Tips & Tricks for the Exam 📋
Review the Topics One Day Before the Exam: The day before the exam, go through all the topics. Ask yourself questions and try to answer them. This will help you remember the key points.
If You Haven’t Prepared Yet: If you are running out of time and haven't started preparing, don't try to cover everything. It will confuse you and you won't understand the topics properly. Instead, make a list of topics you already know well and focus on revising those. If you have extra time, go through the topics that feel easier to you.
Practice with Mock Tests If you have enough time to prepare, start taking mock tests. Visit practice.ccatpreparation.com for free mock tests. The site offers a small number of free tests, but if you can, consider buying the Section A + Section B plan for more practice tests and resources. The site also provides a daily plan and a roadmap to help you finish all the topics.
Time for Each Section: Each section has 1 hour — Section A will be 1 hour, and Section B will also be 1 hour. Once you finish Section A, you cannot go back to it. You have to answer all questions within that 1 hour, so manage your time carefully.
Solve Easy Questions First: Start with the questions that you can solve quickly and are confident about. Don’t spend more than a minute on a question. If you don’t know the answer, skip it and move on to the next one.
Don’t Guess Randomly: You can leave a question unattempted if you don’t know the answer, as it will not affect your score. However, guessing randomly can hurt your score and rank. Try to solve only the questions you are sure about. For example, if you answer 20 questions correctly, you will score 60 marks. But if you answer 20 questions wrong, you will lose 20 marks, which will give you a total of 40 marks.
Prepare Your Hall Ticket/Admit Card in Advance: Make sure you print your Hall Ticket/Admit Card as soon as it is available. Don’t wait until the last minute so you don’t forget it on the exam day.
Know Your Exam Venue: Check the location of your exam center. If it’s in another city, plan how to reach the center using the best transportation. If the distance is far, it’s a good idea to reach the city a day before the exam and find a place to stay.
Pack the Essentials: Make sure to carry a transparent water bottle, your Hall Ticket/Admit Card (with at least 2 photocopies), a government-issued ID card to prove your identity, and a ballpoint pen.
Eat Well and Get Good Sleep: Eat a proper meal and sleep well before the exam. If you don’t, it could make you feel nervous, dizzy, and unfocused during the exam.
By following these tips, you’ll be well-prepared and confident when you go for your exam! Best of luck! 💪
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