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What is CAT Exam?
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer-based exam conducted annually in India. It serves as the entrance examination for admission to postgraduate management programs, particularly the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The exam assesses candidates’ verbal ability, reading comprehension, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and quantitative aptitude. CAT scores are accepted by numerous business schools across India and are a crucial factor in the admission process. The exam is typically held in November, and registration usually opens a few months prior.
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CAT Exam Highlights
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | CAT (Common Admission Test) |
| CATÂ 2024-25Â Conducting Body | IIM-L, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow |
| CAT Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
| Frequency of CAT exam | Once every year |
| CAT Application Process | Online |
| CAT Application Fees (Increased) | INR 2400 for GN category |
| Â | INR 1200 for Reserved category |
| Minimum Marks Eligibility | 50% and 45% in Graduation for GN & Reserved |
| Â | category respectively |
| Duration of CAT Exam | 2 Hours |
| CAT Exam Slots | 8:30 to 10:30 am, 12:30 to 2:30 pm, |
| Â | 4:30 to 6:30 pm |
| Number of Sections | 3 Sections: |
| Â | – Quantitative Ability (QA) |
| Â | – Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
| Â | (VARC) |
| Â | – Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
| Number of Questions | 66 |
| CAT exam total marks | 198 |
| Medium of Exam | English (Exam is conducted in CBT mode) |
| Admission | 20 IIMs + Various other Institutes |
| Courses Offered | MBA/ PGDM in various streams |
| CAT Helpdesk | cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in; 1800-2090-830 |
CAT Exam Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for CAT Exam | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized |
| Â | university or educational institution. |
| Minimum Percentage | General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate marks or an |
| Â | equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PWD categories). |
| Â | Note: Different IIMs and other participating |
| Â | institutes might have slightly varied eligibility criteria. |
| Final Year Students | Candidates appearing for the final year of their |
| Â | bachelor’s degree can also apply, provided they complete |
| Â | their degree requirements before the stipulated institute |
| Â | admission deadline. |
| Other Eligibility Factors | There is no age limit for appearing in the CAT exam. |
CAT Exam Registration Process
CAT Exam Registration Process |
Details |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Visit Official Website | Go to the official CAT website, typically “iimcat.ac.in.” |
| Step 2: New User Registration | Create a new account by providing your name, date of birth, email, and mobile number. |
| Step 3: Receive User ID and Password | Receive User ID and Password on your registered email and mobile for login. |
| Step 4: Login | Log in using the provided User ID and Password. |
| Step 5: Complete Application Form | Fill in personal details, academic qualifications, work experience, etc. |
| Step 6: Choose IIMs and Programs | Select the IIMs and management programs you wish to apply for. |
| Step 7: Upload Documents | Upload scanned passport-sized photograph, signature, and necessary documents as per specs. |
| Step 8: Application Fee Payment | Pay the application fee using online modes like cards, net banking, or digital wallets. |
| Step 9: Submit Application | Review details and submit your application after ensuring accuracy. |
| Step 10: Confirmation | Receive a confirmation email, and optionally, download/print the application for your records. |
CAT Exam Timeline and Registration
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 28, 2024 |
| Registration Starts | August 1, 2024 |
| Last Date for Registration | September 13, 2024 |
| Admit Card Release | October 2024 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | November 24, 2024 |
| Result Declaration | December 2024 (Tentative) |
CAT Exam Pattern
CAT Exam Pattern | Details |
|---|---|
| Sections | – Quantitative Ability (QA) |
| Â | – Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
| Â | – Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
| Number of Questions | 66 (Varies year to year) |
| Total Marks | 198 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Marking Scheme | Correct Answer: +3 marks |
| Â | Incorrect Answer: -1 mark (except for non-MCQs) |
| Â | Unattempted Questions: No negative marking |
| Sectional Time Limit | Each section has an individual time limit |
| CAT Exam Slots | Typically, three slots: |
| Â | – Morning Slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| Â | – Afternoon Slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Â | – Evening Slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
CAT Result
Components | Dates |
| CAT Exam Date 2024 | November 2024 |
| CAT Result Date 2024 | December 2024 |
CAT Exam Syllabus
CAT Syllabus Sections | Topics | Weightage |
Verbal Ability | Para jumbles, Para summary, and Inferences | 10% |
Reading Comprehension | RC passages | 24% |
Logical Reasoning | Blood Relations, Syllogism, Directions, Clocks & Calendars, Logical Connectives and Sequences | 16% |
Data Interpretation | Tables, Graphs, Charts and other forms of visualization | 16% |
Quantitative Aptitude | Geometry, Trigonometry, Averages, Percentages, Number Systems, Arithmetic, Mensuration | 34% |
CAT VARC Syllabus 2024-25
AT VARC Syllabus | |
| Jumbled Paragraph | Reading Comprehension |
| Summary Questions | Para Completion |
| Odd-sentence-out | |
CAT DILR Syllabus 2024-25
CAT DILR Syllabus | ||
| Tables | Caselets | Logical Sequence |
| Bar Graphs | Line Charts | Syllogism |
| Column Graphs | Venn Diagrams | Logical Connectives |
| Pie Charts | Calendars | Blood Relations |
| Number and Letter Series | Clocks | Binary Logic |
| Cubes | Seating Arrangement | Logical Matching |
CAT Quant Syllabus 2024-25
| CAT Quant Syllabus | ||
| Number Systems | HCF & LCM | Profit, Loss and Discount |
| Speed, Time & Distance | Percentages | Simple and Compound Interest |
| Averages | Ratio & Proportion | Time & Work |
| Linear Equations | Quadratic Equations | Complex Numbers |
| Logarithm | Sequence and Series | Inequalities |
| Surds & Indices | Probability | Permutation and Combination |
| Set Theory & Function | Coordinate Geometry | Geometry |
| Mixtures and Alligations | Mensuration | Trigonometry |
IIM Cut Off
College | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Bangalore | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Calcutta | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Lucknow | 99.97 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Indore | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Udaipur | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Shillong | 99.92 | 99.96 | 99.96 |
| IIM Trichy | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | 99.95 | 99.97 | 99.98 |
| IIM Rohtak | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Nagpur | 99.95 | 99.97 | 99.98 |
| IIM Jammu | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Ranchi | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Sirmaur | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Bodhgaya | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Sambalpur | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Kashipur | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| IIM Raipur | 99.98 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
