The CAT is an entrance test that has to be cleared if
you want to apply for an MBA. These scores are used to assess your intellectual
worth for MBA admission.
The CAT exam is the first step that one has to take
before they can apply for their MBA study program in any management college.
The CAT Exam tests your
knowledge, your presence of mind and abilities to perform exceptionally well
under the toughest of situations. The CAT exam is conducted on an annual basis
across the entire country between November and December, and students
possessing an aggregate of 50% marks in their academic field can appear for the
CAT.
The CAT is sought after all aspiring management
students, but their success will depend to a large extent on tow key factors.
The first factor is to reduce their total number of negative markings with a
full strike rate of at least 85% and the second factor is to possess
intelligent and exceptional skills in answering the questions papers.
The full time allotted to CAT aspirants for answering
their question paper is 120 minutes and the students is expected to complete a
certain number of questions that vary anywhere between seventy five to one
hundred and fifty- this number will vary with each year. This is another reason
why you have to answer as many number of mock question papers as possible, as
you never know the total number of questions that will appear. All answers are
given in an objective format on an OMR sheet and the student has to simply
select the right answer. Each question is based on a system of differential
marking and the questions that do appear possess a mark of 0.5, 1 or 2 marks.
All correct answers are awarded a single mark each and
incorrect answers are given a ¼ deduction of the total marks scored so far.
Planning
ahead for our CAT
Testing
Quantitative Aptitudes: MBA aspirants should possess the skill to solve
simple to complex mathematical problems and have a knack for elementary level
accounting. This is considered to be the toughest part of the question paper
and requires a lot of practice irrespective of how good your math skills are.
With the right amount of work, you can score a full 100% and move ahead of your
competition.
Logical
Reasoning Skills: The questions that will assess this part of your
general knowledge will come in all forms and types. This particular section of
the question paper can include certain statements which the students are
expected to draw a correct inference up on. These questions can include an
alphabetical arrangement, figures and words and even brain teasers or questions
that draw out your logical inferences. This section too, also requires plenty
of detailed practice as they will assess your sense of logical reasoning,
mental precision and should ideally be attempted when you have a cool
head!
Test
of Comprehensive Ability: This is mostly to do with a thorough assessment of
your command over the English language. This section includes a paragraph that
is followed by a couple of questions with multiple choice answers. You have to
practice reading quickly and understand fully what the paragraphs contain as
most of the answers are contained within the paragraph itself. With practice,
you will be able to attempt this section easily and quickly and more
effectively as well. You also have to be able to write and read fluently.
General
Knowledge and Awareness: This section will assess your knowledge that you
possess in subjects like history, science, economics, politics and geography.
The questions basically revolve around your knowledge on very basic facts.
Preparation for this section involves thorough reading of books that will
contain such information. You can also read the newspaper and magazines of
current affairs that will boost your knowledge on politics and economics.
Applying your mind towards choosing the right strategy
to prepare will help you to sail through the CAT exam easily. When you dedicate
your time to your preparation, half of your work is already done.
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