Cracking the CAT 2025 exam isn’t just about endless studying—it’s about following the right strategy, daily discipline, and expert guidance. Whether you’re a student with time or a working professional on a tight schedule, our mentors at FundaMakers have designed a plan that fits your lifestyle.
Quantitative Aptitude (QA): Build Strong Fundamentals
Quants is not about mugging formulas—it’s about understanding patterns. Build the logic, and the scores will follow.
— Umesh Sir, Quants Mentor at FundaMakers
QA Strategy at a Glance
| Category | Focus Areas | Time Allocation | Resources |
| Full-Time Students | Arithmetic → Algebra → Geometry | 2–3 hrs/day | Free Quants Practice |
| Working Professionals | 2 topics/week + weekend revision | 1.5 hrs/day + weekends | CAT Archives + Test Series |
Quick Tips:
- Start your day with 5 quick quant problems
- Create a formula sheet and revise weekly
- Focus on conceptual clarity over speed early on
VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension): Read to Rule
Reading is the heart of VARC. The more you read, the faster you grow.
— Surya Sir, VARC Expert at FundaMakers
VARC Strategy at a Glance
| Category | Activities | Frequency & Time | Tools |
| Full-Time Students | 2 Editorials + 3 RCs + VA sets | Daily | VARC Practice Sets |
| Working Professionals | Reading via apps + RC on weekends | 30 min/day + weekends | Reading Club |
Quick Tips:
- Use websites like Aeon for daily reads
- Explore FREE RESOURCES from FundaMakers
- Practice para jumbles and odd sentence out from actual CAT sets
DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning): Choose Wisely, Not Just Fast
DILR is not about solving all sets. It’s about picking the right ones—quickly.
— Ratnesh Sir, DILR Wizard at FundaMakers
DILR Strategy at a Glance
| Category | Focus Areas | Practice Format | Resources |
| Full-Time Students | 1 DI + 1 LR Set daily | 5–6 sets/week | CAT PYQs |
| Working Professionals | 2 sets weekday + 3 weekend | Evening focused sessions | Mock Tests |
Quick Tips:
- Always analyze wrong attempts
- Create a decision flow for choosing sets in mocks
- Build stamina through timed practice
Month-by-Month CAT 2025 Study Plan
Discipline is your best friend. Make a calendar and follow it religiously.
— Vishwa Sir, CAT Mentor at FundaMakers
| Month Range | Goal | Suggested Actions |
| April – June | Foundation Building | Basics of QA, daily RCs, intro to DILR |
| July – September | Practice + Sectional Analysis | Weekly mocks, topic tests, revision |
| October – November | Full-Length Mock Phase | 2 mocks/week + deep analysis |
| December | Final Touch | Focused revision, accuracy, mock tuning |
For Working Professionals: The 9-to-5 Friendly CAT Plan
Your time is limited—your focus should be razor sharp. One hour of smart study beats three hours of distracted reading
— Rakshanda Ma’am, Working Professionals’ Coach at FundaMakers
Daily Plan for Working Professionals
| Time Slot | Suggested Activity |
| Morning (30 mins) | Vocabulary + RC reading |
| Lunch Break (15 min) | Solve a mini LR set or read an editorial excerpt |
| Evening (1–1.5 hrs) | Focused QA/DILR practice + revision |
| Weekend (3–4 hrs) | Mock test + full analysis + concept brush-up |
Bonus: Enroll in our Working Professionals’ CAT Batch with custom-paced learning and weekend live sessions.
Resources You Shouldn’t Miss
- FundaMakers YouTube Channel: Video lectures, live problem-solving, and strategy sessions
- Best CAT Test Series 2025: Real CAT-like mocks with expert feedback
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