CAT 2024 exam was held on November 24, 2024 in three shifts. CAT 2024 result has been announced today. Here’s all that you need to know for CAT 2024.
CAT 2024 exam dates and process
CAT 2024 exam was held on November 24, 2024 in three sessions. The exam was held in over 170 cities across India at designated test centres. This year, 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. CAT result 2024 has been announced today iimcat.ac.in. 14 candidates have scored 100 percentile, 29 have scored 99.99 percentile and 30 have score 99.98 percentile. CAT score is valid for admission to 21 IIMs and other top MBA colleges in India. Read this article for key details of CAT exam 2024.
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CAT Result 2024
CAT 2024 result has been announced at IIMCAT website. The CAT scorecard contains sectional and overall marks as well as percentiles. Here’s the process to download CAT 2024 result:
- Log on to CAT website iimcat.ac.in
- Click on 'CAT 2024 result/scorecard' tab
- Enter CAT application number and password
- Click on the scorecard section
- Click on download option and save the PDF of CAT 2024 scorecard
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Q: How much percentile is a good score in CAT exam?
The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a highly competitive entrance exam for admission to various management programs offered by top business schools in India. The percentile score in CAT exam is based on the relative performance of the test taker compared to all the other test takers.
The cutoff percentile for admission to top business schools varies from year to year and also depends on factors such as the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats. In general, a percentile score of 90 or above is considered a good score and can help you secure admission to some of the top business schools in India. However, to increase your chances of admission to the top-tier business schools, a percentile score of 95 or above is preferred.
Q: What is sectional cutoff in CAT exam?
Sectional cut off in CAT exam refers to the section wise percentiles required by the candidate for making it to the Personal Interview round of the IIMs or other top MBA colleges. The sectional cut offs are lower than overall cut offs of any institute. To understand better, check the table below for sectional CAT cut offs for IIM Ahmedabad:
Category | VARC percentile | DILR percentile | QA percentile | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
NC-OBC-Transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
PwD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
PwD (ST) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
For sectional cut offs of all IIMs, check this article – IIM shortlist and selection criteria
Q: What is the minimum percentile required for IIM Trichy?
IIM Trichy accepts minimum CAT percentile for shortlisting candidates for the Personal Interview round. For IIM Trichy MBA admission 2024, the estimated overall CAT cutoff for the General category students is 92 percentile. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the section-wise minimum CAT percentile required for various categories:
Category | PVRC | PDILR | PQA | Overall percentile rank (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 92 |
NC-OBC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 74 |
EWS | 40 | 40 | 40 | 70 |
SC | 35 | 35 | 35 | 54 |
ST | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 40 |
DAP | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 40 |
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CAT is the top MBA entrance exam in India. It is accepted by over 1300 B-schools in India for admission to MBA/PGDM courses. Check here key highlights of CAT 2024.
| 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 |
|
| CAT Exam Fees |
INR 2,500 (General category) and INR 1,250 (Reserved category) |
| Number of Test Takers |
3.29 lakh (in 2024) |
| 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 Cut Offs 2024
Check the table below for qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of IIMs. The final CAT cut offs for PI shortlist will be higher.
| IIM |
Qualifying CAT cut offs |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad |
85 |
| IIM Bangalore |
85 |
| IIM Calcutta |
85 |
| IIM Lucknow |
90 |
| IIM Indore |
90 |
| IIM Kozhikode |
85 |
| IIM Amritsar |
90 |
| IIM Nagpur |
94 |
| IIM Sambalpur |
94 |
| IIM Trichy |
94 |
| IIM Raipur |
94 |
| IIM Ranchi |
94 |
| IIM Kashipur |
94 |
| IIM Vizag |
80 |
| IIM Udaipur |
94 |
| IIM Bodhgaya |
94 |
| IIM Shillong |
75 |
| IIM Sirmaur |
94 |
| IIM Rohtak |
95 |
| IIM Nagpur |
85 |
| IIM Jammu |
94 |
| IIM Mumbai |
94 |
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CAT Selection Process
The IIMs shortlist candidates on the basis of CAT score of MBA admission. The CAT score is valid for admission to several other IIM courses such as Executive MBA, PhD and FPM. For full-time MBA admission, candidates have to appear for WAT-PI round of the IIMs. Check below three stages of IIM CAT selection process for Regular MBA.
- Stage 1: Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of CAT score
- Stage 2: Conduct of WAT-PI round
- Stage 3: Final selection and offer of admission
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CAT Answer Key 2024
CAT answer key 2024 was released in the form of candidate response sheet. Check below the steps to download CAT 2024 answer key and response sheet:
- Visit the official website of CAT 2024
- Click on the 'login' tab
- Enter CAT login ID and password
- Click on 'CAT 2024 answer key' will appear on the screen
- Click on 'download' icon to save it as PDF
The CAT answer key objection window will be opened for three to four days. If a candidate feels that the official answer key has errors then they can challenge it by filling an online form. The CAT answer key will be re-examined by the exam authorities and revised if required.
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CAT 2024 annswer key release and objection window
Candidates can download their CAT 2024 answer key/response sheet and raise objection at the IIMCAT website. To download and raise objection on provisional CAT 2024 answer key, candidates need to:
- Open the CAT website: iimcat.ac.in
- Click on 'login' tab
- Enter CAT ID and password
- Go to answer key/response sheet tab and download PDF
- To raise objection, go to objection tab
- Click on question IDs
- Upload a supporting document
- Pay INR 1200 per objection
CAT 2024 Exam Dates
The CAT 2024 convening IIM announced the dates on July 28, 2024. Check here CAT 2024 exam dates and events.
| 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 |
03-Dec-2024 |
| Answer key challenge process |
03-Dec-2024 to 05-Dec-2025 |
| Declaration of CAT 2024 result |
Last week of December 2024 or First week of January 2025 |
CAT Syllabus 2024
CAT syllabus comprises Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude. Check the table below for important topics that you need to prepare for CAT 2024.
| CAT sections |
CAT 2024 Syllabus topics |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Summary and Odd Sentence Out |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
Set Theory (Variables), Set Theory + Puzzles, Puzzles with Additional Data, Coding-Decoding and Series |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry and Mensuration |
Download CAT 2024 Syllabus PDF
CAT Exam Pattern 2024
There is no change in CAT 2024 pattern. CAT exam is an MCQ-based test of 120 minutes. In the exam, candidates have to solve 66 questions from VARC, DILR and QA. Given below are the key highlights of CAT 2024 exam pattern.
- The CAT exam 2024 will be held in three sessions
- Each session will be of 120 minutes
- There will be sectional time limit of 40 minutes per section
- The CAT exam will have three sections – VARC, DILR and QA
- 3 marks will be awarded for every correct answer
- 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
- There will be no negative marking for non-MCQs and skipping questions
- Total number of questions will be 66
- Total marks will be 198
- It is not mandatory to attempt all the questions
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CAT Question Papers
The CAT question paper is unique for every session but the sectional weightage is the same. Due to uniqueness of every question in every session, one paper can be a bit tougher than another. However, overall, the difficulty level of CAT question paper is moderate to high, every year.
| CAT Sections |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| 24 |
Moderate to High |
|
| 20 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
| 22 |
Moderate to High |
|
| Total |
66 |
Moderate |
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CAT Preparation 2024
To prepare for CAT exam, aspirants need to first decide how to go about it. Whether they want to join a coaching institute or whether they can prepare by themselves. Preparing through self-study will require more effort and early planning. If planning to do CAT 2024 preparation by self-study, the first thing you must do once you have decided to appear for the CAT is check its syllabus and analyse how much time would you need to cover it. The plan should be as per your hold on the subjects included in the CAT syllabus 2024. Check below some top CAT preparation article for assistance.
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CAT Eligibility 2024
To be able to appear for CAT 2024 exam, candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- Candidate must have completed bachelor's degree with minimum 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45 per cent aggregate for SC, ST and PWD/DA category) from a recognised university.
- Candidates in the final year of bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification or awaiting result can also appear for CAT 2024 exam.
- Candidates having a professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA/FCAI) with the required percentage are also eligible.
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CAT Admit Card 2024
CAT admit card is the mandatory document for appearing in the entrance exam. It is issued to registered candidates only. Those who registered for CAT 2024 have been issued the admit card. Check below the process to download CAT 2024 admit card:
- Open the CAT website: iimcat.ac.in
- Click on 'login' tab
- Enter CAT 2024 application number and password
- Go to 'admit card' section
- Click on 'download'
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CAT 2024 Registration
CAT 2024 registration form is available at the IIMCAT website. Candidates are required to register for the exam by paying the requisite fee. Check below in brief, the process to fill the CAT application form 2024.
- Go to the official website: iimcat.ac.in
- Click on 'new candidate registration'
- Enter name, date of birth, nationality, phone number and email ID
- Fill CAPTCHA code and verify registration with OTP received
- Log in with CAT 2024 ID shared via email to fill the form
- Enter personal and academic details
- Upload a recent passport size photo and scanned signature
- Select preferred IIMs, courses and test cities
- Pay CAT application fee via credit/debit card or net banking
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CAT 2024 Registration Guide and Important Certificates for Students
CAT 2024 registration is a six-step process in which candidates haven to fill in various fields with correct and valid information. For assistance, IIMCAT has shared CAT registration guide that applicants can refer for filling the CAT form 2024. Along with that, certain candidates will be required to upload relevant certificates for eligibility. Given below are the PDF pro forma of the same:
FAQs on CAT 2024
Q: When will CAT exam be conducted in 2024?
A: CAT exam in 2024 will be conducted on November 24, which is the last Sunday of that month. The CAT exam is always conducted on the last Sunday of November. Official announcement of the CAT 2024 exam date was made by the convening IIM on July 28, 2024. The CAT exam will be held in three sessions and every session will be of 2 hours. It will be conducted in about 170 cities.
Q: Who is eligible for CAT 2024?
A: Candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degree or equivalent from recognized university are eligible for CAT. The minimum score required for appearing in the CAT is 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45 percent for SC/ST/PwD categories). Candidates in final year or awaiting result are also eligible to apply for CAT 2024.
Q: Which IIM will conduct CAT 2024?
A:IIM Calcutta will conduct CAT 2024. The official announcement was made on July 28, 2024 when the exam notification was released. The top six IIMs conduct CAT on rotation basis. IIM Lucknow was the convening institute for CAT 2023, it conducted the exam after a gap of 5 years. IIM Calcutta conducted the exam in 2018 thus, it has been given the responsibility of CAT 2024.
Q: What is the CAT exam 2024 syllabus?
A: CAT 2024 syllabus includes Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The topics included in these include, reading comprehension, parajumble, sentence completion, one-word substitution, bar graphs, charts, tables, coding-decoding, blood relation, family tree, numbers, number system, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, etc.
Q: When was CAT 2024 registration conducted?
A: CAT 2024 registration began on August 1, 2024. The CAT exam 2024 registration dates were announced along with the exam date announcement. The CAT exam registration was to end on September 13, 2024 but the deadline was extended until September 20, 2024. In the online process, candidates had to create a login ID, fill the CAT application form, upload documents and pay the requisite fees. All these activities will have to be done at iimcat.ac.in website.
When should I start preparing for CAT 2024?
A: Ideal time to start CAT preparation is 9 months before the exam date. So, if CAT 2024 will be held on November 24, 2024, aspirants must start preparing for it from January 2024 onwards. Most of the candidates however, start preparing by March or May, so that they still have ample time to cover the syllabus and practice a good number of mock tests before the exam. You must choose and plan your CAT 2024 preparation, as per your knowledge of topics included in the CAT syllabus and availability of time as you would have to accommodate your academics or office work.
What is the CAT exam pattern?
A: CAT is a computer based test, conducted in three sessions. The exam is conducted at designated test centres where candidates have to take the test on a computer system. The questions are asked in MCQ format. A few questions appear in TITA format also. The total time duration of CAT is 120 minutes. It is divided into three sections of 40 minutes each. The questions are asked from VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude. For every correct attempt 3 marks are awarded and for every incorrect attempt 1 mark is deducted. There is no negative marking for TITA and unanswered questions.
Why is CAT exam tough to crack?
A: CAT is considered a tough exam because the questions are of high difficulty level. What makes CAT more difficult is the sectional time limit, i.e. the pressure to complete every section within 40 minutes. Since the exam is conducted by and for admission to IIMs, the top B-schools in India, the questions are naturally tough The VARC section of CAT is dominated by reading comprehension which poses a challenge to the majority of CAT aspirants as they belong to engineering or technical background. Another major reason for CAT’s high difficulty level is the high number of applicants. Every year over 2 lakh candidates apply for it.
Can I crack CAT in three months?
A: Cracking CAT in three months with a high score is not really possible, so it is advisable to not aim for it. It is somewhat possible to crack CAT in three months, only if you have appeared for it before and have a good practice of all the topics included in the syllabus, so that you can directly start solving practice questions and mock test to prepare in 3 months. However, you will need to put extra time and effort in preparation of CAT in such a short time.
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With a 70 percentile in CAT and 58% in graduation, admission to BITS Pilani for MBA may be difficult, as they typically have high cut-offs and look for strong academic performance. BITS Pilani usually requires a higher CAT score (above 90 percentile) and a solid academic record. However, it's worth
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The CAT result date for SIES College of Management Studies typically follows the official CAT result release date, which is usually in the first week of January. Once the results are out, SIES College will shortlist candidates based on their CAT scores for further rounds like Group Discussion (GD) a
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With a 50-60 percentile in CAT, top IIMs may be out of reach, but there are still several good options for you. Consider institutes like IMS Noida, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indira Institute of Management, and ITM Business School. Other options include BIMTECH, UPES, and Lovely Professional
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With a 68 percentile in CAT, getting into one of the new IIMs (like IIM Kashipur, IIM Rohtak, IIM Trichy, etc.) could be challenging, even under the OBC category. While new IIMs generally have slightly lower cut-offs compared to the older ones, they still maintain high academic and professional stan
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With a CAT percentile of 44.28, getting into top-tier B-schools may be tough, but there are still good options available. You can consider institutes like IMS Noida, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Amity Business School, ITM Navi Mumbai, and LPU Punjab. Other options include Welingkar Institute, B
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With a 98.07 percentile in CAT, you're in a strong position for calls from top B-schools in India. Based on your profile (Gen CAT, Non-Eng Male, 22 months work experience, 84% in Xth, and 91% in XII), you can expect calls from prestigious institutes like:
- IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Luckn
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With an 87 percentile in CAT, you have some good B-school options in India. Consider institutes like IILM University (New Delhi, Gurgaon), which offers a strong MBA programme with industry exposure, or Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), Bhubaneswar, known for its solid curriculum and placements.
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IILM University helps MBA Single Specialization students stay updated with the latest developments through various resources. They offer access to industry seminars, guest lectures, and workshops conducted by experts in the field. Additionally, the university encourages students to participate in we
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Yes, IILM University offers opportunities for MBA students, including those with a single specialization, to showcase their work at various events like conferences and seminars. These platforms allow students to present their research and projects to industry professionals and academicians. The univ
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Yes, students with 80% and above in CAT are eligible for a waiver of INR 3.50 Lacs at Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida. The total course fee for PGDM is INR 15.75 lakh. After waiver, students have to pay INR 12.25 Lacs as PGDM fee.
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I have 58% in my graduation and 70 percentile in CAT. Can I get admission to an MBA at BITS Pilani?