CAT 2022: 10 Key Points To Know While Attempting Exam
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Download PDFCAT 2022: 10 Key Points To Know While Attempting Exam - Amid commotion and unrest it is likely that candidates may end up ruining their whole CAT 2022 preparation. The apprehension begins just hours before the exam, and this is the reason many candidates fail to perform in CAT exam. So, it is for candidates going to take the CAT exam, important to know some of the key points while attempting CAT 2022 exam.
In this article about important things to remember while attempting CAT 2022, Careers360 will bring you some major CAT exam day tips also which you should know beforehand. Along with those suggestions, it also brings in the topper’s view to aid in CAT preparation. CAT, a national-level exam conducted annually by IIMs on a rotational basis and is one of the toughest management entrance exams. CAT score is accepted by not only IIMs but also other top B-Schools in India.
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CAT 2022: 10 Key Points to Know While Attempting Exam
As per the important dates of CAT 2022, the exam is to be conducted today, November 27, 2022. While candidates must meet CAT 2022 eligibility criteria to appear in the CAT exam, they should also know key points to remember during the CAT 2022 exam. A candidate should:
Follow Invigilator’s Instructions
Start With Known Questions
Keep In Mind The Sectional Time Management
Select TITA Questions Meticulously
Use the On-Screen Calculator
Focus on Your Work
Do Not Waste Time on Tricky Questions
Remember Quality Over Quantity Matters
Double-Check The Answers
Say No To Panic Moment
Those ' key points to remember while attempting CAT 2022 exam' will help the candidates to make their minds fresh without any confusion. As it is most common with candidates that when they enter the exam hall, exam pressure increases. Following those 'CAT 2022 exam key points to remember' will help in overcoming any such apprehension.
Also, Check - CAT exam day guidelines here.
Major Tips to Remember While Giving CAT 2022
Major CAT exam day tips or key points has been discussed in details below:
Follow Invigilator’s Instructions
Once you have entered the exam hall, the person who will help you in identifying your desk will be the invigilator. Candidates are requested to be at the CAT exam centre before reporting time. Without any fuss, candidates should follow the instructions of the invigilator. It is advisable to not overrule the invigilator and carefully follow what he/she tells you to do.
No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam centre of CAT 2022 after the reporting time.
Unnecessary buzzing in the exam hall is strictly prohibited and must be taken due care of it.
Handover the electronic gadgets immediately, if carried by mistake.
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Start With Known Questions
An important part of 10 key points to remember while attempting CAT 2022 exam, candidates should start with the known questions. In CAT 2022, don’t worry about solving what comes first as there will be an option to juggle between the questions withing the same section. Each section will have a time limit of 40 minutes (53 minutes 20 seconds for PwD candidates) post which the next section will automatically appear on the screen. Candidates, if having prepared well will be aware of which questions are easy and which are not just in one bird’s eye view of the question.
Once begun with CAT 2022, candidates must go through all the questions of the visible section by clicking on the ‘question paper’ tab on the top right side of the computer screen
Candidates will be able to sequence the questions as per their preference/confidence level and solve those questions first
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Keep In Mind The Sectional Time Management
This is one of 10 key points to know while attempting CAT 2022 exam. As per the exam pattern of CAT 2022, candidates will have just 40 minutes for each section to solve both MCQs and TITA questions, post which the next section will appear on the screen. Candidates should keep this in mind and accordingly plan the total time allocated for the test. Just in case, you feel that any particular question will take you longer time than usual to finally reach a solution, then move to the next question without further thought and attempt those which are easy and can be solved quickly.
Do not exert more on reaching a solution if the question appears to be a new one
Do not rush at the eleventh hour
Remember “Lost time is never found again”, you may have to re-appear for CAT
PwD candidates will be given one-hour extra time to write CAT 2022 i.e. three hours in total
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Select TITA Questions Meticulously
Keeping in view the previous years' question papers of CAT, every year more than 5 TITA questions in each section are there. The same is likely to be there in CAT 2022 as well. The major advantage of solving TITA questions is that there is no negative marking, so there is no harm in answering them. But what candidates tend to analyze is that time is valuable. Candidates end up wasting a lot of their time on TITA questions which ultimately leads to a lower overall score.
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Use the On-Screen Calculator
As far as all B-School entrance exams are concerned, CAT is the only management entrance exam that allows candidates to use calculators. Like all years, IIMs will provide the facility of online screen calculators in CAT 2022. This will save candidates time and will indirectly boost the morale of candidates. The calculator is required in solving especially DI section and questions that involve lengthy calculations. However, it is advisable to use calculators only when required. Unnecessary usage for small calculations will be a fool’s errand.
Focus on Your Work
Due to high-security measures, candidates are provided with different workstations. It is expected of candidates to act in a disciplinary manner. Hence, one of the important tips of the CAT 2022 exam 10 key points to remember while attempting an exam is that candidates should not try to look at/judge others during the exam. Focus on your personal computer screen. Keep your nose into your own business and do not get distracted.
Do Not Waste Time on Tricky Questions
As part of your CAT strategy 2022, you must remember this tips of key points to follow while taking the exam. There are a few questions that are trickier to solve, so stop wasting your time, figuring out the solution and move to the next question that looks easy and takes less time to solve. Time will be precious in CAT 2022 and any mistake of time will definitely take you away from your goal.
Remember Quality Over Quantity Matters
A smart candidate cannot afford to forget this last minute tips of the CAT previous toppers - “CAT is never about attempting all questions but getting one more right than your competitors”. Make sure to do rough work in the sheets provided so that the examiner can also know your method of calculation. Although not mandatory but still advisable. Now that there is negative marking, never make random guesses while attempting the questions in CAT exam. If you are not sure of the correct answer, move to the next question. If after solving the familiar questions, if time is left, re-analyze that question and given options and then finalize your answer.
Double-Check The Answers
In the remaining time, it is necessary to not sit idle and re-confirm your answers by revision. Double-check the questions answered to ensure authenticity and correctness. During the final leg, mark the questions on the screen and re-visit them to check the answers. Revise properly. If you still seem to be unsure, then do not attempt that question as any wrong answer will deduct one point.
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Say No To Panic Moment
Above all, do not panic or be in haste while attempting the questions. Just trust yourself and your instincts. Vishesh Garg, a previous topper who scored 99.99 percentile in CAT 2020 says, “What will make you get an edge over others is consistency". Hence you must take your CAT preparation seriously and start to prepare in advance so you cover the CAT syllabus 2022 properly and have enough time for revision - key to a winning CAT preparation strategy. Quickly identify your mistakes and also take the mock tests of CAT on a regular basis.”
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CAT 2022: 10 Key Points To Know While Attempting Exam
Question: What to expect in CAT 2022?
Answer:
Candidates should expect moderate to easy type of questions in the CAT 2022 exam.
Question: Does 10 marks matter in CAT?
Answer:
Yes, 10 marks matter a lot in the CAT exam which is quite a competitive MBA entrance exam.
Question: How do you crack CAT 2022 in first attempt?
Answer:
Candidtes can crack CAT 2022 in the first attempt with determination and good strategy along with a good understanding of the CAT exam pattern.
Question: What is a good score in CAT 2022?
Answer:
A good score in CAT 2022 is of 96-99 percentile range.
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Answer laterwhich top colleges accept scores of exams snap, nmat, cat, mat, cmat, GMAT? also what are the eligibility criteria for GMAT exam and also which top colleges accept GMAT score and micat exam is conducted for which top colleges except mica
Hello,
GMAT is graduate management admission test which is conducted by GMAC for admission of MBA in many countries, the eligibility criteria regarding this is as follows;
Candidates needs to be 18 years old or above,
Pass bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, those in the final year or working professionals too are eligible to apply,
Should have a valid passport,
As the exam is conducted in English, hence proficiency in the same language is required as well,
Candidate can take maximum of five attempts in a year, and overall 8 attempts for lifetime, and there has to be a gap of 16 days prior to retaking the exam,
Colleges in India accepting GMAT scores are as follows;
- SPJIMR Mumbai
- IMT Ghaziabad
- IMI New Delhi
- Xavier University Bhubaneswar (XUB)
- Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai
- T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal
- K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai
- Goa Institute of Management (GIM) Goa
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management
- FORE School of Management, New Delhi
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi
- BIMTECH Greater Noida
- MICA Ahmedabad
- IFIM Business School, Bangalore
- SOIL-School of Business Design, Gurgaon
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SNAP is conducted for 60 minutes in MCQs format, each question consists of one mark, there is deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt, the following sections are included in the entrance test:-
- General English
- Analytical & Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
The colleges accepting scores of SNAP are listed below;
- Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Pune
- Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune
- Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune,
- Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bangalore
- Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology, Pune,
- Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Rangareddy,
- Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance, Pune
- LM Thapar School of Management, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dera Bassi
- Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune,
- Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik,
- Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Management, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research Pune,
- Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Pune,
- Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore,
- Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Lavale,
- Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management, Lavale
- Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School, Lucknow
- Symbiosis School of Media and Communication
- Bangalore
- Symbiosis Institute of Business Management,, Nagpur
- Om Bio Science and Management College, Haridwar Roorkee
check out our page at https://bschool.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-mba-colleges-in-india-accepting-snap to know more details regarding this.
CMAT is conducted for 180 minutes, and additional 30 minutes is allotted for optional section, there are total of five sections(one is optional) and each one consists of 25 questions for 100 marks as mentioned below-
- Quantitative techniques and data interpretation
- Logical reasoning
- General awareness
- Language comprehension
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship (optional)
for each correct answer four marks are awarded and in case of each incorrect attempt one mark is deduced,
The selection process mainly consists of three rounds:-
Written Ability Test,
Group Discussion, and
Personal Interview
Some of the top colleges offering admission for MBA Programme through CMAT are mentioned below-
- JBIMS, Mumbai
- SIMSREE, Mumbai
- KJ Somaiya Institute of Management
- Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
- University of Pune, Department of Management Sciences
- Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi
- Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai
- Goa Institute of Management
- Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
- Amity University, Noida
- Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida
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The list of colleges accepting scores of NMAT are as follows;
- SPJIMR, Mumbai
- School of Business Management SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
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- VIT Business School Vellore,
- IBS Business School Hyderabad,
- K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
- ITM Business School Navi Mumbai
- Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore
- GITAM Hyderabad Business School Hyderabad,
- GITAM Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam
- Alliance School of Business, Bangalore
- Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai,
- Amity Business School Noida,
- Goa Institute of Management Poriem,
- Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad
- ISBR Business School Bangalore
- Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Hyderabad,
- Mittal School of Business, Lovely Professional University
- Centre for Management Studies, Jain University, Bangalore
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Bennett University, Greater Noida
- Jindal Global Business School, Sonipat,
- IIHMR University, Jaipur
- Amity University, Mumbai
- Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida
- Galgotias University, Greater Noida
- BML Munjal University, Gurgaon
- Chitkara Business School, Patiala
- Woxsen University Hyderabad - Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad,
- School of Petroleum Management, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar
- Amity University, Noida
- School of Business, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun
check out our page at https://bschool.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-mba-colleges-in-india-accepting-nmat-by-gmac to know more details regarding this.
I did not self attest my obc certificate in cat application. what should I do?
Hope you are doing fine! Below are the categories who get benefits of reservation in CAT -
- As per the Government of India requirements, 15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. 27% of seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes candidates belonging to the non - creamy layer (NC - OBC).
To avail the reservation benefits one must upload the catagory certificate at the time of CAT registration. In case of other mba colleges you might get chance to apply separately as many mba colleges take separate applications for admission after cat exam. But in case of IIMs candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on their application while registration for cat, during the selection process they need to produce the documents for verification. But in your case if you have not attached catagory certificate at the time of CAT registration you will be shortlisted as per general cutoff. Below I have provided you previous year cutoff for different IIMs.
- IIM Ahmedabad - 85 percentile
- IIM Bangalore - 85 percentile
- IIM Calcutta - 85 percentile
- IIM Lucknow - 90 percentile
- IIM Indore - 90 percentile
- IIM Kozhikode - 85 percentile
- IIM Amritsar - 85 percentile
- IIM Nagpur - 85 percentile
- IIM Sambalpur - 93 percentile
- IIM Trichy - 93 percentile
- IIM Raipur - 93 percentile
- IIM Ranchi - 93 percentile
- IIM Kashipur - 94 percentile
- IIM Vizag - 80 percentile
- IIM Udaipur - 93 percentile
- IIM Bodhgaya - 93 percentile
- IIM Shillong - 75 percentile
- IIM Sirmaur - 93 percentile
- IIM Rohtak - 95 percentile
- IIM Nagpur - 85 percentile
- IIM Jammu - 93 percentile
All the best :)
how to start the quantitative aptitude preparation topics for CAT exam?
Hello aspirant,
Although there are many online resources for CAT 2022 candidates, for many of them, preparing for the CAT mathematical ability part is one of the most tough and challenging undertakings. The QA part is regarded by the majority of elite CAT scorers as one of the most unexpected and time-consuming. And for candidates without an engineering-related educational background, learning how to prepare for the CAT quantity ability is like cracking a hard nut.
For every detailed information on how to prepare for cat quantitative aptitude section, you can visit our site by clicking on link given below.
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-cat-quantitative-ability
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what is CAT exam? full information about it
Hello aspirant,
The Common Admission Test is the full name of the exam. A prominent national MBA entrance exam is being taken. A computer-based test will be used to administer the CAT 2022 exam. A little over 2.3 lakh students are anticipated to sign up for the CAT 2022. At 20 IIMs and more than 1,000 B-Schools in India, CAT 2022 will be held for MBA and PGDM admissions.
For more information you can visit our site by clicking on link given below.
https://bschool.careers360.com/exams/cat/amp
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