Which section was your Achilles heel? How did you overcome that?
My Achilles heel was VARC as I was someone who didn't read much. But then I made a conscious effort to inculcate the habit of reading through various resources. First I started I started with fiction books. Then slowly moving on to non-fiction and then editorials of various newspapers.
How much time did you devote to preparation on a regular basis?
As I was working, I used to give 2-3 hours during the weekdays and 7-8 hours during the weekends. During the day when I used to find time, I read articles on my phone. The important thing is managing your time efficiently and effectively.
In addition to this, every day give some time to your hobby. Something that you do without having any expectations, just for the fun element involved in it. I used to play badminton daily after office. This helped me to refresh my mind and study with increased concentration.
Tell us about the lowest point in your preparation journey and how did you overcome that?
The lowest point in my CAT preparation journey was last year, when I scored 99.42 percentile but still could not convert the colleges that I wanted to. That time I felt really bad. But that was in the past and I had to focus on what was ahead. Tried to forget what happened and continued to focus on the process of improving my skills. I knew this was the only way I could improve.
What resources would you suggest to 2021 aspirants?
I feel the resources of most of the top coaching institutes are on similar lines. So, first, take one of the resources and build your basics. And simultaneously start giving mocks. Don't wait for the syllabus to be completed because then you'll be too late for the mocks. Focus on the process and the result would automatically take care of itself.
What according to you are the DO's and DON'Ts of CAT preparation?
Do's :
- Focus on quality rather than quantity.
- Stay focused and have faith in yourself
- Always be ready to put in the hard yards
- Every day take some time out for exercise or playing some game. This would help you to have a fresh mind.
Don'ts :
- Don't get over obsessed with it
- Always have a plan B
- Don't worry too much about the percentiles you get in mocks.
- Don't look for shortcuts for everything
Which mock series would you like to suggest to CAT 2021 aspirants? Is one mock series sufficient or do you suggest a combination of 2 different mock series?
I feel 2 mock series gives you enough practice and diversity. You could choose IMS and any one of TIME or CL.
What would be your final advice to CAT 2021 Aspirants?
My final advice would be to just stay strong, have faith in your abilities and trust the process. There would be times when you'll want to give up, but just don't. Just make a conscious effort towards your preparation and you'll surely do well.
All the best!
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