Running Out of Time

Asked by Anonymous on 2026-11-05 in CAT Prep

I'm not really sure how to explain my situation, but I feel like I've wasted most of the time I had to prepare. I kept telling myself I'd start studying seriously, but somehow kept putting it off. Now there's barely any time left, my Quant basics are still weak, I haven't really prepared for DILR, and I'm not confident about VARC either. The worst part is that even though I know how important these remaining days are, I just can't bring myself to sit and study anymore. I keep thinking about all the months I wasted and end up feeling worse. I'm honestly scared that I won't be able to do much now, and I don't know how to get out of this cycle. Has anyone here gone through something similar? How did you deal with it?

5 Answers

Gamer Zone · 2026-11-05 · 3 helpful

Don't worry buddy just put it down your phone and other social media handles and take a deep breath and do nothing which makes your motivation down, just do whatever is necessary bcz the day you lost is not the day for you to remember and be serious about that, the day you are in present it is the day you could do something great. You are the one who can do whatever you dream not others. Jitna ban pa rha h utna kr or best kr apne ap ko kosna band kr. You are the best remember that not anyone is same and you always be special if you think you are special. So from today no rona dhona just put yourself whatever you have. Have great day buddy!

PRIYANSHIII · 2026-11-05 · 3 helpful

Bhai, sabse pehle panic karna band karo. Jo months waste ho gaye, unke baare mein sochne se ab kuch nahi badlega. Abhi bhi 20 din hain, so use them smartly.
Ab poora syllabus complete karne ke peeche mat bhaago. Quant mein Arithmetic, Algebra, Number System, P&C aur Probability jaise important topics target karo. DILR mein arrangements, games & tournaments, selection, distribution, tables and charts jaise major types practice karo. VARC mein daily RCs, para summary aur VA questions solve karo.

Mocks do, mistakes analyse karo aur weak areas pe kaam karo. Ab quantity se zyada quality aur accuracy matter karegi.
And remember, it's okay agar expected percentile nahi aata. CAT is not the end of your journey. But bache hue 20 din mein apna 100% do. Exam se pehle khud ko reject mat karo. Give your best, baaki dekha jayega.

Rithika G · 2026-11-05 · 2 helpful

i too was procrastinating a lot.. i would imagine all the worst scenarios and the regret i would have if i dont give my best..it worked for me ig fear is the best motivator

Gayatrii · 2026-11-05 · 2 helpful

Same here

GP · 2026-11-05 · 2 helpful

I love how everybody is so supportive and motivating each other! Thank you, needed some of this today after the mock I just gave :)
Happy Diwali and all the best everyone!

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