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What is CAT exam?
Common Admission Test or CAT exam is a common aptitude test which is a gateway to 20 IIMs and over 1200 B-schools in India. CAT is conducted by the IIM in the month of November in online mode in over 156 cities. The exam is held in two slots and the question paper comprises 100 MCQs from Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). Over 2 lakh candidates appear in CAT exam every year. In 2019, the number of candidates who registered was 2,44,190 lakh and the number of candidates who appeared in the exam was 2,09,926. This is a record number in the past 10 years.
CAT 2020 notification will be released in July and registrations will begin in the first week of August. Also Read: CAT 2020 registration
Latest Updates
- May 7, 2020: IIM shortlist to be announced from May 8 onwards. Institutes to start sending admission call letters. Read More
- April 24, 2020: IIMs conducting PI via video calls to ensure MBA admission is not delayed. Read more
- March 24, 2020: IIM Indore postpones GD/PI round shut to lockdown announced by the Government, in wake of coronavirus outbreak. Read More
- March 19, 2020: IIM Lucknow postpones GD/PI round due to coronavirus outbreak. New schedule to be notified soon. Read More
CAT Exam Highlights
Features | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
Conducting Body | IIM |
Exam Level | National |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Exam Mode | Online |
Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
Exam Syllabus |
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Exam Pattern | 100 questions in MCQ and non-MCQ format |
Language | English |
Exam Fees | Rs 1900 (General category) and Rs 950 (Reserved category) |
Number of Applications Received | 2.44 lakh |
Exam Purpose | Admission into IIMs, SPJIMR, FMS, MDI, IMT and over 1200 B Schools in India |
Course Offered | |
No. of Test Cities | 156 |
Exam Helpdesk No. | 0495-2809219 |
Exam Website | https://iimcat.ac.in |
CAT Registration Trend Over the Years
Last year, about 2.44 lakh candidates applied for the CAT exam and 2, 09,926 appeared in the exam. Last year, the number of applications received was 2.40 lakh. The number of applications received for CAT exam 2019 is the highest since 2010.
CAT registrations over the years
CAT Eligibility Criteria
The minimum eligibility criteria for CAT exam is Graduation. Read below, for more details on CAT eligibility criteria.
The candidate must possess a bachelor's degree with at least 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA ( 45 per cent for SC, ST and PWD/DA category) from a recognised board or university
The candidate must have completed a professional degree (CA/ CS/ ICWA) with required percentage
Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification or awaiting result are also eligible to apply for CAT exam
Read more: CAT Eligibility Criteria
CAT 2020 Contact Information
CAT Centre
Admissions Office
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
IIMK Campus P.O.
Kozhikode 673570 CAT Centre
Phone and email:
0495-2809219
cat2019@iimk.ac.in
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CAT Exam Dates 2020 - Notification, Registration, Admit Card, Exam Day, Result Date
CAT 2020 notification and dates will be released in the last week of July. Check tentative dates below.
CAT Syllabus 2020 - Free Latest CAT Exam Syllabus PDF
CAT syllabus is prescribed by IIM and it includes all the important topics of Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). There has been no change in the CAT syllabus for over 10 years and is expected to remain the same for CAT 2020.
The syllabus of each of these CAT sections is vast and requires dedicated preparation. The covers various topics of English grammar, verbal reasoning and reading comprehension. The fro
CAT 2020 Registration Dates & Procedure
CAT registration 2020 is expected to begin in the first week of August. The schedule of registration process will be announced in the last week of July. CAT registration is an online process which includes creating a login ID, filling up the CAT application form and payment of fees. Read in detail all about CAT registrations, below.
Last year, over 2.44 lakh candidates filled the application form. This year, the number of applications is expected to be higher.
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CAT Exam Pattern 2020 - Check Section Wise Pattern & Marking Scheme
CAT exam 2020 will be held in the last week of November. Candidates planning to appear in the exam, must familiarise themselves with the CAT exam pattern before they begin preparation. It will help them understand the structure of question paper and marking scheme. The CAT exam pattern, which prescribed by the IIMs includes questions in multiple choice questions (MCQ) and Type In The Answer (TITA) format. CAT exam pattern has remained the same since past five years. The exam is conducted in two
CAT Preparation 2020: Get Expert Tips, Strategy & Guide
For CAT preparation 2020, candidates must make a subject-wise plan. The CAT exam has three sections – VARC, DILR and QA. When making a CAT preparation plan, keep in mind which subject is your weak point and allot time to it accordingly. Experts advise that a candidate must begin CAT preparation with the subject they find the toughest. Take a look at some of the important aspects of CAT preparation, below.
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CAT Question Paper - Download Free PDFs
Solving CAT question papers is the most important aspect of CAT preparation. Solving the previous years' CAT question papers and sample papers will help you get familiar with exam pattern, marking scheme and the types of questions that will be asked in the exam. Since CAT is an online exam, actual CAT question papers are not released by the exam authorities, however a few CAT question papers of previous years are available. You can download CAT question papers of 2017, 2018 and 2019 below.
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CAT 2020 Result - Check Percentile & Download Score Card
CAT result 2020 will be announced in the first week of January 2021. The candidates can download their CAT scorecard by using their login ID and username. CAT 2020 result cum scorecard contains each candidate's name, registration number, category, photo, sectional score, overall score, sectional percentile and overall percentile.
CAT result will be available in online mode only. Post the declaration of result, IIM shortlisting will begin based on indiviual CAT cut offs.
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CAT Cut Off 2020 - IIMs & Non IIMs Cutoffs
CAT 2020 cut offs for IIM admission will be declared by the insitutes on their official websites after result declaration. These cut offs will be accessible to only those candidates who appeared in CAT 2020. Candidates who will meet the CAT cut off will be required to apply for the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview round of IIMs.
The aspirants must note that there are two types of CAT cut offs for IIM admission - qualifying cut off and final cut off. While the former is announced bef
CAT Counselling & Selection Process - Check IIM Admissions 2020
There is no provision of CAT counselling. Admission to IIMs and other B-schools through CAT score is done on the basis of Written Ability Test or Group Discussion and Personal Interview (WAT/GD-PI). Selection criteria and minimum CAT cut off marks are also fixed by each IIM individually. Non-IIMs accepting CAT score for admission, issue their own admission schedule and selection process.
Admission process through into IIMs and other management institutes begins after is declared in January. Im
CAT 2020 Answer Key - Download Official Answer Key PDF Here
CAT answer key 2020 along with the question paper and objection form will be released two-three days after the exam. The window to raise test test takers raise objection to official response sheet will be opened a week after for candidates to raise objection (if any) to the official answers. The CAT answer key challenge fee is Rs 1000 per question.
CAT result 2020 will be announced in the first week of January 2021. The final CAT 2020 answer key will be released along with the result.
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CAT 2019 Exam Analysis - Get Detailed Paper Analysis and Review for Slot 1 & 2
CAT 2019 analysis - CAT 2019 was held on November 24 in two sessions - forenoon and afternoon. The slot 1 got over at 12 pm and the first impression of the CAT question paper is that it was easier than last year. While VARC was tricky with two difficult RC passages; the QA and DILR sections were easy. According to experts, an overall raw score of 157-160 will fetch 99 percentile. Check out detailed CAT 2019 analysis with sectional cut offs and number of good attempt.
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CAT 2020 Admit Card or Hall Ticket - Know Updates Here!
CAT admit card 2020 will be available for download on the official website from October third week. Candidates can download their respective admit cards by using their CAT login ID until the exam day. CAT admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Failure to carry the admit card at the exam centre can lead to disqualification from taking CAT exam. Thus, the candidates must download their admit cards before the CAT exam day as hard copy of the same will not be issued.
CAT Mock Test (Available): Get Free Online Practice Papers
CAT mock test is an important element of exam preparation. Infact, CAT preparation is incomplete without adequate practice of mock test. It not only helps the candidate in understanding the CAT exam pattern and marking scheme, but also the structure of CAT question paper. Not only that, the mock tests help candidates in improving speed and accuracy in solving the questions within a fixed time duration by developing time management skills.
It is recommended by experts and previous years CAT top
CAT News & Notifications
Common Admission Test or CAT is a management aptitude test for admission to MBA courses offered by the IIMs and top B-schools in India. CAT exam was held on November 24, 2019 and the result was annouced on January 4, 2020. Click on the links below to get the latest updates on CAT 2019 exam and check tips and tricks to score 99+ percentile.
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CAT Test Centres 2020: Check City Wise Exam Centres List
CAT exam is the most popular MBA entrance exam in India taken by over 2.4 lakh candidates across India, every year. Since, CAT has the highest number of applicants among all MBA entrance exam, it is conducted in two slots at multiple exam centres in over 150 cities.
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