CAT 2026: The Common Aptitude Test (CAT) 2026 is proposed to be conducted on November 29. Admit card download has started for this. Along with this, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has also activated the mock test link for CAT 2026. Through this candidates will be able to prepare for CAT 2026. A large number of candidates will appear in the mock test. Experts believe that a large number of candidates appear in CAT with good preparation, but some mistakes cost them dearly. For example, these mistakes cause their CAT score to drop. In such a situation, experts advise to appear in CAT with caution.
Come on, let’s find out in this episode what are the mistakes that CAT exam aspirants make, which lowers their score. Also tell us what preparations IIM Indore has for CAT 2026.
Alumni of IIM Bangalore pointed out the mistakes by posting a video
For candidates appearing in CAT 2026, IIM Bangalore alumnus Rashmi Singh has shared a video on her Instagram account. He said that candidates make some small and big mistakes, but because of this their percentile can drop by 10-15 points. He said that candidates can correct their mistakes by avoiding these mistakes. Let us know what errors he has pointed out.
Avoid solving too many questions
Rashmi Singh, an alumna of IIM Bangalore, in a video posted on her Instagram, advised candidates appearing for CAT 2026 to avoid asking too many questions. He said that accuracy is more important than solving more questions. Recalling his days, he said that he had solved only 38 out of 66 questions, his score was above 99 percentile. He advises that rather than solving the entire paper in a hurry, it is more important to choose the questions carefully.
Don’t give mock test at wrong time
In a video posted on her Instagram, Rashmi Singh, an alumna of IIM Bangalore, advised candidates not to take mock tests at wrong times. He said that candidates should practice the mock test at the same time when their CAT exam session is scheduled. He has said that the candidates should appear for the mock test following the time given on their admit card, so that they can get comfortable for the exam.
Ignore mock test performance
He has said that as important as it is to give mock tests as per the CAT session, analyzing the mock test performance is also more important. He said that candidates should analyze their mock test results carefully so that they can identify their weaknesses and hence they can improve them.
CAT 2026 exam is proposed on 29 November
CAT 2026 will be conducted in three sessions on November 29. Candidates will get 40 minutes time to answer the questions in each section. While answering questions from one section, they cannot move to another section. This time the exam is being conducted by IIM Indore, which has made some robust arrangements to conduct the exam peacefully, including face matching and installation of mobile jammers at some selected locations. CAT 2026 will be conducted in approximately 170 cities. According to the official information, the CAT 2026 score will be valid till 31 December 2027 and can be viewed on the official website.
