The countdown has well begun and it is time to take your final steps towards preparing for CAT (common admission test) 2015. It being one of the most popular entrance exams for MBA admissions in major b-schools, you need to have detailed information along with an efficacious strategy to crack it.
CAT EXAM 2015 DATES:
Notification Sale of Vouchers &
Registration Download of Admit Cards Computer Based Test Dates Declaration of Results
26 July, 2015 6 August to 20 - September,
2015 15 October, 2015
29 November, 2015
January, 2016
THE NEW EXAM PATTERN:The CAT 2015 has gone for a format makeover which has three
sections:
Quantitative Ability (QA) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VRC) The DILR section has 32 questions, whereas the QA and VRC section
comprises of 34 questions. For answering questions, 60 minutes will be allotted for each section and you cannot switch from one section to another while answering.
The test carries 3 marks for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer.
TIPS FOR CAT PREPARATION:
With the important date that would decide the fates of lakhs of aspirants closing in, here are some important and effective tips for you to prepare in the best way-
Plan Before you start preparing
Mock tests
Management of time
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Allocate days to a specific topic
Before you start your preparation, you need to plan properly. You can decide the topics to prepare and set the study strategy for every day.
PLAN BEFORE YOU START PREPARING
These mock tests are quite beneficial for you to identify your strengths and weaknesses. You can easily find out where you’re lacking and start working on it. This is as important as giving the test because it helps you in understanding the errors and focusing on them for better result.
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This is one of the most essential elements to ace the CAT. You need to manage your time efficiently which can come only with practice. Divide your days and hours and allocate time accordingly to a specific topic. This will not only help you prepare better, but keep you away from stress. It will also help you meet the pace.
Management of Time
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