{"id":15663,"date":"2022-09-29T15:00:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T09:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=15663"},"modified":"2022-09-29T15:14:32","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T09:44:32","slug":"failed-cat-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Failed CAT Exam &#8211; 5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Beating Yourself Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another attempt? <\/span><b>Failed CAT exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> again? Here are 5 reasons why you should stop beating yourself up. But first, let&#8217;s understand the CAT concept.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Students and aspirants appear for CAT every year in high hopes of studying business at top IIM\u2019s across India. The pressure created around the CAT exam has turned it into a nightmare for many students to crack it. Understand, CAT is not about passing or failing. It is more about achieving the desired percentile to get admission in your dream institute.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are attempting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iquanta.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">CAT exam<\/span><\/a> again, you must be aware of the loopholes, and the mistakes you made in your previous attempt(s). Let\u2019s get you restarted on your CAT journey with some basic guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#3_Main_Reasons_Why_Do_Aspirants_Fail_CAT_Exam\" >3 Main Reasons Why Do Aspirants Fail CAT Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#Top_MBA_Institutes_Aspirants_Aim_For\" >Top MBA Institutes Aspirants Aim For\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#Why_Aspirants_Should_Consider_Private_MBA_Institutes\" >Why Aspirants Should Consider Private MBA Institutes?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#Recommended_Private_B-Schools_in_India\" >Recommended Private B-Schools in India\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#Failed_CAT_Exam_%E2%80%93_5_Reasons_Why_You_Should_Stop_Beating_Yourself_Up\" >Failed CAT Exam \u2013 5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Beating Yourself Up<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#5_Reasons_Why_You_Should_Stop_Beating_Yourself_Up\" >5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Beating Yourself Up<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#Acknowledge_Your_Weak_Area\" >Acknowledge Your Weak Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#Study_Equally_For_All_Sections\" >Study Equally For All Sections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#Design_A_New_Strategy_For_CAT_Preparation\" >Design A New Strategy For CAT Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#Importance_of_Mock_Tests\" >Importance of Mock Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#Apply_For_A_Job\" >Apply For A Job<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#Too_Many_Failed_CAT_Attempts_What_Should_I_Do\" >Too Many Failed CAT Attempts! What Should I Do?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/failed-cat-exam\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Main_Reasons_Why_Do_Aspirants_Fail_CAT_Exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Main Reasons Why Do Aspirants Fail CAT Exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There can be various reasons why students score less percentile in their first CAT exam attempt. We have realized these are the three main reasons for the aspirants to perform considerably below the required percentile:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pressure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The pressure to perform to get the desired results takes a toll on the students. Even the most skilled student can goof up under stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No\/Less Practice:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Students who decided to self-study didn\u2019t get proper guidance and didn\u2019t follow a strategic study plan to achieve their goal. The ones who took the CAT exam coaching had their strategy in place, but didn\u2019t practice enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mock Tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The number of aspirants appearing for the mock tests is fewer. Students are not aware of the benefits of attempting mocks. They are scared of scoring less in the mock tests. And sometimes tend to get demotivated after looking at their mock tests results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all aspirants fail CAT. Some give up their chance despite the desired percentile, because they didn\u2019t get their dream college.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_MBA_Institutes_Aspirants_Aim_For\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top MBA Institutes Aspirants Aim For\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top 6 B-schools CAT aspirants aim to are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Ahmedabad<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Kolkata<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Indore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Kozhikode\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These IIM\u2019s are among the top B-schools in India. The brands have credibility, as these B-schools are the oldest MBA institutes established in the country. Moreover, these institutes have renowned faculties with decades of industry experience, extraordinary placements, and higher annual packages, the opportunity to interact with alumni\u2019s and widen network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirants who score 99 percentiles and above sometimes do not get their dream institute. So, rather than opting for other B-schools, they start preparing for CAT for the next year in a hope to crack the exam to get in their desired IIM.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Aspirants_Should_Consider_Private_MBA_Institutes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Aspirants Should Consider Private MBA Institutes?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone can get the B-school they crave to get into. Students must be willing to consider other options. There are a few top private MBA institutes that are a good substitute for IIM\u2019s. If you scored less percentile, but are still eligible to get admission in a private B-school, here\u2019s a suggestion, you must contemplate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Private_B-Schools_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Private B-Schools in India\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FMS, Delhi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SP Jain, Mumbai<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDI, Gurugram<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMT, Ghaziabad<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIT, Mumbai (SJMSOM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIT, Delhi (DMS)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Failed_CAT_Exam_%E2%80%93_5_Reasons_Why_You_Should_Stop_Beating_Yourself_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failed CAT Exam \u2013 5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Beating Yourself Up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you didn\u2019t get the percentile in your first, second, third CAT attempt, you aimed for. What next? You think your life is at a dead end. Your family and friends have stopped believing you can crack CAT anytime sooner. You feel demotivated and keep blaming yourself for not giving your best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry! All you require is a little push, and you will be back to preparing for CAT 2023. Know that every failure is a learning experience. And since your previous year went in CAT preparations, you are already 60% ahead in your learnings this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reasons_Why_You_Should_Stop_Beating_Yourself_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Beating Yourself Up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let bygones be bygones. Take baby steps to make the most of your CAT preparations this year. But first, understand the reasons why you should stop beating yourself up for the CAT exam setback:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acknowledge_Your_Weak_Area\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledge Your Weak Area<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After analyzing the final CAT exam results, you must acknowledge your weak areas. Let\u2019s say, you performed well in VARC and LRDI, but your percentile was lowered because of your poor Quant performance. So, it&#8217;s time to upgrade your knowledge in Quant. Give more time to the section that requires more practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_Equally_For_All_Sections\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study Equally For All Sections<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many aspirants make this mistake of giving extra time to the topics they are familiar with. The fact that a topic or section is not of their liking, or scares them, makes them study and practice that topic less compared to other sections. Don\u2019t fall in the trap of feeling comfortable with one section and being afraid of the other. All sections are important and need equal time to practice. As you have already covered the basics, you need to work on your fears now. Moreover, there are students who take VARC for granted and do not practice it enough. They only concentrate on Maths to improve their scores. Know that all sections should be practised equally to improve accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_A_New_Strategy_For_CAT_Preparation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design A New Strategy For CAT Preparation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know, your previous study strategy plan failed drastically. It is time to reconsider your weak areas, your strong topics, and redesign a new study strategy to prepare for CAT 2023. Having a structured approach is essential to gaining clarity to crack CAT 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Mock_Tests\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importance of Mock Tests<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/mock-tests-are-important-for-cat-2023-preparation\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Mock tests<\/span><\/a> are usually not taken seriously. Many students fear attempting mocks. The reality of scores tends to demotivate them. But, as a matter of fact, mock tests are a critical step when preparing for CAT. With every mock, you have a chance to analyze your mistakes, work on your speed and accuracy. Give as many mocks as possible for you to give during CAT preparations. On average, two per week is a good start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_For_A_Job\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply For A Job<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have completed your graduation, but failed CAT. You are planning to attempt again for the CAT exam, great! We suggest, also apply for a job alongside. The year-long gap you may be considering for preparing for CAT 2023 will not reflect positively on your resume in GD and PI after you clear your CAT exam. Already working and reappearing for CAT exam, we recommend, do not leave your job for preparing for CAT exam. Opt for weekend CAT coaching classes and practice at your own pace throughout the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Too_Many_Failed_CAT_Attempts_What_Should_I_Do\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too Many Failed CAT Attempts! What Should I Do?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though, most aspirants have a better chance of cracking CAT in a second attempt. Yet, there are few people who appear year after year and are not able to crack the CAT exam. Can they never do an MBA? Hold on! Let\u2019s not reach any conclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are pursuing a full-time job, and you have exhausted your chances of getting selected in your dream IIM. But you still cannot get over your aspiration to do an MBA. It\u2019s a detour, but here\u2019s what you can opt for: Executive MBA through <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/gmat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GMAT<\/a><\/span> entrance exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_15670\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"15670\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"All About Executive MBA\"            id=\"footable_15670\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_670714625_15670\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_15670 ninja_table_unique_id_670714625_15670 ui table  white nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n            <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISB is the number 1 business school in India and a world-class business school in Asia. A one-year MBA Program design for mid-career professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can secure the slot by clearing the GMAT entrance exam. The syllabus for GMAT is similar to CAT, and the difficulty level for this entrance is moderate. If you scored a good percentile in CAT, it will be easier to clear GMAT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GMAT entrance exam has a high registration fee. This drives less competition, making it unchallenging to clear the entrance exam. Once you crack the exam, you can choose to study in India or abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Words\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reappearing for CAT, failed attempts to crack CAT, or confused what next if not CAT, we suggest you stop beating yourself up for your past failures. Consider the options we have mentioned in this blog. Start afresh, study smart, practice a lot, and attempt mocks. As much as it may seem like clearing an exam, so much it is about sharpening your skills. Believe in yourself, CAT or GMAT, you will make it to the best B-school.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For a structured CAT preparation and one-on-one counselling, visit the link below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iquanta.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iquanta-cat-course.jpeg\" alt=\"iquanta cat course\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iquanta-cat-course.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iquanta-cat-course-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To join India\u2019s largest CAT preparation community and for free 24\u00d77 doubt clarification, join the group linked below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/groups\/iquantacat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iuanta-facebook-group-joining-link-.jpeg\" alt=\"iquanta facebook group joining link\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iuanta-facebook-group-joining-link-.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iuanta-facebook-group-joining-link--150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another attempt? 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