The importance of CET in a student's life is overwhelming and at this time, it is natural for one to be anxious. However, do not let this anxiety lead to distress, but let it serve as a source of motivation to keep your performance high on the d-day. You need to be focussed and confident.
Here is what you need to do a day prior to the CET:
- Stop studying. Just revise a few concepts and formulae, make mental maps of important strategies that you have used during test preparation. Do not study anything new.
- Relax with friends or watch a movie on the day before the test.
- Ensure that you get a good night's sleep on the eve of the test.
- Be positive and confident.
- Ensure that you read the test rules and regulations and are aware of what can be carried into the test venue.
- Do not forget to carry your Admit Card, photo id proof and stationery.
- Ensure that you reach the test venue ahead of time. Be there early, with plenty of time to relax and get used to your surroundings.
- At the venue, do not discuss anything with friends. Avoid questions about what you have studied and what you haven't. Do not gossip about possible questions.
- Take a deep breath, meditate for some time and think that you are going to ace the CET.
- Keep a water bottle with you if the centre allows you to.
- Ensure that you find your place in advance and are mentally prepared to give your best.
During the exams:
- Solve the test with 100% concentration and ensure that you read the questions and directions carefully.
- Do not pay attention to what others are doing in the room. Ignore comments about the test.
- Get into warrior mode: do not miss familiar questions, and ensure you do not waste time unnecessarily. Do not be complacent in your approach.
- Be positive: There are enough questions in the test that can be attempted correctly. That will definitely fetch you a call. Do not make silly mistakes due to over-confidence.
- Do not think negatively: What will happen if I don't do well? Just manage time and try answering the questions accurately.
- Ensure that you have done justice to all the sections in the test. Make sure you have tackled all questions related to your strengths first.
- Do not resort to copying or any unfair means during the test.
Overall test structure:
| Total Duration of the exam (minutes) |
150 minutes |
| Total number of questions |
200 |
| Total Marks |
200 |
| Marks per question |
1 |
| Negative marking |
No |
| Mode of marking the ovals |
Black Ball Point Pen |
Selection process:
| Stage of selection |
Marks allotted |
Month of conduct of process |
| Common Entrance Test (CET) |
200 |
February |
| Group Discussion (GD) |
17 |
May/June |
| Personal Interview (PI) |
17 |
May/June |
| Past Academic Record (PAR) |
4 |
- |
| Work Experience (WE) |
2 |
- |
| Total |
240 |
|
MHCET: Area-wise structure over the years:
| Area |
No. of Questions |
| 2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
15 |
15 |
25 |
| Data Interpretation |
20 |
25 |
20 |
| Data Sufficiency |
5 |
10 |
5 |
| Logical Reasoning |
54 |
53 |
51 |
| Visual Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
30 |
| Verbal Ability and Verbal Reasoning |
61 |
52 |
54 |
| Reading Comprehension |
15 |
15 |
15 |
| Total |
200 |
200 |
200 |
The author is the product head at IMS Learning Resources Private Ltd.