Hi, I’m Manoj Kumar Aguru, and I hail from Andhra Pradesh. My journey has been full of twists and turns. Three years ago, I did well in the CAT exam, scoring 94 percentile with only 10 days of preparation. But instead of pursuing an MBA, I focused on preparing for civil services. Looking back now, I realize it was a big decision with its own consequences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the path to civil services wasn\u2019t easy. Despite my efforts, I couldn\u2019t crack the exam. With my family’s financial situation in mind, I needed a stable job. So, I decided to explore other options and landed a job as an Scale-1 officer in CGGB. It wasn\u2019t what I initially planned, but it provided stability and security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As time passed, I couldn\u2019t shake off my dream of civil services. I realized I couldn\u2019t wait forever. So, I took a risk, resigned from my job, and started preparing for civil services again. While preparing, I came across the CAT exam<\/a> notification. Out of curiosity, I applied for it, not really planning to pursue an MBA anymore. Surprisingly, I scored 97.4 percentile without much preparation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though I did well in CAT, my heart was still set on civil services. It was a wake-up call for me to follow my true passion and not get distracted by other opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before concluding, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the practice mock for providing invaluable free resources<\/a> during my CAT preparation three years back. Your resources played a significant role in shaping my foundation and guiding me towards success. Thank you for your dedication to helping aspirants like me achieve their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attempt CAT Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n I have participated in several exams such as GATE, CAT<\/a>, Bank PO, NIACL AO, Group-1exam, and UPSC CSE. While I qualified in some, I couldn’t succeed in others, specifically state and central civil services exams, despite attempting the mains for both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I prepared for the English section by watching YouTube videos in English and reading books like “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius, “The Republic” by Plato, and “The God Delusion” by Richard Dawkins etc. These readings, chosen out of interest, helped me improve my language and critical thinking skills for the CAT exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attempt CAT Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For the Quant section, I didn’t dedicate much time to preparation as I felt comfortable with math. Instead, I focused on reviewing formulas for different topics but didn’t practice extensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the Reasoning section, my preparation was straightforward. I watched one video for each topic on the reasoning section available on YouTube and stuck to it. I didn’t practice much because I found the questions from previous years quite manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not Applicable<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not Applicable<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attempt CAT Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n My plan was to finish studying topics quickly and plan how to approach the exam. Even though I only studied for about ten days, I was fully dedicated. I didn’t have a strict schedule as such, but I made sure to understand key concepts and strategies for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attempt CAT Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, I faced hurdles, mainly distractions from social media. Despite trying various methods to avoid them, I struggled to stay focused. Some days, I spent more than 12 hours scrolling through YouTube and other platforms, wasting time on nonsense. What I learned is that we can’t completely avoid social media right away, but we can gradually decrease the time wasted through self-analysis and proper scheduling. For instance, allocating specific times, like one hour at night, for using mobile helps. We need to learn how to manage social media alongside our studies without compromising our focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, PracticeMock was instrumental in my success, especially with its free practice quizzes and YouTube videos, which provided valuable insights and helped me prepare effectively<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attempt CAT Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Master the syllabus thoroughly. Despite numerous distractions, strive to stay on track. In a world filled with distractions, maintaining focus is crucial. To outperform others, prioritize what most people neglect. Many waste time on mobiles and unnecessary activities, so prioritize your studies to stay ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attempt CAT Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This brings us to the end of the article. We sincerly hope that these success stories<\/a> keep motivating you at all times so that you keep working hard to achieve your goal of clearing these competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhich exams did you appear in till date and what were their results?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How did you prepare for the English section?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How did you prepare for the Quantitative Aptitude section?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How did you prepare for the Reasoning section?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What was your strategy for the General Awareness section?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What was your strategy for the Computer Awareness section?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What was your overall strategy? Did you follow a study schedule? If yes, please share the details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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