A high score in CAT exam is a must to make it to one of the top management schools and pursue your MBA dream but if you want to make it happen then trust us this blog is going to act like a boon for you. As cracking an exam like CAT is not a cakewalk and hard work is the only key to success. And when hard work gets a Midas touch of smart work success is gonna be surely yours. Here are some dos and don’ts of CAT prep which are suggested to all the CAT aspirants in mind to make the most of their preparations.
So let’s start this with some basic Dos and Don’ts of CAT Prep
Study Material
There is no limit to resources and in this modern and technology-driven world, the internet has made it possible that one can access as much as resources he or she wants. But it all depends on one’s will and decision. Yes, selecting appropriate study material plays a big role in scoring higher marks. Online study materials ranging from live classes, forums to tutorials are available 24*7 in ample amount and that too by top professors of well and profound institutions across India. At the top of that offline study materials such as books from popular authors like Sarvesh Kumar (for Quantitative Aptitude), Arun Sharma (for logical reasoning) and many more are available at bookstores. But don’t ever go for hard and hard study materials unnecessarily as experts always say that CAT exam is all about basics.
Mock Tests
Mock tests are the best way to make you realize where you exactly stand and how much practice in what areas is you need to take. But don’t start taking it as a burden as your self-study should never hamper. We suggest that initially you should start with one or two tests at most in a week, make it your habit and then slowly and steadily take it to three or four tests weekly. Numerous coaching classes are available both in online mode as well as an offline mode which offers test series separately with not attending classes. So enrol yourself and make a start.
Evaluate
Now the mock tests you have started are not for practice only they are going to tell you about which are your strong areas and which are the weak ones. And then it’s your responsibility to take upon you to start practicing and improving weak areas. This analysis is very much important from a scoring point of view. Nothing can beat self-analysis and it is never meant to demotivate you, it is always meant to realize what steps are necessary to be taken coz at the end it will be you and your marks. This only will be going to choose the career path for you and where you will end up doing an MBA. So be a good sport and start your evaluation.
Non-Academic Tips
Well if you are confused that why non-academic tips then let us tell you that a good mind always lies in a good body. Always eat something on the exam day and never go for an exam with an empty stomach. Add brain energizing food such as sprouts, juices in all a healthy breakfast in your daily routine which will keep you refresh the whole day. Though sometimes you can skip your breakfast but don’t take a heavy lunch otherwise it will lead you towards drowsiness and ultimately you will not be able to concentrate in your studies.
Light dinner at the end of the day will keep your digestive system relaxed and you will have a good sleep every night. And wait for a golden tip for our readers is to drink a lot of water as sufficient oxygen to the brain will give you immense results and a great memory.
Keep Calm
Always keep yourself calm and don’t get nervous. If you have worked hard then no one can stop you from cracking the exam and achieving your dream of a high score and getting admission into prestigious management colleges across India.
