Preparing for CAT

1. Appear online  diagnostic test for CAT.
TestFunda iCAT ( free). Such tests are also available in preparation books such as Arun Sharma and others.

2.Buying Study Material

1. At least one coaching institute package like Career Launcher, TIME, TestFunda or others.
2. Arun Sharma Quant + Verbal + DI books.
3. Total Gadha Book on Number System.
4. Normal Lewis Vocab book

3.STUDY PLAN

1. Plan your study schedule such that you finish the entire syllabus or the most part of it at least two months before the date of the exam.
2. Try and study all the three subjects every day rather than picking up one subject a day or per week. Divide time between the subjects and then continue your studies on all three fronts.
3. Read Novels and articles online for building stamina on the screen.
4. Take a break in between and try to stick to your schedule. Remember, CAT is more about diligence than intelligence. There are many average students (academically speaking) who have made it to the IIMs.
5. Join the Pagalguy Quant thread if you still have time on your hands.

Detail study plan available here http://www.cat2011.org/cat-2011-preparation-how-to-begin/#more-249