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The application for the CAT exam is an online process, which includes registration, filling out the application form, payment of the processing fee, and uploading the required documents. Candidates must visit the official IIM CAT website to complete the CAT application.
Which IIM will conduct CAT 2024?
The CAT exam is conducted by IIMs on a rotational basis. For 2024, IIM Calcutta is to conduct the CAT exam.
How many sections are there in the CAT exam 2024?
The CAT exam comprises three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). Each of these sections constitutes various MCQs and TITA questions.
CAT 2024 Exam: Result (Out Now), Final Answer Key, Dates, Question Paper Analysis
CAT 2024 result is now announced on 19th December, 2024. IIM Calcutta had released it on the official website iimcat.ac.in.
Shivani Kumari19 Dec, 2024
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CAT 2024 exam:
CAT 2024 result has been announced by IIM Calcutta. The scorecard is available on the official website, and the login link has been activated. IIM Calcutta is also expected to share details about the CAT 2024 toppers. This year, 14 candidates scored 100 percentile, including 1 female. Additionally, 29 candidates scored 99.99 percentile, with 2 being female, and 30 candidates scored 99.98 percentile, with 1 female among them.
Out of 3.29 lakh registered eligible candidates, 2.93 lakh appeared for the CAT 2024 exam. Among the test-takers, engineering students and male candidates stood out as top performers.
The CAT 2024 exam took place on November 24, 2024, in three shifts at over 385 test centers across India. The provisional answer key was released on December 3, and the final answer key was published on December 16, 2024. Around 405 objections were raised against the official answer key, but none of them were found valid.
CAT is the most competitive MBA entrance exam in India. Over 1300
MBA colleges
across the country recognize the
CAT exam
and offer admission considering CAT scores. CAT exam will be conducted in three sessions at nearly 375 examination centres located in more than 167 cities nationwide. Prospective MBA students aiming to enroll in premier institutes should commence early preparation for the CAT exam 2024.
CAT 2024 Exam Overview
CAT Exam Particulars
CAT 2024 Details
CAT Full Form
Common Admission Test (CAT)
Conducting Institute for 2024
IIM Calcutta
Exam Level
National
Exam Frequency
Once a year
CAT 2024 Exam Date
November 24, 2024
CAT Exam Timings
Session 1: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Session 2: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Session 3: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
CAT Exam Fees
INR 2,500 (General category) and INR 1,250 (Reserved category)
Number of Test Takers
3.30 lakh (in 2023)
CAT exam mode
Computer Based Test (CBT) with MCQs and non-MCQs
No. of test cities
170
CAT exam website
https://iimcat.ac.in
Exam helpdesk no.
1-800-210-1088 (Toll Free)
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CAT 2024 Important Dates
IIMs
Calcutta is overseeing the CAT exam 2024. The essential dates and timelines for CAT exam 2024, including the CAT registration date 2024, the final date for CAT 2024 applications, the scheduled
CAT exam date
, and CAT result date, are detailed as follows:
CAT 2024 Important Dates
CAT Exam Events
CAT Exam Date 2024
CAT 2024 notification release
28-July-2024
CAT exam 2024 registration dates
01-Aug-2024 (10:00 AM) to 20-Sep-2024 (5:00 PM)
CAT form correction
27-Sep2024 (10:00 am) to 30-Sep-2024 (5:00 pm)
CAT admit card 2024
05-Nov-2024
CAT exam 2024 date
24-Nov-2024
CAT answer key release
3 December 2024
Answer key challenge process
3 December (6:00 PM) to 5 December (11:55 PM)
Declaration of CAT 2024 result
19th December
(OUT)
CAT 2024 Registration Date
The cat exam 2024 registration has been ended. The CAT exam 2024 is scheduled to be held on November 24, 2024.
CAT 2024 Registration Date
Event
Date
CAT 2024 Registration Date
1st August 2024
CAT 2024 Registration Last Date
20th September 2024
CAT 2024 Exam Date
November 24, 2024
CAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024, a prominent entrance examination for postgraduate management programs in India, is scheduled to be conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta on
November 24, 2024
.
Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate or an equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PwD/DA category) from a recognized university.
Candidates in the final year of their bachelor's degree or those awaiting results are also eligible to apply for CAT 2024.
The exam is over now, and the official notification has been released in July 2024.
Aspirants with professional degrees like CA/ CS/ ICWA are also eligible for CAT 2024, provided they meet the minimum acceptable percentage.
No upper age limit is specified, allowing working professionals to apply for CAT 2024.
While work experience is advantageous for IIM admission, it is not compulsory for CAT application.
CAT 2024 Registration Process
CAT 2024 registration form
s will be accessible on the IIMCAT website starting from the designated date. To enroll for the exam, candidates need to follow a simple process. Here's a brief overview:
Provide your name, date of birth, nationality, phone number, and email ID.
Complete the CAPTCHA code and verify registration with the OTP received.
Log in using the CAT ID shared via email to fill out the form.
Enter personal and academic details.
Upload a recent passport-size photo and a scanned signature.
Choose preferred IIMs, courses, and test cities.
Pay the CAT application fee using credit/debit card or net banking.
CAT 2024 Application Form
CAT 2024 application form, which helps you get into 20 IIMs and other MBA colleges in India, will be available on the official website, iimcat.ac.in, starting from August 1, 2024. You can register for the CAT exam online on this website.
After you complete the CAT 2024 registration, you will receive your admit card online. The official announcement for CAT was made on July 28, 2024.
CAT 2024 Syllabus
The
CAT 2024 syllabus
includes three main sections; Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. The table below provides a breakdown of important topics crucial for candidates'
CAT 2024 preparation
.
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 Out Sentence
32-34%
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CAT 2024 Exam Pattern
The CAT exam has a multiple-choice question (MCQ) format and lasts for 120 minutes. During this time, candidates must answer 66 questions from three sections: VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension), DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning), and QA (Quantitative Ability). Here are the key points about the CAT exam pattern:
The CAT exam is conducted in three sessions.
Each session is 120 minutes long.
The exam is divided into three sections: VARC, DILR, and QA.
There are a total of 66 questions in the exam.
Each section has a time limit of 40 minutes.
Candidates earn three marks for each correct answer. However, for each incorrect answer, one mark is deducted.
There is no negative marking for non-MCQs, and skipping questions does not lead to any penalty.
The highest possible score in the CAT exam is 198.
The
CAT 2024 admit card
is a significant document required to appear in the CAT examination. All the candidates are required to carry the CAT admit card to the exam centre on the examination day.
Candidates should take note of the following crucial details concerning their CAT admit card:
Only candidates who have successfully registered and paid the CAT processing fee can download the CAT 2024 admit card.
To access and download the admit card, candidates must log in to the official website of IIM CAT - iimcat.ac.in using their ID and password.
The admit card includes essential information such as the test centre, exam date, and other essential details related to the examination.
Candidates must verify that all the information on the admit card is accurate. In case of any discrepancies on the admit card, candidates should promptly contact the authorities.
CAT 2024 Answer Key
IIM will release the
CAT 2024 answer key
about a week after the exam. It will be available as a candidate response sheet. Here’s how to download it:
Visit the official CAT website.
Click on the 'login' tab.
Enter your CAT login ID and password.
Click on the 'CAT 2024 answer key'
that appears on the screen.
Click the 'download' link
to save it as a PDF.
As the CAT answer key is released, IIM will open a window for objections for three to four days. If you think there are mistakes in the official answer key, you can challenge it by filling out an online form. The exam authorities will review the key and make changes if necessary.
CAT Result 2024
After the official answer key is released, IIM has now announced the
CAT 2024 results
today on 19th December 2024.
To check their results, candidates need to visit the official website, find the link for the CAT result 2024, and enter their login details, including their ID and password. The CAT scorecard is valid for one year, so candidates should use their CAT result 2024 to apply for MBA colleges within that time.
How to Prepare for CAT 2024?
CAT is known as one of the toughest MBA entrance exams, so candidates need a smart preparation plan to do well and score high. Here are some tips for effective preparation:
Break the syllabus into smaller sections
and give each section enough time for study.
Work on your weaker areas
while keeping up your skills in the sections you are strong in.
Get expert help
from PW MBA Online Coaching classes. Having a good preparation plan, proper guidance, and reliable resources from PW can help you succeed in the CAT exam 2024.
Set realistic study goals
and stick to a structured schedule.
Take mock tests regularly
to check your progress and improve your time management skills.
Solve previous years’ CAT papers
to understand the exam pattern and build your confidence.
Stay updated on current events
, especially for the general awareness section.
Keep a positive mindset
and believe in your abilities.
Review concepts
, practice questions, and stay committed to your study plan.
CAT 2024 Cut off Scores
CAT cut off 2024
scores for MBA admissions in 2025 will likely be between 95 and 100 percentile for IIMs. For General and NC-OBC students, the top IIMs may require a score between 98 and 100 percentile. For SC, ST, and PwD students, the cut-offs will be lower. For other colleges (non-IIMs), the cut-offs may range from 94 to 100 percentile. Each college will decide its own cut-off based on the CAT results.
Top MBA colleges like IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IMT, and MICA share their expected CAT cut-offs for WAT-PI (Written Ability Test and Personal Interview) shortlisting before the exam. This helps students understand their eligibility. However, these colleges do not share the final cut-offs after the exam.
CAT Previous Years Cut-Off Marks
Here is the required CAT Previous Years Cut-Off Marks listed below:
CAT Previous Years Cut-Off Marks
Year
Institute
General Cut-Off Percentile
OBC Cut-Off Percentile
SC Cut-Off Percentile
ST Cut-Off Percentile
EWS Cut-Off Percentile
2023
IIM Ahmedabad
99.68
97.71
78.95
72.79
97.71
IIM Bangalore
99.89
96.08
83.38
78.93
95.48
IIM Calcutta
99.71
97.87
91.44
77.90
99.03
2022
IIM Ahmedabad
99.5
97
78
73
95.48
IIM Bangalore
99
95
82
75
97
IIM Calcutta
99
94
80
75
95
2021
IIM Ahmedabad
99
96
76
79
95.48
IIM Bangalore
98
92
75
—
~90*
IIM Calcutta
98
94
~80*
—
~79*
2020
IIM Ahmedabad
98
~90*
82
—
~90*
IIM Bangalore
97
~90*
~80*
—
~98*
IIM Calcutta
97
~90*
~80*
—
~90*
2019*
IIM Ahmedabad*
~98*
~95*
~75*
~70*
~90*
IIM Bangalore*
~97*
~92*
~74*
~68*
~85*
IIM Calcutta*
~96*
~90*
~72*
~65*
~80*
2018
IIM Ahmedabad
80
75
70
60
70
IIM Bangalore
85
80
75
70
70
IIM Calcutta
90
85
80
75
75
2017
IIM Ahmedabad
100
100
99.82
~70*
~70*
IIM Bangalore
90.73
81.47
75.24
73
~70*
CAT 2024 Exam Analysis
CAT exam analysis
helps candidates determine the competitiveness of the exam and the difficulty level of the questions. The CAT exam 2024 included questions that were moderate to tough. Additionally, the paper consisted of nearly 48 MCQs and 18 TITA-based questions.
Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 is an important entrance exam for management programs in India, set for November 24, 2024. It is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) and will be held at 375 test centers in 170 cities, giving candidates many options to choose from.
During registration, candidates can select up to six cities for their exam centers, making it more convenient. The final exam center will be based on the preferences mentioned in the application form and the availability of seats.
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