppers - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWnKiGSmf8mUm9U. You can have a look at these videos to make an informed decision. Hope this helps! :))

[@shreyashii-x9c]

So di my profile is 10th - 82% , 12th - 80% and currently 3rd running h mera aur 4th sem mai i scored around 8.15 cgpa and i am a bcom student mere sab subject ke marks fluctuate horhe h and one more thing i will do internship in coming months as well so which colleges should i target?

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, always target the top colleges - the maximum percentile because only then would you actually give your best! You have a good profile and if you practice regularly, I'm sure you will get good results. Follow a proper schedule during internships - it would be manageable!! :)) I too prepared while working, so just make sure that you get 3-4hrs on weekdays and maximize your efforts on weekends ♥️

[@shreyashii-x9c]

@@mbawithprachi thank you so much😀

[@PrinceSudani-vq4fu]

Mera 10th -59.83% 12th - 71.73% Grad - 6.78 cgpa Kya muje top bschool me admission milega ya nahi? If yes then i am which college target and require percentile

[@ShivamSharma-vr7kw]

Hn old iims nhi milaga new or baby iims target percentile ÷ 96+ for general category

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, unfortunately majority colleges me 10th and graduation ke marks ka weightage high rehta hai. But you can aim for baby IIMs or new IIMs. Try to score >97%ile in CAT to be on the safer side. And if you can score exceptionally well in CAT (>99.6-7%ile), you do stand a chance to get into FMS! Always aim higher!!

[@vritibatra9916]

Hi, this is a little off topic but on eof my friends is really confused between SRCC and Stephen's for Economics Honours. Would be extremely helpful if you can give your opinion about this. Thank you

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, as per my limited knowledge about the commerce world - both the institutes are excellent, so your friend can't go wrong with either. But talking to seniors of both the institutes might help your friend decide. Think about your priorities - career goals and what do you want to do eventually and evaluate if you will be able to achieve those goals. Sorry, couldn't help much with this!

[@jitendrasai1342]

Didi study plan?

[@mbawithprachi]

Hey, will share the study plan this Saturday so stay tuned! ☺️

[@mayankgoyal8958]

hii dii , my profile is 10 -70%,12-85..4% ,Bba -74% till 4 th sem ,and my quants is weak , I m consistent with my preparation ,then I not able to score good in mocks and sectional test Now I WANT To know I should stop mocks I think it is wastage of number of mocks

[@George-mp9vd]

First of all, thank you mam for the great content; it's really helpful for students like us. As you mentioned in the video about taking sectional mocks, could you suggest some good ones, both paid and unpaid? Also, if you know of any good topic tests, please share those as well.

[@George-mp9vd]

Additionally, could you make a short video on the roadmap for preparing DILR and Quant over the next four months, especially focusing on DILR?

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, thankyouu ♥️♥️ have shared a few resources in my previous videos - you can have a look at the them, both paid and free. Hope that would help!! ☺️

[@mbawithprachi]

Would share strategies for both DILR and Quant, so stay tuned! :))

[@VickySen-e7r]

Didiiiii 8/5/8 BPharm Btw mai Girl hu 😂😂😂 ye fake acc hai Batao na kya milega

[@mbawithprachi]

Hey, har IIM ka different criteria hota hai but 12th ke marks ki vajah se thoda disadvantage rahega tumhe. Try karo CAT me acche scores laane ka so that yeh balance out ho jaaye!

[@VickySen-e7r]

@@mbawithprachi Thankyou didi

[@RahiKothari]

The motivation I needed 😭😭 Thank you di ❤

[@mbawithprachi]

These type of comments make me so happy!! ❤😊

[@khushiparihar4947]

can i crack SRCC GBO EXAM in 5 months ?

[@MishraNav99]

Hello Di, From few days I have started my prep for CAT24 I am facing problems with VARC it is very bad when I solve any RC if it is familiar and easy then I am able to solve. Can you share any tips on how to improve VARC from Scratch one by one How to start?? Please share how to improve and which grammar topic is most important if any??

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, had earlier shared a video on VARC tricks from scratch, you can refer to that - kzbin.info/www/bejne/roTdZ4KebLamaK8 and to improve your reading speed - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3bOeHubmrmJmac. Will surely share a focused video on VARC tricks soon - till then use these videos to start your prep in the right direction :D

[@stutichhaparia5945]

Hii Di, My profile 10th: 92.8% 12th: 92.8% Uptil semester 4: 8.39 cgpa Internship: one which was Stipend rs. 3000 for 3 months, Another for 1.5 months (these are recent ones). Work experience: online seller in E com platform from October 2023, left in between for 3 months and then resumed from April and now continuing. What should be my target score and which colleges can i target ?? And also im not at all good in GK and Current affairs so which channels should i refer to and should i focus on it rn or just on prep? As thinking about this part arouses anxiety and i feel demotivated. What should i do ? Di please help.

[@mbawithprachi]

Hey, you have a good profile but aim as high as you can. Different colleges have different criteria - but anything above 99.5-6%ile (assuming you are an engineer) can ensure that you get calls from top IIMs. Also, in my opinion, right now focus only on CAT. You can start working on your GK and current affairs after 24 Nov (I did the same thing, ypu do get enough time to prepare!) 😇 All the very best!!

[@unknownperson2289]

Hii Di, My Profile 52% in 10th then one year gap 70% in 12th then again one year gap 60% in grad assuming currently pursuing. Is there any possibility to get any baby or new IIMS? Like IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh gaya & any IIM. PLEASE REPLY

[@ShivamSharma-vr7kw]

IIM JAMMU POSSIBLE BUT SCORE MORE THAN 99+%ILE

[@M-K-S543]

Didi mera profile 10th-83 12th-90 grad expected 78++ bcom obc male ..kitna percentile for blackis and mujhe aur ek doubt hai kya top iims mein sports khela jata hai and annually kitne sports competition organise hote hai and kya hume time milega sports khelene ke liye evening mein..??

[@mbawithprachi]

Hey, you have good academic scores. Ideally toh 100%ile aim karoge tabhi actual target achieve kar paaoge - but anything above 99%ile can ensure calls from top IIMs. Also, you can refer to my videos on Life at IIMC or A Day in IIMC to check out the fests and sports culture at atleast IIM Calcutta! You'll be suprised to see how many people are involved in sports competitions 😁

[@siddhisakpal98]

Hello di❤ I am in my last year of bachelors in accounting and finance, so should keep preparing for CAT or should I Only focus on my last year? I was preparing for CAT from last few months but nowadays I cant focus only on CAT and yet my portion of CAT is not completed so should I give a next attempt? motivation is needed🙂

[@mbawithprachi]

Hey, you can divide your time according to your goal - say your priority is doing an MBA, then you can plan your day accordingly. Make a time-table for both CAT preparation and your undergrad subjects - and allocate enough time to both. Last year in undergrad is usually not that rigorous but you will need a proper time-table so that you are not too overwhelmed juggling between the two. It's totally doable and since you have started your prep - don't give up now. Faaltu me 1 year ka delay ho jaayega. I will also share a time-table for CAT - you can use that as a reference to create your own time-table and study effectively! :))

[@siddhisakpal98]

@@mbawithprachi Okayy, thank you fpr your guidance.. I'll keep preparing 👍🏻

[@IshikaTiwari-hr3uj]

Didi 10th 87% 12th 94% Grad bcom 7.8 cgpa Female general category What should be my safe target percentile 😭 Mereko bhtt Anxietyyyy hora

[@mbawithprachi]

Heyy, honestly try to aim for 100%ile :P Aiming higher pushes you to give your best! But honestly, you have a good academic profile so don't worry a lot. Anything above 99%ile should help you get calls from top IIMs. Bahut anxiety ho toh thoda sa break le lo, 1-2 hrs ghoom ke aajao then restart. Acchi profile hai, bas consistent rehna! ❤

[@IshikaTiwari-hr3uj]

@@mbawithprachi thank u didi 🥹u replied u r Constant source of motivation for us ❤️🫶

[@mbawithprachi]

Always here to help ♥️♥️

[@sumandhaliofficial7890]

Ma'am Apka Hometown Kya Hai ? Best Channel for CAT 😍

[@mbawithprachi]

Haha, thank you!! 😊 Me Jaipur se hun :P

[@sumandhaliofficial7890]

​​@@mbawithprachi Wow Ap IIM Calcutta se Pass out hue ho maine socha Ap Kolkata se ho...Mai Kolkata se hu... Actually I'm Preparing for Govt Exam Like SSC tw mereko apka Video Bohot Simple, To the Point and Most Relevant lagta hai and mai CAT vi Dena chahata hu ae sab video dekh kar...

[@mbawithprachi]

Thank you so much!! 😍 College toh scores ke hisaab se milti hai xP CAT dene me koi problem nahi hai, but aim agar pakka hai Govt jobs ka toh I would say ki deviate mat hoyo. Acche se Govt exams ki prep karo :))

[@sumandhaliofficial7890]

​​@@mbawithprachi Actually Ma'am Subject tw Same hi hai and Syllabus vi kuch hat Tak same hai...CAT is More Tough...ishh Lia Mera Govt job preparation Mai vi help ho raha hai in sab Video se...And Ma'am Mai SSC CHSL ka Pre Pass kar gya avi Mains hai..

[@mbawithprachi]

Oh nice, congratulations!! Have syllabus mostly same hi rehta hai bas difficulty level vary karta hai. But exam pass aane lage tab try karna ki solely uss exam pe focus rahe. Previous year papers, exam strategy - inn sab pe work karna! :))

[@jaiminprajapati6961]

Hello didi my profile is 10th : 76 12th : 70.33 Ug : 8.33 cgpa OBC , male , engineer ( 2024 passout ) Target : imblack And didi mera ek doubt tha suppose mene quant ka topic kiya usme samaj bhi aa gaya but jab practice karne bethte ho to sare questions solve nai ho pa rahe matlab ki accuracy and confidence nai aa raha to ise abhi to padh liya hai to nect topic start karu and pehle vale topic ko 2nd revision mai jyada time du ?

[@mbawithprachi]

Helloo, you have decent academic profile but try to maximize your scores in CAT so that sab balance out ho jaaye and you are on the safer side. Now, quant prep ki baat karein toh make sure ki kisi bhi topic ki theory padhne ke baad atleast 70-80 questions kar rahe ho aap + unko acche se samajh rahe ho (cut off rakho ki >50% questions correctly solve ho rahe hai). Uske baad next topic pe badh sakte ho, but beech beech me sectional tests dete raho aur previous chapter ke practice questions bhi karte raho. Quant me yeh issue bahut baar hota hai ki padhne me toh lagta hai ki sab samajh aa gaya hai lekin actual me practice karte time questions nahi hote. Practice is the only way out! :))

[@jaiminprajapati6961]

@@mbawithprachi Okay , Thank you mam 😊

[@khushibachas7581]

bhai klse start krneki schri hu 😂😂😅😅

[@mbawithprachi]

😂😂 Fatafat se start kardo xP

[@khushibachas7581]

@@mbawithprachi hojaega kya agr abse try kri to🥲🥲🥲

[@mbawithprachi]

Haan haan, bilkul. Bas acche se prep karni padegi ab

[@nitinbhasin_ece2646]

Didi i have given a few mocks But not able to figure out the strategy for varc because no matter how much i practice my scores in varc are not increasing Marks do fluctuate in dilr and quant but not in varc at all Please help

[@mbawithprachi]

Also, try to figure out where you are lacking - do you not have a reading habit, or is it your speed, understanding, or is it just that even after summarizing everything - you tend to choice the incorrect option. Like I always used to mark the incorrect option out of 2! So, once you figure out the problem, you can solve for it during your practice sessions.

[@MOKSH_J_K]

You are very helpful 🤠

[@mbawithprachi]

Thank you so much!! 😍