{"id":505,"date":"2023-12-06T16:59:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=505"},"modified":"2023-12-06T16:59:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:29:22","slug":"dos-dont-cat-preparation-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/dos-dont-cat-preparation-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Do\u2019s &#038; Don\u2019ts for CAT Preparation 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-paragraph\">Being a <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Common_Admission_Test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAT<\/a> aspirant<\/em><\/strong>, you should be conscious of what to do and what to avoid. Below is the list to refer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/dos-dont-cat-preparation-exam\/#Donts_during_CAT_Preparation\" >Don\u2019ts during CAT Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/dos-dont-cat-preparation-exam\/#Dos_during_CAT_Preparation\" >Do\u2019s during CAT Preparation-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donts_during_CAT_Preparation\"><\/span><strong>Don\u2019ts during CAT Preparation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Avoid studying from all kinds of Study Material- <\/em> <\/strong>A plethora of study material is available online as well as offline. This raises the panic mode of the student. It\u2019s always best to stick to a particular study material. Referring to one is always preferable. After completion, if there is a need can switch on to different study material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Avoid collecting only Information- <\/em><\/strong>It\u2019s been a tendency to search on the net for anything we want. \u00a0Candidates too search for various tips and strategies to <strong><em>crack CAT<\/em><\/strong>. Collecting only and doing nothing is not beneficial. The more preferable strategy is to spend some time on searching all the strategies and shortcuts on the internet and after some time stop searching and start applying it. Try and apply in the mocks and understand whether they should be considered or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Don\u2019t switch on panic mode-<\/em> <\/strong>Days for <strong><em>CAT exam<\/em><\/strong> will start cutting down to few. But then also don\u2019t switch on panic mode. Work according to your plan and stick to it without any fear.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Don\u2019t get influenced by the negative environment- <\/em><\/strong>Environment has an impact on each of us. So, avoid being with negative people. They may demotivate you. So, surround yourself with people who are willing to fight and have a positive attitude. Be with whom always motivates you to do more and give your 100%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avoid Wasting Time- <\/strong>Every single second is precious when you are getting ready for the <strong><em>CAT exam<\/em><\/strong>. Have a break in between your study plan, but make sure to roll back to your study routine.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/news\/2\/cat-exam-date-2024-released-application-process-eligibility-cat-exam-pattern\">CAT Exam date 2024 released | Application Process | Eligibility | CAT Exam pattern<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dos_during_CAT_Preparation\"><\/span><strong>Do\u2019s during CAT Preparation-<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Do Analyze your Mock Tests- <\/em><\/strong>Analyzing your mock test is very essential. It gives your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know your weakness, start working on it. And highlight your strengths during the exam period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Work on Strategies and Shortcuts- <\/em><\/strong>Trying on new strategies and techniques for solving examples is preferable only during the mock exam. After trying to choose the best one to use in the final <strong><em>CAT exam<\/em><\/strong>. Trying out a new strategy on the day of the exam is a strict no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Number of Mocks- <\/em><\/strong>The mock test should be given 1-2 \/ weeks. So for the next remaining months along with the section-wise preparation give mock tests. Candidates should give a mock or two to understand where they stand and what are their weak or strong areas in the <strong><em>CAT Exam<\/em><\/strong>. And then work on weak areas. This will help the candidate understand their level of preparation at the present moment and understand the sections that the candidate should concentrate more on. Increase the number of mock tests to 3-4 per week, once the exam is near. This will help you make perfect in giving the final <strong><em>CAT exam<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Stick to your Study Plan- <\/em><\/strong>Once you have a study plan in hand, start with enthusiasm, and continue till your final exam. Don\u2019t procrastinate. Study according to your study plan, if you miss any day, don\u2019t get panic. 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