CAT 2025 Exam Tips: Avoid these mistakes during the CAT exam, note down the important things...

CAT 2025 Exam Tips: The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 will be conducted by IIMs on November 30th. It is one of the toughest management entrance exams in the country. Every year, thousands of candidates fail the exam not due to lack of knowledge, but due to mistakes made during registration or on the exam day. A little caution can help avoid these mistakes. Let's explore them in detail.

Avoid these mistakes before the exam
-Check the information on your admit card, such as name, photograph, registration number, exam date, time, and center. If even a small error is found, contact the CAT helpdesk.

-Arrive at the exam center early to ensure you are aware of the route, travel time, and entry process to reduce exam-day anxiety. Keep all documents, including your CAT 2025 admit card, handy. Carrying a phone or calculator may also result in disqualification, as the NTA has already clarified that the use of calculators is strictly prohibited.

Just before the exam begins

-Take a minute to read all the on-screen instructions. Understand the marking scheme and navigation system, especially reviewing, skipping, and submitting answers.

Manage your time for each section, as the CAT imposes a time limit (typically 40 minutes per section). Divide your time wisely and don't spend too much time on a difficult question. Double-check your chosen answers before moving on to the next question. In non-MCQ (TITA), carefully check your numerical entries.

During the exam

Avoid second-guessing, as changing too many answers under pressure often leads to mistakes. Trust your preparation and intuition. Strategy matters more than speed in the CAT exam. Accuracy should be prioritized over solving every question.

If you feel anxious, take a deep breath and refocus your attention, as nervousness can increase the likelihood of mistakes. Approach each section wisely, starting with the question types you're most confident with. Remember, you don't have to answer every question. Only a balanced strategy of answering questions with high accuracy can help you achieve a top percentile.

Avoid random guessing, especially in multiple-choice questions where incorrect answers carry negative marks.

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