Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT)
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About ACAT 2024
Amrita Common Aptitude Test of ACAT 2024 is the management entrance test conducted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham to offer admission into the MBA program at five campuses- Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, and Kochi. ACAT entrance exam will be conducted across India via Computer Based Test Mode (CBT). ACAT will be held in February 2024.
Interested and eligible candidates will have to fill out the ACAT 2024 application form by visiting the official website- amrita.edu. Apart from the Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT), the university will also accept the scorecard of CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE to offer admission into the MBA program.
About Amrita School of Business
Amrita School of Business is one of the leading top 27 B-School across the country which was established in 1996. Coimbatore Campus is AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredited and is the 11th School in India and is among the world’s Top 5% of Business schools to be accredited by AACSB (USA), the Global Standards for B- Schools.
Amrita School of Business- Key Points
- Globally benchmarked curriculum
- Alumni network of 3000+ worldwide
- Offers summer internships in leading corporate firms with a stipend and pre-placement offers.
- Global exposure through collaboration with many reputed universities like the University of Groningen, Vrije University Amsterdam, Deakin University, Aalto University, etc.
Faculty hail from IIMs, IITs, Berkely, Cornell, XLRI, London School of Economics and Political Science, etc.
As per the Amrita Business School placement report, they have recorded 98.41% of students placed, and more than 118 companies visited the campus for the recruitment drive. The highest CTC offered in the placement drive was Rs 24.84 LPA and the average CTC was Rs 8.98 LPA.
ACAT 2024 Highlights
Full Exam Name | Amrita Common Aptitude Test |
Short Exam Name | ACAT |
Conducting Body | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
Exam Level | University Level Exam |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 1500 Rs [Online] |
Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
ACAT 2024 Important Dates
Upcoming Dates and Events
25 Apr, 2024
Application - Last date- Phase-II (for exam on 28 Apr'24) | Mode: Online
28 Apr, 2024
Exam - Phase-II | Mode: Online
02 May, 2024
Application - Last date- Phase-II (for exam on 05 May'24) | Mode: Online
05 May, 2024
Exam - Phase-II | Mode: Online
Past Dates and Events
02 Mar, 2024 - 03 Mar, 2024
Exam - Phase-I | Mode: Online
27 Feb, 2024
Slot Booking - Phase-I - Start Date | Mode: Online
27 Sep, 2023 - 26 Feb, 2024
Application - Phase-I | Mode: Online
ACAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
As per the basic ACAT 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates should have completed their graduation in any discipline in the pattern of 10+2+3 from a recognized university or institution.
- Candidates should have secured at least 50% marks in total aggregate in the 10th, 12th, and Undergraduate (UG) levels. Students in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for ACAT 2024.
- Any one of the valid test scores of Rank in Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT)/ CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ KMAT/ GMAT/ GRE. Candidates appearing for these MBA entrance tests can apply with the test registration number.
- Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore campus accepts NMAT scores.
- Department of Management, Amritapuri (Kollam), and Kochi campuses accept valid KMAT scores.
- Those who will apply for MBA-MS at Bengaluru need to have a minimum IBT-TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS score of 6.5 with an individual score of 6 or a PTE score of 55 with an individual category score of 50 (to be submitted on or before August 20, 2024)
- Those appearing for the final year of the Bachelor’s degree examination can also apply, subject to the completion of their examinations and viva voce, if any, before June 30, 2024.
- For the final year student, it is mandatory for candidates who is provisionally considered eligible by ASB, Coimbatore, and admitted on the MBA course, to submit the mark sheet and degree certification of the final year bachelor’s degree examination by October 2024.
- Candidates with work experience will have an added advantage for MBA admissions.
ACAT 2024 Application Process
Mode of Application : Online
The ACAT 2024 application process to take place anytime soon. Eligible candidates can fill out the ACAT application form by visiting the official website. Candidates can fill and submit the ACAT registration form probably by mid-February 2024. At the time of the ACAT form candidates will be required to provide all their past academic details and with that, they have to upload all the required documents.
Documents/ details to be kept ready before filling ACAT 2024 application form.
- Valid phone number and email ID
- Past academic details
- Scanned copy of photograph and signature
- Credit/ debit card or net banking details
ACAT 2024 Application Fee
- The ACAT 2024 application fee will be Rs 1500 + GST
- Candidates can pay the application fee through an online medium
ACAT 2024 application fee will be non-refundable
ACAT 2024 Application Process
- Registration
- Verify Email/ Mobile number
- Fill out the application form online
- Personal information
- Academic details
- Payment of application fee
Upload documents
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
---|---|---|---|---|
ST, General, SC, OBC, EWS | Online | Male, Female, Transgender | ₹ 1500 |
ACAT 2024 Syllabus
Verbal reasoning and language comprehension
Data interpretation and analysis
General knowledge on Indian and global scenarios
Quantitative aptitude
ACAT 2024 Exam Pattern
As per the Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT) pattern, the exam will be held in computer-based mode. The duration of the ACAT entrance test will be 2.5 hours (150 minutes) which consists of a total of 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs) divided into four sections- Verbal Reasoning and language Comprehension, Data Interpretation and analysis, General Knowledge of Indian and global Scenarios, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Each section will comprise 25 questions and each question carries 3 marks. ACAT entrance test will be held across India via Computer Based Test Mode (CBT) mode.
ACAT Marking Scheme 2024
- For every correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded.
- 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
ACAT 2024 Admit Card
Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT) admit card will be issued in online mode on the official website. ACAT admit card will be issued 2 weeks before the commencement of the entrance test. Those candidates who will fill out and submit the ACAT application form successfully, only they will get the admit card for the same.
On the day of the ACAT entrance exam, it is mandatory for the candidates to carry the ACAT admit card along with one valid photo ID proof.
Documents Required at Exam
- ACAT Admit Card
- Photo ID Proof
ACAT 2024 Result
Amrita Business School (ABS) will announce the ACAT 2024 results probably in the last week of March 2024. Candidates will be able to check their Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT) results in online mode by visiting the official website. In order to check the ACAT 2024 results, candidates will have to use their login credentials such as the ACAT application number and password.
ACAT 2024 result cum scorecard will contain all the details pertaining to ACAT entrance exam, such as the candidate’s name, application number, marks, and percentage. Those who will qualify for the ACAT entrance test will have to participate in the further round of the Amrita Business School selection process.
ACAT 2024 Selection Process
ACAT 2024 selection process will be held in online mode. It is mandatory for all qualified candidates to participate in the ACAT selection process. The ACAT admission process will take place after the declaration of result for the same.
- The selection process is based on the candidate's score secured in the Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT) or should have a valid scorecard of CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ KMAT/ GMAT/ GRE
- Candidates are shortlisted for Personal Interview (PI), on the basis of their academic and test scores, and will be informed about the PI date by email and SMS. (Those who are not shortlisted will not get any communication)
- During the Personal Interview (PI) candidates will be evaluated on their written and verbal communication skills, subject and general knowledge, and overall personality
- Offer letters will be sent to candidates via email
Selected candidates will have to make payment online by the said date
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question:What are the details mentioned on the ACAT result 2024?
Answer:
The scorecard of ACAT 2024 will mention the following details.
- ACAT 2024 application number
- Candidate name and other details
- Marks
- Percentage
Question:What are the documents required for ACAT counselling 2024?
Answer:
At the time of ACAT 2024 counselling process, candidates will be required to produce the following documents.
- Class 10th certificate
- Class 12th certificate
- Graduation mark sheet and certificate
- ACAT 2024 admit card
- ACAT 2024 result
- Category certificate (if required)
- Offer letter
- Other documents such as passport size photograph, fee proof etc
Question:When will ACAT result to out?
Answer:
ACAT 2024 results will be available in online mode on the official website. The university will announce the ACAT 2024 results probably in the last week of March.
Question:What is the starting date to fill ACAT 2024 application form?
Answer:
The application process for ACAT 2024 started on September 27, 2023.
Question:Why MBA from Amrita?
Answer:
Those who are thinking about why to pursue MBA from Amrita Business School should have to look at the following factors.
- Learn from the best
- Up-to-date Industry oriented curriculum
- Global Exposure
- Excellence in Research
- Specialisations (with an option for Dual Specialisations)
- World-class faculty
- Excellent Placement Record