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Phase by phase

The CAT Roadmap

A living plan. Steps update as the prep progresses — so you always see the current focus.

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    Step 1: Figure Out Your Why

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    Before you do anything else, understand why you want to take the CAT. Your reason can be anything. Maybe you want to get into a top B-school, switch careers, accelerate your growth, or create better opportunities for yourself. The CAT journey is not easy. There will be days when your scores disappoint you, your motivation drops, or you start questioning whether all the effort is worth it. On those days, your why is what will keep you going.

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    Step 2: Take a Mock

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    I know what you're thinking. "How can I take a mock when I haven't prepared anything?" Take it anyway. The purpose of this mock is not to get a great score. It is simply to understand where you stand today. Whatever score you get, write it down and move on. Don't judge yourself based on it. Think of it as finding your starting point before beginning the journey.

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    Step 3: Check Your Target

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    Now that you know where you are, it's time to understand where you need to get to. Google "Vercel MBA Call Predictor", enter your details, and check the percentile required for the B-schools you are targeting. This gives you a clear destination. You now know your current level and the gap you need to bridge. These three steps tell you everything you need to know before you start preparing. Step 2 shows you where you stand today. Step 3 shows you where you want to reach. The only question left is: How do you get from Point A to Point B? That's what we'll cover in the second part of the resources.

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    How to Use This Platform

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    The platform is divided into three sections to help you prepare for CAT in a structured manner: 1. Roadmap Access step-by-step preparation strategies, study plans, and roadmaps designed to help you approach CAT systematically. 2. Resources Find a curated collection of free study materials, including articles, YouTube videos, notes, and other useful resources to strengthen your concepts. 3. Previous Year Questions (PYQs) Practice with 500+ previous year CAT questions across all three sections to evaluate your preparation and understand the actual exam level. New questions will be added regularly to keep the repository growing.

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    Understanding CAT

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    Unlike many competitive exams that primarily reward syllabus completion, CAT rewards smart decision-making and strategy. Success is not determined by how many topics you have studied, but by how effectively you identify and attempt the right questions under time pressure. A candidate with a well-planned attempt strategy knowing what to solve, what to skip, and how to manage time often outperforms someone who has covered the entire syllabus but lacks a clear approach during the exam. Building concepts is important, but developing the ability to make the right decisions in the exam hall is what truly separates top performers.

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    CAT Channels

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    Noteworthy CAT related Channels to follow on Youtube: 1. Shweta Arora 2. Ananta Chhajer 3.