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CAT 2022

Common Admission Test

Examination Start Date
24th Nov 2024

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Common Admission Test

IIM Bangalore

24th Nov 2024

₹ 2,300

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CAT Exam Date 2024 is 24 November, 2024. The last date to fill CAT Exam Form 2024 is 13 September, 2024. Candidates who wish to apply for CAT Exam 2024 must register themselves before the application window closes since there are not even 20 days left for the CAT 2024 Registration deadline. As per the CAT Eligibility Criteria, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in any field with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate from a recognized university.

This year, IIM Calcutta will conduct CAT Exam on 24 November, 2024, and it will be held in three shifts i.e. morning, afternoon and evening shifts. The IIMs released CAT 2024 Notification on July 30, 2024. The official notification of CAT 2024 was also released on the official website of IIMCAT i.e. iimcat.ac.in. Students willing to take the Common Admission Test this year can visit the official website and check other related details such as CAT 2024 dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, courses offered for admission, etc.

The CAT 2024 Application Process began from August 2, 2024 and will continue to last till 13 September. Candidates must fill the online CAT application form and they must also make the payment of CAT exam fees in order to register themselves for the exam successfully. They must ensure filling the form before the last date to register for the CAT 2024 exam. Read More about CAT 2024

What is CAT Exam?

Common Admission Test (CAT) is a Top MBA Entrance Examination in India for admission to MBA courses offered by IIMs. The exam is conducted by one of the IIMs on a rotational basis every year. Apart from Indian Institutes of Management, there are more than 1200 Business Schools that accept CAT Score for admission to their MBA programs. 

  • Every year, more than 2 lakh candidates register for the CAT Exam except the year CAT 2023, when the number of registrations for the exam reached up to 3.30 lakh. 

Also Read - What is CAT Exam?

What is new in CAT 2024 Exam?

It hardly happens that there are any changes introduced in CAT Exam. This year, in CAT 2024, there has been an increase in CAT Exam Fees. The exam fees last year for general category candidates was INR 2400 and for SC/ST candidates, the fees was INR 1200. But for CAT 2024, the cat exam fees for general candidates is INR 2500 and for SC/ST candidates, it is INR 1250.

Why is the CAT Exam tougher than other MBA entrance exams?

There is no doubt that CAT Exam is the toughest MBA exam and there are various factors that make it the most difficult exam. There are almost 3 lakh candidates who take the CAT Exam every year hence increasing the competition. There is a sectional time limit for each section asked in the CAT Exam Pattern which means if a candidate completes a section in less time than the allotted time, he/she will have to wait until the sectional time limit is over. This time duration goes in waste and can't be used for other sections' questions. Apart from these two factors, the difficulty level of the questions asked in CAT Question Paper also contribute to the overall difficulty level of the examination.

CAT 2024 Exam Highlights

The CAT 2024 Exam will be conducted in three shifts at almost 375 CAT Exam Centers located in 167 cities across the country. MBA Aspirants planning to take the exam and admission in premier MBA institutions must begin with their CAT preparation for the exam yet to be conducted in November 2024.

Below mentioned are some of the important CAT 2024 Exam Highlights:

Particular

Detail

What is CAT Full Form?

Common Admission Test (CAT)

CAT 2024 Exam Date

November 24, 2024

Examination Type

National Level Examination

Shifts of CAT 2024

3 sessions – Morning, Afternoon, and Evening

CAT 2024 Conducting Body

IIM Calcutta

CAT Exam Mode

Computer Based (but not Online)

CAT Eligibility

No age limit

Graduates with 50% marks in aggregate can apply

No. of Questions in CAT 2024

Expected 64-68 questions divided among 3 sections

CAT Negative Marking

1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer of MCQs.

No mark would be deducted for Non-MCQs

CAT Exam Duration

2 hours, i.e. 120 minutes (40 min for each section)

Section wise questions

Expected:

VARC – 22 questions

DILR – 20 questions

QA – 22 questions

CAT Total Marks

198 marks

Type of Questions

MCQ and TITA (Type in the Answer questions)

Difficulty level of CAT 2024

Moderate to Difficult

Colleges Accepting CAT Score 2024

20 IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IITs, IMI, JBIMS & 500 other MBA colleges in India

New CAT Exam Fees

INR 2500 for General Category

INR 1250 for SC/ST/PwD

Official Website

iimcat.ac.in

Can I get admission to IIMs without CAT Exam Score?

No. CAT Exam is the only gateway for admission to the Indian Institutes of Management. IIMs are the management institutes of national importance and students with no valid cat score can't be considered eligible for admission to IIMs. There are total 21 IIMs and all these IIMs accept CAT Score for admission.

CAT 2024 Important Dates

This year, IIM Calcutta will be conducting the CAT 2024 Exam. The important dates of CAT 2024 along with the other dates such as cat registration date 2024, the final date to fill cat 2024 application form, and the schedule of cat exam have been mentioned below in the table. 

Event

Date

CAT 2024 official notification release

August 1, 2024

CAT 2024 Registration Starts

August 1, 2024

Last Date to Fill CAT Application Form

September 13, 2024

CAT Application Form Correction Window

September 2024

CAT Admit Card 2024 Release Date

November 5, 2024

CAT 2024 Exam Date

November 24, 2024

CAT Answer Key Release Date

1st Week of December 2024

CAT Answer Key Objection Raising Window

1st Week of December 2024

CAT 2024 Result Declaration

1st Week of January 2025

IIM Counselling Process

February 2025

Also Read - CAT 2024 Important Dates

CAT 2024 Registration Process

IIM Calcutta released the CAT Application Form for the cat 2024 exam on August 2, 2024 at the official website i.e. iimcat.ac.in 2024. The last date to apply for CAT 2024 Exam is 13th September 2024. The candidates will easily have more than 1 month to complete the registration process and then fill the application form of cat exam.

Also, they must fill the form before the deadline of the same arrives. The application form link will expire and no longer exist after the deadline is reached. 

Also Check - CAT 2024 Application Process and Direct Link

How to Fill CAT Application Form 2024?

Below mentioned are the steps to fill CAT Exam Form 2024:

  • Visit the official website of CAT 2024 - iimcat.ac.in 2024.
  • Navigate to and Click on ‘New Registration'.
  • Enter your name, date of birth, nationality, mobile number, and email address to register.
  • Once the registration is done, candidates will receive a login ID and password on their registered email id.
  • Proceed to fill the cat 2024 application form.
  • Enter your personal as well as educational details.
  • Upload scanned passport sized photograph and signature.
  • Select the preferred courses and respective IIMs.
  • Select the cat exam center from the drop down given there.
  • Proceed to make the payment of CAT application fee via credit/debit card or net banking.
  • Review the duly filled cat application form and click on ‘Submit'.

Read Here - Step-wise Process to Apply for CAT 2024 Exam

How can I apply for CAT 2024?

To apply for CAT Exam 2024, candidates must visit the official website of CAT Exam - iimcat.ac.in 2024 and fill the application form of CAT available online. There are certain steps to fill the form such as registration, academic details, uploading of documents, and payment of registration fee. Once everything is done, candidates will receive a confirmation email on their registered email address and mobile number.

What is the last date to fill CAT 2024 Application Form?

CAT Registration began from August 2 and the last date to apply for CAT 2024 Exam is 13th September, 2024. MBA Aspirants are advised to register themselves for CAT 2024 before the CAT Application Window closes. They must fill the form with all the correct details and also pay the CAT Exam Fees which is INR 2500 for general candidates and INR 1250 for SC/ST candidates.

Can I fill the CAT Application Form offline?

No. You can not apply for CAT Exam through offline mode. It can only be done through online mode. Candidates can register themselves for the CAT 2024 Exam can visit the cat official website i.e. iimcat.ac.in. There are links to register for the exam for new candidates, and also the link link to apply for registered candidates. The uploading of documents, payment of cat application fees, and selecting of preferred institutes and courses can only be done online on the official website of cat.

Things to keep in mind while filling CAT 2024 Application Form:

  • Candidates must make sure that all the details filled by them are correct as any incorrect detail may lead to cancellation of their candidature. 
  • The cat application correction window will be made available only to make corrections in the images uploaded or the chosen exam centers. 

CAT Exam Fees

The cat exam fees varies according to the category of candidates. CAT Exam Fees for general/obc candidates will be INR 2500 while the cat registration fee for SC/ST candidates will be INR 1250.

  • The payment of application fee must be made through any online mode of application such as Debit card, Credit card, or Net Banking.
  • The payment can also be made through Demand draft but in such case, they are required to provide the details in the duly filled application form.
  • CAT Exam Fees for general category candidates is INR 2500 and SC/ST/PwD candidates it is INR 1250. CAT Fees for OBC Candidates is INR 2500.

Category

Fees

CAT exam fees for general candidates

INR 2500

CAT exam fees for SC, ST category candidates

INR 1250

CAT 2024 Registration Dates

Below mentioned are the registration dates of CAT exam 2024:

Event

Date

CAT 2024 Application Date

August 2, 2024

Last Date to fill cat 2024 form

September 13, 2024

CAT 2024 application correction window opens

3rd week of September 2024

What is the CAT Exam Fees for CAT 2024?

For CAT 2024 Exam, CAT Exam fees for general candidates is INR 2500 and for SC/ST candidates, the fees is INR 1250. OBC candidates will also have to pay INR 2500 as cat exam fees. This year the fees for CAT Exam has been increased. Last year the fees was INR 2400 for general category candidates and for SC/ST candidates, the fees was INR 1200.

CAT Eligibility Criteria

The CAT 2024 eligibility criteria has not undergone any changes in the last few years. Even for CAT 2024, the eligibility criteria remain the same. The minimum educational qualification to be eligible to take CAT Exam 2024 is possessing a bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized university. 

Below mentioned are the cat eligibility criteria that candidates must fulfill in order to be eligible for the same:

  • Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree securing at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university (45% for SC, ST, and PwD/DA category candidates).
  • Candidates with a professional degree such as CA/CS/ICWA/FCAI securing the minimum marks can also appear for CAT 2024 Exam.
  • Candidates in their final year of graduation or awaiting the results are also considered eligible for CAT 2024 Exam. 
  • They must make sure that the aggregate marks of their 1st and 2nd year should meet the minimum marks required for the exam.
  • The graduation of MBA aspirants can be regular or distance learning but it should be a 3-year program degree. 

Read more about CAT Exam Eligibility 2024

What is the CAT Eligibility Criteria?

Candidates willing to appear for the exam must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria defined by the examination conducting body. Below are the eligibility criteria that students must fulfill: They must possess a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years of duration. Candidates must also possess at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for reserved category candidates). Candidates in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for CAT 2024. Candidates with professional degree such as CA/CS/ICWA/FCAI with minimum aggregate marks can also apply for CAT 2024.

What is the age limit to appear in CAT 2024 Exam?

There is no age limit. As per the CAT Eligibility Criteria, as long as the candidates fulfill the defined minimum qualification and the other requirements, candidates will not face any issues concerning their age.

CAT 2024 Admit Card

CAT Admit Card is one of the most important documents that candidates must carry to the cat exam center to appear in the cat examination. They must note that they will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without the admit card. Below mentioned are some of the important points that candidates must keep in mind about the CAT Admit Card:

  • Candidates who have registered themselves for the exam successfully and made the payment of cat exam fees, can download the CAT 2024 Admit Card. 
  • They must log in to the official website of IIMCAT i.e. iimcat.ac.in using their cat login credentials i.e. login id and password in order to download the hall ticket of cat exam. 
  • The details mentioned in the CAT admit card such as cat test centres, exam date, etc. must be correct.
  • Candidates must verify all the details mentioned on the admit card. In case any information is incorrect, please get that rectified by contacting the authorities concerned.

How to Download CAT Admit Card?

Candidates must possess their login credentials for cat 2024 admit card download as it can only be downloaded through online mode. Below mentioned are the steps to download cat admit card:

  • Visit the official website of cat mba exam - iimcat.ac.in 2024. 
  • Navigate to and click on ‘Login' button. 
  • Enter your CAT 2024 Login Credentials - cat application number and password.
  • Enter the security number or captcha code and click on ‘Submit'.
  • The screen will display the cat admit card.
  • Candidates must download and take a printout of the same for future reference.

CAT 2024 Syllabus

CAT Syllabus 2024 is divided into three sections namely VARC, DIRL, and QA. The full form of VARC is Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, DILR full form is Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and QA stands for Quantitative Aptitude. There are several other topics under each section of the cat syllabus for mba.

Mentioned below are some of the important topics from each section of the mba cat syllabus:

CAT 2024 Syllabus

Section

Topics

Weightage in Exam

Quantitative Ability (QA)

  • Arithmetic
  • Modern Maths
  • Number System
  • Algebra
  • Mensuration
  • Trigonometry
  • Geometry

34-36%

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

  • Data Charts
  • Data Tables
  • Bar Graphs
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Team Formation
  • Clocks & Calendars

30-32%

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

  • Long & Short Passages
  • Jumbled Paragraphs
  • Para-summary
  • Picking the odd Sentence

32-34%

CAT 2024 Exam Pattern

There are three sections in which the CAT Exam Question Paper is divided. All the questions in the cat question paper are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and TITA (type in the answer) i.e. Non MCQ type. The total duration of CAT Exam is 2 hours (120 minutes). In these 2 hours, candidates need to solve 66 questions from all three sections VARC, DILR, and QA. There is also a sectional limit of 40 minutes each section. 

Below are the main highlights of CAT exam pattern:

  • CAT Exam will be held in three shifts.
  • The total cat exam duration is 2 hours i.e. 120 minutes.
  • CAT question paper is divided in three sections - VARC, DILR, and QA. 
  • There will be +3 marks for each correct answer and for every incorrect answer there will be a deduction of 1 mark. 
  • There is no negative marking for non-MCQs. 
  • There will be no deduction of marks for skipping the questions.
  • CAT Total marks i.e. the maximum achievable score in the CAT 2024 Exam is 198 marks. 
  • It is not mandatory to attempt all the questions in cat question paper.

What is the sectional time limit in CAT Exam?

There are three sections in CAT 2024 Exam namely VARC, DILR, and QA. The total duration to complete the CAT Exam is 2 hours i.e. 120 minutes. Out of these 2 hours, 40 minutes is allotted to each section of CAT Exam. The sectional limit for each section in CAT Exam is 40 minutes.

Please refer to the table mentioned below for CAT Test Structure 2024:

CAT Paper Pattern 2024

CAT exam mode

Computer Based Test

CAT exam duration

2 hours i.e. 120 minutes

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

Number of questions in CAT Question paper

66

CAT total marks

198

Language of question paper

English

Number of answer choices

4

Question Type

MCQ and non-MCQ

Read in Detail - CAT 2024 Exam Pattern

CAT Exam Timings

The table mentioned below is for exam timings for CAT 2024. Candidates applying for the exam must see the table below:

CAT Exam Slot

CAT Exam Timing

Reporting Time

Last Entry Allowed

Slot 1

8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

7:00 AM

8:15 AM

Slot 2

12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

11:00 AM

12:15 PM

Slot 3

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

3:00 PM

4:15 PM

CAT Previous Year Question Paper

Candidates preparing for the exam can go through the CAT Syllabus and get a fair understanding of what topics are asked in the CAT Question Paper. The previous year question papers of CAT Exam can help students peek into the sectional weightage, difficulty level of questions asked, and the types of questions in the cat question paper. Solving CAT Exam previous year question papers is one foolproof way to understand the difficulty level of the exam and secure good marks in the exam. 

Here are the previous years' CAT papers PDFs links. Students can download these CAT Question Paper PDFs and start preparing for the exam.

CAT 2023 Question Paper PDF - Free Download

CAT 2022 Question Paper PDF - Free Download

CAT 2021 Question Paper PDF - Free Download

CAT 2020 Question Paper PDF - Free Download

CAT 2019 Question Paper PDF - Free Download

CAT 2018 Question Paper PDF - Free Download

CAT Exam 2024 Preparation

For CAT 2024 Preparation, candidates must start at least 6 months before the examination is commenced. Six months of duration is a must to secure 99+ percentiles in CAT 2024. The three elements candidates must consider before starting the preparation of CAT 2024 are Conceptual Clarity, Practice, and Revision. Candidates taking the CAT 2024 for MBA for the first time should start in the month of March as it gives you 7-8 months before the exam is conducted in November. 

  • Candidates appearing in CAT 2024 must first get familiar with CAT 2024 Syllabus and CAT 2024 Exam Pattern and then make a preparation plan to study. 

Below are some of the tips on How to Start CAT 2024 Exam Preparation:

  • Check CAT Syllabus of previous year as it is likely to remain the same for CAT 2024.
  • Make a list of topics as per your strengths and weaknesses. 
  • Join online study groups on various social media platforms such Youtube and Telegram.
  • Collect study material relevant to you CAT Syllabus and CAT Preparation Books. 
  • Make daily plans and allot topics as per your capacity each from VARC, DILR, and QA.
  • Revise and practice questions from the topics you prepared from each section. 
  • Practice CAT Previous Year Question Papers in order to increase your speed of solving questions.

Quick Links

Preparation Tips for Verbal Ability for CAT Exam 2024

Preparation Tips for CAT 2024 Quantitative Aptitude

How to Prepare for Reading Comprehension for CAT Exam?

How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT 2024?

Preparation Tips for Data Interpretation for CAT Exam

How to Prepare for CAT Entrance Exam 2024?

Now that CAT Exam Date has been announced by the examination conducting authority, students have started preparing for the exam. The biggest question that still remains unanswered is how to prepare for the examination. It is very important to be aware of the minute details of each subject in order to crack the examination with good marks.

  • Aspirants may visit the official website to get the detailed description of syllabus one must prepare in order to qualify the entrance examination.
  • To ensure that is up to the mark, consistency and practice are the keys. Solve questions pertaining to various sections to ensure perfection. Do not focus only on one section. Preparation needs to be well-rounded. 
  • During the initial phase of study, try to make your accuracy more perfect than your speed. Solve questions pertaining to various sections to ensure perfection.

Also Read - How to Prepare for CAT 2024 Exam?

CAT 2024 Mock Test

IIM Calcutta will release the official CAT Mock Test in the month of October, right before one month of the exam commencement. Solving the CAT Mock Test will help students assess their preparation level. These mock tests are similar to the previous year question papers of CAT Exam and have the same kind of questions asked in the CAT question paper. 

Below mentioned are the sample mock tests that students can solve before appearing in the examination.

 

Read in Detail - CAT 2024 Mock Test

CAT Toppers Tips and Strategy

As per the survey, most of the CAT Toppers started their CAT Exam Preparation from March or April and onwards. Previous toppers studying at IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, IIM Udaipur, FMS, SPJIMR, MDI have shared their preparation strategy. These preparation strategies include how they overcame their weaknesses and secured high marks in CAT Exam. The last-minute preparation tips from these toppers turn out to be very helpful when you wish to secure a good score in the examination.

Also read more about CAT Toppers and their Strategies to Ace CAT 2024

List of CAT Toppers:

Topper Name

CAT Exam Year

CAT Exam Percentile

Kartik Bhageria

CAT 2023

99.99 percentile

Riddhi Dugar

CAT 2023

99.91 percentile

Rounak Tikmani

CAT 2023

99.90 percentile

Nisakar Kumar

CAT 2023

99.83 percentile

Risshi Agrawal

CAT 2022

99.99 percentile

Parul Arora

CAT 2022

99.93 percentile

Aditya Singh

CAT 2022

99.90 percentile

Atish Naskar

CAT 2022

99.81 percentile

CAT Exam Day Guidelines

CAT Exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 24, 2024 and it will only be conducted at the allotted exam centres. Candidates appearing in the exam must follow a certain set of guidelines which is also mentioned in the CAT Admit Card. Below mentioned are the important CAT Exam Day Guidelines along with the list of documents to carry and prohibited items at the exam centre:

Documents to Carry

Candidates appearing for CAT 2024 must carry the below mentioned documents to the exam centre as without these documents, they will not be allowed to enter the examination hall:

  • CAT Admit Card – Printout of CAT 2024 Admit Card with a passport sized photo affixed on the given space.  
  • Photos Identity Proof – Photo ID proof such as College ID (must be supported with a valid debit/credit card), employer ID, driving license, passport, PAN card, Voter ID or Aadhaar card
  • Name change document – In case a candidate has made changes in his/her name, he/she will be required to carry a name change certificate or any relevant document.
  • PwD/Scribe Certificate – Candidates belonging to PwD category will be required to carry a certificate indicating their disability and the scribe certificate attested by the competent authority, in case they are to avail scribe services.

List of Prohibited Items in 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. in their body will be required to bring medical certificate of the same to the test centre.

CAT Answer Key 2024

CAT 2024 Answer Key will be released after a week the exam is conducted. The CAT provisional answer key will be made available on the official website only for a limited time period. Below are the steps to download CAT 2024 Answer Key as well as the response sheet from the official website:

  • Visit the official website of CAT 2024 Exam - iimcat.ac.in.
  • Navigate to and click on ‘Login' tab.
  • Enter your CAT login ID and password.
  • Click on ‘CAT 2024 Answer Key' will display on the screen. 
  • Click on the ‘Download' icon to save it as a PDF. 

The CAT Answer Key objection window will open once the provisional answer key is released. The window will remain open only for 3 or 4 days. In order to raise an objection, candidates will have to fill an online form, upload supporting documents to prove that the objection is valid. Candidates must also pay the requisite fees for each objection raised by them. The objections raised by candidates will be analyzed by the subject matter experts and in case any objection is found valid, the provisional answer key of CAT 2024 will be revised. The result of cat exam will be calculated based on the revised answer key. No objections can be raised against the Final CAT Answer Key.

CAT 2024 Result and Scorecard

The scorecard of CAT Exam will be released in the form of a PDF. Students who take the exam can download the same from the official website - iimcat.ac.in. There will be no hard copies for the same. Candidates can download their respective result by entering their login ID and password. Here is how you can download the CAT 2024 Result:

  • Visit the official website of CAT 2024 - iimcat.ac.in. 
  • Click on the ‘Login' tab. 
  • Enter your CAT Application number and password.
  • Navigate to and click on the scorecard section.
  • Click on Download to save the scorecard for future reference.

The CAT 2024 Result or CAT 2024 Scorecard will have details such as candidate's raw score, sectional and overall, and percentiles, both sectional and overall. The link to download the CAT Scorecard will remain active for one year. 

Courses Offered through IIM CAT

Below mentioned are the various MBA Programs Offered by IIMs in which admission takes place through CAT Exam Score:

Indian Institute of Management (IIM)

MBA Programs Offered by IIM

IIM Ahmedabad Courses

PGP, PGP-FABM

IIM Amritsar Courses

MBA, EMBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM

IIM Bangalore Courses

PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA

IIM Bodh Gaya Courses

PGP

IIM Calcutta Courses

MBA

IIM Indore Courses

PGP, PGP-HRM

IIM Jammu Courses

MBA

IIM Kashipur Courses

MBA, MBA (Analytics), EMBA

IIM Kozhikode Courses

PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, EPGP (At Kochi campus)

IIM Lucknow Courses

PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM

IIM Nagpur Courses

PGP

IIM Raipur Courses

PGP

IIM Ranchi Courses

PGP, PGP-HRM, PGP (Business Analytics)

IIM Rohtak Courses

PGP, EPGPX, EPGDSM

IIM Sambalpur Courses

MBA, Executive MBA

IIM Shillong Courses

PGP, PGPEX, PGPWE

IIM Sirmaur Courses

MBA, MBA (T&HM)

IIM Tiruchirappalli Courses

PGP, PGPM-HR, PGPBM

IIM Udaipur Courses

MBA, MBA-DEM, MBA-GSCM, PGDBAWE

IIM Visakhapatnam Courses

PGP, PGPEX, PGPDGM

 

Which courses are offered by IIMs through CAT Exam?

The courses offered by IIMs through CAT Exam Score are PGP, MBA, Executive MBA, Ph.D. and FPM courses. Here is the list of courses offered by every IIM. IIM Ahmedabad: PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGD-ABA (post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics), PhD IIM Amritsar: MBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, EMBA, PhD IIM Bangalore: PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA, PhD IIM Bodh Gaya: PGP, Ph.D. (FPM) IIM Calcutta: MBA, PhD IIM Indore: PGP, PGP-HRM, MSDSM (Master of Science in Data Science and Management), FPM IIM Jammu: MBA, MBA (Hospital Administration & Healthcare Management, Executive MBA (Blended Mode), Ph.D. (Full-Time Mode), Ph.D. (Part-Time Mode) IIM Kashipur: MBA, MBA (Analytics), EMBA, EMBAA (Executive Master of Business Administration Analytics), PhD IIM Kozhikode: PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, EPGP Kochi, PhD IIM Lucknow: PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-some, PGPWE, PhD IIM Nagpur: MBA, MBA (Executive), Ph.D. (Executive) IIM Raipur: PGP, FPM/PhD, EFPM IIM Ranchi: PGP, PGP-HRM, PGP (Business Analytics), Ph.D. EPhD IIM Rohtak: PGP, EPGDSM, PhD IIM Sambalpur: MBA, Executive MBA, Ph.D. Executive PhD IIM Shillong: PGP, PGPEX, MBA (WE), Ph.D. PhDWP IIM Sirmaur: MBA, MBA (T&HM), ExMBA (Digital Transformation & Analytics), PhD IIM Tiruchirappalli: PGPM & PGPM-HR, DPM, E-DPM IIM Udaipur: MBA, MBA-DEM, MBA-GSCM, PGDBAWE, PhD IIM Visakhapatnam: PGP, PGPEx, PGPDGM, Ph.D.

Can I get MDI Gurgaon at 94 percentile?

It all depends on how well you perform in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds conducted at MDI. Some students can get admission to MDI even with 94 percentile and some can't get even at 98 percentile. In order to qualify the GD and PI rounds at the institute, you must possess exceptionally great communication skills.

How much CAT Score is required for admission to MBA at IIM Ahmedabad?

The overall qualifying CAT Cutoff for admission to MBA program at IIM Ahmedabad has been 80 percentile for General category candidates, 75% for NC-OBC candidates and transgender category, and 70 percentile for SC and PwD candidates, and 60 percentile for ST category candidates.

IIM Selection Process/IIM Admission Process

CAT Result are expected to be announced during the second week of January 2025. Candidates would be able to check their percentiles and scaled scores once the results are announced. The candidates can download their score card and save it for future reference until the CAT Admission Process gets complete.

  • In order to know more about the previous year's result and how and why the result matters, visit CAT Results.

IIM Calcutta will declare a specific date to release CAT result, but as per the notification released by the examination conducting authority, it is usually declared during the 2nd week of January. However, the result of CAT Exam is generally declared during the first week of January every year, we can expect that the result will be declared on 5th January 2025 in morning hours. Right after the result is declared, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) begin their admission procedure. The candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in CAT Exam along with Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) conducted by the institutes.

The final admission offer is made to the candidates in the months of April and May by these institutes. 

Also Read - IIM Admission Process

IIM Admission Process

Each IIM has its own admission criteria in order to shortlist candidates for personal interview round conducted by them. These criteria of IIMs may be independent of one another and there may exist various other parameters besides qualifying CAT 2024. The final admission procedure of every IIM primarily consists of Personal Interviews, Written Ability Test, and Group Discussion.

Other Considerable Parameters for Admission Besides CAT Score:

  • Qualifying CAT Exam for MBA is one primary factor for admission to all 20 IIMs. Every IIM has its own eligibility criteria for admission besides CAT Score and candidates must stand eligible as per the below mentioned parameters:
  • CAT Score (Mandatory)
  • Previous Academic Performance
  • Relevant Work Experience
  • Gender and Academic Diversity
  • Extracurricular Achievements, Social Services, etc.

Also Read - How to get admission to IIM after CAT Exam?

Non IIM Admission Process Through CAT Exam

Institutes that accept CAT Score for MBA Admission other than IIMs also conduct GD/PI rounds for admission to their MBA/PGDM programs. However, there are only a few colleges that do not conduct personality assessment rounds and they admit students based on their performance in CAT Exam only.

CAT Cutoff 2024

After the examination, the conducting body releases the cut off marks based on which the students are selected and given admission to the courses they are willing to pursue their career in.

The Cutoff is the minimum marks a candidate must score to qualify for the next round of selection process. If the difficulty level of the CAT 2024 is high, the cutoff would be low. The cutoff set would depend on the difficulty level of the exam, the number of institutes and number of seats available.

CAT Cutoff explains a lot about the analysis of previous year's cut off list released by the Indian Institute of Management. The expected cut off marks have been displayed in a tabulated form to provide a brief idea about selection.

Know more about CAT Cut Off

IIM CAT Cutoff Percentiles

CAT Cutoff for IIM Admissions is individually fixed category wise by every institute. While the qualifying CAT Cutoff ranges between 80 and 90 for the general category, the final cutoff is much higher than the qualifying cutoff. Below mentioned table provides you the qualifying Cutoffs for admission to IIMs: Selection Process of IIM PDF

Also Read - CAT Score vs Percentile

Top Colleges Accepting CAT Score

CAT Score is accepted by all the 20 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and more than 1200 business schools across the country. Candidates can check the list of IIMs across the country in the table given below:

Non IIM Colleges Accepting CAT Score

Below mentioned is the list of Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score other than IIMs:

CAT Score vs Percentile 2024

The expected CAT Marks vs Percentile will be given here on this page to help students understand the idea of the score required in CAT to get the required percentile: Read More - CAT Score vs Percentile 2024

  • For 99+ percentiles, 100+ score is a good score in CAT.
  • For 98+ percentiles, CAT Score should be between 95 and 100.
  • For 80+ percentiles, 60+ marks are good enough in CAT Exam.

CAT Percentile

VARC Score

DILR Score

Quant Score

CAT Score

99.5+

38-40

32-34

39-41

105-108

99+

34-35

28-30

36-37

98-102

98+

32-33

27-28

30-32

90-93

95+

32-34

20-21

28-30

80-82

90+

29-30

17-19

26-27

72-75

85+

24-25

14-15

20-22

59-61

80+

20-22

11-13

15-16

46-48

Since CAT Exam will be conducted across three slots, CAT Scores will be normalized in order to ensure that all the candidates are assessed based on an equal level of difficulty of the exam.

Read in Detail - CAT Normalization Process

CAT 2024 Contact Information

Queries regarding CAT Registration, Application and Payment Processing, Document uploading:

  • 1-800-210-8720 (Toll Free)
  • Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (excluding National holidays).
  • cathelpdesk@iimcat.co.in

Academic queries like eligibility, category and PwD certificate contact CAT Centre office with the following details.

  • Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (excluding holidays)
  • +91-080-26993388 / 3017 / 3013
  • cat2022@iimb.ac.in

Q. How can I apply for CAT 2024?

A. To apply for CAT Exam 2024, candidates must visit the official website of CAT Exam - iimcat.ac.in 2024 and fill the application form of CAT available online. There are certain steps to fill the form such as registration, academic details, uploading of documents, and payment of registration fee. Once everything is done, candidates will receive a confirmation email on their registered email address and mobile number.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will CAT 2022 Exam be conducted??

CAT Exam 2022 is scheduled to be conducted on 27th November 2022.

Which IIM is conducting CAT Exam this year??

CAT 2022 is being conducted by IIM Bangalore on 27th November 2022.

What is the CAT Admit Card Release date??

IIM Bangalore will release CAT 2022 Admit Card release date once the CAT Registration is successfully concluded.

Can I appear for CAT Exam from home??

No. CAT Admit Card will have details of candidate’s exam center, exam shift, exam date, and timing. Candidates are required to be physically present at the examination center on the exam day.

Is qualifying CAT Exam is the only criterion for admission to IIMs??

No. CAT score is used to shortlist candidates for admission. The final admission procedure takes place based on candidates’ performance in all the rounds conducted by respective IIMs.

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