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Don't Fill CAT 2026 Form Before Watching This

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The speaker explains that many students make recurring errors when filling the CAT 2026 form. The key takeaway is to enter your personal details, academic information, and preferences carefully and accurately.

The “seven mistakes”

  1. Name mismatch

    • The name in the CAT form must exactly match the name on your 10th certificate / SSC.
    • Copy the spelling and format exactly as written in your 10th/SSC certificate.

  2. Incorrect handling of academic marks

    • Students sometimes enter only “best of five” marks.
    • In the CAT form, all subject marks on your mark sheet are counted toward your percentage.
    • Do not skip any subject.

  3. CGPA to percentage conversion errors

    • If your marks are given as CGPA (in 10th or college), you must convert CGPA → percentage.

    • The conversion method depends on your board/university guidelines:

      • If a specific formula exists (e.g., CBSE): follow that official conversion method.
      • If no formula exists: use Percentage = (CGPA / maximum CGPA) × 100

    • Example given:

      • If CGPA is out of 10 and multiplied by 9.5 per a college’s method: 8 × 9.5 = percentage
      • If no formula: 8/10 × 100 = 80%

  4. Choosing the test centre based on current location

    • You can select multiple city preferences, but you must plan for where you’ll actually be during the exam month (November).
    • Example logic:
      • If you fill the form while in Jalandhar and select Jalandhar, but you will be in Mumbai in November, you’ll have to travel back—so it can cause issues.
    • Guidance:
      • Choose cities around your expected location in November.

  5. Submitting limited/incorrect college/program choices

    • The form asks which institutes/programs you want to submit your marks to.
    • Some students apply only to a couple of expected options and avoid others like specialized programs (e.g., Business Analytics).
    • Guidance:
      • Even if you’re “sure,” it’s safe to apply/tick multiple programs.
      • The speaker says there is no disadvantage, and in interviews students typically won’t be questioned negatively for applying to other programs.

  6. Misclassifying work experience

    • Students sometimes add internship/apprenticeship/part-time work.
    • Guidance:
      • In the CAT form, “work experience” means full-time experience after graduation.
      • Part-time work during graduation does not count.
      • Must be supported with documents.

  7. Rushing the form & timing misconceptions

    • Some students think filling the form early gives extra advantage.
    • Guidance:
      • There is no added benefit from submitting early.
      • Take as much time as needed to fill it accurately.

Additional instructions from the speaker

  • If you have doubts, use official contact numbers and email IDs from the relevant authority/site.
  • Don’t fill the form “in green” (likely referring to certain UI/formatting behavior).
  • If confusion exists, ask in the community section of the Percentile website so other students can share solutions.

Speakers / sources featured

  • Speaker/Host: Unnamed YouTube creator (speaking directly throughout; no personal name given)
  • Source referenced: CAT form / official contact details (organization not explicitly named)
  • Site referenced: Percentile website community section
  • Examples referenced: CBSE guidelines (as an example for CGPA conversion)

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