Preparing for CAT without coaching class
Is it an absolute necessity to join a coaching class to crack CAT or MBA entrance? How can one prepare without joining a coaching class? Let's have a Konversation
Sachin Mandot
07:30 PM
08:30 PM
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bhavanagudikandula
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bhavanagudikandula
Can u plz tell me what r things that we should keep in mind while preparing as we r not having any specialized guidence.
01:53 PM
Sachin Mandot
You are aiming for CAT 2017 or 18?
01:54 PM
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Cool Ram
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Cool Ram
How to mitigate stress during mock tests?
01:56 PM
Sachin Mandot
Depends upon person to person. Taking a deep breath and then going on again helped me. Also think on 1 question at a time approach, will make you more focused.
01:58 PM
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Tilak Koushik
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Cool Ram
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Mohammed Asif
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Wat are da topic we should concentrate this year
01:58 PM
Sachin Mandot
Focus on most of them, as CAT normally has good mix of all the topics. Check your analysis of past 2-3 years, you can get a better idea of ones to focus first.
02:00 PM
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Any study plan fr this year cat? If I'm starting now?
01:59 PM
Sachin Mandot
You have approximately 3.5 months if assume CAT is in December start. Have you taken CAT before? Are you aware about topics?
02:01 PM
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VISHAL GARG
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Mohammed Asif
Bro? Where you at?
02:00 PM
Sachin Mandot
IMT-Ghaziabad, 2nd year
02:02 PM
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Shivdas Jadhav
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Akshay Jamodkar
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Cool Ram
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Shivdas Jadhav
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Sangram Sahu
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meet881994
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bhavanagudikandula
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VISHAL GARG
How to prepare for VARC at home?
02:02 PM
Sachin Mandot
CAT, for past 2-3 years, had more questions in RC. So you should put more efforts towards RC. Read some good editorials daily, non-fiction novels and solve mock RC questions.
02:03 PM
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Shrikant Jee
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wankhedepo
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Akshay Jamodkar
Please specify any plan for working professional, I am preparing without coaching...Thanks
02:03 PM
Sachin Mandot
Utilize maximum time outside your work. I used to take out time in mornings and weekends. First analyze all the topics in details and then start with basics. Many articles on CAT prep plan are available on insideiim.
02:06 PM
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samikshyasamanta219
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Cool Ram
Can you tell me some sources which can help me strengthen my reading skills required for cat?
02:03 PM
Sachin Mandot
Editorials from The Hindu, Indian Express, NY Times etc.,Non fiction books.
02:07 PM
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Krishan Chaurey
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Sangram Sahu
Please enlighten us on rc prep..as I am getting low scores in mocks continuously
02:03 PM
Sachin Mandot
For RC, improve your reading skills. I've written an answer in the chat, kindly go through, let me know if any issue.
02:08 PM
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meet881994
I have 25 months of experience and i left job for cat 17 preparation. How should be plan to prepare VA section as i am weak in VARC ?
02:03 PM
Sachin Mandot
Hey, Meet check the chat, i've answered a similar question for RC.
02:09 PM
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wankhedepo
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Yashika Kapoor
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Yashika Kapoor
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bhavanagudikandula
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Which test series to take
02:07 PM
Sachin Mandot
I don;t have much knowledge about this. You can take a demo first and decide.
02:11 PM
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samikshyasamanta219
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Mratunjay Choube
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wankhedepo
Can u tell me ,how to start from basics ,i am planning to attempt this cat2017 , my first cat2016 attempt just scored 80%ile ,and want to score 99%ile ,how to study and what all strategies should be used to score higher percentiles
02:05 PM
Sachin Mandot
Once you are clear with basics then go for Test series by this time. Analyze mistake that you do. Essentially, you would figure out that there is a pattern in mistakes, try to work hard and eliminate it.
02:13 PM
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Zlatan Zlatan
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Yashika Kapoor
What should I change/improve? I am aiming for a very good percentile.
02:10 PM
Sachin Mandot
Yashika, all the sections have equal importance. Try mock tests and check, where do you stand. After that further strategy can be taken up.
02:14 PM
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Zlatan Zlatan
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Mohammad Ali
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Zlatan Zlatan
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Sachin Mandot
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wankhedepo
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wankhedepo
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bhavanagudikandula
Can u tell me some source for general awareness for other competitive exams?
02:10 PM
Sachin Mandot
Every exam has a different kind of GA section. Focus examwise, but yes be abreast with current affairs, preferably from Jan-Nov 2017
02:17 PM
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samikshyasamanta219
Sir, please give some suggestions... Please help me out... How to start from basics.... I have not joined any coaching centers... How can i prepare in home..??
02:12 PM
Sachin Mandot
Use internet to your best. Go through InsideIIM, you would find CAT prep videos, also there are many articles as well. Keep confidence, Coaching is just an enabler, nothing else
02:18 PM
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N YADAV
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sir where i can some good material of d.i
02:12 PM
Sachin Mandot
Buy material of any provider like TIME, CL etc, look at mock test papers.
02:19 PM
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N YADAV
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Zlatan Zlatan
Sir I'm continuously scoring 80-85 percentile in CL mocks
02:14 PM
Sachin Mandot
Find out where the GAP is, try to get a pattern in your errors. Use their analysis tool
02:20 PM
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Shana Kayastha
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Mohammad Ali
How to start preparing for quantitative aptitude section for non maths student without any coaching.??? cAT 2018
02:15 PM
Sachin Mandot
CAT 2018 has a good time Ali. Start from Basic material first, give it time to sink. Then go for higher level of questions and then mock tests.
02:21 PM
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Shana Kayastha
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Nehal Bhardwaj
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Mohammad Ali
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agrshvm123
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Shana Kayastha
Is it possible to crack cat without tuitions??
02:21 PM
Sachin Mandot
Why not? Many people have scored 100% without regular coaching, only by mock tests and online lectures.
02:23 PM
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agrshvm123
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samikshyasamanta219
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wankhedepo
I want to learn dilr from step one can you tell me how to prepare ?
02:16 PM
Sachin Mandot
Go through InsideIIM series of articles on CAT prep, you will get a fair idea.
02:23 PM
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N YADAV
How to prepare for verbal
02:19 PM
Sachin Mandot
I;ve answered for similar question, please scroll upwards in Chat.
02:24 PM
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N YADAV
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Shana Kayastha
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N YADAV
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I have just started preparation 1 week ago. Is it too late ?
02:22 PM
Sachin Mandot
No, it isn't. You just need to work fast. You cant afford to waste more time on basics. Workout a good plan, finish basics as fast as you can and then jump to mocks.
02:25 PM
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agrshvm123
Sir how to improve over English section ...... I m always getting TC's wrong
02:22 PM
Sachin Mandot
By reading articles that challenges your wit. Editorials from The Hindi, Indian Express etc, Non fiction and your material with mocks
02:26 PM
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Shana Kayastha
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N YADAV
Sir 4 months is enough for 99+percentile in cat 2017
02:24 PM
Sachin Mandot
very subjective, see how you score in mocks, it would tell you the truth.
02:27 PM
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Shana Kayastha
my basics are good..I have solved arun sharma's book...but my score in first mock was really bad..what should i do???
02:27 PM
Sachin Mandot
Initially it happens, because you solve basics without time boundation but mocks have a clock set. Don't take stress, just find our mistakes and work on them. It might take 3-4 mocks to be familiar.
02:29 PM
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Mohammad Ali
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Devagya Jha
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Shana Kayastha
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Mohammad Ali
So should I start from ncert book of class 8,9,10 for QA?
02:30 PM
Sachin Mandot
No, wouldn't suggest that. Basics material from TIME, CL etc or even Arun sharma is better to go.
02:31 PM
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Devagya Jha
Sir any sources for Logical reasoning, covering the basics?
02:30 PM
Sachin Mandot
Have you bought any text book or material?
02:31 PM
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wankhedepo
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How do i improve my speed for the quants section ?
02:30 PM
Sachin Mandot
Practice with a watch
02:32 PM
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mayankgoel208
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Devagya Jha
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mayankgoel208
Sir I am in my 1st year of graduation.should I start for preparing CAT?
02:32 PM
Sachin Mandot
Yes you can, but focus more on your bachelor's. Build a CV for you in this time you have got.
02:33 PM
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Devagya Jha
I have CL material and have been going through the online lectures but the mock level still eludes me
02:32 PM
Sachin Mandot
Find out where;s the issue. Is it lack of knowledge, presence of mind, concept or its application.
02:34 PM
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wankhedepo
Sir how to start from basics of dilr,I ruined my cat16 because of this section
02:32 PM
Sachin Mandot
make a list of all the type of questions first, then doing their basics first from book or material.
02:35 PM
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aarthygurusamy410
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aarthygurusamy410
Hello mandot.
02:36 PM
Sachin Mandot
Hello
02:36 PM
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aarthygurusamy410
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mayankgoel208
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aarthygurusamy410
Im quite weak n quants. Can u pls suggest some materials to prepare
02:36 PM
Sachin Mandot
1. TIME, CL or any other class' material 2. Books like Arun Sharma 3. Topic wise previous years questions
02:38 PM
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N YADAV
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N YADAV
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mayankgoel208
Sir what is the right time to start preparing for 100%. I don't even know the basics??
02:37 PM
Sachin Mandot
Even now is a good time. People have done really well in 3-4 months of prep
02:38 PM
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N YADAV
By the end of July what should be the mock percentile
02:38 PM
Sachin Mandot
I would say, they should be on improvement track.
02:39 PM
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Sachin Mandot
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Tejas Iyer
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N YADAV
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N YADAV
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garima priyadarshee
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Tejas Iyer
How much %ile does IMT-G generally consider ? \
02:41 PM
Sachin Mandot
90%ile in CAT from a few years
02:43 PM
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gauravkhurana1133
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aarthygurusamy410
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mayankgoel208
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N YADAV
I have completed my graduation in 2107 june and about to give cat 2017 ,what should I do for 1 year gap
02:41 PM
Sachin Mandot
Prepare for CAT for now, rest all can be taken care
02:43 PM
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samikshyasamanta219
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2shivangisharma
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Sir...how good is takshzila for studying topics such as algebra , geometry or should I go with totalgadha notes?
02:42 PM
Sachin Mandot
I did study from Takszila, they were good. I dont know about Totalgadha.
02:44 PM
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mayankgoel208
I have interest in accountancy and finance. Is MBA in finance is a good career option?. Is there any other option!!
02:43 PM
Sachin Mandot
Accountancy- mostly no Finance- A big yes
02:45 PM
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samikshyasamanta219
Sir.. How we will clear doubts... We don't take coaching... I am in 2nd year now... BBA... Should i take one year gap after graduation and then prepare... Or should i start now in home??
02:43 PM
Sachin Mandot
that's an issue, you need to use internet and youtube for that.
02:46 PM
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mayankgoel208
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Mohammad Ali
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aarthygurusamy410
While trying out some mocks,i tend to lose confidence eventually while going through quants. Math isnt my cup of tea. Though i practice i couldnt solve it to answers. Can u pls tell how to deal with this.?
02:43 PM
Sachin Mandot
issue is more with your confidence. Try to be more focused.
02:47 PM
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Viraat Lakhanpal
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samikshyasamanta219
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Viraat Lakhanpal
i have given cat last year and scored 74%ile. This year prep on my own..gave 3 mocks and got %ile varing between 65-80%ile. How am i going and what more should i do?
02:47 PM
Sachin Mandot
Should be crossing 90% if you need to make it to top 20
02:48 PM
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Viraat Lakhanpal
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Sachin Mandot
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mkm2k13
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mkm2k13
I m doing cat on my own.complete rely on YouTube specially takhszila for basics in quant.is it okay enough ? And have IMS test series.am I on right track ? What should I do improve my LR DI and VA RC in terms of materials to be followed religiously..plzz help me out.
02:51 PM
Sachin Mandot
you are going good. Start with mock tests to test yourself now.
02:52 PM
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burhanjw
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burhanjw
hello
02:52 PM
Sachin Mandot
Hi Burhan
02:53 PM
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burhanjw
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Pradhyumna Bhat
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Sachin Mandot
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mkm2k13
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burhanjw
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mkm2k13
Have gone through one-two mocks as well.but score is nt improving.is okay to join two test series together like that of IMS and TIME.??
02:56 PM
Sachin Mandot
personally, i feel only one is enough if you are not doing well.
02:57 PM
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burhanjw
cant i practice questions on fb groups, pagalguy or sites like that?
02:57 PM
Sachin Mandot
You wont have authentic answers
02:57 PM
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mkm2k13
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mkm2k13
My score have been terribly low between 70-80 %tile.how to find a way out of it..??
02:58 PM
Sachin Mandot
have you checked the analytics tool for TIME mocks? Areas where you are not doing well
02:58 PM
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burhanjw
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mkm2k13
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Sachin Mandot
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Sai kurra
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Sai kurra
Would Arun sharma's quant book be sufficient or should I get any institute's study material
03:00 PM
Sachin Mandot
do it well first. see if you are having any issues, jump to mock after it as CAT 2017 is 3 months away
03:01 PM
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Sachin Mandot
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