CAT Exam 2016 : A Complete Guide to Crack CAT
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Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Common Admission Test (CAT) is a management entrance test conducted on a national level by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM). CAT is for those who aspire to join numerous management courses or take admission in MBA Programs. It is a computer based test and the candidates are judged on various counts which includes verbal ability, data interpretation, quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning. The exam consists of one question paper consisting of 100 questions and the time duration to attempt the paper is 3 hours. The question paper is divided into three sections-
All the sections should be attempted and a minimum marks is required in all the sections to clear the exam. From 2015 certain subjective type questions have also been introduced and all the questions may not be multiple choice type. Instead direct answers must be given.
In this article, we will discuss some ways which can ensure your success in CAT examination.
Plan your preparation:
Firstly you must prepare a study plan in which you must distribute the syllabus in a day wise or weekly schedule. It should be prepared in such a way that the whole syllabus is covered and each topic is allotted ample time. You must also decide whether you want to go for coaching or self study. If you have decided to go for self preparation, help of a online consultant is a must.
Analyze your strengths and weaknesses:
You should try and analyze your strong as well as weak suit, and it is ideal to start with the portions you are weak in. The focus should be to turn them into your strengths. This could be achieved by beginning with the solved examples and moving to the unsolved ones. After you are done with this, you can move to mock tests so that you get used to computer based exam (CBT).
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Fundamentals:
Start with the basics and make sure that you develop a great command over the fundamentals. Before the exam you must go thoroughly through the basics because these are extremely important in scoring well. Such an approach consolidates your preparation for the exam.
Time Management:
Time management plays one of the most crucial role. Therefore the available time must be allocated to each section. One appearing for the first time needs to put in more effort with greater time allotment. Particular topic or subject should be allotted a specific time, and you should be careful in completing it in the given time for better results.
Practice:
Along with preparation, the student must undertake a lot of practice as &lsquopractice makes the man perfect&rsquo. This has a dual advantage i.e. it improves your solving speed as well as boosts your confidence. Regular solving of old question papers gives you the idea of the questions that are frequently asked and you get acquainted with the general pattern of the question as well. And you must also take up mock tests. You can look for www.educationforever.in that guide you in preparation.This website can clear your fundamentals as well as provide you with tricks, tips and suitable strategies. It is advisable to read newspapers and magazines daily to improve your vocabulary. A minimum vocabulary of 10,000 is required to score well in the exam.
Accuracy:
Accuracy is very important for a good score, as there will be negative marking for wrong answers. Focus on general and shortcut formulas for quicker and accurate answers. This gives you an edge as compared to your competitors.
And finally, a calm and confident mind will lead you to success.
Work hard and success will definitely knock your door!
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