Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Top Scorer Shares Smart MBA Exam Strategy
Shashank Vishen, who did really well in the CAT exam, gives advice on how to prepare for MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, and MAT without getting too stressed.
He says it's important to break the preparation into four parts: building basics, practicing harder questions, fixing weak areas, and doing lots of mock tests.
He also talks about how to make mock tests helpful by looking at mistakes carefully.
Shashank suggests focusing on small, daily study sessions and not comparing yourself to others.
He says it's okay to have bad days and that staying consistent is more important than being perfect.
His tips can help students balance college, work, and exam preparation while staying motivated.
Shashank Vishen, a top scorer in CAT 2024, shares his structured approach to preparing for CAT, XAT, and MAT.
He suggests breaking preparation into four phases: building fundamentals, practicing complex questions, correcting weak areas, and focusing on mock tests.
Mock tests should be used for detailed analysis rather than just scoring, focusing on identifying and fixing mistakes.
Balancing preparation with college or work is possible with short, consistent daily study slots and a fixed routine.
Shashank advises separating self-worth from scores and focusing on daily effort to stay motivated during low phases.
- Who
- Shashank Vishen, a top scorer in CAT 2024 and PGDM student at JIMS Rohini
- What
- Shares his structured approach to preparing for CAT, XAT, and MAT without burnout
- When
- Preparation timeline spans from January to December
- Where
- Applicable to MBA aspirants preparing for the 2026 admission cycle
- Why
- To provide practical guidance for effective and balanced exam preparation
- Name
- Shashank Vishen
- Current Status
- PGDM student at JIMS Rohini
- Exams Covered
- CAT, XAT, MAT
- Preparation Timeline
- Four phases from January to December
- Key Focus Areas
- Fundamentals, mock tests, time management, stress control
- Mindset Tips
- Separate self-worth from scores, focus on daily effort
- Balancing Act
- Short, consistent daily study slots