{"id":5073,"date":"2020-07-30T17:35:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T12:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/?p=5073"},"modified":"2020-07-30T17:37:42","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T12:07:42","slug":"cat-2020-notification-and-120-day-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-preparation-strategy\/cat-2020-notification-and-120-day-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT 2020 Notification and the 120-day Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CAT-2020-Notification-and-the-120-day-Preparation-1-2.png?resize=697%2C464&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5122\" width=\"697\" height=\"464\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The official CAT 2020 Notification came out yesterday. There are a bunch of things that will remain the same, and there are quite a few aspects that remain uncertain. Since we have discussed the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-preparation-strategy\/cat-2020-announcement-constants-variables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">constants and variables<\/a> yesterday, this is a good time to ponder how to make the best use the last 120 days of the CAT 2020 preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is going to be the same in your CAT 2020 preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first, if you are just starting your preparation now, do not panic. If you are taking CAT for the first time, fret not. The following are the four aspects that ought to remain the same for any CAT aspirant whatsoever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Get-Set-Go.gif?resize=551%2C413&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5075\" width=\"551\" height=\"413\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Read A Lot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time and again, we have been reiterating the importance of reading as a habit. You need to read <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/bharaths-curated-reading-list-for-cat-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diverse sets of articles<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v8Qnkx0aajg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">books and novels<\/a>, and <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LauezHJBPLg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some more of them<\/a>. Reading should become a habit, if you are to <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-verbal-ability\/cat-varc-8-commandments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">score well in CAT VARC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Read-Books-1-300x243.gif?resize=549%2C445&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5077\" width=\"549\" height=\"445\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best possible way to include your <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-verbal-ability\/cat-reading-comprehension\/how-to-prepare-for-cat-varc-from-july\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reading speed or comprehension<\/a> is to read a lot. The meanings, words, vocabulary are secondary; just keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dL6qayDPmMs\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reading a lot<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Learn from First Principles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Let-Us-Begin.gif?resize=592%2C333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5078\" width=\"592\" height=\"333\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You simply cannot master this enigma of CAT 2020 without getting the concepts right. Just because it is already August does not mean you do not have time. There is still time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<amp-fit-text layout=\"fixed-height\" min-font-size=\"6\" max-font-size=\"72\" height=\"80\"><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p>Besides, the best way to minimize time spent and maximize productivity is to get the fundamentals in place.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/amp-fit-text>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not fall into the trap of <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jY6BOVchjZQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rushing through the portions<\/a>, especially with respect to Quant. That backfires big time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Building speed towards CAT 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Speed-300x116.gif?resize=606%2C234&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5081\" width=\"606\" height=\"234\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speed does not come with the wave of a magic wand. It comes with practice, patience and perseverance. Practice a lot of <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/iim-cat-questions-answers.2iim.com\/quant\/geometry\/geometry-triangles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quant sums<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/iim-cat-questions-answers.2iim.com\/LR_sequences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DILR puzzles of different variants<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/iim-cat-questions-answers.2iim.com\/verbal\/reading-comprehension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RC passages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the last point though, you still have time. Do not look for an x% increase in speed immediately after you have put in y% extra effort. Change takes time to reflect; give it that time. Your CAT 2020 preparation at this point should have plan for practicing a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<amp-fit-text layout=\"fixed-height\" min-font-size=\"6\" max-font-size=\"72\" height=\"80\"><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p>Focus on practice, not on improving speed.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/amp-fit-text>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Take Mocks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are starting in August or October, whether you are preparing for CAT 2020 or CAT 2021, this is the gold standard. <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-preparation-strategy\/strategy-for-taking-mock-cats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take mocks<\/a>. Take lots of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mocks-1-300x300.gif?resize=471%2C471&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5083\" width=\"471\" height=\"471\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a plan for the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-preparation-strategy\/an-a-z-guide-for-mock-cats-answers-to-pertinent-queries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mock regime<\/a>, say, one mock every fortnight. Look to maximize it to one per week in late September to early October. Later, you should be doing two per week or even more in the last lap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<amp-fit-text layout=\"fixed-height\" min-font-size=\"6\" max-font-size=\"72\" height=\"80\"><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p>Anything in the range of 20+ mocks from now is a reasonable number. The more the merrier.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/amp-fit-text>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is going to change in your CAT 2020 preparation from now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, there are certain tweaks you need to make in this 120-day phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<amp-fit-text layout=\"fixed-height\" min-font-size=\"6\" max-font-size=\"72\" height=\"80\"><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p>While panicking is counterproductive, being lethargic is equally dangerous.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/amp-fit-text>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Changes-1-300x169.gif?resize=552%2C311&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5085\" width=\"552\" height=\"311\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The intensity of your CAT 2020 preparation has to increase, now that the official CAT 2020 notification is out as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Iterative revision towards CAT 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The chances of you forgetting what you learnt in certain topic(s) is natural. The process of iterative revision puts this problem to rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What exactly is it?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you learn topics 1 and 2, you will go for topic 3. Once you are done with topic 3, though, come and revisit topics 1 and 2 once again. Then, go for two or three more new topics. Rinse. Repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Iterative-1-300x225.gif?resize=514%2C386&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5087\" width=\"514\" height=\"386\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures you are constantly in touch with the overall <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-syllabus.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2020 syllabus<\/a>, as you fill gaps in your weaker areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) The importance of mocks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While taking a number of mocks is crucial, <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-gyan\/how-to-review-mock-cats-a-3-step-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">analyzing them to death<\/a> is even more important. The basic outline for the mock regime has been discussed earlier in this post. But the important point is there should be tangible takeaways for you after each and every mock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some aspects that you need to look for in mocks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Which topics eat your time up?<\/li><li>Where are you spending lesser time and getting the answers right?<\/li><li>What are the topics that you seem to have a flair for?<\/li><li>How can you <a href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-preparation-strategy\/question-selection-101-7-hacks-to-elect-the-right-questions-in-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimize negatives<\/a> and maximize accuracy?<\/li><li>How do you <a href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-preparation-strategy\/5-prompts-to-tackle-the-speed-vs-accuracy-battle\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tackle the speed and accuracy battle<\/a>?<\/li><li>What should you <a href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-preparation-strategy\/mock-tests-101-dos-and-donts\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">do and not do in the next mock<\/a>?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Improve-1-300x169.gif?resize=546%2C308&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5089\" width=\"546\" height=\"308\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You should aim to fill in the learning gaps and the speed gaps. For this reason, your mock routine and <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-preparation-strategy\/4-to-dos-to-take-your-mock-cat-analysis-one-notch-higher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mock analysis pattern<\/a> cannot simply go on an auto-pilot mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Reinforcement is vital; speed is not the only thing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you take more and more mocks, your <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P79_NEk_hvE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">concepts must get reinforced<\/a>. If they do not, revisit the topics, fix the issues before stepping ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Reinforcement-1.gif?resize=563%2C353&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5091\" width=\"563\" height=\"353\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<amp-fit-text layout=\"fixed-height\" min-font-size=\"6\" max-font-size=\"72\" height=\"80\"><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p>You cannot afford to do the same mistakes again and again at this point of your CAT 2020 preparation.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/amp-fit-text>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not be hell bent on speed. Of course, it is important to identify the areas where you take more time. But that should not be the principal criteria around which your CAT 2020 preparation revolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Dumping certain topics during CAT 2020 preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are in the mock routine, you will realize that no matter what, there are mistakes that keep occurring in one topic or the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There comes a time somewhere in the second half of September &#8211; the time to take decisions. This is when you decide to dump certain topics. Now that the CAT 2020 notification is released as well, you might want to start planning on this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<amp-fit-text layout=\"fixed-height\" min-font-size=\"6\" max-font-size=\"72\" height=\"80\"><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p>However, dumping these topics does not mean that you are looking to downgrade your preparation. It is important to understand that when you are skipping something, the need to be perfect in other topics becomes even more significant.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/amp-fit-text>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Leave-It.gif?resize=480%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5092\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose to maximize on RC and decide to dump the VA part. You can choose between Number Theory or Algebra. These kinds of decisions help you focus on lesser things with more intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Volatile mock scores and dealing with them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0uz3jwqWb1k\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mocks go bad<\/a>. Yes, they do go bad often. It happens, and is a part and parcel of each and every aspirant&#8217;s CAT preparation journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Volatile.gif?h=360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5095\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two parts to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The overall mock goes South<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Erroneous-1-300x130.gif?resize=575%2C249&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5097\" width=\"575\" height=\"249\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When all the three sections go South, there is a high chance that you were not focused enough, the external factors were not congenial, you were not in the right mind space, OR the mock itself was genuinely tougher than the level of difficulty to be expected in the actual CAT 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is alright. Like I have stated earlier, analyse the paper and get to the root cause of the issue. Make inferences, take notes, and keep taking your mocks and <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/cat-preparation-strategy\/4-to-dos-to-take-your-mock-cat-analysis-one-notch-higher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mock analysis one notch higher every time<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One section of the mock goes awry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most crucial aspect. When one section or a set of questions or even one puzzle gets to your head, do not lose heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Something-Wrong-1-300x172.gif?resize=527%2C302&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"cat 2020 notification\" class=\"wp-image-5099\" width=\"527\" height=\"302\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<amp-fit-text layout=\"fixed-height\" min-font-size=\"6\" max-font-size=\"72\" height=\"80\"><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p>How you bounce back from that setback decides your final CAT score. How well you could bounce back from the precarious situation differentiates a bad CAT attempt from a good one.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/amp-fit-text>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been taking CAT year after year after year. I am still not able to come out of a CAT attempt unscathed, without falling into some trap or the other. That happens, and that is how it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where GRIT plays a key role. If VARC does not go well, practice sitting through the mock and do the other two sections well. Try to salvage that mock to the best possible extent. It will come in handy during actual CAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/online.2iim.com\/cat-exam\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Grit-1-300x168.gif?resize=543%2C304&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"cat 2020 notification\" class=\"wp-image-5101\" width=\"543\" height=\"304\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>P.S.: Bharath will be doing a session on &#8216;<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ALlmY6Jm38M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2020 Notification and what next in your CAT 2020 Preparation<\/a>&#8216; tonight at 9 pm in YouTube. Tune in for the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Stay safe, and best wishes for CAT 2020!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/profile\/Rajesh-Balasubramanian-8\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Rajesh Balasubramanian<\/em><\/a><em> takes the CAT every year and is a 4-time CAT 100 percentiler.&nbsp;He likes few things more than teaching Math and insists to this day that he is a better teacher than exam-taker.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The official CAT 2020 Notification came out yesterday. There are a bunch of things that will remain the same, and there are quite a few aspects that remain uncertain. 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