CAT 2023 exam is scheduled for November 26, 2023. With only a few days to go, you need to start preparing for the exam day. Know the seven most important things you must do before the CAT 2023 exam.
Seven Things To Do Before CAT 2023 Exam
1. Attempt CAT mock test
Candidates are now aware of their preparation level on the basis of the scores of mock tests they have taken so far. In the last leg of the CAT preparation, take a couple of mock tests more to keep the confidence level high. You may take the mock test at the time of your exam slot as a dress rehearsal of the main performance. Don’t fall for the temptation of practicing mock tests till the last day. Don’t over-do it as there is a risk of inviting unnecessary stress. What if out of five mocks, marks in three of them fall? It may shake your confidence. Nervousness at this juncture in dangerous. Stay away from it. You must attempt the official CAT mock test 2023 to know the latest exam pattern and structure. It is available at the official website of the exam through login.
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2. Revise Important Topics of CAT syllabus
Continue topic wise revision of concepts and theories until a day before CAT 2023 so that all of it stays fresh in your memory. Go through the short notes made during preparation. Revise Square, Square Roots, Cube, Cube Roots, Fractions and Tables up to 20. These will be immensely helpful in quick calculation during the exam.
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3. Revise Important CAT formulae and shortcuts
The CAT revision plan must include important formulae and shortcuts for solving questions in lesser amount of time. CAT is a speed-based test and candidates will get only 120 minutes to solve 66 questions. Thus, revise CAT formulae, tricks and shortcuts well before the exam to save time.
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4. Go through the CAT exam day guide
CAT exam is conducted under CCTV vigilance and strict rules are followed at the time of student identification. Test takers must read the official CAT exam day guide before the test day to be aware of the dos and don’ts. There are many instructions that one may tend to overlook. For example, several clothing items are prohibited inside the CAT exam centre. Candidates wearing those items are not allowed entry under any circumstances.
The CAT exam day guide also explains how to search the designated test room, etc. So, read the CAT exam day guide in detail to avoid tricky situation on the exam day.
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5. Understand guidelines for CAT 2023
At all the CAT 2023 exam centres, candidates need to follow certain guidelines set by the authorities for smooth passage of the exam. The exam centre staff as well as students are supposed to follow the guidelines of frisking, identification process and document verification guidelines. If you refuse to follow the rules or instructions given by the test centre staff, you may be barred from taking the exam. Check all the guidelines on the CAT 2023 admit card.
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6. Visit your CAT exam centre a day before
CAT 2022 is being conducted at 400 test centres across India. Take out some time a day before the CAT exam to visit the exam centre to know the location, distance from home and availability of modes of transport. You can locate the exam centre through the Google map link in the digital copy of your CAT admit card.
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7. Relax and rejuvenate
All the hard work done in the past few months will pay off. Don’t worry. Candidates must have confidence in their abilities and not stress themselves in the last few days before the CAT. Instead, indulge in recreational and rejuvenating activities after revision to relax the mind. Eat healthy and sleep well so that the mind is working to its full capacity on the CAT 2023 exam day.
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