When should I give my first mock?

Let me finish algebra then I will give my mock”. If you are in this category, your wait is over, Give your first CAT mock right now at the time when you are reading this.   Fear is natural,( remember the Ad.. Of Mountain Dew “ darr ke aage…” ). 

 
CYFM : “ Crack your first mock”
Why cracking your first mock test is crucial? 

A common confusion revolving around CAT aspirants is “ when they should attempt their first CAT mock test? should they wait and finish a topic or they should attempt now. 

 
What is the purpose of giving a mock test?   

Overcome mental blockage : There is a big resistance to take the first mock. Delaying your first CAT mock test makes you delay for longer period." Taking it early helps you fight and beat down this mental barrier. 

• Build Stamina: Mocks are fundamentally about building the stamina and focus. Mock requires to spend two hours intentionally focused on a single task, helping in reducing the chances of zoning out . This habit building is tough and needs to start early.

Eliminate “ Timer pressure ”: You’ll get comfortable with the ticking clock and the inherent pressure of the exam and it will also help you in eliminating your “panicking situation”, which many CAT aspirants do report. 

 
These purposes can only be served if you start giving your tests. The main purpose is to get you accustomed to the timer. 

 
How to plan your first mock for your CAT 2025?

Build mindset : It is very essential to build mindset for your first mock test. To sit, calm, relaxed and focused straight for two hours needs practice.So, building mindset with a positive affirmation helps you in setting a positive vibe around the tests.

1. Don't obsess over score : your first mock score should not bother you at all. Your first mock score is a reflection of where you stand in terms of your CAT preparation right now.
2. Maximise your learnings : You can have maximum learning from your first CAT mock test which includes some strategies or your pitfalls and may be your silly mistakes which you keep on doing.  
3. selecting right questions : CAT is not about knowledge, it is more about strategy, selection of right questions comes at top in the order.
4. Art of leaving questions ” : It is important to you to understand that CAT is a time game so you need to develop a way to “leave those questions”which couldn't be solved in a given time.

Go, give your first mock RCM 10 and get a good start in your CAT preparation.