Praneeth Kumar · 2026-05-23 · 3 helpful
Archita, your plan is actually good. Finishing syllabus by 12 Sept gives you enough time for mocks before CAT. Since you’re weak in maths, the biggest mistake would be:
“Waiting to complete the full syllabus before giving sectionals.”
Don’t do that.
For QA especially, sectionals should start early because maths improves through pressure + mistakes + revision.
Here’s a better structure:
PHASE 1: 24 May → June End
Goal:
* Build concepts slowly
* Strengthen arithmetic first
* Daily practice habit
What to do:
* Study concepts + solved examples
* 25–40 QA questions daily
* Start VARC RC practice daily
* LRDI: 1–2 sets/day
Sectional tests:
* Start from mid-June itself
* ONLY topic-wise or easy mixed sectionals
* 1 QA sectional every 7–10 days
* Don’t judge scores now
Purpose:
To learn time management and identify weak areas early.
PHASE 2: July → 12 Sept
Goal:
* Finish syllabus
* Improve speed + accuracy
* Start exam temperament
Sectional tests:
* 2 sectionals/week minimum
* One QA sectional compulsory weekly
* One VARC or LRDI sectional
For weak maths students:
After every sectional:
* Analyze ALL mistakes
* Maintain error notebook
* Redo wrong questions after 3–4 days
This analysis matters more than score.
Very important for QA:
You do NOT need to master all maths chapters for CAT.
Strong hold on:
* Arithmetic
* Algebra
* Numbers
can already take you very far.
PHASE 3: After 12 Sept
Goal:
* Full mocks
* Stamina
* Selection of questions
* Pressure handling
Plan:
* 2–3 full mocks/week initially
* Then increase gradually
* Continue sectionals for weak areas even during mock phase
And one important thing:
Weak students often delay tests because they feel:
“Abhi preparation complete nahi hui.”
But CAT never tests “perfect preparation.”
It tests:
* decision making,
* composure,
* and smart attempt selection.
So start sectionals early, but treat them as learning tools, not judgment tools.
If you stay consistent till CAT, your maths can improve massively even from a weak starting point.
“Waiting to complete the full syllabus before giving sectionals.”
Don’t do that.
For QA especially, sectionals should start early because maths improves through pressure + mistakes + revision.
Here’s a better structure:
PHASE 1: 24 May → June End
Goal:
* Build concepts slowly
* Strengthen arithmetic first
* Daily practice habit
What to do:
* Study concepts + solved examples
* 25–40 QA questions daily
* Start VARC RC practice daily
* LRDI: 1–2 sets/day
Sectional tests:
* Start from mid-June itself
* ONLY topic-wise or easy mixed sectionals
* 1 QA sectional every 7–10 days
* Don’t judge scores now
Purpose:
To learn time management and identify weak areas early.
PHASE 2: July → 12 Sept
Goal:
* Finish syllabus
* Improve speed + accuracy
* Start exam temperament
Sectional tests:
* 2 sectionals/week minimum
* One QA sectional compulsory weekly
* One VARC or LRDI sectional
For weak maths students:
After every sectional:
* Analyze ALL mistakes
* Maintain error notebook
* Redo wrong questions after 3–4 days
This analysis matters more than score.
Very important for QA:
You do NOT need to master all maths chapters for CAT.
Strong hold on:
* Arithmetic
* Algebra
* Numbers
can already take you very far.
PHASE 3: After 12 Sept
Goal:
* Full mocks
* Stamina
* Selection of questions
* Pressure handling
Plan:
* 2–3 full mocks/week initially
* Then increase gradually
* Continue sectionals for weak areas even during mock phase
And one important thing:
Weak students often delay tests because they feel:
“Abhi preparation complete nahi hui.”
But CAT never tests “perfect preparation.”
It tests:
* decision making,
* composure,
* and smart attempt selection.
So start sectionals early, but treat them as learning tools, not judgment tools.
If you stay consistent till CAT, your maths can improve massively even from a weak starting point.