Final Instructions to Attempt ECAT (For Higher Scoring)

ECAT is an exam conducted for students aspiring to get into the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. The remaining students not selected for the Lahore campus are selected for the Taxila and KSK campuses respectively. UET is a historic public University, which is the holy grail of public engineering universities in Punjab without a doubt.

The ECAT entry test is conducted each year and thousands of students participate in the exam in the hope of getting selected in UET as a student. The test is very difficult and highly conceptual, so any student aspiring to step foot in UET as a student must prepare with all zeal and zest to have a chance.

The Format of ECAT Punjab

The format of ECAT Punjab is different from other entrance test exams but can be compared to MCAT, which is reserved for medical aspirants. The main format of the exam is based on 100 MCQs that come from different subjects taught in F.Sc.

• Number of MCQs

The ECAT test is divided into four sections based on subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry/Computer, and English. Out of 100 MCQs, 30 MCQs come from the Mathematics section, whereas the Physics section also covers 30 MCQs. For the remaining 40 MCQs, 10 come from the English section and 30 from the Chemistry/Computer subject area. One thing to keep in mind is that the Maths and Physics sections are very, very challenging.

• Total Marks

The total marks of the ECAT test are 400. For every correct answer, 4 marks are given, whereas, for every wrong answer, the concept of negative marking exists. For un-attempted questions, 0 marks are allotted.

• Time Allowed

The total time permitted for the test is 1 hour and 40 minutes or simply 100 minutes. That equates to roughly 1 minute per question, so there isn’t any time for dwindling or sticking to one question for a considerable period, or else you’ll fail to attempt some other questions due to a shortage of time.

• Syllabus

The complete syllabus for the exam is F.Sc/A-Level books. There is no rocket science involved as far as the overall syllabus is concerned, and one must prepare completely to have a chance of acing the test.

• Computer-Based or Paper-Based?

Students using paper-based to computer-based ECATs notice specific directions such as: do not close the browser, do not press the back button. Similar to the previous multiple choice type exams, each question has a list of options and the answer box changes to green once attempted. The exam divides into sections with the purpose of enhancing the users’ convenience during the answering process.

Instructions for Combating Test Anxiety

Test anxiety is something that bothers just about everyone. There are numerous ways to tackle it, but suggesting someone do something is one thing, and implementing it is another. It is very difficult to combat test anxiety, but we’ve got a few ways to counter that, and it will make you feel better and confident before you step foot in the exam room.

• Setting Test Kit Early
• Get Proper Sleep
• Be More Comfortable
• Proper Breakfast is Important
• Be Punctual on the Exam Day
• Focus on Yourself Only
• Don’t Expect to Know Everything
• Stay Relaxed and Confident

Believing in your ability is something that can make human beings overachieve at times. So, you should stay relaxed and confident during the exam, and keep the belief in your ability that you can do it.

Approaches for Better Time Management

In every field of life, the key is managing time. One of the most important aspects of life is that people require time to be successful in today’s world. It can be seen as a useful competence that would allow people to get what they want in life. Time should be well utilized especially when preparing to write exams. Read on to get some tips you can follow so that you can manage your time properly.

• Plan your Time

During your exam, you’ll have very limited time. So, maximizing all the available time for attempting as many questions as possible is something we highly recommend. Similarly, pacing yourself according to the situation also comes in handy during stressful situations.

• Do Easier Subjects First

The best approach for acing ECAT is by getting your hands on the easier section first before getting your hands dirty with the difficult ones. For example, if you find the section of Physics easier, do it first and then go towards attempting another section.

• Attempt Easy Questions First

Always make sure to do the easy questions first before heading over to the difficult ones. We have a strategy for that, which we call “The Cycle Strategy”. You might be confused about what it is, but we’ll try to make it easy for you.

Approaches for Better MCQs Solving

How you approach MCQs while sitting in the examination hall will create a big difference in your score. So, make sure to attempt every MCQ very wisely as that can have a huge impact on your final score. We’ve discussed a few approaches for better question solving down below that will help you to do well in the exam.

• Depend on Yourself Only
• Have a Backup Plan for Solving Queries
• Read All the Available Choices
• Choose the Answer in the Right Spot
• Never be Afraid of Changing Answers
• Always Answer the Question Properly
• Inform the Authorities of any Issue
• Never Leave any Question Unanswered

Final Verdict

In the article above, we’ve written in detail how you can ace the ECAT exam by just keeping in mind a few things that we would usually ignore. When we prepare so well for something and mess things up in the exam, not due to our lack of knowledge, but due to our failure to handle the situation and manage our time, it is a moment of sheer disappointment. So, always keep these instructions in mind during the exam, and you will ace it.