CAT or Common Admission Test is the highly reputed and popular entrance exam in India for Management Studies. Students aspiring an MBA degree after completing their undergraduate studies need to prepare for CAT in order to get admissions into the premier management institutions of India including IIMs.
CAT is conducted once every year by one of the IIMs. By successfully cracking CAT, students can get admissions not only in the various Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) but also in other premium management colleges and institutes of India. CAT is considered to be one of the most competitive exams in India with more than two lakh students competing for approximately 1500+ plus seats. Thus there is no doubt that preparations for CAT can be a big challenge for students.
CAT 2019 will be conducted on 24th November 2019 by the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode. The admit card will be released on 23rd October 2019. With the CAT 2019 exam coming up soon, students are gearing up for its preparations. It is, however, common for students to have their college semester exams clash with CAT dates causing difficulty in the preparation process.
This becomes extremely stressful for students who have to strike a balance between two exams, none of which can be neglected. College exam marks are considered by recruiters during the selection process whereas admission into the desired management institute depends on the CAT score of the students.
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Here are a few tips on how students can balance out their preparations for CAT 2019 and College Exams –
- Time Management
Time management is the most potent solution to every problem. If a student can balance the time dedicated to the preparation for each of the exams, they are sure to succeed in this challenge. They can make an organised routine which should be followed stringently. Time wastage must be minimized by cutting down on unproductive activities.
- Use of Apps
In today’s date, every minute can be put to use. Students often have to travel to college, coaching classes, etc. Instead of wasting this time, they can download apps for preparations. The three sections in the CAT 2019 exam are that of Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability and Quantitative Ability. There are several apps which not only help in improving these areas but are also a good way to kill time. This allows students to stay in practice without burdening their minds.
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- Judicious study
The key to fairing good in both the exams is not preparing every subject vigorously every day. One needs to know how to study smart. Candidates must focus on one subject per day for CAT and likewise for college exams. This gives them the time to focus sufficiently on every subject and bring out the best results.
- Utilize weekends
Students generally have a hectic week with college classes, coaching classes, assignment and other such activities. With the weekend a little empty, they must prepare larger and tougher portions of their syllabus during these days. Weekends can also be utilized for practising factors like speed, accuracy and handwriting. They can self-time themselves for mock tests and revising the portions prepared throughout the week is also a good habit.
By following a few such steps, students can easily find themselves in a comfortable position with regard to their preparations for CAT 2019 and College Exams.