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CAT 2024 answer key (final) has been released and there is no change from the provisional CAT answer key 2024. CAT 2024 response sheet was released on December 3, 2024 at IIMCAT website. However, many candidates could download the CAT 2024 answer key much earlier on November 29, 2024. The CAT response sheet/answer key 2024 contains question-wise recorded responses of the test takers and official answers determined by the experts.Â
The CAT exam authority invited objections from test takers against the official CAT answer key 2024, from December 3 to 5, 2024. Upon examination of all the objections received, it was found that none of the objections were vaild. Thus, the CAT 2024 answer key will not be revised. The CAT 2024 result will be prepared after examining the objections and revision of the official CAT 2024 answer key.Â
Final CAT 2024 Answer Key: Objection Management
A total of 405 objections were received and upon examination, none of them were found to be valid. Check below, section wise result of objection management exercise:
| Section Name |
Assessment Shift |
Number of Objections |
Decision |
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| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
Shift 1 |
5 |
No change |
| Shift 2 |
9 |
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| Shift 3 |
7 |
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| Quantitative Ability (QA) |
Shift 1 |
11 |
No change |
| Shift 2 |
1 |
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| Shift 3 |
1 |
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| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
Shift 1 |
31 |
No change |
| Shift 2 |
272 |
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| Shift 3 |
68 |
Download: CAT_2024_answer_key_slot_3Â
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Q: Â What is the benefit of CAT answer key and response sheet?
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Q: Â What is the difference between CAT score and CAT percentile?
CAT score is the total marks a candidate receives out of the maximum marks, calculated by subtracting the marks of incorrect answers from the marks of correct answers. For every correct answer, +3 is given to the candidates, for every incorrect -1 is deducted from the overall score. Apart from this, a candidate's rank is calculated by normalizing the scores of all candidates and placing them on a common scale based on the difficulty and attempts of the candidates. It is important to understand the difference between CAT score and CAT percentile because IIMs and all MBA colleges in India select candidates on the basis of their CAT and other MBA related exam percentiles and not score.
The CAT percentile is referred to as the rank of a candidate against the rest of the test takers. The percentile indicates the total percentage of candidates who scored less than or equal to a particular candidate in CAT.
Suppose,1,000 people take an exam and you bag the top rank, which means 999 candidates scored less than you. Then your CAT percentile will be 999/1000*100 = 99.9.
Upvote Q: Â What information is mentioned in the CAT answer key?
The official CAT answer key/response sheet of every candidate released by the examination authority contains each question and its status - your answer, right answer and not attempted questions. The following information are mentioned on the CAT answer key: Name of the candidate 1. CAT registration number 2. CAT exam centre 3. Exam slot 4. Test date 5. Test time 6. Section-wise Questions 7. Question type 8. Question ID 9. Status (attempted/not attempted) 10. Right option/answer Candidate's response Candidates who appear for the CAT exam, must check their answer sheet once it is released by the conducting IIM. It helps in analysing performance in the exam. Candidates can use this information to assess their raw CAT score and make an estimation of their chances of admission into the desired college.
Upvote Q: Â What is the marking scheme of CAT?
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How to Download CAT Answer Key 2024?
CAT 2024 candidates will be able to check the official CAT answer keys by using their CAT login ID and password. To download CAT answer key or response sheet 2024, candidates will have to follow the below-mentioned steps:
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Visit the official website of CAT 2024 (iimcat.ac.in)
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Click on the 'login' tab
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Enter CAT login ID and password
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CAT 2024 answer key will appear on the screen
- Take a printout of the CAT answer key or CAT response sheet
A snapshot of CAT answer key:
Details mentioned under every question of the CAT response sheet
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Q: Â What are the qualifying CAT cutoffs for all the IIMs?
Upvote Q: Â Are CAT cut offs announced along with the CAT result?
Upvote Q: Â What are the factors affecting the CAT cut-off for Institute of Management Technology Nagpur?
The CAT (Common Admission Test) cut-off for the Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Nagpur is influenced by several key factors. The institute's seat capacity and the desired student-to-seat ratio play a role. IMT Nagpur may set a higher cut-off if they have limited seats and a competitive environment. Additionally, the institute's historical admission trends, the program's popularity, and the category of the applicant (e.g., General, SC/ST, OBC) can affect the cut-off. Lastly, changes in the institute's admission policies and priorities, along with the difficulty level of the CAT exam itself, can also influence the cut-off score from year to year. As a result, the CAT cut-off for IMT Nagpur can vary annually and is determined by a combination of these factors.
Upvote CAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CAT 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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19 Dec '24 | CAT 2024 result announcement |
03 Dec '24 - 05 Dec '24 | CAT 2024 answer key challenge |
CAT 2024 Answer Key: How to raise objection?
Candidate will have to fill the objection form by using their CAT login ID and password. Objection fee of INR 1,200 per question is to be paid online. Following are the steps to fill the CAT objection form:
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Visit the official website of CAT 2024
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Click on 'Login'
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Enter CAT login ID and password
- Go to Objection tab
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Click on ‘+’ sign to add an objection
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Check the question number from the PDF of the question paper on the official website
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Enter relevant details
- Upload supporting document
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Pay objection fee, i.e. INR 1,200 per objection through credit/debit card or net banking
Raising Objection to CAT Answer Key: Points to Remember
- Candidates must raise objection only if they are 100 percent sure of the error
- The fee will be refunded to only those candidates whose objection have been accepted
- The objection form will not get submitted without the payment of fees
- The objection fee will be refunded in 5 working days
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Objections that have been submitted once cannot be edited
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There is no limit to raising objections against the official CAT answer keys
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CAT 2024 result will be announced only after the CAT answer key objection process is over and the objections have been evaluated
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No objection will be entertained after the release of final CAT answer key and result 2024
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There will be no re-checking of CAT question paper or candidate responses under any circumstance
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Upvote Q: Â What is CAT cut off for Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA course?
Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon accepts CAT/ XAT score, followed by Group Discussion and a Personal Interview round for admission to the MBA programme. Great Lakes Gurgaon CAT cutoff 2024 will be released soon after the declaration of CAT 2024 result. Great Lakes Gurgaon CAT cutoff 2022 was 70 percentile for the General All India category students. So, considering the past year cutoff trend, the reauired CAT cutoff percentile will be over and above 70 percetile for the General category candidates.
Upvote Q: Â What is the CAT score required for TAPMI MBA admission?
The CAT score required for TAPMI varies depending on the category of the candidate. TAPMI CAT cutoff is released for admission to the MBA course at the time of admission. However, based on the previous year's trends, the required CAT cutoff for General category candidates is around 85 percentile.
Also, the cutoffs for admission to TAPMI may vary for candidates with work experience of more than 20 months. The institute follows a profile-based shortlisting process that considers various factors such as academic performance, work experience, and extracurricular achievements.
Upvote Information Mentioned on CAT Answer Key 2024
The CAT 2024 answer key/response sheet will contain section wise questions and its status – your answer, right answer and unanswered questions. The following information will be mentioned on the CAT answer key 2024:
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Name of the candidate
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CAT registration number
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CAT 2024 exam centre
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Test date
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Test time
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Question
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Question type
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Question ID
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Status (attempted/not attempted)
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Right option/answer
- Candidate's response
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Q: Â What would be the CAT cut-off for this year at Fore School?
Upvote Q: Â What is the CAT cut off for MBA Rural Management Xavier and also for MBA HRM Bhubaneswar Xavier?
Upvote Q: Â From where can I download CAT question papers?
Upvote How to Calculate CAT Exam Score?
To calculate the score with the help of the CAT response sheet, candidates must know the CAT marking scheme:
CAT Marking Scheme 2024
 Given below is the table indicating marking scheme of the CAT 2024 exam:
Type of Questions |
Correct Answer |
Incorrect Answer |
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| MCQ |
+3 |
-1 |
| Non-MCQ |
+3 |
0 |
Note: There will be no deduction of marks for unanswered questions.Â
How to Calculate CAT score?
Based on the marking scheme mentioned above, one can calculate their CAT raw score by observing the following:
- If a candidate has made 50 correct attempts then the score will be 50x3 = 150 marks.
- If a candidate has marked 10 questions incorrectly, then there will be deduction of 10 marks.
- Subtract total marks deducted from total marks scored to get CAT raw score, which is 150 - 10 = 140.
- So, the candidate's raw score will be 140/198. This raw score is however not used for result preparation.Â
- The raw CAT scores will be normalised to ensure candidates from all three exam slots are assessed ont the same level.Â
- The normalised CAT score is then used for percentile calculation.Â
- The CAT 2024 result is declared in percentile and B-schools select candidates on the basis of percentile, not score.
- Once you know the raw score you can use Shiksha's CAT percentile predictor to know your expected CAT percentile
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Upvote Q: Â What is the expected CAT cut off for MDI Gurgaon?
Considering the previous years cutoff trend, the expected CAT cutoff will be 97 for the General All India category students. MDI Gurgaon accepts CAT scores, followed by the Personal Interview round for admission to its PGDM courses. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the category-wise estimated MDI Gurgaon CAT percentile 2024:
Category | QA percentile | DILR percentile | VARC percentile | Overall percentile |
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General and EWS | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 70 |
ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| OBC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 80 |
PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 70 |
Note: The above-mentioned cutoff data is the estimated MDI Gurgaon CAT cutoff 2023 basis of the previous year's cutoff data.
Upvote Q: Â What is the sectional CAT cut off for VGSOM?
The selection process of VGSOM admission to MBA is a two step process. The step one is on the basis of CAT scores where candidates are shortlisted for the further process of Personal Interview. For VGSOM there is no sectional cutoff, however, candidates must meet the overall MBA4 cutoff of 90 percentile for General category, 80 for NC-OBC Category and 75 each for SC, ST and PwD categories. The final VGSOM cutoff for the final admission is based on cumulative scores of the application ratings, performance score in CAT and performance of the candidate in Personal Interview.
Upvote CAT 2024 Answer Key (Memory Based)
Check here a few memory based CAT 2024 answer keys from slot 1:
Q: In sept incomes of K, A, V is 8:6:5. They rent a house using 15%, 12% and 18% of their incomes respectively. In October, rent remains the same where as the salary of each of them increased by 10%,12%, 15% respectively. What percentage of their income have they paid as the house rent (give in nearest percentage).
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- Correct Answer: 13:2%
Q: One direct question from the Number System was 10 to the power 100 divided by seven, candidates had to choose the correct answer for the problem.
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- Correct Answer: 4
Q: A shop has 187 fruits consisting of Apple, Mangoes and Oranges. Apples and Mangoes were in the ratio 5:2, and after selling 75 apples and 26 mangoes, and half of the oranges, the apple left and the oranges left, were in the ratio of 3:2. Find the number of unsold fruits.
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- Correct Answer: 66
Q: A vessel is full of milk. 2/3rd of the milk is removed and replaced with water. This process is repeated 3 more times. Then find ratio of milk and water in the final solution.
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- Correct Answer: 1:80
Q: For any natural Number 'n', let an be the largest number not exceeding √n, then a1 + a2 + a3... +a50 =
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- Correct Answer: 217
Q: X is a +ve real no, 4lox10x + 4log 100 x + 8 log 1000x = 13, then the greatest integer not exceeding 'x'
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- Correct Answer: 31
Q. A.P Que x5= -4, x1, x2,...x100 are in AP. 2x6 + 2x9= x11 + x13. Find x100
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- Option A: -194 (Correct Option)
- Option B: 206
- Option C: 204
- Option D: -196
Q: Let x, y, z be real numbers and 4(x²+y²+z²) = a, 4(x-y-z) = 3+a, then find the value of 'a'
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- Option A: 1
- Option B: 1&1/3
- Option C: 4
- Option D: 3 (Correct Option)
Q: S.P of product is fixed to ensure 40% profit. If product cost 40% less, and have been sold for INR 5 less, then profit would have been 50%, then the original S.P is:
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- Option A: 5
- Option B: 10
- Option C: 20
- Option D: 14 (Correct Option)
Q: Two points A and B are 45 km apart. Anil started from A. Sunil started from B. They met each other after 1 hour 30 mins. and after meeting, they continued towards their destinations. Time taken by Anil to reach Point B was 1 hr 15 mins more than the time taken by Sunil to reach point A. Find speed of Anil
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- Option A: 12 (Correct Option)
- Option B: 16
- Option C: 18
- Option D: 24
Check here few memorry based questions and answer keys of CAT 2024 slot 2:
- Acid water question
Answer: 3:5
- Profit and Loss question
Answer: Â 2160
- Average of compensation question
Answer: 95000
- Age related question
Answer: 5:4
- Question on mango, apple and, banana
Answer: 340
FAQs on CAT Answer Key 2024
Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to CAT Answer Key 2024:
Q: Â How to download CAT response sheet and answer key?
CAT answer key is released in online mode only. The link to download it is made live at the CAT exam website within a week of the exam. Candidates who have appeared for the test can download it by using their CAT login ID and password. To download CAT answer key and response sheet candidates have to follow the below-mentioned steps: 1. Visit the official website of CAT exam (iimcat. ac.in) 2. Click on the 'login' tab 3. Enter CAT login ID and password 4. Click on sign in to go to student dashboard 5. Look for response sheet/answer key tab 6. Click on the link to open the answer key 7. Download the PDF and save it The CAT answer key will be available for download from December 5-8, 2023 only. In case a candidate fails to download their answer key within the deadline, they will not be able to access it later under any circumstances. Thus, candidates must download their scorecards.
Upvote Q: Â What is the CAT cut off for IIM Ranchi MBA?
For IIM Ranchi admission 2024, the final CAT cutoff 2023 will be higher than the qualifying cutoff. Also, IIMs accept both sectional and overall cutoff for admission. The CAT 2022 qualifying cutoff for IIM Ranchi Admission 2023 is 92 percentile for the General Category, with sectional cutoffs of 70 percentile each. Additionally, this year there will be no Written Ability Test (WAT). Selection will be based on the Personal Interview (PI) and other criteria. For category wise cutoff percentile please refer to the table given below:
Category | Estimated CAT 2023 Qualifying Cutoff |
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General/ EWS | 93 |
EWS | 70 |
NC-OBC | 74 |
SC | 54 |
ST | 40 |
DAP | 40 |
Note: The above-mentioned data is not the actual CAT 2023 Qualifying Cutoff and is the estimated data based on the previous year's qualifying cutoff. The actual data might be on the higher side for 2023.
Upvote Q: Â How to challenge CAT answer key?
Upvote Q: Â How much percentile is required for Calcutta University MBA admission?
| Section | CAT percentile (General-All India)2022 |
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| Overall | 50.35 |
| Quants | 50.35 |
| VA-RC | 50.35 |
| DI-LR | 50.35 |
Upvote Q: Â From where can I download CAT result?
CAT result is announced at the iimcat.ac.in website. Candidates who appear for the test can download their scorecards from the official website by using their login credentials. The CAT result download link is made live about 20 days after the exam. Candidates can download their scorecards by using their login credentials.
Given below is the process to follow for downloading the CAT result.
- Visit the official website of CAT exam
- Click on CAT scorecard download
- Enter your CAT ID and password
- Click on the scorecard tab
- Download the CAT result PDF
Process to check the CAT result on smart phone:
- Open a web browser on the mobile phone
- Type the url of CAT exam: iimcat.ac.in
- Click on CAT scorecard tab
- Enter your CAT application number and password
- Click on the scorecard tab to open the document
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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.Â
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Jaipuria Noida considers CAT score for scholarship to PGDM Marketing Management students. Below is the criteria and fee after waiver for PGDM:
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| PGDM Marketing Management | 80% & above | INR 12.25 lakh |
| PGDM Marketing Management | 70% & above | INR 13.25 lakh |
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Students with 90 percentile and above in CAT are eligible for 50% fee waiver. The total tuition fee for MBA is INR 6.97 lakh. MBA students need to pay INR 3.48 Lacs after waiver for the course. The waiver is offered on the total tuition fee of MBA.Â
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14 candidates have scored 100 percentile in CAT 2024, out of a total of 2.93 Lacs candidates. Out of 14 toppers, 1 is a woman candidate. Check below CAT 2024 result data:
Check the below table for data and statistics of CAT 2024 test takers and toppers.Â
| CAT Toppers | Gender and Discipline | State |
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| 100 percentiles 14 - Nos | Female - 1  Male - 13  Engg – 13  Non-Engg – 1 | Andhra Pradesh 1 Delhi 2 Haryana 1 Kerala 1 Maharashtra 5 Odisha 1 Rajasthan 1 Telangana 2 |
| 99.99 percentiles 29 -Nos. | Female - 2  Male - 27  Engg – 25  Non-Engg - 4 | Chandigarh 1 Delhi 4 Gujarat 2 Haryana 1 Karnataka 3 Kerala 1 Madhya Pradesh 1 Maharashtra 5 Odisha 1 Punjab 1 Rajasthan 3 Tamil Nadu 1 Telangana 1 Uttar Pradesh1 Uttarakhand 1 West Bengal 2 |
| 99.98 percentiles 30-Nos | Female - 1 Male - 29  Engg – 20  Non-Engg -10 | Bihar 1 Delhi 2 Gujarat 2 Haryana 4 Karnataka 4 Madhya Pradesh 3 Maharashtra 3 Tamil Nadu 2 Telangana 3 Uttar Pradesh 2 West Bengal 4 |
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The HCL Career Aptitude Test is part of the TechBee programme for students who have completed their Class XII. The test dates are announced every year and the candidates are communicated on the registered email address itself.
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The total tuition fee for NIMS University MBA course is INR 4 lakh. Students who have passed CAT get 100% waiver in tuition fee for both years only if they secure 90 percentile and above in the exam. For such students, the tuition fee for each year is not applicable.
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Students who have secured 90 percentile and above in CAT are eligible for NIMS University scholarship for MBA students. Under this scholarship, students get a 100% waiver on the total tuition fee applicable for two-years. After waiver, student do not have to pay any tuition fee in both the years.
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Saintgits Institute of Management offers MBA based on valid entrance exam scores. The Institute accepts minimum aggregate of 60% in graduation and valid scores in accepted entrance exams. Saintgits Institute of Management accepts entrance exam scores of CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT etc. Apart from this, cand
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Yes, Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management accepts CAT and various other entrance exam scores for admissions.  The accepted entrance exams are CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ GMAT/ CMAT/ ICET. Candidates willing to get admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses must take part in
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A candidate who scores just 20 on the percentile scale in CAT, hence, will find it really difficult to get admission for MBA programs to any top part of the elite business schools, for all these institutes have put a very high cut-off percentage on a general basis in the range of 85 to 99 percentile
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