Hello dear,

The CAT exam requires a significant amount of time for preparation, including brushing up on basic concepts and practicing advanced problem-solving. Starting too early can feel overwhelming and may not be sustainable with other academic commitments.

The CAT exam requires a level of focus and maturity that is not always present in class 9. Starting preparation at this stage can be challenging to maintain. At class 9, you're primarily focused on learning foundational concepts. So you just need to boost your fundamentals by practicing more and more at class 9 because the Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT syllabus includes all the topics of Mathematics from Class 9 to 10 such as Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry and Mensuration.

Start Preparation 12 Months Prior:

• Begin your CAT preparation around 12 months before the exam date.
• Dedicate 5 to 6 hours daily for studying, focusing on smart work rather than just hard work.

Identify Weak Sections:

• Recognize your weak section at the start of your preparation.
• Allocate more time and attention to improving your weak areas while maintaining practice in all sections

I hope you got your answer, That's all Thank you.

Many colleges accept low CAT scores or have their own exams. Some examples:

Lovely Professional University (LPU)

Amity University

UPES Dehradun

Jaipuria Institute of Management

ITM Navi Mumbai

These often have GD/PI rounds after application.

Hi aspirant,

CAT 2024 Slot 1 , held on November 24 , 2024 , was widely regarded as being of easy to moderate difficulty , and significantly easier than CAT 2023 .

1. The total number of questions increased from 66 to 68, mostly due to two new questions in the DILR section, and there were no para jumbles in VARC.
2. VARC was rated as intermediate , with an emphasis on reading comprehension.
3. DILR , despite the increased number of questions , was generally seen as simpler than the previous year , with a combination of 4- and 5-question sets.
4. Quantitative Aptitude was likewise evaluated as easier than CAT 2023, with a heavy emphasis on Arithmetic and Algebra .

CAT 2024 Slot 1 Question Paper and Answers

Kindly refer to the link given above for the slot 1 question paper along with the answer key.

All the best!

Hello Devansh,  With your VITEEE rank close to 42,000, it is very much possible for you to get CSE in VIT Vellore (CAT 1 or CAT 2) and possible for VIT AP contingent on the opening ranks for that year. CSE in VIT Vellore is very competitive, especially CAT 1, so it is more realistic to get a stream instead. VIT AP is growing, with areas of opportunity and growing, and better infrastructure than what was in the beginning. If you get CSE there as I indicated, the same thought process indicates that it is worth consideration.

Many students say to avoid VIT Bhopal due to it being new (less facilities) and less industry connections. It also does not compare, facility-wise and industry-wise, to VIT Vellore and VIT AP. However, getting CSE is most important and if everything else fails, braking VIT Bhopal is possible. My suggestion would be VIT Vellore (CAT 1 or CAT 2) if you got to sit for CSE or relevant stream. Otherwise, VIT AP is a strong second option. Avoid VIT Bhopal if you have better options.

Best of luck!

With 63% in 12th and 84 percentile in JEE Mains, and belonging to the BC-B category, you have a fair chance to get admission in some good government or private engineering colleges. Your JEE percentile is good, so you can try NITs with lower cutoffs or good state-level colleges in your category. Also, private colleges like VIT, SRM, or other reputed institutes are good options. Participate in counseling carefully and choose branches and colleges based on your rank and category for better chances.

Yes you can obtain the notes for all sections of cat 2025 exam.  Many coaching centers and online platforms offer structured study materials, including notes, that cover Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR).

While using the readily available notes you should also create your own notes based on you understanding of topics and practice questions.

With a NEET score of 519, you stand a reasonable chance of securing a government MBBS seat under the Odisha state quota, particularly if you belong to a reserved category such as SC, ST, or OBC. For the All India Quota (AIQ), the competition is significantly higher—government medical colleges often have cutoffs above 610 for General category candidates.

Within Odisha, state quota cutoffs for government medical colleges generally range from around 500 to 550+, though these figures vary based on category, domicile, and the specific college in question.

It’s advisable to utilize the NEET College Predictor by Careers360 to obtain a more precise understanding of your options. https://medicine.careers360.com/neet-college-predictor

Additionally, keep all necessary documents prepared for the counseling process and monitor notifications from the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEE) for updates.

If you provide your category and domicile details, I can offer a more tailored prediction.

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Let me know if you require the information in Hindi or if you would like the details customized for a specific category.

With a 60 percentile in CAT, your son may have limited options for top-tier MBA programs, but there are still several good colleges offering residential MBA programs. Some institutes that may accept this percentile range include UPES Dehradun, IBS Hyderabad, Woxsen University, ITM Business School, and Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management. These colleges may offer opportunities with a focus on industry-oriented learning. It’s also worth exploring state universities and institutions that accept other entrance exams like MAT or XAT.

With a rank of 33,000 in the VITEEE 2025 exam:

You can get:

VIT-AP (Amaravati) – Category 1 or 2 for most branches including CSE (except CSE specializations might need Cat 2).

VIT-Bhopal – Easily Category 1 for all branches including CSE and its specializations.

Both campuses have relatively lower cutoffs than VIT Vellore or Chennai, so 33,000 rank is considered good for AP or Bhopal campus.