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CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

COMMON ADMISSION TEST EXAM

The Syllabus for CAT Examination is given below :-  

CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

COMMON ADMISSION TEST EXAM

The Syllabus for CAT Examination is given below :-  

CAT - MAJOR TOPICS FROM SECTIONS

CAT - RECOMMENDED BOOKS

CAT EXAMINATION: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR VERBAL ABILITY & READING COMPREHENSION

1- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
2- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
3- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh
4- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

CAT EXAMINATION: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR DATA INTERPRETATION & LOGICAL REASONING

1- How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
2- How to prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma
3- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha

CAT EXAMINATION: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

1- How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
2- Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by  Sarvesh K Verma
3- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal

IMPORTANT LINKS

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For Official Notification: Click Here

CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

COMMON ADMISSION TEST EXAM

CAT Exam (Common Admission Test) is a computer-based selection test conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) as a prerequisite for admissions to their business administration programs. Apart from the IIMs, the CAT is also a prerequisite for admissions into numerous other prestigious management colleges across India, which include institutes like S.P Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Management Development Institute (Gurgaon), Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), International Management Institute (IMI), National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) and several others.

CAT EXAMINATION: PATTERN

The paper pattern for the CAT exam has changed several times in the past. The CAT Examination shall consist both MCQ's & Non-MCQ based Questions.

The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below :-

CAT EXAMINATION : MODE OF EXAMINATION

CAT Examination shall be held as a Computer Based Test. Questions will be both MCQ and Non-MCQ's type.

CAT EXAMINATION : MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION

Questions in CAT Examination shall be available only as in English.

CAT EXAMINATION : MARKING SCHEME

Sections of the Test :-

1- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
2- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
3- Quantitative Ability (QA)

Question from the above-mentioned sections shall be asked in CAT Examination where, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension shall comprise 26 Questions of 3 Marks each, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning shall comprise 24 Questions of 3 Marks each and Quantitative Ability (QA) comprise 26 Questions of 3 Marks, thus summing up to 228 Marks.

Marking Scheme Highlights :-

1- 3 marks shall be awarded for every correct response.

2- Negative marking of 1/3rd (-1 mark) for every wrong MCQ response shall prevail.

3- No negative marking shall be there for wrong non-MCQ response.

Percentile Score Calculation :-

The Percentile score calculation for each section shall be based on following formula :-

Note :-
Percentile score = P
Total number of candidates = N
Rank of Candidate = r
For Detailed Information regarding calculation of Percentile Score - Click Here

CAT EXAMINATION : FAST FACTS

1- Acronym - CAT
2- Conducting Body/Administrator - Indian Institutes of Management
3- Exam Purpose - Admission to post-graduate management programs
4- Exam Mode - Computer-based standardized test
5- Exam Stages - Single Stage 
6- Offered - Once a Year
7- Website - https://iimcat.ac.in/

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website:

CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

COMMON ADMISSION TEST EXAM

CAT Exam (Common Admission Test) is a computer-based selection test conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) as a prerequisite for admissions to their business administration programs. Apart from the IIMs, the CAT is also a prerequisite for admissions into numerous other prestigious management colleges across India, which include institutes like S.P Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Management Development Institute (Gurgaon), Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), International Management Institute (IMI), National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) and several others.

CAT EXAMINATION: PATTERN

The paper pattern for the CAT exam has changed several times in the past. The CAT Examination shall consist both MCQ's & Non-MCQ based Questions.

The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below :-

CAT EXAMINATION : MODE OF EXAMINATION

CAT Examination shall be held as a Computer Based Test. Questions will be both MCQ and Non-MCQ's type.

CAT EXAMINATION : MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION

Questions in CAT Examination shall be available only as in English.

CAT EXAMINATION : MARKING SCHEME

Sections of the Test :-

1- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
2- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
3- Quantitative Ability (QA)

Question from the above-mentioned sections shall be asked in CAT Examination where, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension shall comprise 26 Questions of 3 Marks each, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning shall comprise 24 Questions of 3 Marks each and Quantitative Ability (QA) comprise 26 Questions of 3 Marks, thus summing up to 228 Marks.

Marking Scheme Highlights :-

1- 3 marks shall be awarded for every correct response.

2- Negative marking of 1/3rd (-1 mark) for every wrong MCQ response shall prevail.

3- No negative marking shall be there for wrong non-MCQ response.

Percentile Score Calculation :-

The Percentile score calculation for each section shall be based on following formula :-

Note :-
Percentile score = P
Total number of candidates = N
Rank of Candidate = r
For Detailed Information regarding calculation of Percentile Score - Click Here

CAT EXAMINATION : FAST FACTS

1- Acronym - CAT
2- Conducting Body/Administrator - Indian Institutes of Management
3- Exam Purpose - Admission to post-graduate management programs
4- Exam Mode - Computer-based standardized test
5- Exam Stages - Single Stage 
6- Offered - Once a Year
7- Website - https://iimcat.ac.in/

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here

CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

COMMON ADMISSION TEST EXAM

Candidates willing to apply for CAT Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The criteria for eligibility CAT are decided by the conduction body itself.

The candidate’s eligibility for CAT Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions :-

 1- Nationality

 2- CAT 2023 : Age Limit

 3- CAT 2023 : Educational Qualifications

 4- CAT 2023 : Reservation of Seats

CAT EXAM: NATIONALITY

A candidate must be either :-

1- A Citizen of India or

2- A subject of Nepal or

3- A subject of Bhutan or

4- A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India or

5- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

CAT EXAM: AGE LIMIT

The minimum age limit to be eligible for CAT Examination is 20 years. There is no restriction on maximum age limit.

CAT EXAM: EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

1. The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

2. Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.

Note :- Candidates appearing for the final year will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if they submit a certificate from the Principal/ Registrar of their University/ Institution (issued on or before the date as stipulated by the respective IIM) stating that they have completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate.

CAT EXAM: RESERVATION OF SEATS

As per the legal requirements, the following reservations are applicable for different categories :-

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here

CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

CAT (COMMON ADMISSION TEST) 2023 EXAM DATES

CAT (COMMON ADMISSION TEST) 2022 EXAM DATES

No notification has been issued yet for CAT 2023 exam. The last notification was released in the year 2022 which is as follows:

COMMON ADMISSION TEST 2021: SCHEDULE

The detailed schedule for CAT 2021 Examination is given below :-

COMMON ADMISSION TEST 2020: SCHEDULE

The detailed schedule for CAT 2020 Examination is given below :-

CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

CAT (COMMON ADMISSION TEST) 2023 EXAM DATES

CAT (COMMON ADMISSION TEST) 2022 EXAM DATES

No notification has been issued yet for CAT 2023 exam. The last notification was released in the year 2022 which is as follows:

COMMON ADMISSION TEST 2021: SCHEDULE

The detailed schedule for CAT 2021 Examination is given below :-

COMMON ADMISSION TEST 2020: SCHEDULE

The detailed schedule for CAT 2020 Examination is given below :-

CAT EXAMINATION: IMPORTANT FACTS

1- CAT Examination is held Once a year.
2- Online form Validity Period- Approx. 1.5 Months
3- Candidates are advised to be clear about the exam schedule.
4- Candidates are advised to download and print the Admit Card timely.
5- Candidates should reach the Examination centre well before time in order to prepare themselves for the examination.
6- Candidates must be fully aware of all the barred items that are not permitted in the examination.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here

CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

COMMON ADMISSION TEST ANALYSIS (Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3) 2022

Based on the student reactions, Arithmetic accounted for most of the paper followed by Algebra, Geometry, and Number System. An attempt of 14-15 questions with 95% accuracy is enough to get a 99+ percentile.

Most students reported Quant section is tougher than last year with not more than 9-11 questions of easy to moderate level difficulty. In slot 2 Quantitative Ability paper, many candidates reported solving questions of Algebra is toughest.

COMMON ADMISSION TEST November 28 2021 ANALYSIS (MORNING SHIFT)

The exam pattern of CAT 2021 examination is given below:

Section-wise analysis

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

The RC passages this year were not easy to crack. Selecting a passage to answer was not easy either, as almost none of the passages made for easy reading. One only had to implement a method of eliminating the tougher passages and attempting the passages that are left over.

CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

COMMON ADMISSION TEST ANALYSIS (Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3) 2022

Based on the student reactions, Arithmetic accounted for most of the paper followed by Algebra, Geometry, and Number System. An attempt of 14-15 questions with 95% accuracy is enough to get a 99+ percentile.

Most students reported Quant section is tougher than last year with not more than 9-11 questions of easy to moderate level difficulty. In slot 2 Quantitative Ability paper, many candidates reported solving questions of Algebra is toughest.

COMMON ADMISSION TEST November 28 2021 ANALYSIS (MORNING SHIFT)

The exam pattern of CAT 2021 examination is given below:

Section-wise analysis

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

The RC passages this year were not easy to crack. Selecting a passage to answer was not easy either, as almost none of the passages made for easy reading. One only had to implement a method of eliminating the tougher passages and attempting the passages that are left over.

The verbal ability questions, on the other hand, can be said to have provided some relief to the students who were stumped by the RC passages/questions. There were a couple of easy ones in the PFQs (Para Formation Questions) that the students should have attempted, due to their short length and simple comprehension that was needed. Links connecting the sentences were clear and apparent.

Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation

The LRDI section of the morning slot was at least as difficult as that of the papers last year. Some may have found it more challenging due to the number of sets now being only four instead of the five last year. The reduction of one set caused a drop in the choice of sets available to the students.

Quantitative Ability Section

The Quant section surprised students with a lesser number of questions compared to the VARC section. 22 questions were present in this section, two lower than that of the VARC section. Questions were cleverly framed to test conceptual clarity and smartness in approach. A few questions also allowed substitution from the options to help students save time.

Overall Good Attempts

COMMON ADMISSION TEST November 28 2021 ANALYSIS (AFTERNOON SHIFT)

Section-wise analysis

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

The RC passages this year were lengthy and did not make for an easy read. Selecting a passage to answer was tricky as all the passages were equally complex. The questions were very intricate, with many of them asking the students to choose the options "except" and few were 'weaken' the argument. Further, the options were lengthy. However, for several questions, it was easy to eliminate two of the choices. The remaining two were close and difficult to select from.

The verbal ability questions were a shade easier than the RC passages/questions, but the sentences were lengthy. The para summary/essence questions and the para forming questions were moderate to difficult. Linking these sentences was a bit time-consuming. Students with a good amount of practice would have been able to this crack these. The OMO (Odd Man Out) questions were slightly on the tougher side, but as they are non-MCQs, they should have been attempted.

Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation

The set-wise details are as below

Quantitative Ability Section

There was a good mix of easy, moderate, and difficult questions making the selection of questions important in this section. Some questions could have proven to be more time-consuming than expected initially.

Overall Good Attempts

COMMON ADMISSION TEST November 28 2021 ANALYSIS (EVENING SHIFT)

Section-wise analysis

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

The distribution of the passages is as below:

The verbal ability questions were a shade easier than the RC passages/questions, but the sentences were lengthy. The para summary/essence questions and the para forming questions were moderate to difficult.  

The distribution of the questions in the Verbal Ability area is as below:

Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation

The set-wise details are as below:

Quantitative Ability Section

The distribution of questions in this section across topics is as below:

Overall Good Attempts

COMMON ADMISSION TEST November 29 2020 ANALYSIS (MORNING SHIFT)

The exam pattern of CAT 2020 examination is given below:

Section-wise analysis

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Analysis

1- The VARC section continued to be tricky in terms of the questions asked, making it similar to CAT 2019. This was a slightly lengthy section, which was contrary to expectations. There were a total of 26 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes.

2- 6 questions were Non-MCQs (all in Verbal). The RC passages were around 450-500 words each. They were easy to read. Questions were moderate with tricky options.

3- Since there were 4 passages, 3 would have been an ideal attempt. 4 would have been a risk.

4- VA was fine, as usual. Para Summary had short answers, and the options were tricky. Summary questions had very close options. Para Jumbles were of a higher level of difficulty.

5- Overall, an attempt of 20-22 with 75% accuracy, leading to a score of 40-42, can be considered enough for a 99%ile. An 85%ile should lead to around 24-26 marks. All the TITA (Non-MCQ questions) should have been attempted, as usual.

VARC Question-wise Breakup:

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) Analysis

1- The DILR section had 24 questions distributed across 5 sets (6+6+4+4+4). Again, the number of non-MCQs was 6. 3 Sets were manageable. Venn diagram and the set on cab driver was easy. Table set was somewhat difficult. There were 2 sets with 6 questions and 3 sets with 4 questions each.

2- In the given time duration of 40 minutes, an attempt of 12-13 with 90% accuracy, leading to a score of 30-32, can be considered ideal for 99+ percentile in DILR. An 85 percentile should be around 18 marks.

DILR Question-wise Breakup:

Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Analysis

1- It had 26 short questions to be attempted in 40 minutes. The section had 6 non-MCQs.

2- Surprisingly, the focus on Numbers was higher than that on Geometry. An attempt of 18-19 questions, with 80-85% accuracy, would be ideal for 99+ percentile in the QA section of CAT 2020.

QA Questions- wise Breakup:

COMMON ADMISSION TEST November 29 2020 ANALYSIS (AFTERNOON SHIFT)

Section-wise analysis

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Analysis

1- VARC of Slot 2 was moderate. There were a total of 26 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes.

2- 5 questions were non-MCQs (all in Verbal). The RC passages were around 450-500 words each. They were easy to read. Questions were moderately difficult, with tricky options. It was more like a test of critical reasoning.

3- Since there were 4 passages, 3 would have been an ideal attempt. 4 would have been a risk.

4- VA was fine, as usual. Para Summary questions were in non-MCQ format and had short answers. Summary questions had very close options. Para Jumbles were of a higher level of difficulty and were of non-MCQ format.

5- Overall, an attempt of 18-20 with 75% accuracy, leading to a score of 40-42, can be considered good for a 99%ile. All the TITA (Non-MCQ questions) should have been attempted.

VARC Question-wise Breakup:

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) Analysis

1- Slot 2's DILR section was tougher than what was seen in Slot 1. There were 24 questions distributed across 5 sets (6+6+4+4+4).

2- In the given time duration of 40 minutes, an attempt of 10-12 with 90% accuracy, leading to a score of 28-30, can be considered ideal for a 99+ percentile in DILR.

DILR Question-wise Breakup:

Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Analysis

1- It had 26 short questions to be attempted in 40 minutes. The section had 6 non-MCQs. As expected, Arithmetic and Algebra ruled the roost. In contrast to CAT Slot 1 QA, which had no questions from Modern Maths, Slot 2 had 2 such questions. Most QA questions could be solved by the elimination of options.

2- An attempt of 16-18 questions, with 80-85% accuracy, would be ideal for a 99+ percentile in the QA section of CAT 2020 Slot 2.

QA Question-wise Breakup:

COMMON ADMISSION TEST November 29 2020 ANALYSIS (EVENING SHIFT)

Section-wise analysis

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Analysis

1- Following the CAT 2020 Slot 1 and Slot 2 trend, VARC continued to be a slightly lengthy section, with close options and tricky questions asked. VARC of Slot 3 was moderate. There were a total of 26 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes.

2- 5 questions were non-MCQs (all in Verbal). The RC passages were around 450-500 words each. They were easy to read. Questions were moderately difficult, with tricky options. It was more like a test of critical reasoning.

3- Since there were 4 passages, 3 would have been an ideal attempt. 4 would have been a risk.

4- VA was fine, as usual. Para Summary questions were in non-MCQ format and had short answers. Summary questions had very close options. Para Jumbles were of a higher level of difficulty and were of non-MCQ format.

Overall, an attempt of 18-20 with 75% accuracy, leading to a score of 40-42, can be considered good for a 99%ile. All the TITA (Non-MCQ questions) should have been attempted.

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) Analysis

1- DILR section of CAT Slot-3 was tougher than what was seen in Slot 1 and Slot 2. There were 24 questions distributed across 5 sets (6+6+4+4+4). DILR went back to CAT 2016-18 levels, after providing an escape, in terms of LOD, in CAT 2019. A number of non-MCQs was 6.

2- In the given duration of 40 minutes, an attempt of 9-11 with 90% accuracy, leading to a score of 26-28, can be considered ideal for a 99+ percentile in DILR.

Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Analysis

1- The QA section of Slot 3 of CAT 2020 was similar to that of Slot-2, in terms of LOD. It had 26 short questions to be attempted in 40 minutes. The section had 6 non-MCQs. As expected, Arithmetic and Algebra ruled the roost. In contrast to Slot 1 and 2, there were 3 questions from Co-ordinate Geometry. Many QA questions could be solved by the elimination of options.

2- An attempt of 17-19 questions, with 80-85% accuracy, leading to a score of 40-42, would be ideal for a 99+ percentile in the QA section of CAT 2020 Slot 3.

Major Highlights

1- CAT has substantially changed the CAT 2020 exam pattern.
2- CAT 2020 Exam had 76 Questions as against 100 questions earlier.
3- CAT 2020 Exam duration was changed to 2 hours from earlier 3 hours.
4- 40 Minutes were allotted to attempt each section instead of earlier 60 minutes.
5- MCQs had 1/3 negative marking and Non-MCQs do not carry a penalty of negative marking.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here

CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

CAT (COMMON ADMISSION TEST) EXAM

Common Admission Test (CAT) is an all-India examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) as entrance exam to select candidates for admission to various management programmes. Along with IIMs, many other institutes like Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Management Development Institute (MDI), Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), IMT Ghaziabad, IIT-MBAs etc use CAT score in their admission process.

CAT EXAMINATION SELECTION PROCESS

The Selection process for CAT includes following Stages :-

1- CAT Result and IIM Shortlist
2- Written Ability Tests (WAT) and Personal Interviews (PI), and Group Discussion (GD).
3- Final Selection and Eligibility Verification

CAT STUDY PLAN

CAT exam is a highly competitive exam so it is crucial for the aspiring candidates to be well prepared for the exam to get into their preferred B-school. The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the CAT Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through CAT Examination.

Important Topics are given below: (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), Quantitative Ability (QA))

3-Month Study Plan

CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

CAT (COMMON ADMISSION TEST) EXAM

Common Admission Test (CAT) is an all-India examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) as entrance exam to select candidates for admission to various management programmes. Along with IIMs, many other institutes like Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Management Development Institute (MDI), Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), IMT Ghaziabad, IIT-MBAs etc use CAT score in their admission process.

CAT EXAMINATION SELECTION PROCESS

The Selection process for CAT includes following Stages :-

1- CAT Result and IIM Shortlist
2- Written Ability Tests (WAT) and Personal Interviews (PI), and Group Discussion (GD).
3- Final Selection and Eligibility Verification

CAT STUDY PLAN

CAT exam is a highly competitive exam so it is crucial for the aspiring candidates to be well prepared for the exam to get into their preferred B-school. The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the CAT Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through CAT Examination.

Important Topics are given below: (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), Quantitative Ability (QA))

3-Month Study Plan

Note:- It is advisable to attempt a mini Mock Test on a daily basis to be thorough with the topic. To prepare for the Online test visit our Online Test Section 

CAT EXAMINATION: TIPS & TRICKS 

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension :- 

1- Read lots of books to improve reading and understanding skills

2- Focus on vocabulary. The very basic pillar of the VA section is vocabulary and owing to the difficulty level of the exam.

3- Read newspapers and magazines to improve your reading habits. Learn at least 10 new English words and meanings daily.

4- Don’t forget grammar. Grammar mostly becomes the cause of your success.

5- Whether it be the unseen paragraphs, editing sentences, jumbled up sentences fill in the blanks or omitted sentences, practice will help you gain power over every aspect.

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning :- 

1- DI is the heart and soul of this section. Familiarise yourself with caselets and other types of Di's. Look into the mock tests and understand the concepts of Di's.

2- DI questions are usually calculation-intensive and what decides if you are in the game or not is the speed of these calculations. It is important that you time yourself to evaluate the performance.

3- Apart from excelling in the previous year’s papers and mock papers, try solving riddles and puzzles to sharpen your logical reasoning skills. Also play mental games and games like crossword puzzles, Sudoku, blood relations and family tree riddles etc. This will help make learning a fun process.

Quantitative Ability :- 

1- Start from the basics of each topic first.

2- Basic mathematical operations like Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Squares & Square Roots, Cubes & Cube Roots, Tables etc. should be on finger tips.

3- Practice the harder sections again and again.

4- Practice shortcuts & tricks.

5- Always start by solving examples.

6- Never try to memorise the solution instead go through the logic.

7- Try to apply certain topics to real life world to get better understanding.

A complete list of Recommended Books for CAT is given below :-

CAT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)

FAQ RELATED TO CAT EXAM BACKGROUND

FAQ RELATED TO CAT EXAM DURATION AND PATTERN

FAQ RELATED TO CAT EXAM FEE

FAQ RELATED TO CAT EXAM RESULT

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here

CAT Examination 2023: Latest Update

According to the Indian Institute of Management, the date of CAT 2023 exam has been released on the official website. CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26 November 2023.

CAT (COMMON ADMISSION TEST) EXAM