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About CAT 2024
CAT exam 2024 conduct on November 24, 2024. As per the official notice, exactly 2.93 candidates have appeared in the CAT entrance exam 2024. A total of 3.29 candidates have registered for the exam. A total of 1.07 lakh female candidates, 1.86 lakh male candidates, and 5 transgender appeared for the CAT exam 2024. The overall attendance was approximately 89%. Compared to last year, the appeared students was increased by 1%. This year, a major change happened in the CAT exam 2024. A total number of question were increased to 68 instead 66. DILR section had 2 additional questions. The answer key for CAT exam 2024 has been released on November 29, 2024. Candidates can download their slot-wise CAT exam answer key in online mode at iimcat.ac.in. Read all about CAT 2024.
What is CAT Exam?
Most of the aspirants have a question, i.e., the CAT exam is for what purpose? The answer is CAT entrance exam is the most popular among all the MBA entrance exams conducted by IIM on a rotational basis every year. Clearing a CAT exam is the minimum eligibility to get admission to IIMs and other top Bschools. This CAT exam is an important step in facilitating admission to 21 IIMs and other MBA colleges in India. To predict interview and admission calls from all IIMs and other top MBA colleges based on students' CAT exam scores, please refer to Careers360's CAT College Predictor Tool.
The IIM CAT exam is considered one of the toughest MBA entrance exams to crack for MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, PhD, and FPM admission to top B-schools and over 1,200 colleges in India. IIMs are one of the top MBA colleges in India, offering MBA and PGDM programmes through the CAT exam and scoring between 82 and 99+ percentiles. Other top MBA colleges in India accepting CAT are IITs, SPJIMR, FMS Delhi, MDI, IIFT, etc. Check out more CAT entrance exam details given below.
Remember that CAT exam is a very challenging test so it is important to prepare well in advance. If you want to take the CAT 2024, it is better to start your CAT preparation at least nine months in advance. Last year, 3.28 lakh candidates registered for the CAT exam, out of which 2.88 lakh candidates wrote the CAT entrance exam.
Latest News Around CAT Exam 2024
IIM Calcutta has alerted the candidates about the existence of a fake website on the official CAT 2024 registration portal. The CAT notification states that the official website for CAT exam 2024 registration is iimcat.ac.in advertised in reliable newspapers.
CAT Result declaration: December 19, 2024 (Tentative)
CAT exam answer key release: IIM Calcutta has released the CAT 2024 answer key and response sheet on November 29, 2024.
Last date to download CAT admit card: November 24, 2024
CAT exam cities: This year, the CAT exam centres have increased from 167 to 170. Candidates can choose only five options while filling out the CAT exam form.
CAT exam 2024 conducting body: IIM Calcutta will conduct the CAT exam 2024 this year.
CAT Preparation in Advance: Since CAT is a competitive exam, it is recommended to prepare well in advance. Use this time to familiarize yourself with the exam format, syllabus, and question types. You can find various study materials, mock tests, and training options online and through institutions.
CAT full form is Common Admission Test. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to Master of Management (MBA) programs at top Indian B-schools, particularly the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) conducts CAT exam in CBT mode for PGDM/MBA admissions to various B-schools in India.
What are the 3 subjects of CAT exam for MBA? The CAT exam 2024 syllabus consists of three sections: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Quantitative Ability (QA).
The CAT exam pattern consists of 68 questions to be solved within 120 minutes (2 hours). Questions asked in CAT exam are a mix of MCQs and non-MCQs.
Cracking CAT is perceived as difficult by many on account of the high cutoff scores needed for MBA admissions. CAT is designed to test candidates on their analytical and reasoning abilities.
Things to Know about CAT Exam 2024
CAT Exam Eligibility: According to the CAT exam eligibility,Candidates who completed a bachelor's degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD) are eligible to apply for CAT exam 2024.
CAT Exam Syllabus: The CAT exam syllabus includes VARC, DILR, and QA. The main topics to cover in CAT 2024 exam syllabus are Algebra, Geometry, Percentage, Arithmetic, Graphs, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, etc.
How much does a CAT exam cost?: The CAT exam fee for SC/ST/PwD candidates is Rs 1250 and Rs 2500 for all other candidates.
All the CAT latest updates and CAT exam notifications are regularly published here and on the official iimcat.ac.in website for candidates planning to appear for CAT 2024.
IIMs will consider scores from the CAT exam for MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, and FBM programmes. The same applies to top B-schools in India. Check out below the list of IIMs accepting CAT scores.
CAT Exam - Registration Trends in Last 10 Years (2013 to 2023)
In 2023, CAT exam saw a 30% increase in registrations. As per the official CAT result notification, 88% of the registered candidates appeared for CAT exam. Registration trends and figures for CAT exam can be seen below for the past 10 years.
CAT Exam Score for MBA/ PGDM Admission 2025
Students who score 99+ percentile + in CAT exam have a higher chance of admissions in the older and more popular IIMs. This also applies to leading bschools like MDI, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai etc. MBA colleges like XIMB, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI, etc. will use the CAT cutoff for shortlisting candidates for GD and PI.
CAT Exam 2024: NIRF Ranking and Score for Management
List of IIMs
Year of IIM Establishment
NIRF Ranking 2024
NIRF Score 2024
IIM Ahmedabad ranking
1961
1
83.32
IIM Bangalore NIRF ranking
1973
2
81.16
IIM Kozhikode ranking
1997
3
77.90
IIM Calcutta ranking
1961
5
75.07
NIRF ranking for IIM Lucknow
1984
7
74.43
IIM Mumbai (formerly NITIE) ranking
1963 (renamed in 2023)
6
74.73
IIM Indore ranking
1996
8
73.53
IIM Raipur ranking
2010
14
64.40
IIM Rohtak ranking
2009
12
66.49
IIM Udaipur NIRF ranking
2009
22
60.93
IIM Kashipur ranking
2011
23
60.82
IIM Tiruchirappalli ranking
2011
27
57.67
IIM Ranchi NIRF ranking
2010
17
61.27
Ranking of IIM Shillong
2008
24
60.49
IIM Visakhapatnam NIRF ranking
2015
26
59.20
IIM Jammu ranking
2016
42
54.64
IIM Nagpur ranking
2015
31
56.94
IIM Amritsar NIRF ranking
2015
47
52.57
IIM Bodh Gaya ranking
2015
33
56.27
IIM Sambalpur ranking
2015
50
51.47
IIM Sirmaur NIRF ranking
2015
57
50.92
Evolution of CAT Exam
CAT exam has evolved a lot since it switched from offline to online mode in 2009. Marking, weightage and time duration have changed three to four times in the last 15 years. Check the table below for CAT exam pattern changes over the years.
The preliminary CAT exam answer key has been released on November 29, 2024. To download the CAT exam 2024 answer key, students have to log in to their dashboard using valid login credentials.
Check out the steps to download the CAT answer key and response sheet from the official website:
Go to the official website of CAT: iimcat.ac.in.
Next, find and click on the 'Login' tab.
Then, enter the CAT login ID and password.
Click on the 'CAT answer key' tab at the top of the screen.
It will download automatically in pdf format.
An answer key objection window will be opened for three to four days to raise objections. Candidates have to fill out the online form, upload a supporting document to prove the subject is valid, and make the required payment.
Snapshot of Official CAT Exam Answer Key
CAT Exam Answer Key: How to Calculate CAT Scores?
The score obtained = 3 x the number of correct answers (MCQ and Non-MCQ) - 1 x the number of incorrect MCQ answers.
The CAT scores will be normalized as per the methodology announced by the conducting IIM in light of the changes in the duration of the exam and other parameters. The details are available on this page in the result section.
To appear in the CAT exam 2024, one must meet the CAT 2024 eligibility criteria specified by the IIMs. This includes meeting the specified criteria of academics, passing the qualifying exam, and meeting the age limit. So, what is CAT exam eligibility? The details are below:
Eligibility Criteria for CAT exam 2024
Qualifying exam and pass percentage: To appear in the CAT exam 2024, a bachelor's degree with a CGPA of at least 50% (aggregate 45% for SC, ST, and PwD/DA categories) from a recognized university is a must.
Degree duration and mode: It must be a 3-year programme. The mode can be regular, distance, or online.
Final year students: Anyone in their final year or awaiting their degree results can apply for the CAT exam 2024.
Professional degree: Candidates with a professional degree (CA/ CS/ ICWA/ FCAI) are also eligible.
Working experience: The CAT entrance exam is open to both fresh graduates and working professionals. However, work experience is an advantage during admissions after the CAT exam.
CAT Exam Age Limit
There is no age limit for appearing in the CAT exam. If you want to take the CAT exam, you can take it anytime throughout your life. Although there is no minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in the CAT exam, we tell you that a candidate must be a graduate to appear in this CAT 2024 exam.
NOTE: This is just the CAT exam eligibility. However, eligibility for admissions will differ and involve various parameters.
IIM Calcutta closed the registration window for the CAT exam on September 20, 2024.
Is the correction window for the CAT exam closed?
Yes. IIM Calcutta closed the correction window for CAT 2024 in online mode. Candidates edit their submitted CAT exam form by September 30. Only photographs, signatures, or exam centers can be edited during the CAT exam correction window.
How to register for CAT Exam?
Visit iimcat.ac.in, the official IIM CAT website.
Click on the 'New registration' link.
Enter your name, date of birth, nationality, phone number, and email ID and register for the CAT entrance exam.
Use ID received in the email to fill out the application form for CAT 2024.
Next, enter your personal and academic details.
Upload a recent passport-size photo and signature in the prescribed format and size.
Choose the preferred MBA/PGDM courses and IIMs in the order of preference.
Then, select 5 CAT test cities as per preference. Check the list of CAT test cities before submitting.
Finally, pay the CAT exam fees via credit or debit card or net banking.
All the latest CAT exam news and live updates will be available on the CAT 2024 website.
Documents required for CAT Exam Application
Personal details, including a valid email, category
Academic details from class 10 onwards with marks, percentage and year of passing
Clear photograph with a white background, not more than 6 months old (1200 pixels x 1200 pixels) in a .jpg or .jpeg file of a size not more than 80KB.
Scanned signature with dimensions of 80mm X 35mm in a .jpg or .jpeg file of a size not more than 80KB.
Academic certificates
PwD certificate as applicable (if any)
EWS/Category Certificate as applicable (if any)
Identification document
How much is CAT exam fee?
SC, ST and PwD category candidates have to pay Rs 1250
The CAT exam question paper is divided into three sections: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. The duration of the CAT exam is 120 minutes, with a sectional time limit of 40 minutes per section. The types of questions are MCQ and Type in the Answer (TITA). Check below the highlights of the CAT Exam Pattern 2024:
CAT Exam Pattern & Test Structure: Overview
Events
Details
Mode of CAT exam
Computer Based Test (CBT)
CAT exam duration
120 minutes (2 hours)
40 minutes per section
CAT exam slots
Morning: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Afternoon: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Evening: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Total CAT questions
66 questions 68 questions
Total marks in CAT exam 2024
198 marks 204 marks
Medium of CAT question paper
English
CAT Exam 2024 Marking Scheme
3 marks will be given for each right response.
There is a provision for a deduction of 1 mark for each incorrect response.
No marks will be given for questions not answered.
IIM Calcutta activated the CAT exam mock test link on its official website. Students can use the link given on iimcat.ac.in, to participate in the CAT exam mock test. However, it is useful to use any mock test series for CAT exam preparation, as practice will make the student better at answering. An ideal figure is 40–50 mock tests for any student to get good scores in the CAT 2024 exam. The official CAT mock test can be used to get an idea of the actual CAT exam day.
A lot of sites offer free mock tests for the CAT exam. Some are online, while others are downloadable. The strategy to crack CAT is to use the downloadable mock tests to get a feel and practice well. Once most of the topics are done and dusted, its time to use the online mock tests for the CAT exam. Given below are links to the official mock tests for the CAT exam from 2017 to 2022.
Preparation for the CAT exam should start nine months before the CAT 2024 exam date. CAT exam preparation includes completing the CAT syllabus phase-wise, mock test practice, and revision. Candidates can join a coaching institute for the CAT exam or study on their own with the help of online study groups, books, and resources. Check the table below for important articles about CAT exam preparation.
CAT 2024 Exam Preparation from May to November 2024
May is the month when every CAT exam aspirant gets serious about their preparation. If you haven't started your CAT exam preparation yet, May is the best time to start your preparation. We have created a detailed map of your CAT exam 2024 preparation from May to November.
CAT Exam Preparation Months
CAT Exam Preparation Pointers
CAT Exam Mocks
May to June
Focus on building your basics for all three sections in CAT
Dedicate these two months to understanding the fundamentals in Quants and LRDI section
Try to do level 1 and level 2 questions from each chapter
For CAT VARC, try increasing your reading speed and improving your critical reasoning. You can practice critical reasoning questions from CAT official guide or any coaching material
You can start by giving lots of sectional tests.
Give at least 2 sections each week
July to August
In these two months, solve advanced-level CAT questions
Solve all the CAT exam previous year's questions
Focus on improving your speed while solving DILR sets and reading comprehension
Give sectionals as well as mocks
September to November
These months would be solely dedicated to solving CAT exam mocks and revisions
Give lots of mocks and analyse them carefully
These months should be dedicated to preparing you for any type of question that comes up in the CAT exam.
Give at least 20 mocks in these months
Can CAT be cleared in 6 months?
Usually, students search for whether they can ace the CAT entrance test with six months of preparation, so the answer is yes, it is quite possible and feasible. Candidates need to believe in themselves and stay committed to their goals.
Which subject is hard in CAT exam? As per most of the CAT aspirants' feedback, they find the DILR subject hard in the CAT exam.
The admit card for CAT exam 2024 was released by IIM Calcutta on November 5, 2024. At the time of downloading CAT admit card, candidates are required to use their CAT admit card login credentials such as CAT User ID and Password. The IIM CAT admit card is the identity document for anyone who will appear for CAT 2024 exam. Most candidates download the admit card the day before CAT exam.
How to download CAT exam admit card?
Go to iimcat.ac.in which is the official CAT exam website
Click on the 'Login' button.
Enter the application number for CAT 2024 exam and password.
Go to the 'Admit Card' section.
Click on the 'Download' button.
Note: Check the details printed on the admit card for CAT 2024 as any discrepancies must be checked before appearing for CAT exam.
CAT Exam Timings
Check the below table for CAT exam timings. Candidates must reach the examination centre as per the official time to appear in the examination.
The CAT exam will be conducted at designated exam centres and candidates have to follow certain guidelines. Read below for CAT exam day guidelines, Documents to carry, and Prohibited items at the test centre.
Documents to carry
CAT admit card
Original identity proof
Name change document (If required)
PwD/ Scribe certificate (If required)
Items prohibited inside the CAT exam hall
Calculator, watch, phone, iPad, or any other electronic item
Bags and purses
Eatables and beverages
Jewellery and accessories that contain metal
Jackets and clothes with pockets
Closed footwear
NOTE: Candidates with a metal implant, pacemaker, etc. should bring the medical certificate to the examination centre.
The IIM CAT exam analysis 2024 will be released separately after the conclusion of each CAT exam slots. As per last year's CAT exam analysis, the overall paper's difficulty level was moderate to tough for all the slots. Slot 3 was tougher than CAT exam slot 1 and slot 2. In all three CAT slots, the QA section was tougher than VARC and DILR section.
CAT sections
Number of questions
Break up
Difficulty level
VARC
24
4 passages having 4 questions each, 2 parasummary questions, 2 parajumble qestions, 2 paracompletion questions and 2 odd one out questions
Moderate
DILR
20
4 sets of 5 questions each
Moderate to difficult
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
22
7 Algebra questions, 3 Geometry questions, 4 Number System questions, 7 Arithmetic questions, and 1 Modern Maths questions
Difficult
Total
66
--
Moderate to difficult
CAT Exam Analysis for Slot 1
Rounak Tikmani (CAT aspirant) took the first slot and said it went quite well. The English section of the CAT exam was moderate and DILR was quite time-consuming. The QA section was a bit long and time-consuming as well. As per him, the VARC was easy and DILR & Quant were difficult. VARC had 24 questions and the remaining two sections had 20 & 22 questions respectively.
CAT Exam Analysis for Slot 2
As one of the students, Pulkit Daga who took CAT slot 2, said, "The VARC section had 2 RCs and some of the VA was easy to moderate. For LRDI, he says, "I don't think there was any easy set; it was moderate or tough. (I hardly did one set.)". He also said that QA questions were not very straightforward; you really have to search for easy targets.
CAT Exam Analysis for Slot 3
According to Suvam Debnath who appeared in last year's CAT exam slot 3, the overall difficulty level was moderate when compared to CAT exam slot 1 and slot 2. Candidates who took CAT exam slot 2, said, "The CAT exam was moderately difficult. The quant was easy but tricky.". As per the slot 3 paper, the Verbal, and DILR were moderately difficult. No surprises were there in the number of questions.
IIM will most likely declare the CAT entrance exam result in the second week of January 2025. The CAT exam 2024 results will be available on the official website. By using a login ID and password, candidates can download their CAT exam scorecard. The result cum scorecard of the CAT exam will contain each candidate’s raw scores (sectional and overall) and percentiles (sectional and overall).
Here’s the process to download the CAT exam results:
Visit the official IIM CAT website - iimcat.ac.in.
Find and click on the 'CAT result/ scorecard' link.
Then, enter the CAT application number and password.
Next, click on the ‘Scorecard’ section.
Find and click on the ‘Download’ option and save the pdf of the CAT scorecard.
CAT exam is conducted once a year. There are no restrictions on the number of times one can appear for CAT exam.
What after CAT Result?
Candidates who achieve the minimum CAT exam cut-off score will receive an email notification from the relevant IIMs for additional examination rounds after the announcement of the CAT exam results. Each IIM will send the interview letters directly to the shortlisted candidates by registered e-mail or speed post.
The CAT exam percentile predictor is an online tool developed exclusively by Carriers 360 that helps you evaluate your performance in the CAT exam and predict your sectional and overall score. The CAT predictor tool uses the expected or estimated CAT score to predict the CAT exam percentile.
The CAT cut-off for IIM admission will be fixed by each institute category-wise. While the qualifying cut-offs are between 80 and 90 percentile (general category), the final cut-offs are much higher. Below are the qualifying CAT cut-off percentiles of 20 IIMs:
IIM's
CAT Cutoffs (Qualifying)
IIM Ahmedabad
85
IIM Bangalore
85
IIM Calcutta
85
IIM Lucknow
90
IIM Kozhikode
85
IIM Indore
90
IIM Rohtak
95
IIM Visakhapatnam
80
IIM Trichy
92
IIM Udaipur
92
IIM Ranchi
92
IIM Amritsar
85
IIM Shillong
75
IIM Kashipur
92
IIM Sambalpur
92
IIM Jammu
92
IIM Sirmaur
92
IIM Nagpur
85
IIM Raipur
92
IIM Bodhgaya
92
Question: What CAT score is required for IIM?
Answer: The CAT score for IIMs varies depending on the IIM campus. The highest CAT cutoff for major IIMs like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode, etc., is 94 to 99+ and the minimum is 80. For baby IIMs like IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur, IIM Nagpur, IIM Trichy, etc., the CAT cutoff falls between 82 to 94+.
Question: What is CAT exam for IIM?
Answer: CAT exam for IIM is a computer-based exam for admission to MBA programmes. It consists of three sections VARC, DILR and QA.
Documents Required at CAT 2024 counselling
Common Admission Test 2024
Class 10, Class 12, graduation, and professional (if applicable) mark sheets
Class 10, Class 12, graduation, and professional (if available) degree certificates
IIM selection process and admission include shortlisting of candidates based on CAT exam score and Written Ability Test (WAT) / Group Discussion (GD) / Personal Interview (PI). Each IIM sets a minimum CAT exam cutoff percentile to participate in the next round of the IIM admission process. Below is an overview of the selection process for IIMs and non-IIMs:
IIM MBA Selection Criteria: The CAT selection procedure for IIM admissions starts with shortlisting based on scores in CAT exam before being called for a GD and PI. Each IIM has its own parameters and different weightage for each. Students are advised to check the same before applying or putting in their preferences. Check out the IIM selection process given below:
IIMs release the admission criteria and selection process for PGP/ MBA before the CAT exam result declaration. The documents contain parameters, processes, cutoffs, etc. for MBA admission. The selection process through the CAT exam for all IIMs includes:
Screening of candidates on the basis of their CAT exam score
WAT/ GD/ PI
Computation of Composite Score followed by final selection
Note: Candidates do not apply to the IIMs. All CAT qualified candidates are issued call letters if they meet the criteria for the respective IIM in the order of their preference in CAT application form.
Other than IIMs, institutions accepting CAT exam score conduct GD/ PI for admission to their MBA/ PGDM programmes. However, a few colleges admit students only based on CAT exam scores without conducting a personality assessment round.
Candidates willing to appear in the CAT exam 2024 should solve the CAT exam question paper, as it is the best study source and also helps in effective preparation. Understanding the types of questions asked, the marking scheme, the weightage of various sections, and, most importantly, learning how to solve a problem quickly, which will help in the CAT exam, are just a few advantages of solving the CAT exam previous year's paper.
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There are no designated pass marks. In fact, CAT exam scores are in the form of percentiles, which are used by various BSchools including IIMs, for admission purposes.
2.Is IIM CAT exam tough?
This is always dependent on the preparation, but in general, the CAT exam is not very tough. There is a lot of competition, but with a good amount of dedication and preparation, its easy to crack the CAT exam.
3.Can I switch between questions in CAT?
Although switching between sections is not allowed in the CAT exam, switching between questions within a section can reduce your chances of scoring. By dividing each section of the CAT exam into three rounds, the process can be made more streamlined.
4.Do CAT questions get repeated?
IIM develops new and innovative questions every year to assess candidates' problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and aptitude. Questions may not be exactly repeated in the CAT exam, and similar concepts or patterns may be found in different years.
5.Who is eligible for CAT exam?
Candidates having a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 50% marks (45% in the case of SC, ST, and PwD) are eligible to appear for the CAT exam 2024.
6.Is CAT compulsory for MBA?
No, CAT is not compulsory for MBA. But the 21 IIMs and 1000+ B-schools in India offer MBA admissions based on the CAT exam, which is one of the toughest exams in India with high competition. This is the reason many management aspirants apply for the CAT exam 2024.
7.Is CAT done after 12th?
No, 12th-grade student is not eligible for CAT. Since CAT is an MBA entrance exam, a candidate must have a Bachelor's degree.
8.Is CAT for Engineering?
CAT is not only for engineering students. Traditionally, engineering students write CAT in large numbers. Also, CAT's exam pattern, which includes VARC, QA, and DILR, is designed to test candidates' problem-solving skills.
9.Is the CAT exam only for MBA?
In short, while CAT is an essential test for MBA aspirants targeting top B-schools in India, it is not a mandatory requirement for all MBA programmes.
10.When will the CAT 2024 mock test to be activated?
The official free mock test for the CAT exam 2024 was activated on its website on November 12, 2024.
11.What is CAT exam time slots?
The CAT 2024 entrance exam will be held in three slots.
8:30 AM- 10:30 AM
12:30 PM- 2:30 PM
4:30 PM- 6:30 PM
12.Can we use calculator in CAT exam?
During the CAT exam, candidates are only allowed to use an on-screen calculator. No other calculator will be allowed to be taken inside the CAT examination hall.
13.Who is the convener of CAT 2024?
The CAT exam 2024 was conducted by IIM Calcutta, and Prof. Ramya T. Venkateswaran is the CAT convenor for the year 2024.
14.Where can I check CAT exam result?
CAT exam results will be declared in the second week of January 2025. Candidates can check the results by clicking on the designated link provided on the official CAT exam website, iimcat.ac.in.
15.What is the CAT exam application fee?
The CAT exam application fee is Rs 2,500 for General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates. For SC/ ST/ PWD candidates, the fee is Rs 1,250.
16.What is the CAT exam eligibility criteria?
Any candidate who has completed graduation with 50% (45% for SC/ST candidates) can apply for the CAT exam 2024. Final-year candidates are also eligible and there is no age limit to apply for the CAT exam.
17.Who will conduct the CAT exam this year?
This year, the CAT exam 2024 was conducted by IIM Calcutta at 389 test centres in 170 cities.
18.How can I apply for the CAT exam?
The CAT exam application form is accepted in online mode, and those interested in taking the CAT exam 2024 can fill out the registration form on the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
Choosing top coaching institutes include several factors like how is the environment of coaching,how the teachers teach and how they handle various students problem. Whether they provide one to one guidance or only group tutoring is there. There are several coaching institutes for CAT, some of the top in Pune are
Post-CAT processes for top MBA colleges typically include Group Discussions (GD), Written Ability Tests (WAT), and Personal Interviews (PI).
Group Discussion (GD):
The purpose of GD is to test communication, teamwork and assess problem- solving skills.
To prepare for a GD one needs to stay updated on current affairs, practice debating and discussing diverse topics, and develop a clear and concise speaking style.
Written Ability Test (WAT):
The purpose of a WAT is to assess written communication, clarity of thought, and argument structure.
To prepare for a WAT one needs to practice writing essays on current topics, focusing on logic, coherence, and grammar.
Personal Interview (PI):
The purpose of a PI is to evaluate motivation, fit for the program, and personality.
To prepare for a PI one needs to review his/ her academic and professional background, prepare for questions on career goals, current affairs, practice mock interviews and why you want to do an MBA.
Unfortunately, I could not find any online specific CAT model papers of the CSE-AI course of Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute in Chennai. However, the universities normally provide these study materials directly to the students who are enrolling for the course or through their academic portals.
You can try these options:
University Portal/Library:
If you are a student, access the university's online portal or physical library for study materials.
Contact the Department:
Contact the Computer Science and Engineering department for help to attain past or model papers.
If you do not find what you are looking for, you can prepare with generic CAT preparation resources available for AI and CSE topics, which are usually almost in line with the syllabus.
An approximate score in CAT 2024 that's around 88-90 percent, along with the profile being male engineer in NC-OBC, can result in selection to some newer or baby IIMs - Indian Institutes of Management like these ones:-
IIM Jammu
IIM Bodh Gaya
IIM Rohtak
IIM Vishakhapatnam
IIM Trichy
IIM Kashipur
The newer IIMs have a slightly smaller cut-off every year, yet the cutoffs are normally lower for the newer ones, and the older, bigger IIMs have bigger cutoffs. According to the predicted percentile, you have a reasonable chance for the colleges, especially in OBC category.
You can use the Careers360 College Predictor to understand how good your chances are. It gives you a more personalized insight into how likely it is that you'll get into a B-school given your CAT score, profile, and category. You can use it here:
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