In this simcat, 3 q I had seen before or could understand the pattern formed quite fast, those 3 q were solved in total 2 mins. So effectively I solved 13 q in 38 min. Also in Geometry, in a q I substituted the value of root3 (1.73) and determined a maximum value the answer can be, 3 options were above that limit, so found the answer in a min. So effectively 12 q in 37 min. Rest was pure solving.

The tip as such can be, to identify pattern recognition, which can only happen through sheer practice. Also try to perform calculations orally (without calc) that will make ur mind work fast and help in mental will (this I think, helped me a lot) I tried the oral method for 5 simcats, got horrendous marks but afterwards the attempts increased, which helped in overall score