Common Admission Test (CAT), is the prominent entrance examination conducted in India by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission in their first-rate two-year PG Programmes, namely the Post Graduate Program (PGP), Post Graduate Program for executives (PGPX), and the Fellow Program in Management (FPM). The CAT score is declined by more than 155 educational institutions across India for entry.
Each year, CAT is held and it is used as means of assessing a candidate's quantitative & data interpretation & logical reasoning ability, as well as his/her verbal ability & reading comprehension skills, and decision making & general awareness. There is a 3-hour paper consists of 100 questions and 3 sections. CAT exam score remains valid and gets one the admissions for the year of exam and the subsequent year.
CAT 2024 notification that will include all exam dates and other information is scheduled to be released by the middle of July 2023 on the official website. The exam is to be held either in November or December 2024 as an online test covering 158 test cities. The outcome is then announced within three weeks after the examination date. Each shortlisted candidate must apply on their own to a business school of their choice, and sit through the additional rounds of evaluation in the form of group discussion (GD), writing ability test (WAT), and personal interviewing (PI), before being finally admitted.
Exam Date | Day | Time |
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November 26, 2024 | Sunday | 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
November 26, 2024 | Sunday | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM |
November 26, 2024 | Sunday | 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Highlight | Details |
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Exam Name | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
Exam Date | November 26, 2024 |
Exam Time | 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Exam Duration | 120 minutes per session |
Exam Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
Exam Cities | 155 cities across India |
Admit Card Release Date | October 25, 2024 |
Exam Result Date | January 2024 |
Exam Weightage | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): 35%, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): 35%, Quantitative Ability (QA): 30% |
Negative Marking | There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
Minimum Qualifying Score | 50 percentile |
Application Fee | INR 2,200 for General/OBC candidates and INR 1,200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates |
Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) |
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Exam Date | November 26, 2024 |
Exam Time | 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Exam Duration | 120 minutes per session |
Exam Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
Exam Cities | 155 cities across India |
Admit Card Release Date | October 25, 2024 |
Exam Result Date | January 2025 |
Exam Weightage | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): 35%, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): 35%, Quantitative Ability (QA): 30% |
Negative Marking | There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
Minimum Qualifying Score | 50 percentile |
Application Fee | INR 2,200 for General/OBC candidates and INR 1,200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates |
Eligibility Criteria | Details |
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Age | There is no upper age limit for CAT 2024. However, the candidate must have been born on or before December 31, 1993, to be eligible to appear for the exam. |
Educational Qualification | The candidate must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). |
Professional Degree | Candidates who have a professional degree such as CA/CS/ICWA are also eligible for CAT 2023. |
Final Year Students | Final year students of graduation are also eligible to appear for CAT 2023, provided they complete their graduation by December 31, 2023. |
Backlogs | Candidates who have backlogs in their graduation are also eligible to appear for CAT 2023, provided they clear all backlogs by December 31, 2023. |
Nationality | The candidate must be a citizen of India or a foreign national with a valid work permit in India. |
Element | Description |
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Document Title | The title of the document should be clear and concise, and it should accurately reflect the content of the document. |
Document Purpose | The purpose of the document should be clearly stated, and it should explain why the document is being created. |
Document Audience | The target audience for the document should be identified, and the document should be written in a way that is understandable to the target audience. |
Document Structure | The document should be well-organized and easy to follow. The structure of the document should be logical and consistent. |
Document Content | The content of the document should be accurate, relevant, and complete. The content should be presented in a clear and concise manner. |
Document Style | The style of the document should be consistent with the purpose of the document and the target audience. The document should be written in a professional and error-free manner. |
Document Format | The format of the document should be appropriate for the purpose of the document and the target audience. The document should be easy to read and print. |
Category | Fee |
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General/OBC | INR 2,400 |
SC/ST/PwD | INR 1,200 |
Section | Number of Questions | Time | Weightage |
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Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 34 | 60 minutes | 35% |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 32 | 60 minutes | 35% |
Quantitative Ability (QA) | 30 | 60 minutes | 30% |
Year | Section | Number of Questions | Time | Weightage |
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2021 | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 34 | 60 minutes | 35% |
2021 | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 32 | 60 minutes | 35% |
2021 | Quantitative Ability (QA) | 30 | 60 minutes | 30% |
2020 | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 34 | 60 minutes | 35% |
2020 | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 32 | 60 minutes | 35% |
2020 | Quantitative Ability (QA) | 30 | 60 minutes | 30% |
2019 | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 34 | 60 minutes | 35% |
2019 | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 32 | 60 minutes | 35% |
2019 | Quantitative Ability (QA) | 30 | 60 minutes | 30% |
Section | Marks for Correct Answer | Marks for Wrong Answer |
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Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 3 | -0.25 |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 3 | -0.25 |
Quantitative Ability (QA) | 3 | -0.25 |
Passport-size Photograph: A recent passport-sized photograph in a specified format and size.
Signature: A scanned copy of your signature in the prescribed format.
Category Certificate (if applicable): If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PwD), you may need to upload a valid category certificate.
Academic Certificates and Mark Sheets: Scanned copies of your academic certificates and mark sheets, including 10th, 12th, and bachelor's degree (if applicable).
Work Experience Certificate (if applicable): If you have work experience, you might need to provide a certificate or letter from your employer.
Reservation Documents (if applicable): If you are applying under a reserved category, you may need to provide relevant documents for verification.
PwD Certificate (if applicable): If you are a Person with Disability (PwD), you may need to upload a valid disability certificate.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): Some exams may require you to sign an NDA during the registration process.
Section | Topics |
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Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Grammar |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning |
Quantitative Ability (QA) | Number Systems, Algebra, Geometry, Probability, and Statistics |
City | State |
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Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
Bangalore | Karnataka |
Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
Delhi | National Capital Territory of Delhi |
Guwahati | Assam |
Hyderabad | Telangana |
Kolkata | West Bengal |
Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
Mumbai | Maharashtra |
Pune | Maharashtra |
CAT 2024 result is expected to be announced in January 2024. The results will be available on the official website of CAT 2023.
The CAT 2023 result will consist of the following details:
The CAT 2023 result will be used for admission to the MBA programs offered by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools in India.
Institute | Cutoff (General) | Cutoff (OBC) | Cutoff (SC/ST) |
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IIM Ahmedabad | 99.95 | 99.75 | 99.50 |
IIM Bangalore | 99.90 | 99.65 | 99.40 |
IIM Calcutta | 99.85 | 99.60 | 99.35 |
IIM Lucknow | 99.75 | 99.50 | 99.25 |
IIM Indore | 99.65 | 99.40 | 99.15 |
Institute | Cutoff (General) | Cutoff (OBC) | Cutoff (SC/ST) |
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SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) | 97.50 | 95.50 | 93.50 |
Indian School of Business (ISB) | 96.50 | 94.50 | 92.50 |
FORE School of Management | 95.00 | 93.00 | 91.00 |
XLRI Jamshedpur | 94.50 | 92.50 | 90.50 |
IIM Rohtak | 93.50 | 91.50 | 89.50 |