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CAT Exam 2024: Exam Date, Fees, Syllabus, Pattern, Cut off Check at @iimcat.ac.in

Common Admission Test

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.

CAT 2024 Exam Date

Exam Date Day Time
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

CAT Exam: Important Highlights

Highlight Details
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

CAT 2024 Conducting Body

Conducting Body Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow)
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

CAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

Eligibility Criteria Details
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.

Document Specifications

Element Description
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.

CAT Registration 2024 Fees

Category Fee
General/OBC INR 2,400
SC/ST/PwD INR 1,200

CAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Section Number of Questions Time Weightage
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%

CAT Exam Pattern Over Past Years

Year Section Number of Questions Time Weightage
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%

CAT 2024 Marking Scheme

Section Marks for Correct Answer Marks for Wrong Answer
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) 3 -0.25
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) 3 -0.25
Quantitative Ability (QA) 3 -0.25

CAT 2024 Documents Required

  1. Passport-size Photograph: A recent passport-sized photograph in a specified format and size.

  2. Signature: A scanned copy of your signature in the prescribed format.

  3. Category Certificate (if applicable): If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PwD), you may need to upload a valid category certificate.

  4. Academic Certificates and Mark Sheets: Scanned copies of your academic certificates and mark sheets, including 10th, 12th, and bachelor's degree (if applicable).

  5. Work Experience Certificate (if applicable): If you have work experience, you might need to provide a certificate or letter from your employer.

  6. Reservation Documents (if applicable): If you are applying under a reserved category, you may need to provide relevant documents for verification.

  7. PwD Certificate (if applicable): If you are a Person with Disability (PwD), you may need to upload a valid disability certificate.

  8. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): Some exams may require you to sign an NDA during the registration process.

CAT Syllabus 2024

Section Topics
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

CAT 2024 Exam Centers

City State
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

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:

  • Your overall percentile
  • Your percentile in each section
  • Your raw score
  • Your normalized score

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.

CAT 2024 Cutoff

Institute Cutoff (General) Cutoff (OBC) Cutoff (SC/ST)
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

Expected Non-IIM CAT Cutoff Percentile 2024

Institute Cutoff (General) Cutoff (OBC) Cutoff (SC/ST)
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

CAT Overview 2024 FAQs

CAT stands for Common Admission Test. It is a competitive entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission into various postgraduate management programs, such as MBA, offered by IIMs and other business schools in India.

The CAT exam is typically conducted once a year, usually in November or December. The exact date can vary from year to year. You should check the official CAT website for the most up-to-date information on the exam schedule.

The eligibility criteria for CAT include holding a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum percentage or CGPA. The specific eligibility criteria can vary among IIMs and other participating institutes. Refer to the official CAT website for the detailed eligibility requirements.

You can apply for CAT by filling out the online application form available on the official CAT website. The application process usually involves providing personal details, educational qualifications, work experience (if applicable), and selecting your preferred IIMs and programs. There is an application fee that needs to be paid online.

CAT is a computer-based test (CBT) that consists of three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). The number of questions and the duration of each section can vary. The exam employs both multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and non-MCQs, and there is negative marking for incorrect answers.

The CAT syllabus covers various topics in English language skills, mathematics, logical reasoning, and data interpretation. The specific topics within these categories can vary, but generally, they are based on concepts typically covered in the undergraduate curriculum.

CAT uses a scaled score system. Each section is scored individually, and then the scaled scores are normalized to arrive at the final percentile score. The percentile score reflects your performance relative to other test-takers.

CAT scores are usually valid for one year and are used for admission to the corresponding academic year's MBA programs.
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