CAT 2017: 10 Exam day Don’ts and important testing room strategy on Nov 26

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November 25, 2017
CAT 2017 test takers have been categorically advised by IIMs to meticulously follow these CAT exam day instructions to make sure that they appear in the exam without unnecessarily getting subjected to different type of problems before or during the CAT exam
CAT 2017 Exam Day
It is very important that you should know when to reach the CAT test centre, what you should or shouldn’t wear, which articles you should gather a day before the exam

Only a day remains for the CAT 2017 exam day which is on Sunday November 26. IIMs have issued specific do’s and don’ts for the 2.31 lakh CAT aspirants who have registered to appear in CAT 2017 in a single day.

CAT 2017 test takers have been categorically advised by IIMs to meticulously follow these CAT exam day instructions to make sure that they appear in the exam without unnecessarily getting subjected to different type of problems before or during the CAT exam on November 26, 2017.

All your hard preparation for CAT 2017 may go waste if you do not get clear understanding on your testing room strategy beforehand. It is very important that you should know when to reach the CAT test centre, what you should or shouldn’t wear, which articles you should gather a day before the exam so that you carry the same with you, how your CAT 2017 exam will begin, how you should answer the MCQs and non-MCQs in testing lab and what events will take place immediately before, during and after the CAT 2017 exam.

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Don’t forget to gather your documents: Only two documents you need to gather. The first one is your Admit card print out with your photo pasted on it apart from the scanned one that already exists and, two keep ready your photo ID proof as advised in your CAT admit card.

Don’t be late: You are supposed to reach at your CAT 2017 test centre by 7.30AM for morning session and by 1PM for afternoon session. Getting late could put you in trouble, so reach in time. IIMs have already warned against getting delayed by sending SMS to eligible candidates as in certain cities there are civic body elections on Nov 26. It is better to locate your test centre today itself and check for the transport available to help you reach on time.

Don’t wear shoes: CAT 2016 as computer based test is different from other MBA entrance exams. You are not allowed to wear shoes and if you do your shoes and socks will n ot be allowed inside the test lab. It will therefore be better to wear Chappals/Sandals or slippers.

Don’t apply Mehndi: It is a very important instruction for the girl candidates who apply Mehndi regularly on their palms. Applying Hina (Mehndi) on palm side may be an hindrance in getting your biometrics captured. Accordingly you should not apply any Menhdi or Henna on your fingers on palm side to avoid any problem inside the testing lab. On the day of the test, your digital finger print scan will be captured. Candidates whose finger prints cannot be digitally scanned due to reasons like applying Mehndi / henna / any cosmetic colours etc., will not be permitted to take the test. It is therefore, strongly recommended that you avoid applying Mehndi on your hands (palm side) prior to the test.

Check Test System Number – your guide to designated seat: Your CAT 2017 Admit Card has distinct Test System Number which should be different from your registration number. Your seat allocation at the designation work station would be according to your system number and not as per your registration number. So check it in advance to avoid any inconvenience on the exam day.

No tutorial before the test: You will not find a 15 minutes tutorial just before the exam on your computer screen also and therefore you must be well prepared how to proceed during the exam with sectional time constraints.

Don’t use key board during the test: At no point during the test, the candidate should touch the keyboard. Doing so will lock the terminal. All answer choices should be made using the mouse.

Don’t be confused in using Navigation tools - Check today: CAT 2017 has provided the facility to the aspirants to know the status of the question. The Question Palette displayed on the right side of screen will show the status of each question. There will be 4 colour symbols to indicate the status of the question on the right hand side of question-answer screen 

Green - Answered question; Red - Unanswered question; White - Question not viewed; Violet – Question marked for review. It will be better to practice on it today with official CAT mock test and understand the process.

Non MCQs-Choose to answer first: Answering a Non-MCQ is easier as you will have to simply key in the correct answer of the question in the given space. Besides all the Non-MCQs in each section are no penalty questions, so you lose nothing even if your answer is wrong.

Avoid on screen calculator, unless well versed: CAT toppers studying at IIMs, FMS, SPJIMR have suggested to avoid on screen calculator for calculations as it is more time consuming. Instead they advise to use your brain power for calculation and save time.

CAT 2017 test duration is for a total time of 3 hours. PWD/DA candidates with scribe requirements will be allowed an extra hour. All candidates will start the test at the same time when the invigilator signals to start. Candidates are to remain at their seats for the entire duration of the test even if they complete their test early. The sectional Submit button will be enabled only upon completion of sectional test time of 60 minutes.

For any issues during the test, you are supposed to raise your hand to notify the invigilator. Stay seated and explain the issue to the invigilator who approaches you. Under no circumstance, should you move from your seat until the end of exam time.

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