Rat race to bell CAT

Ranchi, Nov. 13: Anxiety is evident on the faces of many MBA aspirants as the countdown for the Common Admission Test (CAT) has already begun.

With just two days left for the mega examination to take place, the aspirants are running helter-skelter for last minute tips from coaching institutes, making revision of their notes and taking mock tests for self-evaluation.

At stake are the entry tickets to six prestigious management institutes — the IIMs.

“The exam is no joke. It needs stringent practice, arduous labour and above all, the grace of divine providence. I am better prepared to bell the CAT this time,” said Avinash Ananda, a student who had also taken the examination last year as well.

“I had been scoring reasonably well in all the mock tests taken by my institute up till now. I sincerely hope that I don’t come out a rat in the CAT which I shall be facing on this Sunday,” said Riya Sinha, an aspirant preparing for the examination at Career Launchers in Sainik Market on Main Road .

Hope is reflected in the reactions of these students aspiring for a management career as they gear up for the CAT race.

The race would be testing students on their speed and agility. It shall see many a dream culminate into reality or infuse tenacity in others to aspire for the challenge once again with renewed confidence.

Asked what tips do experts preparing these students had to give for the last moments, calmness of mind and inner confidence came out as unanimous response. “There is no point in cramming things left untouched at this moment. Just work on your stronger points. take a few mock tests before the examination, relax, meditate and recall your previous victories,” said Rita Shahdeo director of Erudite, an MBA coaching centre at Amravati Complex.

70 to 75 questions in 150 minutes and nearly 1,00,000 intelligent minds of the country competing for 900 odd seats in six IIMs. A tough competition for sure!

“There are only two possibilities. Either I will make it or I shall be eliminated. After all, CAT is not the end of the world,” said Saket Mewara, a final year BCom student at St Xavier’s College who shall be taking the test for the first time.

Yet, he could not hide the anxiety on his face.

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