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CAT prep, decoded
Strategy, study plans, B-school cutoffs and exam guides — written to help you turn preparation into a percentile.
How to Improve CAT VARC in 30 Days: A Practical Plan
A no-fluff, day-by-day approach to lift your VARC accuracy and reading speed in a month.
16 June 2026 · Prachi Priya JhaRead articleCAT DILR Strategy: How to Choose the Right Sets
In DILR, picking the right sets beats raw speed. A simple framework for what to attempt - and what to leave.
15 Jun 2026 · Prachi Priya JhaIIM Cutoffs 2026: What Percentile Do You Actually Need?
A realistic look at the CAT percentiles the older and newer IIMs expect - and why your profile matters too.
14 Jun 2026 · Prachi Priya JhaCAT Exam Pattern 2026: Sections, Timing & Marking Explained
Sections, the 40-minute sectional timer, and +3/-1 marking - the CAT format explained simply.
13 Jun 2026 · Prachi Priya JhaXAT vs CAT: Key Differences Every Aspirant Should Know
Pattern, sections, difficulty and strategy - how XAT differs from CAT and how to prepare for both.
12 Jun 2026 · Prachi Priya JhaHow Many Mocks Should You Take Before CAT?
Not 60. A realistic number - and why analysis matters far more than the count.
11 Jun 2026 · Prachi Priya JhaCAT Quant: The 6-Topic Plan to Cross 95 Percentile
Where the marks really are in CAT Quant - and the six topics to master first.
10 Jun 2026 · Prachi Priya JhaCAT vs GMAT: Which Should You Take?
Indian MBA or global B-schools? How to decide between CAT and the GMAT.
9 Jun 2026 · Prachi Priya JhaHow to Build a 6-Month CAT Study Plan That Works
A month-by-month roadmap from fundamentals to mocks - without burning out.
8 Jun 2026 · Prachi Priya JhaBeyond CAT: A Quick Guide to XAT, SNAP & NMAT
Three more exams that widen your B-school shortlist - for very little extra prep.
7 Jun 2026 · Prachi Priya JhaHow to Analyse a CAT Mock the Right Way
The score is feedback, not the goal. A simple routine to turn every mock into marks.
5 Jun 2026 · Prachi Priya JhaThe Athena Newsletter
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