If you’ve got the drive, we’ve got the roadmap.
Preparing for CAT 2025 while working full-time? You’re not alone. Thousands of professionals just like you are aiming for top B-schools like IIMs. This 5-month CAT preparation plan is crafted specifically for working professionals starting in July — to help you balance work and study while targeting a 99+ percentile. So, How to crack CAT with a job?
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🗓️ Just 5 months is enough — with 2 hrs/day + smart planning
💼 Designed for working professionals juggling jobs & prep
📚 Month-by-month breakdown: concept → tests → mocks → revision
🚀 Prioritize consistency, mock analysis & time management
🎯 Goal: Crack CAT 2025 with a 99+ percentile while working full-time
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is more than just another competitive exam — it’s the stepping stone to India’s most prestigious management institutes like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, FMS Delhi, and more. For many aspirants, especially working professionals, it’s the big leap towards career transformation.
Now here’s the deal — it’s July already. That means you’ve got just 5 months left till CAT 2025. And if you’re juggling a 9–5 job with CAT prep, the idea might feel overwhelming at first. But trust us — it’s totally doable. With the right structure, smart prioritization, and daily consistency, you can crack CAT 2025 while working full-time.
Most working aspirants think they need a year to prepare for CAT exam. Truth is, you don’t need more time — you just need to use your limited time well.
Even if you can spare just 2 hours on weekdays and 5–6 hours on weekends, with a consistent, well-structured CAT prep plan, you’re golden. The focus should be on:
If you’re ready to commit, even your 9–5 job won’t stop you from cracking 99+.
🎯 Pro Tip: July is all about consistency > intensity. Build the habit first.
💡 Use evening slots for concept revision and weekend mornings for mocks & analysis.
⚠️ No new topics now. Just revision, mock feedback, and polishing strategy.
Your CAT score opens doors — but which door should you walk through? If you’re already working, your work experience + domain can help you pick the right B-School. Here’s a handy table:
| Current Role / Sector | Best-Fit B-Schools to Target |
| Finance (Banking, CA) | IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Bangalore, JBIMS |
| Marketing (Sales, Branding) | IIM Kozhikode, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MICA Ahmedabad |
| HR (Talent, Recruiter) | XLRI Jamshedpur, TISS Mumbai, IIM Calcutta (HR specializations) |
| Operations / Supply Chain | NITIE Mumbai (IIM-M now), IIM Lucknow, SPJIMR |
| IT / Analytics | IIM Bangalore, MDI Gurgaon, IIM Udaipur, Great Lakes Chennai |
🧠 Work in finance? Target the finance powerhouses like IIM-C or JBIMS.
🎯 From sales? IIM-K or SPJIMR is where you’ll thrive.
🧑💼 In HR already? XLRI and TISS are your go-to.
🧩 Love solving systems? NITIE’s ops program (now IIM-Mumbai) is built for you.
If you’ve read this far, take this as your sign:
You can absolutely crack CAT 2025 in 5 months, even with a full-time job.
All you need is a plan, consistency, and a little faith in yourself.
People just like you — working professionals, shift workers, parents — have made it to IIMs and top B-schools. Quantifiers alumni like Mohit and Amartya weren’t “special” — they just showed up every day. You can too.
So, grab that planner. Block those time slots. Join that mock series.
Your 99 percentile story starts now.
Absolutely. With consistent 2–3 hours of daily prep and smart planning, many have done it before.
Begin with a diagnostic mock, assess your strengths, and follow a month-wise strategy — like the one in this blog.
Aim for 15–20 full-length mocks, especially from September onwards. Analyze every mock for mistakes.
Not unless your job is too demanding. Many professionals crack CAT while working — quitting isn’t necessary if you plan well.
Track small wins, join peer groups, revise your “why,” and remind yourself of the transformation that an MBA can bring.
Absolutely. Mocks pinpoint your pattern of mistakes. With our 1-on-1 mentorship, you’ll master your weak zones.
Mock scores in July don’t predict the final percentile. Many 99%ilers were scoring less than 80 at this stage. 🎯 Focus on progress, not perfection.
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