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In the last week of the CAT exam, avoid taking too many mock tests, studying new topics, and limiting sleep. Don't procrastinate on revision and take mock tests with a timer. Focus on all sections to beat the sectional cut-offs.

CAT (Common Admission Test) is one of India's most prestigious entrance exams. Passing it grants candidates admission to MBA/PGDM courses at 1000+ business schools, including the IIMs, which offer India's largest and most prestigious management (MBA) programs. The CAT (Common Admission Test) exam is held at the national level and is conducted annually by the IIMs. Approximately 2-3 lakh candidates appear for this exam each year, and only 10 per cent of them pass. The CAT (Common Admission Test) evaluates candidates in every aspect. Given the importance of this exam, candidates should avoid making several mistakes during preparation that could lead to their selection.

These mistakes should be avoided before taking the exam.

Avoid taking too many mock tests in the final week: A common mistake candidates make is taking as many mock tests as possible in the final days or weeks of the CAT exam, which is not advisable. Instead of taking too many mock tests, candidates should take a few to analyze their progress and focus on their weak areas.

Avoid studying new topics: Candidates should avoid studying new topics in the weeks or days leading up to the exam. Instead, they should study or practice topics they have already prepared. Studying new topics at the last minute can create confusion.

Lacking sleep: A common mistake candidates make is increasing their study hours and reducing their sleep hours, which can lead to mental fatigue and stress.

Procrastinating Revision: Don't skip regular revision in order to focus on mock tests. Revision strengthens the topics you've prepared, helping you retain them for a longer period.

Taking Mock Tests Without a Timer: CAT is a time-bound exam. Therefore, simply solving questions isn't enough. Many students take mock exams without timing, while time becomes the biggest challenge in the actual exam.

Getting Stuck on Difficult Questions: It's wrong to get stuck on a difficult topic or question in the final days of the CAT exam, as candidates have limited time in the final days.

Lacking Emphasis on a Single Subject in the Entrance Exam: Clearing the sectional cut-off is mandatory for top MBA colleges. Completely neglecting a weak section is a major mistake, which can make it difficult to clear the cut-off.

Bad Strategy: To crack every entrance exam, a precise strategy is required as to how many hours a candidate has to study, which topics have to be studied carefully, which topics are not very important, which section has to be attempted first in the exam, etc.