Studying for CAT every day proved to be a difficult thing to do but nonetheless, I slogged through since I realized that not putting in the hard work will not help me crack the exam. I dedicated around three hours per day for studying and I never compromised on that, whatever the situation was. Doing so helped me maintain a routine that I got used to over the days and that helped me a great deal, especially in the days leading up to the exam.
One of the most important things in the preparation for any exam is that one must test themselves regularly in order to see where they stand with respect to the exam. For me, taking up TIME's All India Mock CAT (AIMCAT) helped a great deal since I was able to take up the test in an almost real-time environment which gave me an indication of how the actual exam will be.
The level of difficulty of the AIMCATs increase as the time to the exam reduces and for any serious aspirant, it is something that is a must. Mock tests are the best way to gauge one's level of preparation and doing well in such tests raised my confidence and gave me the belief that I can score a good percentile in the main exam.
CAT is not as tough as many make it be. With the right mix of preparation, dedication and hard work, one can easily score a good mark and join one of the top B-Schools in the country. Though it may seem daunting at first, a persistent effort will go a long way in make it look like a piece of cake and that, more than anything, should be the most important thing for any CAT aspirant.
Raghav Panchanathan
"1st Year MBA student at Institute for Financial Management and Research Graduate School of Business, IFMR GSB"
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