CAT Result 2024: Expected Date (Dec 20), How to check IIM CAT Score & Percentile @iimcat.ac.in

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Updated on Nov 29, 2024 12:55 IST

CAT 2024 result can be expected by December 20, 2024. Although, the official CAT 2024 notification mentions result announcement in the second week of January 2025, one can expect it to be released much earlier as it has been seen in the last two years that CAT result was announced within three weeks of the exam.

The result cum scorecard of CAT 2024 will be available for download at iimcat.ac.in website through login. Candidates will have to use their CAT 2024 login ID and password to check their result. The CAT 2024 scorecard will contain each candidate's name, registration number, category, photo, sectional score, overall score, sectional percentile and overall percentile.

CAT 2024 exam was held on November 24, 2024 and the official answer key was released on November 29, 2024. CAT 2024 result will be prepared after CAT 2024 answer key release and examination of objections received. Read here all about CAT result 2024.

How to Download CAT 2024 Result?

The CAT result 2024 will be available only in online mode and candidates will have to use their CAT login ID to access the scorecard. Given below is the process to check CAT 2024 result:

Visit the official website (iimcat.ac.in)
Click on 'CAT 2024 scorecard download'
Enter CAT 2024 ID and password
Click on the 'scorecard' tab
Download the CAT result 2024 PDF

How to Check CAT 2024 Result on Mobile?

Candidates can check CAT 2024 exam result on smartphone as well. However, it is advised to download the scorecard on laptop or a desktop. Here are the steps to download CAT result 2024 on mobile:

Open a web browser on the smart phone
Type in the url of CAT exam: iimcat.ac.in
Click on 'CAT 2024 scorecard'
Enter your application number and password
Click on the scorecard tab to open the document

CAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CAT 2024 exam

Dates

Upcoming Exam Dates

03 Dec '24 -

05 Dec '24

CAT 2024 answer key challenge

ONGOING

Dec '24

CAT 2024 result announcement

TENTATIVE

Details Mentioned in CAT Result cum Scorecard 2024

The CAT scorecard is released as a downloadable PDF. The following information is mentioned on the CAT 2024 scorecard:

CAT 2024 registration number/user Id
Candidate's name, DOB, category and gender
Date, session and time of examination
Candidate's contact details and email id
CAT scaled score (overall)
CAT score (section-wise)
CAT percentile score (section-wise)
CAT percentile score (overall)

Candidates must note that the CAT 2024 scorecards can be downloaded only from the official CAT website and will be available till December 31, 2025

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Q: Are CAT cut offs announced along with the CAT result?

CAT cut offs are not announced along with the CAT result. The cut offs also not released publicaly. They are known after a few days of result announcement when the IIMs and other colleges start their shortlisting process. The IIMs will open shortlist window basis the CAT cut offs two to three days after the result announcement. The CAT percentile of candidates shortlisted for Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview, PI can be considered the cut off for that IIM. For example, if a candidate with CAT percentile of 99 belonging from General category is selected for the What/GD-PI of IIM Calcutta, then the CAT cut off for IIM Calcutta is 99 percentile. Only those candidates who will make it to the What/GD-PI round of IIMs will get to know the cut offs.

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Q: Which MBA colleges are available with 80 percentile in CAT?

There are quite a few MBA colleges who accept CAT score of 80 percentile and above for admission. The admission process for these colleges include group discussion and Personal Interview . Fore School of Management Goa Institute of Management International Management Institute, Delhi Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli Praxis Business School, Kolkata Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management development & Research, Bangalore Shiva Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research TA Pai Management Institute Trinity College for Management and Technology, Ghaziabad Click on this link for more: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/colleges-accepting-cat-scores-range-80-to-90-percentile-blogId-11981.

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Q: What is the CAT cut off for Lloyd Business School?

The minimum requirement for the CAT examination for the Lloyd Buisness School is 50 percent and 45 percent for SC and ST.

Then if the candidate doesn't have enough score for eligibility the candidate should be taken for Lloyd Management Aptitude Test

The admission conducted in Lloyd Buisness School are done on the basis of cut off . The latest information of BBA at Lloyd Buisness school is not provided yet. But for the MBA programme, the overall MAT percentile cut off was 65. Also, for BBA admission one should meet the minimum eligibility of 45 percent.

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How is CAT Percentile Calculated?

In CAT, the percentile is basically the rank of a candidate against rest of the candidates. For CAT percentile calculation, first of all, every test taker's raw scores are calculated keeping in the mind the CAT marking scheme, i.e. three marks for each correct answer and minus one mark for each incorrect answer. No mark is deducted for wrong answers in non-MCQ type questions. Once the raw scores are determined, the CAT percentile is calculated.

Calculation of CAT percentile includes three steps. Check below the steps of CAT 2024 result calculation:

Each candidate is given marks as per number of correct and incorrect attempts,
Total score calculated by adding +3 for every correct attempt and deducting -1 for every incorrect attempt.
Thereafter, these section-wise and overall scores (raw scores) are normalised to arrive at a scaled CAT score.
The normalised scores are converted into percentiles which are reported in the CAT scorecards.

Also Read: Difference between CAT score and CAT percentile

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Q: 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. 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.

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Q: How is the CAT score and percentile calculated?

As there are many confusions in percentage and percentile. So, percentage is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. Whereas, percentile is dependent on the highest marks. It is a measured by using the statistics indicating the value below which a given percentage of observations of candidates fall. Talking about how the CAT exam percentile is calculated, so assuming that 2,00,000 people appeared for CAT exam in a particular year. The net score of everyone is calculated, and all test-takers are sorted in descending order as per their marks in CAT. Assuming your rank is 1500. So, in this case, your percentile score will be: Total No. of Candidates-your rank Therefore 200000-1500=198500 (198500/200000)x100 = 99.25 percentile. And if there are three decimals in the answer like 99.258, so it will be rounded to 99.3. So, like this, the percentile of CAT exam and similar exams are calculated.

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Q: What is the admission process for MBA in IIMs? What is their CAT cutoff?

Academic credentials, professional experience, performance on the Common Admission Test (CAT), and results on subsequent rounds of the selection process, such as the Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview, are all necessary to be admitted to Indian Institutes of Management (Iims) for an MBA (PI). The steps to applying for admission to Iims are as follows: 1. Review the prerequisites: A applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% of the required marks, or an equivalent CGPA, from an accredited university or institution in order to apply for admission to an IIM. The minimal requirement for candidates in the reserved category is 45%. Candidates must also take the CAT exam and achieve the specified minimum percentile in order to be considered for admission to IIMs. 2. CAT Exam: Sign up and show up for the CAT exam that the IIMs are hosting. Every year, the exam is typically held in November or December. 3. Candidates are shortlisted for the next phases of selection, which typically comprise the Writing Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI), based on their CAT percentile (PI). 4. Final selection: The candidate's performance in the CAT exam, the What/GD/PI rounds, their academic credentials, and their work experience all play a role in the final decision. Every year, based on the exam's level of difficulty and the number of applicants, the percentile cutoff for general category candidates varies. For general category applicants applying to IIMs, the cutoff percentile for the CAT is often between 97 and 98 percentile. Therefore, depending on the aforementioned criteria, the cutoff may be greater or lower. It is crucial to remember that, although the CAT score is a crucial selection criterion, IIMS also prioritise other criteria like academic standing, professional experience, and performance in future rounds of selection. To increase their chances of being admitted to IIMs aspirants should concentrate on preparing well for both the CAT exam and the subsequent rounds of selection.

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What is CAT Normalisation Process?

CAT exam is conducted in three slots and the questions of every session are unique. Since, every test paper has different set of questions, it is quite possible that one CAT session is tougher than another. To ensure that no candidate has any advantage or disadvantage over another due to difference in question paper set, CAT authorities follow a normalisation process where the marks of every test taker are scaled to bring it on the same plane. Parameters taken into consideration during CAT normalisation process are:

Highest score
Lowest score
Mean score
Median score
Top 10 percentiles
Lowest 10 percentiles

CAT Scaled_Score_Calculation

The CAT 2024 result will be prepared on the basis of normalised score and the CAT percentile will be calculated only after the raw CAT scores are scaled and normalised. The CAT normalisation process is based on GATE scoring process and the calculations are based on statistic equations.

What After CAT Result 2024?

After the declaration of CAT result 2024, the IIMs will start shortlisting candidates for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The selection of candidates will be based on minimum CAT cut offs which will be determined by the institutes individually. Candidates who will meet the minimum CAT cut off, will be required to fill an online form on the official website of the IIMs they had selected in the CAT 2024 application form for admission. Candidates will have to fill the PI shortlist form within the deadline to be selected. Selection will be based on candidate's CAT score and academic record (Class 10 and Class 12 marks).

Thereafter, the institutes will shortlist candidates for WAT/PI. For CAT 2024, the IIMs will release MBA/PGP shortlist in January 2025. Personal Interview rounds will be conducted in March-April and the final result will be announced by May 2025.

Final selection of the candidates for 2025-2027 MBA/PGP batch will be done on the basis of various parameters such as CAT 2024 score, academic history, work experience, academic diversity, gender diversity and performance in WAT/PI.

The IIM admission process consists of three stages. Given below is a brief description of IIM admission process 2025:

Screening of candidates on the basis of CAT score and academic record
Written Ability Test and Personal Interview (WAT/PI) round
Final selection of candidates for admission

The top IIMs conduct admission process individually, where are the 9 new/baby IIMs conduct admissions jointly. The newer IIMs select candidates through a Common Admission Process or IIM CAP.

MBA Admission Through CAT: Other Top B-Schools

The admission process of other top B-Schools is same as IIMs, i.e. candidate shortlisting and WAT-PI. Other top MBA colleges too shortlist candidates for WAT-PI round on the basis of CAT cut offs. shortlisting.The cut offs are determined by institutes individually. For admission to non-IIMs, candidates will be required to fill institute application forms. The MBA application window of top B-Schools open from August onwards. Candidates must keep a check on the MBA application deadline of their preferred B-School.

CAT Cut Offs

The IIMs do not publish CAT cut offs on any public platform. However, one can estimate cut offs by analysing previous years' selection of candidates (their percentile). In top IIMs, mostly 99+ percetilers are selected. The below given CAT cut offs are estimated minimum percentiles based on previous years' trends and certain parameters. The actual CAT 2024 cut offs can be higher. Check the table below for CAT cut offs:

IIMs	Expected CAT cut off 2024 (percentile)
IIM Ahmedabad	99-100
IIM Bangalore	99-100
IIM Calcutta	99
IIM Lucknow	97-98
IIM Indore	97-98
IIM Kozhikode	97-98
IIM Amritsar	95-96
IIM Nagpur	95-96
IIM Sambalpur	95-96
IIM Trichy	94-95
IIM Raipur	94-95
IIM Ranchi	94-95
IIM Kashipur	94-95
IIM Vizag	92-94
IIM Udaipur	92-94
IIM Bodhgaya	92-94
IIM Shillong	90
IIM Sirmaur	90

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Q: How much should I score in CAT to get the GD-PI call for MBA(finance)?

he CAT cutoff for MBA (Finance) varies from institute to institute and depends on several factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, the academic profile of the candidates, etc. Typically, top B-schools such as IIMs, XLRI, FMS Delhi, etc., have a CAT cutoff percentile of 95-99 for their MBA (Finance) programs. However, it is important to note that the CAT cutoff percentile is not the only criterion for getting a call for the GD-PI round. Other factors such as academic profile, work experience, extracurricular activities, and diversity also play a crucial role in the selection process. Candidates who meet the minimum CAT cutoff percentile but have a strong overall profile are more likely to receive a GD-PI call from top B-schools. In conclusion, a CAT percentile of 95 or above can improve your chances of getting a GD-PI call for MBA (Finance) from top B-schools. However, it is important to have a well-rounded profile and showcase your strengths in other areas as well.

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Q: What is the CAT cut-off for DoMS, IIT Madras?

DMS (Department of Management Studies) IIT Madras does not have a specific CAT cut-off for admissions to their MBA programme. The selection process for DMS IIT Madras involves considering the candidate's performance in CAT, followed by a Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). However, candidates with a percentile of 95 and above in CAT are generally considered highly competitive for admissions to DMS IIT Madras. However, it's important to note that CAT score is not the only factor considered for admissions, and the final selection also depends on the candidate's overall profile, including academic qualifications, work experience, extracurricular activities, and performance in the What, GD, and PI.

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Q: Are CAT cut offs announced along with the CAT result?

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CAT Toppers List and Statistics

Over 2 lakh candidates appear for the CAT every year. However, only 10-20 test takers score perfect 100. The number of 99.99 percentilers is also within 30-25. In CAT 2023, out of 2.88 lakh test takers, 14 candidates scored 100 percentile and 29 candidates scored 99.99 percentile. All 100 percentilers are male canddidates. Only one female candidate scored 99.99 percentile in the CAT exam last year. Check below the list of CAT toppers (99+ percentilers).

Name of CAT 2023 Toppers	CAT Percentile 2023
Riddhi Dugar	99.91 percentie
Rounak Tikmani	99.90 percentile
Avik Das	99.78 percentile
Mridul Tiwari	99.66 percentile
Divyanshu Garg	99.60 percentile
Anmol Gupta	99.47 percentile
Tarun Choudhary	99.47 percentile
Simran Gupta	99.45 percentile
Sahil Shetty	99.25 percentile
Shreemant Singi	99.28 percentile
Vishesh Jain	99.69 percentile
Pulkit Daga	99.14 percentile

CAT Toppers Data

Out of 2.88 lakh candidates who appeared for CAT 2023 exam, 14 scored 100 percentile and 29 scored 99.99 percentile. Check below, state wise data of CAT 2023 toppers released by IIM Lucknow.

Overall CAT Percentile

Total Numbers

Total Gender Numbers

Total State Wise Numbers

100 percentiles

All Males

1 – Andhra Pradesh

1 - Delhi
1 – Gujarat
1 – Jammu & Kashmir
1 - Karnataka
1 - Kerala
4 – Maharashtra
1 – Tamil Nadu
2 - Telangana
1 - Uttar Pradesh

99.99 percentiles

Male 28
Female-01

1 – Bihar
7 - Delhi
2 – Haryana
4 - Karnataka
9 - Maharashtra
1 - Tamil Nadu
2 - Telangana
2 - Uttar Pradesh
1 - West Bengal

99.98 percentiles

All Males

1 - Bihar
3 – Delhi
1 - Gujarat
1 - Haryana
1 - Karnataka
1 - Kerala
8 - Maharashtra
1 - Odisha
3 – Rajasthan
1 – Tamil Nadu
3 - Telangana
3 – Uttar Pradesh
2- West Bengal

Also Read: CAT 2023 Toppers List: Check CAT Toppers Names, Scores and Percentile

CAT 2022 Toppers' List

Listed below are the names of some of the candidates who scored 99+ percentile in CAT 2022.

Name of CAT Topper	CAT Topper Score
Pranav Chaturvedi	99.98 percentile
Sagar Bhargav	99.89 percentile
Pranav Bahedia	99.82 percentile
Atish Naskar	99.81 percentile
Sunil Singh Rathod	99.75 percentile
Samyak Jain	99.33 percentile

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FAQs on CAT Result 2024

Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to CAT result 2024:

Q: What is the CAT cut-off for DoMS, IIT Madras?

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Q: How much percentile does an SC candidate need to score in CAT to get a call from IIM-A?

The cutoff percentile for SC category candidates to get a call from IIM Ahmedabad varies each year based on various factors such as the number of seats available, the difficulty level of the CAT exam, and the number of candidates who appeared for the exam. However, generally, a score of around 60 to 70 percentile may be considered a minimum to secure a call from IIM Ahmedabad for SC candidates. It's important to note that securing a call is only the first step, and a high CAT score alone does not guarantee admission to IIM-A. Other factors such as academic background, work experience, and performance in the selection rounds (What, GD PI also play a crucial role in the final selection process.

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Q: What is the IIM selection criteria through CAT?

IIM selection criteria for all the 21 campuses is same and includes selection of candidates through three stages. CAT score Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview (PI) Academic record, work experience Academic and gender diversity CAT exam score is the first parameter on which candidates are shortlisted for admission. In the first state of IIM admission, the institutes shortlist candidates for WAT, GD and PI on the basis of their CAT score and class 10, 12 and graduation marks. The cut offs for shortlisting of candidates is between 95-100 percentile (for SC/ST/PwD candidates the cut offs are lower). These shortlisted candidates have to then appear for What, GD and PI round. Those who clear this round are considered for final admission. For the final selection, every IIMs takes into consideration the following aspects: CAT score What, GD and PI performance Class 10 and 12 marks Graduation marks Work experience Academic diversity Gender diversity.

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Q: How much should I score in CAT to get the GD-PI call for MBA(finance)?

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