Aspiring to pursue an MBA from India’s top business schools? The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 is your gateway to leading IIMs and other prestigious B-schools across the country. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming CAT exam.
Key Highlights of CAT 2024:
Exam Name: Common Admission Test (CAT)
Conducting Body: Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
Frequency: Once a year
Eligibility: Graduation with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
Important Dates:
- CAT 2024 Notification Release: July/August 2024
- Online Registration Begins: August 2024
- Last Date for Registration: September 2024
- Admit Card Download: October 2024
- CAT 2024 Exam Date: November 2024 (Tentative)
- Result Announcement: January 2025
Registration Process:
Candidates can register for CAT 2024 through the official website by filling out the online application form. Make sure to check the eligibility criteria and keep all necessary documents handy for the application process.
Exam Pattern:
- Mode: Online (CBT)
- Sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
- Duration: 2 hours (40 minutes per section)
- Type of Questions: MCQs and Non-MCQs
Preparation Tips:
To crack CAT 2024, candidates should focus on understanding the exam pattern, practicing with mock tests, and working on time management. Regular revisions, solving previous years’ papers, and strengthening core concepts will also boost your chances of success.
Why Take CAT?
CAT is not just an entrance exam for the IIMs, but it is also widely accepted by more than 1000 management institutes across India. A good CAT score can open doors to some of the best management programs in the country.
