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Why Prepare for GMAT & CAT Together?

Preparing for both the GMAT and CAT exams simultaneously is a smart strategy for ambitious MBA aspirants targeting top business schools in India and abroad. While each exam has its own unique format and focus, they share a strong foundation in core skills—quantitative reasoning, data interpretation, logical thinking, and reading comprehension. By mastering these overlapping areas, you can streamline your preparation, save valuable time, and build a robust conceptual base that serves you well on both tests.

Combined preparation means you don’t have to start from scratch for each exam. The quantitative sections of both GMAT and CAT test your problem-solving abilities in arithmetic, algebra, and data interpretation, while the verbal sections assess your reading comprehension and critical reasoning. This overlap allows you to reinforce essential skills and maximize your study efficiency, making your efforts count for both exams at once.

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GMAT vs. CAT: What Sets Them Apart

Differences between GMAT and CAT

GMAT

CAT

Exam Purpose

Global MBA entrance exam accepted worldwide

Primarily for admission to Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other Indian business schools

Exam Structure

Four sections: Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal

Three sections: Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

Adaptive Nature

Computer adaptive at question level

Computer-based but not adaptive at question level; adaptive by section in some cases

Analytical Writing Section

Included (AWA essay)

Not included

Integrated Reasoning Section

Included (multi-source reasoning, graphics interpretation)

Not included

Quantitative Difficulty Level

Generally considered to have more advanced math topics

Quantitative questions vary but generally align with high school level plus logical reasoning

Verbal Section Emphasis

Heavy on grammar, sentence correction, critical reasoning

Emphasis on Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and Para jumbles

Exam Duration

Approximately 3 hours 7 minutes

Approximately 3 hours

Frequency & Location

Multiple dates throughout the year worldwide

Annually in India

Scoring System

Score range from 200 to 800, with separate section scores

Percentile ranking based on relative performance

Preparing for GMAT & CAT Together: What’s Common?

Overlapping Sections

GMAT Focus Edition Section Focus

CAT Section Focus

Quantitative Ability

Arithmetic, Algebra, Number Properties, Problem Solving

Arithmetic, Algebra, Number Systems, Modern Math, Quantitative Aptitude

Verbal Ability

Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Sentence Correction

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (including Para jumbles, Verbal Logic)

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

Data Insights (multi-source reasoning, charts, tables, graphics interpretation)

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (graphs, charts, puzzles, arrangements)

Analytical & Critical Thinking

Critical Reasoning questions

Logical Reasoning questions

Reasons Why GMAT and CAT Can Be Prepared Together

Why Choose MBA Wizards for GMAT CAT Preparation

GMAT/CAT : Mastery Plan

Week

Day

Topic

Session Task

1

1

Number Properties (Divisibility, Primes, Factors, Multiples)

Study and practice: Number Properties

1

2

Number Properties (Divisibility, Primes, Factors, Multiples)

Study and practice: Number Properties

1

3

Basic Arithmetic (Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Profit & Loss, Mixtures)

Study and practice: Basic Arithmetic

1

4

Basic Arithmetic (Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Profit & Loss, Mixtures)

Study and practice: Basic Arithmetic

1

5

Algebra - Linear and Quadratic Equations

Study and practice: Algebra - Linear and Quadratic Equations

1

6

Algebra - Linear and Quadratic Equations

Study and practice: Algebra - Linear and Quadratic Equations

1

7

Algebra - Inequalities and Quadratic Expressions

Study and practice: Algebra - Inequalities/Quadratic Expressions

1

1

Algebra - Inequalities and Quadratic Expressions

Study and practice: Algebra - Inequalities/Quadratic Expressions

1

2

Arithmetic Progressions and Series

Study and practice: Arithmetic Progressions and Series

1

3

Arithmetic Progressions and Series

Study and practice: Arithmetic Progressions and Series

1

4

Set Theory and Venn Diagrams

Study and practice: Set Theory and Venn Diagrams

1

5

Set Theory and Venn Diagrams

Study and practice: Set Theory and Venn Diagrams

1

6

Permutation and Combinations

Study and practice: Permutation and Combinations

1

7

Permutation and Combinations

Study and practice: Permutation and Combinations

2

1

Probability Basics

Study and practice: Probability Basics

2

2

Probability Basics

Study and practice: Probability Basics

2

3

Coordinate Geometry Basics (only CAT)

Study and practice: Coordinate Geometry Basics

2

4

Coordinate Geometry Basics (only CAT)

Study and practice: Coordinate Geometry Basics

2

5

Geometry basics (Triangles, Circles, Polygons) (only CAT)

Study and practice: Geometry basics

2

6

Geometry basics (Triangles, Circles, Polygons) (only CAT)

Study and practice: Geometry basics

2

7

Trigonometry Basics (only CAT)

Study and practice: Trigonometry Basics

2

1

Trigonometry Basics (only CAT)

Study and practice: Trigonometry Basics

2

2

Functions and Graphs (primarily GMAT focus)

Study and practice: Functions and Graphs

2

3

Functions and Graphs (primarily GMAT focus)

Study and practice: Functions and Graphs

2

4

Data Interpretation Fundamentals

Study and practice: Data Interpretation Fundamentals

2

5

Data Interpretation Fundamentals

Study and practice: Data Interpretation Fundamentals

2

6

Advanced Problem Solving with Word Problems & Case Studies

Study and practice: Advanced Problem Solving

2

7

Advanced Problem Solving with Word Problems & Case Studies

Study and practice: Advanced Problem Solving

3

1

Timed Mixed Quant Practice and Tests

Timed practice test covering all recent topics

3

2

Timed Mixed Quant Practice and Tests

Timed practice test covering all recent topics

How MBA Wizards Implements This Plan

  • Each student undergoes a self-assessment using questionnaires, psychological profiling, and one-on-one expert interactions before starting prep.
  • Based on this, a customized roadmap is created, prioritizing maths topics relevant to both GMAT and CAT, with clear milestones, attention codes for weak areas, and a split between universal and exam-specific topics.
  • Sessions alternate between theory recap, problem-solving, and timed practice, ensuring deep understanding before speed is introduced.
  • CAT-only topics such as geometry, coordinate geometry, and trigonometry receive extra focus for CAT aspirants, ensuring all exam needs are met without redundancy.
  • For every concept, students progress through three mastery levels: concept correctness, accuracy (error-free practice), and efficiency (timed drills), tailored by MbaWizards’ continuous performance monitoring.
  • Every session includes error analysis—students maintain a log, discuss mistakes with mentors, and adjust focus for the next session, directly targeting persistent weaknesses.
  • Adaptive practice questions and assignments are generated from a bank of 50,000+ questions according to the student’s evolving level and needs.
  • The “litmus test” and periodic sectional or random-level tests validate readiness on each topic. If new gaps are found or mastery stalls, the plan is revised in real-time, ensuring students constantly target their true weaknesses rather than sticking rigidly to a pre-set sequence.
  • Unlimited sessions, small batch sizes, and direct coach availability ensure students never get left behind and always have personalized guidance.
  • After the quant phase (~3 weeks), the student’s plan is updated to blend in verbal, data insights/LRDI, and full-length mocks for both GMAT and CAT.
  • This holistic progression takes advantage of foundational skills gained early, allocating more time to reasoning, reading, and analytical sections just when students have developed the conceptual base and confidence in quant.
  • As mastery builds, the focus shifts to rigorous timed mixed practice and “manthan” (intensive revision cycles) including simulated competitive pressure, ensuring students become exam-ready, calm, and adaptable under stress.

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Useful FAQs

Yes, it is possible to prepare for both exams simultaneously. However, it requires consistent effort and disciplined study because of differences in syllabus and exam patterns.

While the CAT syllabus overlaps significantly with GMAT syllabus, GMAT includes an analytical writing section and some unique verbal and quantitative question types. Preparing for CAT provides a strong foundation that can be built upon for GMAT.

GMAT preparation tends to be more straightforward with clearly defined syllabus and question types, whereas CAT is considered more unpredictable and complex. However, both require hard work and strong problem-solving skills.

Ideally, 6 to 8 months of preparation time is recommended if starting from scratch. Starting early helps cover the large syllabus effectively and improve overall performance.

Experts advise starting with CAT preparation first as its syllabus is more extensive, especially in quantitative and logical reasoning. After gaining a strong base, focus on GMAT-specific areas like analytical writing, critical reasoning, and data sufficiency.

Yes, some coaching institutes offer combined courses focusing on the overlapping syllabus and strategies to tackle the differences efficiently.

CAT has three main sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA) with overall duration of 2 hours. GMAT has Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights sections with about 2 hours 15 minutes duration.

Some IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta accept GMAT scores for their executive MBA programs but primarily use CAT scores for their flagship MBA courses.

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