CAT EXAM 2024
The CAT EXAM 2024 is a prestigious national-level entrance exam for admission to MBA and other management programs at the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and over 1,200 top business schools in India. Expected to be conducted in November 2024, the CAT exam assesses candidates on three key areas: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). It is a computer-based test (CBT), lasting 2 hours, with 40 minutes dedicated to each section. The marking scheme includes +3 marks for correct answers and -1 mark for incorrect answers in MCQs, with no negative marking for non-MCQs. To be eligible, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD), with final-year students also eligible to apply. The application process typically begins in August 2024 through the official website (iimcat.ac.in), and admit cards are released in October 2024. The result is expected in January 2025, providing candidates with a percentile score for admission shortlisting. The CAT is renowned for its high level of difficulty and competition, making thorough preparation essential. Candidates are advised to practice mock tests, improve time management, and focus on accuracy to perform well. The CAT score is widely accepted by premier institutes like FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, and IIT Schools of Management, in addition to the IIMs. With its rigorous selection process and vast acceptance, CAT 2024 offers aspiring managers a gateway to some of the best business programs in India.
CAT EXAM 2024
CAT Exam Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern
| CAT Syllabus 2024- Highlights | |
| Name of the Section | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
| Duration of the CAT Exam | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| CAT Exam Date 2024 | 24th November 2024 |
| Section-wise Duration | 40 Minutes for Each Section (VARC, DILR, QA). 53 Minutes 20 Seconds for PwD candidates for each section. |
| Slot-wise Session | Slot 1: 8:30 am – 10:30 pm (Morning Session)Slot 2: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (Afternoon Session)Slot 3: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (Evening Session) |
| Number of Questions | 66 Questions |
| CAT exam total marks | 198 marks |
| Mode of the CAT 2024 exam | Computer-Based Mode (CBT) |
| Marking Scheme | For every right answer, +3 will be awardedFor every wrong answer in MCQs, -1 will be deductedNo negative marks for Non-MCQs |
CAT Exam Pattern 2024
| CAT Exam Pattern 2024 | |
| Number of sections | 3 |
| Duration of exam | 40 minutes per section |
| Number of questions | 66 |
| Total marks | 198 |
| Language of question paper | English |
| Number of answer choices | 4 |
CAT Section Wise Exam Pattern
| CAT Section | Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 22 | 66 |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 20 | 60 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 24 | 72 |
| Total | 66 | 198 |
CAT EXAM 2024 Important Dates
| CAT Exam 2024 Registration Start | 01st August 2024 (10 am) |
| CAT 2024 Registration Deadline | 13th September 2024 (5 pm) |
| CAT Admit Card 2024 | 5th November 2024 |
| CAT Exam Date 2024 | 24th November 2024 (Sunday) [Session 1: 8:30 am – 10:30 am Session 2: 12:30 pm – 02:30 pm Session 3: 04:30 pm – 06:30 pm] |
| CAT Answer Key 2024 | December 2024 |
| CAT Result 2024 | January 2025 |
CAT Exam Fees 2024
| Category | Application fee |
| General Category | Rs. 2500/- |
| SC/ST/PWD Category | Rs. 1250/- |
CAT 2024 Cut Off
| CAT Percentile | Marks in CAT 2020 | Marks in CAT 2019 | Marks in CAT 2018 | Marks in CAT 2017 | Marks in CAT 2016 |
| 99.9 | 131 | 196 | 192 | 208 | 191 |
| 99.5 | 115 | 170 | 170 | 183 | 168 |
| 99 | 102 | 157 | 155 | 173 | 153 |
| 95 | 77 | 120 | 125 | 139 | 123 |
| 90 | 63 | 90 | 110 | 121 | 108 |
| 85 | 55 | 87 | 90 | 103 | 93 |
| 80 | 49 | 75 | 80 | 98 | 84 |
CAT EXAM 2024
IIM Universities Accepting CAT Scores
- IIM Calcutta
- IIM Ahmedabad
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Lucknow
- IIM Kozhikode
- IIM Indore
- IIM Shillong
- IIM Rohtak
- IIM Ranchi
- IIM Raipur
- IIM Udaipur
- IIM Nagpur
- IIM Tiruchirappalli
- IIM Kashipur
- IIM Visakhapatnam
- IIM Bodh Gaya
- IIM Amritsar
- IIM Sambalpur
- IIM Sirmaur
- IIM Jammu
Non-IIM Universities Accepting CAT Scores
- FMS, Delhi University
- SPJIMR, Mumbai
- MDI, Gurgaon
- IMT, Ghaziabad
- IIT Kanpur-IME
- IMI, Delhi
- IIT Delhi – DoMs
- IIT Bombay-SJMSOM
- IIT Madras-DoMs
- IIT Roorkee-DoMs
- IIT Kharagpur-VGoSM
- IIT Dhanbad-ISM
- Great Lakes Institute of Management
- IMT, Nagpur
- IMI, Kolkata
- IPE, Hyderabad
- ITM, University
- Institute of Management, Nirma University
- IIITM, Gwalior
- Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Goa
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