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    About CAT Exam:

    The Common Admission Test (CAT),is the most prestigious national entrance exam in India, which allows applicants to get admission to elite management schools. It is without a doubt the nation's largest MBA entrance exam. This Common Admission Test is administered yearly on a rotating basis by the Indian Institutes of Management, or IIMs. CAT 2024 Exam will be held on 24th November 2024. It is mostly utilized for admission to MBA (Master of Business Administration), PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management), and PGP (Post Graduate Programs) programs in India. The exam is computer-based and administered in a number of Indian cities.

    CAT 2024 Highlights:

    Name Of The ExamCommon Admission Test (CAT)
    CAT Official Websitehttps://iimcat.ac.in/
    Conducting BodyIIM
    Exam Duration2 hours
    Medium of ExamEnglish
    Mode of ExamComputer Based Test (CBT)
    CAT Exam Question TypeMCQ and Non-MCQ questions

    CAT 2024 Exam Timeline and Registration:

    CAT 2024 Exam Events

     

    Release of Online Notification

    30th July 2024                                           

    Commencement of Online Application

    1st August 2024 

    Admit Card Download

    5th November 2024 Onwards

    Date of CAT Exam

    24th November 2024

    CAT Exam Result Declaration

    2nd week of January 2025 


    CAT 2024 Eligibility:

    1) To take the CAT exam, you must at least be a graduate of any stream.

    2) To be eligible to participate in CAT 2024, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% of the total or an equivalent CGPA (45% of the total for SC, ST, and PWD/DA categories) from an accredited university.

    3) The bachelor's degree program should last three years, regardless of whether it is  regular or distance learning.

    4) Candidates may also take the CAT if they have earned the necessary percentage in a professional degree (CA, CS, ICWA, or FCAI).

    5) Applicants who are waiting on their results or who are in their last year of a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification may also take the CAT 2024 exam.


    CAT 2024 Paper Pattern: 

    Mode Of Examination : Computer Based Test

    Medium Of Examination : English

    Section

    Total Questions


    Allotted Time


    Allotted Time for PwD Students

    Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

    24

    40 Minutes

    53 Minutes and 20 Seconds

    Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

    20

    40 Minutes

    53 Minutes and 20 Seconds

    Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

    22

    40 Minutes

    53 Minutes and 20 Seconds

    Total

    66

    120 Minutes

    160 Minutes


    CAT Marking Scheme 2024:

    1)Three marks will be awarded for each correct answer. 
    2)CAT Negative Marking: For each incorrect response, 1 mark will be deducted. 
    3)There will be no deduction of marks for unanswered CAT questions.

    There will also be no deduction of marks for non-MCQ questions.
     


    CAT 2024 Exam Syllabus:

    To begin preparing for CAT 2024, familiarize yourself with the syllabus. Although the IIMs do not offer a formal syllabus, one can grasp a generalized syllabus by examining past year's patterns.

    The Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA) components are included in the CAT syllabus for 2024. The Indian Institute of Management has established the CAT exam syllabus, which is regarded as the most difficult of all MBA entrance exams in India.
     

    CAT VARC Syllabus 2024:
    The first component of the CAT question paper, known as the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section , must be completed in 40 minutes. The two subparts of the section are Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability. The majority of the questions in this section are RC questions, but the VA portion also includes questions with odd sentences, parajumbles, and paracompletions. Checkout the important VARC topics for the CAT syllabus.

    CAT VARC Syllabus
    Fill in the blanksPara completion and inferenceVerbal logic
    Verbal reasoningSubject-verb agreementParajumbles
    Sentence completionForeign language words used in EnglishDifferent usage of same word
    GrammarReading comprehensionIdioms
    SyllogismsAnalogiesAntonyms
    Jumbled paragraphsSentence correctionOne word substitution
    Parts of speechPrepositionTypes of clauses
    Phrases modifiersErrors in tensesArticles usage

     

    CAT DILR Syllabus 2024:

    After completing the VARC section of the CAT question paper, you must tackle the second section, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR). This section takes 40 minutes to complete for candidates. This section contains 20 questions. There are 10 questions in each category: data interpretation and logical reasoning. Check out some significant topics, like logical thinking and data interpretation, that are covered in the CAT syllabus.

    CAT syllabus DILR
    Blood RelationsClocks and CalendarsSyllogism
    SeriesStatementsVenn Diagram
    PropositionData ArrangementData Structures
    Direction SenseFamily TreeTables
    Coding-DecodingBinary LogicPie Charts
    AssumptionsSeating ArrangementData Sufficiency
    PuzzlesSets & CaseletsBars & Line Graphs

     

    CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2024:

    The final section of the CAT question paper, quantitative aptitude, must be completed in the final 40 minutes of the test. Algebra and Arithmetic typically rule this section. Check out the important topics of CAT Quantitative Aptitude syllabus:

    CAT Quantitative Aptitude syllabus
    Geometry Ratios and ProportionInequalities
    Trigonometry  In-equations Quadratic and linear equationsWork and Time
    AlgebraSurds and IndicesPercentages
    MensurationTime-Speed-Distance Logarithms
    Partnership (Accounts)Number SystemSquare Root and Cube Root
    Profit & LossGeometric ProgressionProbability
    Mean, mode, medianBinomial theoremSimple interest and compound interest

     

    Important Topics for Quantitative Aptitude Section of CAT:

    The table below lists important topics from each chapter of the CAT Quantitative Aptitude syllabus. Candidates must plan their Quantitative Aptitude preparation on the topics listed below.

    CAT Syllabus: Important Topics for Quantitative Aptitude
    Arithmetic Topics for CATAverages, Mean Median Mode, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss Mixtures and Allegations, Time and Work, Time Speed and Distance
    Algebra Topics for CATBasics Algebraic Formulae, Linear Equations, Problems on ages, Number of integer solutions, Quadratic Equations, Finding out roots, Maxima and Minima, Higher Degree Equations, Descartes Rule of Signs, Inequalities, Logarithm, Functions, Modifications of Graphs, The Smallest Value in a Maximum Function
    Number System Topics for CATBasics of Numbers, Properties of Numbers, Divisibility Rules, Divisibility and Factors, Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple, Finding Out the Last Digit, Finding Out Last Two Digits, Number of Trailing Zeroes, Finding out Remainders based on, Basic Divisibility Rules, Binomial Theorem, Simplifying the Dividend (Single and/or Multiple Divisors), Fermat’s Theorem, Euler’s Theorem, Pattern Recognition and Cyclicity of Remainders, Wilson’s Theorem, Base Systems, Conversion of Bases, Addition / Subtraction / Multiplication in different bases
    Geometry Topics for CATLines and Angles, Triangles – Basic Concepts, Area, Angles, Similar Triangles, Polygons, Circles, Solids / Mensuration – 3D Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry
    Modern Math Topics for CATSequence and Series, Binomial Theorem, Set Theory, Permutation and Combination, Probability

     

    CAT RC PassagesSlot 1Slot 2Slot 3
    CAT 2023
    • Wolf → Environmentalists vs Farmer 
    • Philosophy → Change in Work Culture 
    • Indian Ocean-based Geographical Literature
    • Human Behavior
    • Garments, Fashion Industry & Pollution
    • Netflix Dubbing of titles for Europe→ Good or Bad for Europe?
    • Liberalism is Dying
    • Facts & Interpretation in History
    • Romantic Aesthetics/ Philosophy
    • Cultural Property Law → Exploration of Sites 
    • Nutmeg Curse→ Environment Degradation
    • Rational Thinking 
    CAT 2022
    • Ghosts & their mysteries how we can’t find their history
    • Chinese Copy of articles 
    • Two levels of emotional thinking
    • STOICS
    • Music
    • Engineering technology
    • Octopus
    • Philosophy
    • Social reorganization increasing crime rate
    • Software if more easy humans are not capable to get solutions)
    • Indian history
    • American migration / urbanization increasing
    CAT 2021
    • Mayan Civilization
    • Utopia and Dystopia
    • Marshmallow Experiment
    • Evolution of Tea as a Drink
    • Language/ Indigenous People
    • Why Fiction Trumps Truth
    • Colonialism/Nationalism
    • Knowledge and Problems of Knowledge is a Scandal to Philosophy
    • Nanotechnology
    • Language Instinct
    • Time Accuracy Entropy
    • Unconscious and Psychoanalysis
    CAT 2020
    • Anarchism
    • Migration of Northern Seals
    • Currency of Tang Dynasty
    • Grammar/Vocabulary
    • Investing in Renewable Energy Technologies
    • Piracy in International Trade 
    • Freudian Models of Aggression
    • A Study of Visualization
    • Travel Writing and Feminism During Colonial Times
    • The Need for Economic Literacy in the General Population
    • Screen Time and Undercurrents of Social Class
    •  An Analysis of Human Nature
    CAT 2019
    • British Folk Music
    • Topophilia 
    • Emperor Penguins
    • Internet Shopping and Choice Anxiety
    • Origin of Story of Alladin
    • Dense Cities
    • Google and Archaeology
    • Distributing Bureaucracy
    • Language & Culture
    • British Colonial Policy
    		No exam
    CAT 2018
    • Genetics
    • India’s View on its Legacy of Second World War
    • Plastic Pollution
    • Elephant Society
    • Consumer Behaviour Studies
    • Grover Snails
    • Meritocracy and Diversified Teams
    • Use of Technology in Essential Services
    • Rings of Saturn and Their Age
    • Human Resource and Learning
    		No exam

     


    The CAT 2024 selection process will begin as soon as the results are released following the conclusion of the cat exam. 

    The CAT 2024 selection process will normally comprise a Group Discussion and Personal Interview phases. Candidates would be shortlisted on the basis of their CAT exam result and performance in selection rounds such as GD and PI. 

    Because each IIM has a unique screening criterion and admission process. Students are recommended to be aware of all the requirements accessible on their websites while applying for certain IIMs.

     

    CAT Selection Process Important Dates:

    Event

    Dates

    CAT 2024 Exam Date

    24th November 2024

    CAT 2024 Result Date

    2nd week of January 2025 

    CAT 2024 Selection Process Starts 

    TBA

    IIM WAT-PI Process 

    TBA

     

    CAT 2024 Stage-wise Detailed Selection Process:
    1)Shortlisting according to CAT percentile 
    2)Becoming qualified for GD and WAT. 
    3)Progressing to Personal Interview (PI) 
    4)Release of individual Final Merit Lists 
    5)Final selection and eligibility verification.

     

    Step 1: CAT 2024 Percentile-Based Shortlisting:
    1) The 90 percentile for general candidates is over the minimal cut-off for the older IIMs.
    2) There will be a reduced minimum cut-off for reserved categories.
    3) The newer IIMs will have a minimum cut-off that falls between the 80 and 60 percentiles.
    4) Candidates who meet these requirements will receive calls for the GD, PI, and WAT.
    5) Candidates selected for the first round of the CAT screening process in 2024 will receive invitation letters via the email addresses they registered.
     

    Step 2: Becoming eligible for both WAT and GD:
    You will be contacted for either GD or WAT if you meet the requirements for the specific CAT-IIM cut off basis for CAT 2024.

     

    Step 3 : Personal Interview (PI):
    This is the final round, applicants must pass this round in order to get selected for admission in IIM.

     

    Step 4: Individual Final Merit List Release:
    The requirements for admission to each IIM will differ.
    IIMs will announce their final merit list based on the below listed considerations.

    1)CAT exam score
    2)Overall performance in WAT, GD and PI rounds
    3)Class 10th and 12th marks
    4)Gender diversity factor
    5)Work experience
    6)Reservations

     

    Step 5: Verification of Eligibility and Final Selection:
    All candidates who are invited for an in-person interview at IIMs must adhere to the requirements for eligibility and verification for the final selection process of the CAT.
    At this point, candidates will be awarded marks based on their academic performance

     

     


    Year

    Number of Question

    Difficulty Level


    CAT exam time duration

    Conducting Body

    202366Difficult2 HoursIIM Lucknow
    202266Moderate2 HoursIIM Bangalore
    202166Moderate to High (Expected)2 HoursIIM Ahmedabad
    202076Moderate to High2 HoursIIM Indore
    2019100Moderate to High3 HoursIIM Kozhikode
    2018100Moderate to High3 HoursIIM Calcutta
    2017100Moderate3 HoursIIM Lucknow
    2016100Moderate to difficult3 HoursIIM Bangalore
    2015100Moderate to difficult3 HoursIIM Ahmedabad
    2014100Moderate to Easy2.50 HoursIIM Indore
    201360Moderate to Easy2:20 HoursIIM Indore
    201260Moderate to Easy2:20 HoursIIM Indore
    201160Moderate2:20 HoursIIM Calcutta

    CAT Exam Registration Fee:

    ₹1250 for SC, ST and PwD category candidates

    ₹2500 for all other categories of candidates. 

    Please note that a candidate needs to pay the registration fees only once, irrespective of the number of institutes he/she is applying for. Fees once paid cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

     

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