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Abhishek Tahlan

Hello everyone. Please ask any and all questions about maximizing your score in LR. In this section performance on the day is as important as past preparation. I'll answer any other CAT/non CAT queries you have as well.

02:28 PM

Abhishek Tahlan

General pointers to keep in mind for CAT LR: 1. There are likely to be a high number of questions in the DI/LR section - (32 questions across 8 sets last year). Therefore choosing the correct sets is top priority. 2. Take the first 3-4 minutes to do a broad overview of all the sets. 3. Round 1 - Do the sets that a) you have solved before in mocks or practice b) are from your strong concepts c) seem straightforward (you can straightaway ascertain the concept in question) 4. Mark for review the doubtful as well as the time consuming questions - don't go for time consuming sets at least in the first 20 minutes. 5. Do the marked for review questions in the final 20 minutes 6. If you have partially solved a set and can't solve the remaining questions - use the already solved for information to rule out options. 7. Not all questions of an easy set may be easy - don't waste precious time in trying to get all of the set correct. Get an idea of all the sets before choosing which ones to spend more time on.

02:28 PM

Bosco Sylvester

hi, what if i am able to obtain good amount of information in lr, but still stuck somewhere???

02:32 PM

Aditya Singh

Hi what to do to stay focus for that day

02:37 PM

Bosco Sylvester

hi, what if i am able to obtain good amount of information in lr, but still stuck somewhere???

02:32 PM

Abhishek Tahlan

1. In the first round do the 2-3 sets you have seen before in practice or mocks, to reduce panic as much as possible. 2. Try alternative approach to the problem, there will be a slight trick to many questions but not more than 1 or max 2 set will be overtly 'tough'. 3. Some sets are designed to be time consuming, so don't waste more than 5 minutes. 4. If you feel you are close to solution, mark for review and attempt again in last 10-15 minutes. 5. If you are have no breakthrough at all, leave it and focus on other questions.

02:37 PM

Aditya Singh

Hi what to do to stay focus for that day

02:37 PM

Abhishek Tahlan

To maintain focus: 1. Remember this is just one exam, with 2-3 equally important exams still to go in the season, and plenty of opportunities later on in life. 2. Start getting full sleep from tonight only. 3. Listen to good music on the way to exam centre. 4. Read questions carefully, and avoid silly mistakes. If you aren't able to solve many, then it's tough for everyone. Focus on accuracy and other sections.

02:40 PM

Shubham Chaturvedi

Hi brother,,,,temme whether it's better to do every question of your chosen set correct ,,,,or 60,70% correct of every set????

02:43 PM

Bosco Sylvester

considering last year difficulty level, how much sets to be solved for a 90 percentile???

02:44 PM

Shreyash Gupta

Hi Abhishek, Thanks for your advice on VARC on the other day!! In 2005 and 2006 there were 2-3 sets of DI and LR were tough and once in 2003 and again 3 sets were tough in 2008, like if you remember the question of Erodos No., Mastermind and his sources, A,b,c investing money in different slots in a day etc. What is the probability of getting that kind of pattern again this year which will definitely consume more time and no guarantee of right answer!!

02:47 PM

Shubham Chaturvedi

Hi brother,,,,temme whether it's better to do every question of your chosen set correct ,,,,or 60,70% correct of every set????

02:43 PM

Abhishek Tahlan

1. It is better to go for complete set, if you are able to solve some questions of a set, chances are you can solve other remaining questions also, with the extra info obtained from solving the 1-2 questions. 2. If you are not able to solve then don't waste time and move quickly to do the easiest 1-2 questions of new set. But give first priority to partially solved set, because doing fresh set with less time remaining takes time

02:47 PM

InsideIIM Counselling

Abhishek will be chatting everyday with all of you here. Keep checking the chat section for the schedules. We will obviously be doing a lot of chats on CAT Day and after. For all other queries around CAT, B-School selection etc. please make use of the ASK section and get in touch with experts and schools

02:47 PM

Bosco Sylvester

considering last year difficulty level, how much sets to be solved for a 90 percentile???

02:44 PM

Abhishek Tahlan

Don't think of number of sets because this year, difficulty and maybe number of questions also might be different. Attempt sets in correct order (Easiest to most difficult according to your preparation) and then try to do as many as you can solve with about 75% accuracy. This figure can be 16 questions, it can also be 27. Depends on difficulty, so focus on accuracy and question selection.

02:50 PM

Shreyash Gupta

Hi Abhishek, Thanks for your advice on VARC on the other day!! In 2005 and 2006 there were 2-3 sets of DI and LR were tough and once in 2003 and again 3 sets were tough in 2008, like if you remember the question of Erodos No., Mastermind and his sources, A,b,c investing money in different slots in a day etc. What is the probability of getting that kind of pattern again this year which will definitely consume more time and no guarantee of right answer!!

02:47 PM

Abhishek Tahlan

You're welcome and thank you for joining again today. There is a decent chance of such a scenario because 1. IIMB is setting the paper. and 2. We have been getting easy CATs in last few years so maybe a tough CAT is due. At the same time number of questions is high, so that is in your favour. Do the comfortable and known sets first. With about 32-34 questions, no need to worry if there are 2-3 tough sets.

02:53 PM

Shreyash Gupta

Hi Abhishek, Thanks for your advice on VARC on the other day!! In 2005 and 2006 there were 2-3 sets of DI and LR were tough and once in 2003 and again 3 sets were tough in 2008, like if you remember the question of Erodos No., Mastermind and his sources, A,b,c investing money in different slots in a day etc. What is the probability of getting that kind of pattern again this year which will definitely consume more time and no guarantee of right answer!!

02:47 PM

Abhishek Tahlan

Do let me know on Sunday how your CAT went!

03:09 PM

Khushbu gera

Should wild guesses be taken for non mcq?

03:12 PM

Shreyash Gupta

For Sure Abhishek, Even i wanted to know desperately what will be going to happen on Sunday??!! :)) (I even asked the CAT organizers to allow me 1 bio break between the exam,Haahaaaa)

03:13 PM

Khushbu gera

Should wild guesses be taken for non mcq?

03:12 PM

Abhishek Tahlan

Yes, wild guesses are perfectly fine where there is no negative marking. Try to focus on those non MCQs in which you understand the question well. Logical guessing will then bring you extra marks.

03:17 PM

Shreyash Gupta

For Sure Abhishek, Even i wanted to know desperately what will be going to happen on Sunday??!! :)) (I even asked the CAT organizers to allow me 1 bio break between the exam,Haahaaaa)

03:13 PM

Abhishek Tahlan

Sure man, all the best. I'm here from 8-9 pm every day till monday in case you have more questions

03:18 PM

Khushbu gera

Is it better to do a calculation intensive questions which are straightforward or move to the next set?

03:18 PM

Shreyash Gupta

Thank You!!

03:20 PM

Khushbu gera

Is it better to do a calculation intensive questions which are straightforward or move to the next set?

03:18 PM

Abhishek Tahlan

Depends on your speed. Do what has worked for you in mocks. The trick in calculation based sets is everyone will solve them at the cost of ten extra minutes spent. So do them but only after you have scanned all the sets. Make sure you are not missing out on easier sets, as time wasting sets are usually placed near the start.

03:20 PM

Abhishek Tahlan

Thank you for joining guys. I'll be here from 8-9 pm for the next three days. We'll discuss last minute tips, post CAT analysis, XAT/SNAP preparation and any other question you might have. Cheers!

03:31 PM

Aakanksha Dua

I have started preparing for xat ..can u tell how to cover lr n di section in one month time

04:13 PM

Samridhi Sukhija

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05:01 PM