5 Mistakes That Could Cost You an IIM Call! 🚨
If you are working hard for the CAT exam but still not seeing the results you want, the problem might not be your effort. It could be these five hidden traps that most aspirants fall into without even realizing it.
We break down exactly what might be holding you back:
✅ The Sectional Trap: Many students obsess over one section, like Quants, while completely neglecting VARC. Remember that IIMs care deeply about clearing sectional cutoffs, not just your overall percentile. ✅ Mock Hoarding: Taking 30 to 35 mock tests is useless if you are not spending time reviewing and analyzing where you are going wrong. ✅ The Shortcut Trap: Relying on tricks and formulas without mastering the fundamentals will backfire. CAT is designed to test your mental clarity under pressure, not your memorization skills. ✅ An Empty Resume: Getting a high CAT score is only step one. If your resume lacks internships, profile building, or extracurricular activities, you will struggle heavily during the Personal Interview round. ✅ Ego Solving: Spending 15 minutes trying to solve a brutal DILR set just because you feel you should know the topic can ruin your exam.
Knowing which questions to skip is your actual superpower on exam day. Avoid these common mistakes to put yourself ahead of the competition and secure your dream business school seat.
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