> I am a BBA third-year student preparing for CAT 2026. My academics are 10th 84%, 12th 88.6% (PCMB), 1st-year BBA CGPA 8.75 (3rd rank holder), 2nd-year expected around 8.5. I am EWS and have no work experience. NGO certificate . > > My target is a very good percentile, ideally 97–99+, but I want a realistic backup plan too. > > I had been following a full-time routine: wake at 7 AM, reach library around 9 AM, study there till 7 PM, then study again 10:15 PM–12:15 AM and sleep around 12:45 AM. >. I currently have roughly 100 days left for CAT.
> I already have the AIMCAT series and have also bought the Career Launcher mocks. I recently gave a full-length AIMCAT i am scoring 55 to 60 only in both mocks . is it ideal like i am trying to improve but sometimes it is varc or dilr which pulls me back down. > In QA, I am familiar with most concepts. My stronger area is Arithmetic. My weaker areas are Geometry, some Algebra topics, Number System, and P&C/Probability. I was considering almost skipping Geometry because of limited time, but I am open to covering only the most important/basic Geometry. >like geometry for me is like i am familiar but i can not even understand the basic concept even i have completed it from rodha and mba pathshala and even in time still. > Currently I am prioritizing Algebra first. I had reached Quadratic Equations, then planned Inequalities, Logarithms, Functions, and Sequence & Series. I want to finish high-priority Algebra efficiently and then move to Arithmetic/Number System/Modern Math and selective Geometry, while continuously doing mixed QA, PYQs and sectionals. > > My main doubt is: **Given my current level, ~100 days left, my AIMCAT + CL mocks, and these QA strengths/weaknesses, what should my exact strategy be now? Which QA topics should I prioritize, what should I skip/limit, how long should I spend on Algebra before moving on, and how should I divide time between QA, VARC, DILR, mocks, sectionals and analysis to maximize my CAT percentile?**
and also what routine should i follow also please a review on my profile too if you can.
4 Answers
Sumit · 2026-08-24 · 1 helpful
Bhai bhut acha ja raha hai jaisa kar raha hai vaisa hi rakh
Suryakant · 2026-08-24 · 1 helpful
Stick to the prep. Dont keep constantly looking for tricks or strategies to improve your plan. If you are truly maximising the study hours you mentioned you have a pretty good shot. The most important thing is to focus on being consistent instead of being perfect.
Pratibha jain · 2026-08-24 · 1 helpful
Your profile is not bad at all 888 + non-eng + EWS is decent and don’t let one bad mock scare you wiith 96 days left I’d stop trying to complete everything make Arithmetic + important Algebra strong, do only basic/high-ROI Geometry and leave the rest if it’s taking too much time daily VARC + 1-2 DILR sets QA practice and PYQs give mocks regularly but spend proper time analysing them like where the concepts was the issue or was it a silly mistake time issue or anything else and don’t give mocks back to back without analysing them properly see exactly where those 55 to 60 marks are going that will tell you what to fix and studying 10 to 12 hours isn’t necessary if half of it isn’t productive try 6 to 8 proper focused hours and see if your output improves And you are doing amazing don't worry you got this you're doing better than you think
Pranavi · 2026-08-24 · 1 helpful
I am starting out right now. though this will not be a serious attempt, I am going to shoot my shot.
Mentally be prepared to accept anything. Some days you might do really well, and sometimes you might do really bad as well.
But I wish you the best. So stay strong and get through this