CAT as we know is the most relevant aptitude exam that opens door to the renowned management colleges in the nation. So, it much calls for the right preparation strategy, so here is a roadmap of how to take CAT for optimum results:
1.Start With Understanding the exam
We should always believe in doing the first things first so before you decide to write CAT, you need to surely have a clear understanding of what the exam is all about and why and how you are to take it. So dwell deep into the pattern,syllabus, best institutes and everything about it through the right sources and prepare yourself to mentally go through it. This not only brings a sense of self confidence to begin with but also sets you in the right direction.
2.Know Yourself
After you understand the exam well, it is vital to understand yourself too. The strengths and fear so that since beginning you know how to work on self, right from the scratch. Once you understand yourself well, you pave a way to excel in the right manner, where to spend more of your time and how to work on fears, so give yourself a room for it with utnost sincerity and self belief.
3.Decide to Self Prepare or Join a Coaching
Here comes another vital decision to make. Before you decide this, understand your level and background well. Think of as if you need full cclassroom study or you only need brush ups and practice. If away from maths it is advisable to seek proper guidance. Take this decision on time so that you end up with sufficient time to practice. CAT course ideally needs to be completed by july.
4.Time to build Concepts
Once you decide to appear for exam, and choose how to.Start with mapping the syllabus and starting through it. Pick topics from all the three sections and start understanding the conceps well with the required practice. If in a coaching follow understanding the concepts well in class and when stuck do clear small and big doubts with mentors.
5.Rigorous Practice
There is no formula to success except hardwork paired with smart approach. So set everyday targets and follow diligently as each day counts. Giving mocks in regular intervals with analysis is very imp. Whenever your mind seems diverted give it a good flow with little breaks but mental diversion is the worst and most obvious thing to happen, it spoils the energy and wastes your time. So have firm determination with self love and motivation.
6.Understand the value of time
Time once gone never comes back is the right saying so it's fair to syllabus on time so that you find sufficient time to revise and work on your weaknesses. Chaos at the end may ruin everything so make sure to manage time well, as it is itself a game. Devote sufficient time on each section.
7. Do not take anything for granted
The very essence of competitive exam is it is alot unpredictable. The topic that dominates one year may not show up the other year so don't prepare with a strategy. Rather prepare all the topics equally well, solve and revise as many questions as possible. The entire syllabus with all the topics is important, and if you feel you are good in a section, do not be overconfident of it instead try making it better as it gives you fair opportunity to score.
8.Keep Updated
Stay updated with everything happening around, may it be with respect to exam or the general awareness of the nation and international affairs. It is very essential to be aware as a student as it yeilds big results. For management aspirants it helps them to clear GDPI rounds with an edge if taken care of since the beginning.
9. Stay Healthy
It is important to keep healthy throughout the exam not just the exam day. So take utmost care of your body and mind throughout.