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    CAT (Common Admission Test)

    πŸ”· What is CAT?

    CAT (Common Admission Test) is India’s most prestigious management entrance exam, conducted annually by one of the IIMs on a rotational basis.
    It is the primary gateway to MBA/PGDM programs at IIMs and many top B-schools in India.


    🎯 Programs Through CAT

    • MBA / PGP / PGDM
    • Specializations: Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Analytics, Strategy, etc.

    🏫 Institutes Accepting CAT

    Top IIMs

    • IIM Ahmedabad
    • IIM Bangalore
    • IIM Calcutta
    • IIM Lucknow
    • IIM Kozhikode
    • IIM Indore, Shillong, Udaipur, Trichy, etc.

    Other Top B-Schools

    • FMS Delhi
    • SPJIMR Mumbai
    • MDI Gurgaon
    • IIFT (some programs)
    • IITs (DoMS)
    • IMI, TAPMI, FORE, etc.

    πŸ“… Exam Frequency

    • Conducted once every year
    • Usually in November
    • Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    • 3 slots on the same day

    πŸ§ͺ Exam Pattern

    CAT has 3 sections:

    SectionQuestionsTime
    VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension)~2440 min
    DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning)~2040 min
    QA (Quantitative Ability)~2240 min
    Total~66120 min

    πŸ“Œ Sectional time limits are strict.


    ⏱️ Exam Details

    • Mode: Online (CBT)

    • Duration: 2 Hours

    • Question Types:

      • MCQs
      • TITA (Type In The Answer – no options)

    ❌ Negative Marking

    • βœ”οΈ MCQs:

      • +3 for correct
      • –1 for wrong
    • ❌ No negative marking for TITA questions


    πŸ“š Syllabus (Broad Areas)

    πŸ—£οΈ VARC

    • Reading Comprehension
    • Para jumbles
    • Summary & inference
    • Vocabulary (indirect)

    🧩 DILR

    • Sets & puzzles
    • Graphs, charts
    • Logical arrangements
    • Caselets

    πŸ“ QA

    • Arithmetic (most important)
    • Algebra
    • Geometry
    • Number System
    • Modern Math

    πŸ“Š Percentile vs Performance (Indicative)

    PercentileScore (Approx.)
    99.5+85–95
    9975–85
    9555–60
    9045–50

    (Varies yearly by difficulty)


    πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ“ Eligibility Criteria

    • Bachelor’s degree with:

      • 50% (General)
      • 45% (SC/ST/PwD)
    • Final-year students can apply

    • No age limit

    • Unlimited attempts


    🧾 Selection Process (Beyond CAT)

    1. CAT Score
    2. Shortlisting (Percentile + Profile)
    3. WAT / GD
    4. Personal Interview (PI)
    5. Final Merit List

    πŸ“Œ CAT score alone is not enough β€” profile matters.


    πŸ“ˆ Difficulty Level

    • High
    • Speed + accuracy + decision-making
    • DILR is often the toughest section

    ⭐ Why CAT is Important

    • Gateway to IIMs
    • High ROI & strong alumni networks
    • Leadership & management careers
    • International recognition

    🧠 Preparation Tips

    • Build strong arithmetic fundamentals
    • Practice RC daily
    • Master DILR set selection
    • Take full-length mocks & analyze deeply
    • Focus on accuracy over attempts

    πŸ” CAT vs Other MBA Exams

    FeatureCATXATSNAP
    DifficultyVery HighHighModerate
    Accepted ByIIMs + manyXLRI, XIMBSymbiosis
    Sections343

    Exam Information

    Exam NameCAT
    StatusActive
    Last UpdatedDec 17, 2025

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