Conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIMs), score of CAT exam is a prerequisite to get admission in management courses offered by IIMs, Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), S.P Jain Institute of Management and Research(SPJIMR), Management Development Institute (Gurgaon), International Management Institute (IMI) and more than 200 other B-Schools of the country.
When students plan to opt for the CAT exam, it is common to have doubts. Hence to help students, here is listing five common doubts related to CAT exam that every CAT aspirant faces initially. Once cleared about these, you can start preparing for the CAT exam.
Is CAT an online exam?
Well, this is the common doubt among all CAT examinees. Please note, CAT is not an online exam. It does not require any internet connection. You need to appear from pre-fixed examination centers and use the allotted computer systems to answer CAT exam. It’s just using a computer to answer instead of pen and paper. When you enroll in CAT trainings and coaching, most practice exams and mock tests are conducted in the CBT pattern, to make you accustomed to the protocols.
Are mock tests and practice tests really of any use for CAT exam preparation?
Experts, professionals and trainers conduct mock tests and practice exams to prepare you for CAT entrance exam. These definitely render value as you get a real time feel and idea about how much you are prepared for the exam. From time planning to CBT exam pattern, you get a first hand idea about whole of CAT experience. However, you should take up these tests much before the final week of CAT exam. At the last stage you should only spend time in revising what you have practiced so long.
Is CAT only meant for MBA aspirants?
Well irrespective of stream of education, anyone and everyone can apply for CAT. Though it’s mainly meant for the MBAs, but experiencing one of the most advanced exams of the country deserves appreciation. Also majority of colleges consider CAT scores for admission. Thus, CAT results expand the scope and range of admission to best colleges of the country.
Can you select the shift and date of your CAT exam?
AS CAT examination now happens in double shift, students believe they can decide their timings and venue. It’s a complete wrong thought as you cannot determine anything about your CAT exam, except the score. It’s the CAT examination authorities who determine your venue, time and shift. You have to abide by the allotments made by them. However, you can definitely mention your preferences in terms location during the initial application process.
How to prepare for CAT exam?
After all coaching, academic session, mentor sessions, mock tests, online research, expert lectures- the final tip to crack the CAT exam is, be clear and prompt with your fundamentals. If you have the basics clear none can stop you from an excellent CAT score.
You can also refer to the UrbanPro CAT segment for better understanding about the exam.
