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FREE CAT Preparation without coaching | Best YT Playlists, Free Mocks

Main summary

Key takeaways

Educational

Main ideas / lessons conveyed

  • The video is aimed at CAT aspirants who want to prepare without paying for coaching, using high-quality free resources.
  • It emphasizes that self-study via free playlists/materials can be sufficient, especially when paired with:
    • regular mock practice
    • consistent, disciplined effort
  • The creator divides the plan into two parts:
    1. Free resources for the three main CAT sections: Quantitative Ability, Verbal Reading Comprehension (VRC), and Logical Reasoning (LRD)
    2. Free resources for mocks and sample papers

Part 1: Free resources by CAT section

1) Quantitative Ability (Quants) — free YouTube / playlists

The speaker suggests choosing one or more playlists per topic, since no single source covers everything. The recommended approach:

  • Pick good playlists for each quant subtopic
  • Prefer video-based learning
  • Complement with mocks after completing preparation

Recommended resources

  • Part Shallow Guy (YouTube)
    • Playlists for: Geometry, Arithmetic, Number System, Algebra
  • Rodha (YouTube) – “Quant playlist”
    • Playlists for: Number System, Permutations & Combinations, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry
  • Little Basic (YouTube) – “Start Quant on YouTube”
    • Mentioned as “Mission CAT by Sogo sir” (appears to be part of this resource/channel)
  • One Short Quant by Raman sir
    • A short playlist focused on revision
  • PW MBA Wala (YouTube)
    • Playlists for multiple quant areas (links provided in description)
  • Takshashila CAT Quant playlist (underrated)
    • Notes that many people may not know it, but it’s very good

Additional guidance (generic mention)

  • Mentions “Faculty” YouTube channels and emphasizes the core idea: select high-quality videos/playlists and link them in the description.

2) VRC (Verbal Reading Comprehension) — daily routine + playlists

Key method/lesson:

  • Daily reading is essential, such as:
    • editorials
    • RC articles on the internet
    • random news channels
  • Daily practice should include analyzing comprehension (reflecting on understanding).

Recommended resources

  • G J sir (YouTube) – VRC playlist (described as best so far)
  • CrackU – VRC playlist
  • Icat (daily practice VRC section) (as mentioned)
  • MBA Salah – VRC YouTube playlist

Supplementary videos (2)

  • “Ultimate CAT reading comprehension guide”
  • “How to analyze your CAT mocks and VRC section”

3) LRD (Logical Reasoning / Decision-making) — free playlists

Main guidance:

  • The creator says not to worry too much about LRD (and provides multiple free options).

Recommended resources

  • Elite Grid – LRD playlist
    • Described as about 4.5 hours
    • Mentions a specific “LRDI” style video/playlist
  • Rodha – LRD playlist
  • CrackU – LRD playlist
  • MBA Salah – beginner/easy questions playlists (beginner/easy questions mentioned)
  • Aptitude Job – LRD playlist
  • Anastasia Academy – LRD resource (channel referenced)

Part 2: Free resources for mocks and sample papers

The video highlights that mock practice is critical and claims there are roughly 10–20 high-quality free mocks in total.

Recommended free mock providers (as listed)

  • PrepaRu
    • “almost 15 freely available mocks”
  • TopRankers
  • CrackU free mocks
  • CareerLauncher — 2 free mocks (text appears garbled in transcription)
  • Mindworks — 2 free mocks
  • InsideIIM
    • “one free mocks” (as transcribed)
  • Career 360
    • “one free mocks” (as transcribed)
  • iQuanta
    • “mini mocks” available at 67 (price/option unclear due to transcription)
  • IQuanta (additional mention)

Process / lesson emphasized

  • Use multiple mocks to identify where mistakes are happening.
  • CAT preparation is not complete without giving multiple mocks.

Closing guidance

  • The creator acknowledges that money may be a constraint.
  • Success depends on being:
    • consistent
    • disciplined
    • hard working
  • Encourages viewers to subscribe/like and comment for more resources.
  • Ends with: “happy preparing” / “all the best.”

Speakers / sources featured

Likely speaker (channel host)

  • Narrated by a primary YouTube creator/host (name not stated in the subtitles).

Referenced teachers / channels / sources

  • Part Shallow Guy
  • Rodha
  • Sogo sir (via “Mission CAT” mention)
  • Raman sir
  • PW MBA Wala
  • Takshashila CAT
  • G J sir
  • CrackU
  • Icat
  • MBA Salah
  • Elite Grid
  • Aptitude Job
  • Anastasia Academy
  • PrepaRu
  • TopRankers
  • CareerLauncher
  • Mindworks
  • InsideIIM
  • Career 360
  • iQuanta

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