How to avoid common mistakes in XAT?
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2 Answers
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Hi, there's no formula to avoid common mistakes in any exam. But these points might help you stay calm during the exam.
It is important that you practice lot of mocks and papers before the main exam. This will give you confidence and sense of familiarity during the paper.
Practicing will also give you the mistakes that you keep committing every now and then. Commit as many mistakes as you can in first few mocks. More you practice, sooner will you run out of common mistakes to commit.
Dont stress out. If you feel the paper is way too tough or way too easy for what youve practiced, dont worry about it. The general trend will be the same an...more -
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Prerit Kohli I'm creative, passionate and hard working | Contributor-Level 10
8 years agoTips to avoid common mistakes in XAT:
- Last minute preparation:
To give your best. Do not learn new tricks at the very last moment. This increases chances of confusion especially in case of mathematics problems
- Don't get stuck:
If you feel the problem is taking time, then leave and move to next. There is no point in wasting time in something which you don't know or which is taking time. It's better to attempt 2 simpler questions than to crack a difficult one.
-Don't feel panic:
It might happen that you are not able to solve 3-4 questions in a row. Keep calm and do not panic, examination is same for all and is a relative marking pattern. S...more
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