MBAGuru CAT Preparation Blog

CAT preparation strategy, mindset and guidance from MBAGuru

Explore MBAGuru articles on CAT preparation strategy, practice habits, online prep, exam mindset and MBA entrance guidance. These posts are designed to help aspirants prepare more consistently, avoid common mistakes and approach CAT preparation with better structure.

Latest CAT preparation articles

•July 28, 2026

Decide how to Decide – for CAT prep & beyond!

It seems impossible to move forward when you have too many tasks on your list. That could well be true for the state of affairs of your CAT Prep this very moment! On that really long task list, the sheer number can bog you down. Therefore, it is crucial to tick off a few as...

•July 23, 2026

2 possible reactions to Tough Mock-CATs in your CAT Prep

In some ways CAT Prep is similar to preparing for any other competition in any sphere of life or work. When you face something that’s tougher than you were prepared for, you have two options: 1. Panic, like most others would in a similar situation 2. Stay Calm and Adapt Now, what would be the impact of your reaction on your...

•July 21, 2026

Do you need to change the way you prepare for CAT?

As you prepare for CAT, you would go through phases where you feel a strong lack of progress. You may unable to hit the next level. To get what you have never got, you must do what you have never done. If you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you will keep getting what you’ve...

•July 17, 2026

Enjoy the CAT Prep ride

Why do Champions become Champions? I didn’t ask how – because yes, invariably they practice, practice and practice!

•July 16, 2026

What do sports have to do with your CAT Preparation?

I love live sporting action! This includes the keenly contested tennis-ball-cricket matches in the park right in front of my house. And of course it goes right up to all the professional sporting action with packed stadium. How is it relevant to your CAT Preparation? Will get to that in a bit. The one thing...

•July 14, 2026

Every single day in your CAT preparation is precious ⌚💰

So many concerns of CAT aspirants who reach out to me revolve around time management and discipline in their CAT Preparation. And I try and address those in several ways, trying to find a better way to explain each time.While everyone wants that final selection to a terrific B-School, we also know thata) it won’t happen...

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Useful MBAGuru resources for CAT aspirants

CAT Coaching in Delhi by MBAGuru — for students looking for offline classroom CAT coaching in Delhi.
MBAGuru Online CAT Coaching — for aspirants who want live online classes, structure and accountability.
MBAGuru Success Stories — student reviews, CAT results and IIM / top B-school calls.
MBAGuru Faculty — current faculty and mentors behind the CAT preparation programs.
Mini SWOT — a diagnostic starting point for understanding preparation gaps.