Prasad Sawant, JBIMS Batch of 2011
I think this is the ideal time to wish aspirants all the best and to talk about things that aspirants should take care of
(Again my views, you may or may not agree)
1. Enough of what we call traditional preparation. I think one should not try to learn something new at this stage. If you dont know permutation and combination completely...leave it. If you know permutation and combination. but dont know it very well, solve few sums and go through concepts. Its like if I divide all sections in four regions
strength area - You need to crack this left right in the exam.
fairly good area - You need to crack this with more than 80% accuracy
weakness area - more than 60% accuracy
(I dont know anything about this) area - keep these questions to solve at the end.
This is not the time to solve mocks also. I personally wont suggest taking mock after Friday. See to it that you go through basic concepts, solved mocks, and important questions again. Your past mock scores were indicator of your performance at a particular level. CET 10 may or many not test that. Irrespective of difficulty level, aim should be to overtake all earlier performances.
2. Strategy - differs from person to person. and I dont think I have the right to tell you a particular strategy now. Those who have solved n number of mocks are already aware of what to do in the paper. My suggestion - A strategy MIGHT fail in the exam due to number of questions or the sequence in which those questions are asked. To avoid any issues Have a backup strategy.
3. Speed - Think of CET as the most important 2.5 hours of your life. You should get that sense of urgency once you get question paper. But dont get tensed. The time provided by dte is enough, it depends on how you use that time!
4. Number of questions, cutoffs and what not - There is nothing like ideal attempts, as cutoffs depend on difficulty level of paper. Now what will you do in such case - solve maximum possible number of questions with maximum possible accuracy. dont think of results or cutoffs. If paper is difficult, it will be difficult for everyone. You will realize the public perception only when you are out of exam hall. When you are inside, solve maximum possible number of questions with maximum possible accuracy
please mark on OMR properly and take care of OMR.
5. Saturday and Sunday
On Saturday, solve few sums here and there, read concepts, tables, formulae etc. and relax. Sleep well too.
On Sunday, Pray
Before leaving for the exam, have a checklist which should ideally involve
(indicative not exhaustive)
- 2 printouts of your application
- 2 printouts of your hall ticket
- watch
- water bottle
- some identity proof
- black ball pens (2-3). carry pencils also.
- whatever they have asked on hall ticket
Please reach at the venue half an hour early. GO with your parents or with someone close to you. {if you have time now, go and have a look at your exam venue}.
Nothing more from my side. CET is you against yourself. Dont think of the number of candidates. You need to win yourself. Take this as an opportunity to show your caliber.
A day before exam, I was also tensed. Its part and parcel of the game. keep your calm in those 2.5 hours. If you have worked hard before and do well in those 2.5 hours, I am sure you will end up winning.
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(Again my views, you may or may not agree)
1. Enough of what we call traditional preparation. I think one should not try to learn something new at this stage. If you dont know permutation and combination completely...leave it. If you know permutation and combination. but dont know it very well, solve few sums and go through concepts. Its like if I divide all sections in four regions
strength area - You need to crack this left right in the exam.
fairly good area - You need to crack this with more than 80% accuracy
weakness area - more than 60% accuracy
(I dont know anything about this) area - keep these questions to solve at the end.
This is not the time to solve mocks also. I personally wont suggest taking mock after Friday. See to it that you go through basic concepts, solved mocks, and important questions again. Your past mock scores were indicator of your performance at a particular level. CET 10 may or many not test that. Irrespective of difficulty level, aim should be to overtake all earlier performances.
2. Strategy - differs from person to person. and I dont think I have the right to tell you a particular strategy now. Those who have solved n number of mocks are already aware of what to do in the paper. My suggestion - A strategy MIGHT fail in the exam due to number of questions or the sequence in which those questions are asked. To avoid any issues Have a backup strategy.
3. Speed - Think of CET as the most important 2.5 hours of your life. You should get that sense of urgency once you get question paper. But dont get tensed. The time provided by dte is enough, it depends on how you use that time!
4. Number of questions, cutoffs and what not - There is nothing like ideal attempts, as cutoffs depend on difficulty level of paper. Now what will you do in such case - solve maximum possible number of questions with maximum possible accuracy. dont think of results or cutoffs. If paper is difficult, it will be difficult for everyone. You will realize the public perception only when you are out of exam hall. When you are inside, solve maximum possible number of questions with maximum possible accuracy
please mark on OMR properly and take care of OMR.
5. Saturday and Sunday
On Saturday, solve few sums here and there, read concepts, tables, formulae etc. and relax. Sleep well too.
On Sunday, Pray
Before leaving for the exam, have a checklist which should ideally involve
(indicative not exhaustive)
- 2 printouts of your application
- 2 printouts of your hall ticket
- watch
- water bottle
- some identity proof
- black ball pens (2-3). carry pencils also.
- whatever they have asked on hall ticket
Please reach at the venue half an hour early. GO with your parents or with someone close to you. {if you have time now, go and have a look at your exam venue}.
Nothing more from my side. CET is you against yourself. Dont think of the number of candidates. You need to win yourself. Take this as an opportunity to show your caliber.
A day before exam, I was also tensed. Its part and parcel of the game. keep your calm in those 2.5 hours. If you have worked hard before and do well in those 2.5 hours, I am sure you will end up winning.
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A Little More...
1. Mocks and study material
I don't understand the logic behind taking 2 mocks a day. In the process one is actually hampering his/her performance. Stick to a mock a day or a mock on alternate day (depending on number of mocks you have solved before and the amount of preparation that you have put in so far).
If you have solved a lot of mocks before (say 20) you can start with a mock on alternate days. On the remaining days, you need to solve whatever study material you have (includes going through previous mocks and coaching insti study material etc.)
If you havent taken mocks before, start a mock a day. Remember, you also need to study material along with this. Put in those extra efforts.
One suggestion about mocks. Take mocks in afternoon 2 to 4.30 slot if possible. See to it that you are using a black ball point pen and taking mock as actual CET apper.
2. Preparation part
There are people who have started their preparation late or are not having their concepts in place. the only suggestion is start solving. Take books from whichever source (beg, borrow, steal). Start solving coaching insti material. daily 200-300 questions depending on your ability to digest it. See your strengths and weaknesses. Utilize next few days in building upon your strengths and improving your weaknesses.
One can sit for 10 hours and do nothing while one can sit for 2 hours and do everything. Hope you are getting what I am trying to say. Focus on quality.
3. Seriousness
the typical problem is I am solving mocks. but nothing is coming out of it. My question is are you giving 100%? Are you taking it as a do or die situation? Are you analyzing these mocks well? Are you planning strategies for this battle? If answer is NO. that means you are not serious and its better if you realize this early. Its important to be serious at this stage. This is sincere request from my side.
4. Hope and faith
Can I do it? what if I cant? What if I give 100% and dont get it? Dont think about these questions. Those who are telling you that this can not be done are mad. dont listen to them. I am not bothered with you being a fresher, a 5 yr work ex or a 10 year work ex guy. I am not bothered whether you are B.Sc./ B.Com./CA/doctor or engineer. people from all backgrounds have done it in the past. So dont worry about this. you can do it and this is the time when you should do it.
You will find sudden increase in no. of people giving you gyan on how to crack CET. I am not saying I am right or do as I say. Listen to everyone, but do what is right for you. Every individual is different. If solving a mock a day is not suitable for u, dont do it. do something productive instead. Visit coaching institutes if you have enrolled. spend time with faculty. chew their brains and get your doubts solved. you have paid money, make good use of it.
Believe in yourself. prove that you have that spirit.
Last suggestion - please be serious with the application forms. Fill the details well. Dont play with it. results have been disastrous in the past. Fill it well before time to avoid last minute problems. read brochure carefully.
All the best to all aspirants!
I don't understand the logic behind taking 2 mocks a day. In the process one is actually hampering his/her performance. Stick to a mock a day or a mock on alternate day (depending on number of mocks you have solved before and the amount of preparation that you have put in so far).
If you have solved a lot of mocks before (say 20) you can start with a mock on alternate days. On the remaining days, you need to solve whatever study material you have (includes going through previous mocks and coaching insti study material etc.)
If you havent taken mocks before, start a mock a day. Remember, you also need to study material along with this. Put in those extra efforts.
One suggestion about mocks. Take mocks in afternoon 2 to 4.30 slot if possible. See to it that you are using a black ball point pen and taking mock as actual CET apper.
2. Preparation part
There are people who have started their preparation late or are not having their concepts in place. the only suggestion is start solving. Take books from whichever source (beg, borrow, steal). Start solving coaching insti material. daily 200-300 questions depending on your ability to digest it. See your strengths and weaknesses. Utilize next few days in building upon your strengths and improving your weaknesses.
One can sit for 10 hours and do nothing while one can sit for 2 hours and do everything. Hope you are getting what I am trying to say. Focus on quality.
3. Seriousness
the typical problem is I am solving mocks. but nothing is coming out of it. My question is are you giving 100%? Are you taking it as a do or die situation? Are you analyzing these mocks well? Are you planning strategies for this battle? If answer is NO. that means you are not serious and its better if you realize this early. Its important to be serious at this stage. This is sincere request from my side.
4. Hope and faith
Can I do it? what if I cant? What if I give 100% and dont get it? Dont think about these questions. Those who are telling you that this can not be done are mad. dont listen to them. I am not bothered with you being a fresher, a 5 yr work ex or a 10 year work ex guy. I am not bothered whether you are B.Sc./ B.Com./CA/doctor or engineer. people from all backgrounds have done it in the past. So dont worry about this. you can do it and this is the time when you should do it.
You will find sudden increase in no. of people giving you gyan on how to crack CET. I am not saying I am right or do as I say. Listen to everyone, but do what is right for you. Every individual is different. If solving a mock a day is not suitable for u, dont do it. do something productive instead. Visit coaching institutes if you have enrolled. spend time with faculty. chew their brains and get your doubts solved. you have paid money, make good use of it.
Believe in yourself. prove that you have that spirit.
Last suggestion - please be serious with the application forms. Fill the details well. Dont play with it. results have been disastrous in the past. Fill it well before time to avoid last minute problems. read brochure carefully.
All the best to all aspirants!
