Certain guidelines and tips are to be followed while appearing for the CAT exam 2023. The CAT admit card 2023 which has been released in Nov 7, 2023. Moreover, the CAT exam is scheduled to be conducted on Nov 26, 2023.
CAT exam day tips for 2023 will guide candidates about all the necessary activities as well as rules that you are expected to follow on the day the CAT Exam will take place. Revision and other preparation happen in the preparation phase which is before the actual exam.
A major CAT exam day tip is to carry the CAT admit card 2023 at all times during the exam which has been released on Nov 7, 2023. However, the essential instructions about what candidates should do and what should not do at the CAT exam centre on the actual day of the CAT exam are equally important to know.
CAT Exam Day Tips 2023
In this article, we will talk about the important rules and regulations that one needs to abide by on the day actual CAT examination day. Let us look at the important information in the points below.
1. Reach Before Time
Whatever the timing of your shift will be there in the centre at least one hour before the reporting time. There are many formalities you need to go through before entering the examination hall.
Apart from that, there may be some unexpected traffic on the road or trains may run late than expected. These are variables out of anyone’s control. And you need to consider all the scenarios and so start your journey early.
Remember, if you go there after the scheduled time, you will not be permitted to enter. So do not take anything by chance and start your journey as early as possible.
2. CAT 2023 Admit Card
It is mandatory to carry the admit card CAT 2023 in order to be permitted to give the exam. Go to the official website and download the admit card and bring the hard copy with you. No digital or photocopy of the admit card is allowed. Keep two copies of admit card, one copy needs to be submitted at the exam centre. You also need to paste the same passport-size photo that was used while applying for the admit card.
Additionally, avoid signing on the admit card beforehand. It should be done in the exam hall, in the presence of an invigilator.
3. ID Proof
Apart from CAT 2023 Admit Card, one needs to carry any government-approved ID card like Voter Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, etc (any one of these). You need to have the original as well as a photocopy of the ID card you are carrying.
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What Not To Carry?
There are some items that you are not allowed to carry inside the examination centre. Objects like
- Jewellery
- Wristwatch
- Calculator
- Mobile
- Bluetooth Enabled Devices
- Pencil boxes
- Papers, Purse
- Electronic devices of any kind are strictly prohibited.
Anyone found with these items inside the examination hall will not be allowed to sit in the exam. Only one CAT 2023 Admit Card and 2 ID Cards are allowed inside the hall.
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CAT Dress Code
Marginal and simple attire is expected from the candidates. Jewellery, Jackets with pockets, clothes having many pockets, any designs on the palm of the hand, rings, bracelets, sunglasses etc. are prohibited.
Before entering the hall, you will be asked to take off your shoes at a safe place. You can wear socks. Women candidates having metal hair clips will not be allowed inside unless they leave them behind in the hall. Unnecessary objects that are left behind is solely the candidate’s own responsibility in case of any theft. So we are advising you to not wear anything fancy and risk losing it.
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CAT 2023 Tips During Exam
The points mentioned before are the essentials one needs to obey during exam day. While giving the exam, keep these tips in mind as well:
1. Instruction for Answering the Paper
Read the instructions written in the CAT 2023 question paper carefully. The instructions carry information about negative markings, points awarded for correct answers, and other important what to do during the exam. But we will advise you to read all the instructions beforehand. You can go to the website of IIM CAT and read these instructions well before the exam.
2. The sequence of CAT Question Paper
The question paper of CAT 2023 has a definite sequence. First comes VARC then DILR and at last, Quantitative Aptitude. You can not choose between sections. Once you complete a section, only then can switch you to the immediate next section.
3. Keep Your Speed and Accuracy Consistent
This is the exam you have practised for. You have developed your accuracy along with speed while making your exam preparation. Do not forget all your preparations and stick to the plan. Do not answer without being sure and do not take too much time for a single question as well.
4. Keep Calm
Sure, this is a very important exam for you. But it is not the end of the world. If the question paper feels tough, remember it is not because you are bad, everybody else is having a hard time as well. The marks will come at the percentile, not at the raw score.
If you are finding it tough, then try as much as you can to answer. Whatever happens, always remember, at the end of the day, CAT will not be the last exam you will give. Keep your cool, do not lose focus.
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