Agenda

CET Pattern How can you make the Best use of the last 30 days ? Area-wise Preparation Strategy What will make the difference ? 24 hours before the CET

2.5 hours to make your life

What does CET comprise of ?

Language Proficiency - English Usage - Reading Comprehension Mathematical Aptitude - Quantitative Aptitude - Data Interpretation - Data Sufficiency Logical Aptitude - Analytical Reasoning - Verbal Reasoning - Visual Reasoning

The paper pattern is highly predictable !

CET Pattern
2012 Quantitative Aptiude 17 2011 18 2010 20 2009 15 2008 20

Data Interpretation
Data Sufficiency English Usage Reading Comprehension Analytical Reasoning

15
2 42 10 77

20
2 18 32 66

20
5 35 15 55

25
6 35 15 64

20
3 30 15 62

Verbal Reasoning
Non Verbal Reasoning

7
30

19
25

20
30

10
30

10
30

What makes the difference ?

Low Speed High Accuracy

RC Data Interpretation Analytical Puzzles Input Output

High Speed High Accuracy

Grammar Analytical Reasoning Pure Maths Decision Making

Low Speed Low Accuracy

Non verbal Reasonin Critical Reasoning

High Speed Low Accuracy

Verbal Reasoning Data sufficiency

Ideal Breakup
HIGH ACCURACY LOW

HIGH
SPEED LOW

Score : 55 Time : 45 min

70

Score : 25 Time : 35 min

45

Score : 35 Time : 45 min

45

Score : 20 Time : 25 min

40

NET SCORE : 135+

How can you make the best use of last 30 days ?

Make a study plan of 15 days

The last 15 days need to be utilised only for test practice

Areas carrying more weightage should be tackled first. Low speed areas : Practise more Low Accuracy areas : Revisit your basics and then only

practise
Get all your doubts solved by faculty members

Area wise Preparation

Quantitative Aptitude (Pure Math)

Data Interpretation
Grammar + Usage Reading Comprehension

Vocabulary
Analytical Reasoning Verbal Reasoning

Non Verbal Reasoning

Test Taking Strategies

Rounds or Sequential

Areas that you will attack first / last

Areas that you will not attempt

Last minute changes in your strategy

Wherein lies the difference?

General Tips - Last two weeks of studying

Take one mock test (MT) every three days; Do NOT solve one test per day Analyse each test thoroughly on the same day, and come up with a list of things to improve on

Find out what is making you lose more marks: Speed or

Accuracy

Decide on areas where you need to work so as to maximise

your score

Work on your weaknesses or consolidate your strengths?

What does the CET test you on ?

How effectively do you work under stress? How do you manage the pressures of time & competition?

How do you deal with difficult situations?

Can you think on your feet? Can you take quick decisions?

2 days before the CET

Final revision : Formulae / Short cuts

Re-visit landmark questions

Dont start preparing for any new areas

1 day before the CET

Morning Keep your books away
Check your admit card again and keep it at a safe place

Evening
Dont strain yourself

Relax
Indulge in activities that dont make you think too

much
Sleep early

THE D-DAY
Exam Hall
Do not discuss anything about the exam
Dont get overawed by the crowd Find out where you are supposed to sit

Drink water, go to the bathroom. . . . .

Be confident, Just relax

2.5 hours of the paper

Concentrate on the paper

Do not waste time

Dont dwell on previous questions

Understand the importance of every second

All the
best!