The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 exam will take place on November 30, 2025 . This computer-based test helps students get into MBA programs at top business schools across India, including all Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The CAT exam checks skills in three main areas: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (Quant). With only three days left before the exam, students need a clear plan to prepare well and perform their best.
This guide explains what students should do in the final three days before the CAT 2025 exam. The focus should shift from learning new things to reviewing what is already known, getting mentally ready, and making final arrangements.
Last 3 Days Strategy for CAT 2025
As the exam day approaches, candidates must make smart choices about how they spend their time. Here are key steps:
- Do Not Learn New Topics: In the last three days, students must avoid starting any new topics or difficult chapters. Learning new things now can create confusion and stress.
- Review What You Know: Instead of new learning, spend time reviewing topics already studied. Go through notes, formulas, and important concepts. This helps to strengthen existing knowledge.
- Match Your Routine to Exam Day: Candidates should try to match their daily routine to the actual exam schedule. If the exam is in the morning, wake up early and practice solving questions at that time. This helps the mind and body get used to the exam timing.
- Mental Preparation: Stay calm and positive. Do light exercises, get enough sleep, and eat healthy food. Avoid thinking too much about the exam result. Focus on the process.
Understand the CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
Candidates should know the structure of the CAT 2025 exam. This includes understanding how many questions each section has and how marks are given. This knowledge helps in planning time during the exam.
Key Topics to Review Before CAT 2025
Focus on certain topics that are often seen in the CAT exam. This revision should be light and quick, just to refresh memory.
Quantitative Aptitude (Quant)
For the Quant section, students should quickly review specific types of problems. Every year, questions related to 'Roots and Network' problems appear in the exam. A quick look at these types of questions can be helpful.
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Reading passages in the VARC section can cover many subjects. Candidates should expect passages on:
- Science and Technology (like Artificial Intelligence or climate change)
- Social Sciences and Humanities (like philosophy, history, or psychology)
- Business and Economics (like market trends or the global economy)
- Current affairs and politics
- Literature and art
The passages test critical thinking. Students should be ready for diverse topics that require careful thought.
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
The DILR section often includes certain question types. A quick review of these topics is important:
- Arrangement Problems: Seating arrangements (linear, circular) and scheduling.
- Graphs: Different types of graphs like bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts.
- Games and Tournaments: Problems based on rules of games or tournament structures.
- Caselets: Small sets of data or information that need careful reading and analysis.
- Venn Diagrams: Problems involving overlapping sets of data.
- Tables: Tables, especially those with some missing values, where candidates need to find the missing information.
- Logical Reasoning: Topics like blood relations (family trees), routing, and network problems.
By following these steps in the last three days, candidates can boost their confidence and be better prepared for the CAT 2025 exam. Remember to stay calm and trust your preparation.
