CAT 2023: Mistakes to avoid on exam day

NEW DELHI: As the CAT 2023 exam approaches on November 26, candidates may commit common mistakes on the exam day like forgetting to carry something or face time management issues mainly because of anxiety and stress. Candidates who want to crack this MBA entrance exam with a good score must prepare to avoid the common mistakes that many of them make during the CAT exam day. These oversights might also affect their performance in the CAT 2023 exam.
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So, to boost their last-minute preparation these important tips and tricks will help them avoid making those common mistakes. These tips will also guide candidates to ace their CAT exam confidently with minimal distractions.

CAT 2023: Mistakes to avoid on CAT exam day

Many test-takers often miss out by not reading questions carefully in CAT exam. The CAT 2023 is a speed-focused test demanding swift decision-making. Candidates must uphold speed and accuracy across three sections within the 2-hour time frame in CAT 2023.

Don’t forget what to carry for CAT exam: Don't forget the things to carry for CAT exam like two copies of your CAT admit card and a valid photo ID like an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Passport, or Driving License. Candidates belonging to the PwD category should carry PwD and scribe certificates.

Don’t reach the CAT test centre late: Reach the exam center at the allotted CAT exam time to avoid the last-minute rush. The process of identifying candidates is extensive, so it is important to reach the exam center ahead of time. Check below the reporting time for CAT 2023.

Don’t mug up before the exam: The night before the CAT exam, spend an hour revising important theories, shortcuts and formulas from CAT formula sheet. Don't try to mug up any new topic or solve CAT mock tests. CAT is an aptitude test and if your concepts are clear, you can crack it.

Don’t get stuck on one question: Don’t waste too much time on confusing questions. Solve quickly the easy ones first and then return to the tougher questions. CAT 2023 will be held for 120 minutes and the total number of CAT questions is expected to be 66. So, don't spend more than 1-2 minutes on a question.

Concentrate on yourself: Candidates lose focus and get distracted easily when they sit for the CAT exam. Focus only on yourself and your work. Watching what others are doing will make you lose a lot of time which you can’t afford. Focus only on your CAT paper.

Don’t lose patience while reading the CAT 2023 question paper: Read the CAT question paper very patiently. Rushing through the CAT exam questions to save time can lead to forgetting or misunderstanding what they read. They waste more time by going back over it again.

Don’t panic during CAT exam: CAT 2023 question paper may contain some tricky or confusing questions. Take a deep breath and don’t panic during that situation. Read the question twice, and move on to the next one if not able to solve it. Only solve questions that you can answer accurately.