CAT is around the corner and every aspirant would want to make the best of the preparation they have done so far. The misconceptions that prevail in the minds of aspirants, can lead them to bog down and encapsulate them in tension. Every individual has a unique methodology and strategy. Letting go of the myths, rest assured, with the right preparation and right direction, anyone can bell the CAT exam. Nevertheless, here the most common myths compiled and debunked by the students of IIM Rohtak.
CAT Myth 1 - CAT is highly difficult to crack and requires great IQ
Cracking CAT is not tough, it’s the blend of perseverance, persistence, and determination one puts in during preparation. Don’t let the exam stress cloud your self-confidence and make sure to make most of your innate capacity while attempting the exam.
CAT Myth 2 - Mock scores determine if one will achieve a good percentile in CAT!
Believe in yourself, mock exams are just to provide you with an experience of the final exam and thereby strategize accordingly. There is no interconnection between mock scores and final scores,It completely depends on the presence of mind one exhibits on the D-day.
CAT Myth 3 - If one has not started off well, they have lost the battle!
If the first section hasn’t gone well, don’t let it impact the remaining sections. Concentrate on other sections as it’s the cumulative score that matters.
CAT Myth 4 - Females don’t score well and hence very few of them make it to top B-Schools
The proportion of girls and boys attempting the exam makes the classes of IIMs less gender diversified, but the gender ratio at IIM Rohtak being 1:1 speaks volumes about the institute.
CAT Myth 5 - Engaging in TITA questions is a waste of time
This misconception arises as the accuracy of the answer cannot be determined due to the lack of the availability of options. Irrespective of this, ensure to attempt TITA questions as they don’t have negative marking and are of less risk.
CAT Myth 6 - Shortcuts are key to crack CAT
The general belief is that the more shortcuts one knows, the better they perform. In reality, the concepts and their application would fetch one the ability to solve more questions with precision.
CAT Myth 7 - CAT is easier for engineers
CAT is more of an aptitude test that checks your logical and analytical skills which is essential in any stream and it does not depend on the educational background of the candidate.
CAT Myth 8 - Number of questions attempted decides the score
The number of the questions one attempts is crucial but what matters more is the accuracy.
CAT Myth 9 - Pick up a new strategy if your mock scores are not up to the mark
Don’t get influenced or carried away with the content on the internet, it’s your strategy, don’t change it in the last moment. This might create even more chaos while attempting the exam.
CAT Myth 10 - Look through the left out concepts, if any
Learning new concepts in the eleventh hour won’t help. Rather working on time management by giving mock exams and thoroughly analyzing them would be beneficial.
On a concluding note, “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." So, stay motivated and give it your best.