5 Tips for CAT Exam 2019 preparation | Marwadi University

CAT Exam 2019, the national level MBA entrance examination, is on November 24, 2019. With only a month and a half left, read these tips which can help an individual to boost their last-minute preparation. Wishing all the aspirants the best of luck!

The MBA course has become extremely popular in the present times. It has a huge scope of employment and the salary package offered by the companies is also pretty decent.

But to pursue this course, one has to give entrance exams like MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, etc. While other exam dates are yet to be announced, CAT is just around the corner. In the past decade, this exam has garnered the attention of numerous individuals and the number is increasing every year. Last year, an estimated number of 2 lac people appeared for this examination. Hence, the competition is tough while the number of seats is limited.

Try out the tips mentioned in this article to score well in CAT 2019.

What is CAT EXAM?

CAT or Common Admission Test is a national-level MBA entrance examination which is held every year in the month of November. The dates may vary every year but it is generally conducted on a Sunday. Through this examination, one can secure a seat in one of the top B-schools of India, especially the Indian Institute of Management (IIMs). Since 2011, renowned institutes like Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISC) have also been considering the scores of CAT. In addition to this, other MBA colleges of India also consider the scores of CAT, as a part of their admission process.

This year, CAT EXAM will be held on November 24.

Examination pattern:

The examination pattern of CAT EXAM 2019 is given below:

Section name	Duration (in minutes)	Total number of questions	Total number of questions without negative marking	Total number of MCQs with negative marking	Maximum marks
VA & RC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension)	60	34	9-10	24-25	102
DI & LR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning)	60	32	8	24	96
Quant (Quantitative Ability)	60	34	8-9	25-26	102
Total	180	100	25-27	73-75	300

Tips for CAT EXAM 2019:

When only a month and a half is left for MBA exam, there are many things to look upon. There are chances that panic may strike at the last moment or the tension may result in loss of focus.

Remember, it is the attribute of the brave to stay calm in stressful situations. While following this is next to easy, the tips mentioned here can prove to be extremely helpful for an individual in these situations.

Have trust in yourself:

MBA entrance exams are usually a race against time. While your preparation can manage to win this race, it is necessary to have trust in yourself. Such trust can boost confidence and morale which is highly essential in this last minute.

Give as many mock tests as possible:

The practice is the key to success and there is no shortcut to this. Thus, give as many mock tests as possible. These mock tests will give you a good insight into where your preparation stands and the areas you need to brush up a few times.

Focus on the basics:

While you are busy giving mock tests, do take out some time to have a look at the basics. This will help you to remember any tips or tricks you might have forgotten and will also set a firm base before you take the examination.

Prepare a strategy for the exam:

Attempting CAT is no less than a war that has to be won. Thus, prepare a strategy on which questions to attempt first, how to approach them, and the maximum time you’d spend on each question. Doing so will save you time in the exam and enable you to attempt maximum questions.

Take some time off:

Lastly, it is good to stay focused and devote many hours to the preparation of this MBA entrance exam. But to score the best, it is necessary to take some time off the preparation and relax your mind for a while. Trust us; this will become your golden mantra in life.

The MBA course of our Marwadi University requires one to undergo MBA entrance exams like CAT EXAM, MAT EXAM, XAT EXAM, CMAT EXAM, and ATMA EXAM. By securing good marks in these examinations, one can secure admission for this course at our university.

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