Post-Exam Checklist: What to Do After Completing the CAT 2024 Exam
CAT, being one of the competitive management entrance exams, requires extraordinary preparation strategies to manage good performance. If you’re someone who completed this exam, you can take some rest as you were continuously studying hard for several months. However, it’s important that you remain updated about the further procedures. You will find the details and information of what all comes next. Let’s look into this.
Keep track of all the college application deadlines
Visit the official websites of all the colleges you are targeting, and research well about the important updates regarding the application form filling dates. It’s important that you register for each college individually apart from registration for the CAT exam. Waiting for the CAT results for filling these forms can put you in a tough situation as then many dates would have been already passed.
Preparation for other Entrance exams
Each student sitting for the CAT exam dreams of getting into top IIIMs, which is difficult, not impossible. But there are certain other entrance exams that qualify you for non IIMs, which equally provides quality education and top notch placements. It’s strongly advised that you prepare for other exams like SNAP, XAT, ATMA, GMAT, NMAT, etc., as your plan B, to secure your management courses in top non-IIMs. You can revise concepts and sit for these exams.
Work on your Profile
Some management institutions don't just consider your exam score, but also look for the overall academic and overview of the entire profile, portfolio and CV. The post-CAT time is the perfect time to indulge into courses which would assess you in your professional growth. These courses would help you add on various skills and help you organize your CV to showcase your best side. Also you can seek the help of youtube videos that assist and provide tips for interviews.
Prepare all your Documents in order
To avoid the last minute mess, it’s recommended that you can utilize this time to organize all your documents required for the admission processes. It would be perfect if you prepare them in an order prior.
The list of documents include:
- CAT 2024 scorecard
- Certificates for class 10 and class 12, along with a passing certificate
- Graduation certificate and marks card
- Photo identity card
- Photograph and signature
- Professional work experience certificates
- Valid caste certificate
- For DAP/PwD applicants, issue the certificate according to the format provided on the CAT website.
- Income certificate in the format provided on the CAT website (applicable for EWS applicants).
- Certificates for extra-curricular activities
Start preparing for further Admission Rounds
Admission process to the Management institutions includes the Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT) stages. You must be wondering what these are. Let’s understand.
- GD: Candidates engage in a group discussion on current topics, assessing communication skills and group dynamics.
- PI: It is a process where a panel evaluates the candidate's knowledge, career aspirations, and personality.
- WAT: A short essay writing task is conducted to assess clarity of thought and articulation.
You can prepare for all these rounds from the online sources available. Try researching all the types of questions asked here, and the answers to those.
Take a well-deserved Break
Besides all these hustles, you should always take time for yourself. Don’t stress too much about the results. This is the time when you can actually stay relieved for a while, as you have already worked hard for several months. Now, you can use this time for your interests and can develop an all rounded personality with your interests and opinions.
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