Quick answer
Spend the last week revising your error log and formula sheet, doing short timed sets and sorting logistics. Do not take a full mock in the last two days. Sleep is your best preparation now.
Day by day, for CAT on Sunday 29 November
| Day | Date | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 22 Nov | One mock at your slot time. Start review in the evening |
| Monday | 23 Nov | Finish review. Update the error log. Light sets |
| Tuesday | 24 Nov | Two short timed sections: your weakest and your strongest |
| Wednesday | 25 Nov | Formula and vocabulary review. Rest of day light |
| Thursday | 26 Nov | One timed section and reading. Check the route to the centre |
| Friday | 27 Nov | Light revision only. Pack the bag |
| Saturday | 28 Nov | Rest. Early dinner. Early sleep |
| Sunday | 29 Nov | Exam day |
Logistics list
- Admit card printed, slot and reporting time noted
- Photo ID as required by the official instructions
- Route and travel time tested
- Water, a light snack, and any item the instructions allow
The full list is in our exam day checklist.
What not to do
- A new full mock on the last two days
- Late-night cramming
- Trying a new strategy
- Talking through every paper with friends
Where this doesn’t apply
Where this doesn't apply
The dates here assume a 29 November exam, as reported. If your slot or date differs, shift the table. If you feel anxious beyond ordinary exam nerves, speak to someone you trust or a professional. This plan is our suggested method and has not been measured.
Last-week support
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Exam date as reported by third-party portals. Dates in the table are calculated from it. The plan is our own method.