Tips on being able to solve questions under time pressure(QA)

Asked by Kanika Singh on 2026-10-11 in CAT Prep

I've been giving topic test and sectional test recently and I am not able to solve them under time pressure.

Without timer I am able to solve all of them so I have an inkling that concepts aren't a barrier.

Any tips?

2 Answers

PRIYANSHIII · 2026-10-11 · 2 helpful

Try solving small timed sets first and gradually reduce the time. Focus on question selection and learn when to skip instead of getting stuck on one question. Speed will improve with practice.

Shreya Garg · 2026-10-11 · 2 helpful

Take a set of 20 questions and give yourself 40 mins. Choose from those 20 questions which ones would you attempt . And then compare your speed and accuracy.
Even when solving for normal practice or topicwise questions, solve them in timed manner
+ Give sectionals to improve selection and accuracy

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