CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the IIMs on a rotational basis for admission into MBA/PGDM programs across India.
CAT has three sections: Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC). Each section is separately timed.
On average, 6–9 months of focused preparation is sufficient depending on your starting level. If your basics are strong, 4–5 months of intensive prep is also viable.