CAT
CAT is a management aptitude test. It is conducted by the IIMs to evaluate and shortlist candidates for management post graduate programme. CAT scorecards are accepted by 100s of colleges, including IIMs. It is a computer-based exam conducted over a couple slots in on a day. Approximately 2 Lakhs candidates appear for the exam every year.
CAT is a management aptitude test. It is conducted by the IIMs to evaluate and shortlist candidates for management post graduate programme. CAT scorecards are accepted by 100s of colleges, including IIMs. It is a computer-based exam conducted over a couple slots in on a day. Approximately 2 Lakhs candidates appear for the exam every year.
About CAT
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must hold the Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.
- The applicant must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks for SC/ST and PwD candidates).
Official website: CAT Website
EXAM SCHEDULE
Exam Schedule for 2020
The following table gives a tentative schedule of CAT in 2020:
Event | Tentative Schedule |
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Issue of notification | 29th of July 2020 |
Online application starting | 5th August 2020 |
Online application closing | 23rd September 2020 |
Exam date | 29th November 2020 |
Admit Card
Admit Card for CAT 2020 can be downloaded from Oct 28, 2020 to Nov 29, 2020.
Result
CAT 2020 exam results will be released in the first week of January, 2020 (Tentatively).
exam pattern
CAT Exam Pattern
The pattern of CAT has remained the same over the last four years. Questions in CAT come from areas like Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. The area-wise break-down of questions in the exam is shown in the table below:
The pattern of CAT has remained the same over the last four years. Questions in CAT come from areas like Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. The area-wise break-down of questions in the exam is shown in the table below:
Section | Number of questions | Duration (in minutes) |
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VARC | 26 | 40 |
DI & LR | 24 | 40 |
QA | 26 | 40 |
Total | 76 | 120 |
CAT Exam Syllabus
Quantitative Ability |
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General English |
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Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation |
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Frequently Asked Questions About CAT
Q1. What is CAT?
Common Admission Test (CAT) is a management aptitude test. It is conducted by the IIMs to evaluate and shortlist candidates for management post graduate programme. CAT scorecards are accepted by 100s of B-schools, including IIMs. It is a computer-based exam conducted over a couple slots in a day. Approximately 2 Lakhs candidates appear for the exam every year.
Q2. When notification for CAT registration is released?
The notification for CAT registration is usually released in July.
Q3. When CAT is conducted?
CAT is generally conducted in the last week of November.
Q4. When results of CAT are releases?
The results of CAT are usually announced in the month of January.
Q5. What are eligibility criteria for appearing for CAT?
The following are eligibility criteria for CAT:
The applicant must hold the Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.
The applicant must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks for SC/ST and PwD candidates).
Q6. What is exam pattern of CAT?
The pattern of CAT has remained the same over the last four years. Questions in CAT come from areas like Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. The area-wise break-down of questions in the exam is shown in the table below:
Section | Number of questions | Duration (in minutes) |
---|---|---|
VARC | 26 | 40 |
DI & LR | 24 | 40 |
QA | 26 | 40 |
Total | 76 | 120 |
