CAT 2024 Exam Dates

The CAT 2024 convening IIM will announce the dates on July 30, 2024. Check here tentative CAT 2024 exam dates and events.

CAT Eligibility 2024

• Candidate must have completed bachelor’s degree with minimum 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45 per centaggregate for SC, ST and PWD/DA category) from a recognised university.
• Candidates in the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification or awaiting result can also appear for CAT 2024 exam.
• Candidates having a professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA/FCAI) with the required percentage are also eligible.

Also Read: CAT eligibility criteria 2024

CAT Syllabus 2024

CAT syllabus comprises Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude. Check the table below for important topics that you need to prepare for CAT 2024.

Download CAT 2024 Syllabus PDF

CAT Exam Pattern 2024

CAT exam is an MCQ-based test of 120 minutes. In the exam, candidates have to solve 66 questions from VARC, DILR and QA. Given below are the key highlights of CAT exam pattern.

• The CAT exam is held in three sessions
• Each session is of 120 minutes
• There is sectional time limit of 40 minutes per section
• The CAT exam has three sections – VARC, DILR and QA
• 3 marks are awarded for every correct answer
• 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer
• There is no negative marking for non-MCQs and skipping questions
• Total number of questions are 66
• Total marks is 198
• It is not mandatory to attempt all the questions

Also Read: Are you ready for CAT 2024? Start your preparation now.

CAT Question Papers

The CAT question paper is unique for every session but the sectional weightage is the same. Due to uniqueness of every question in every session, one paper can be a bit tougher than another. However, overall, the difficulty level of CAT question paper is moderate to high, every year.

Also Read: CAT mock test and practice questions

CAT Preparation 2024

To prepare for CAT exam, aspirants need to first decide how to go about it. Whether they want to join a coaching institute or whether they can prepare by themselves. Preparing through self-study will require more effort and early planning. If planning to do CAT 2024 preparation by self-study, the first thing you must do once you have decided to appear for the CAT is check its syllabus and analyse how much time would you need to cover it. The plan should be as per your hold on the subjects included in the CAT syllabus 2024. Check below some top CAT preparation article for assistance.

CAT 2024 Registration

CAT 2024 registration form will be available at the IIMCAT website from the scheduled date. Candidates will be required to register for the exam by paying the requisite fee. Check below in brief, the process to fill the CAT application form 2024.

• Go to the official website: iimcat.ac.in
• Click on ‘new registration’
• Enter name, date of birth, nationality, phone number and email ID
• Fill CAPTCHA code and verify registration with OTP received
• Log in with CAT 2024 ID shared via email to fill the form
• Enter personal and academic details
• Upload a recent passport size photo and scanned signature
• Select preferred IIMs, courses and test cities
• Pay CAT application fee via credit/debit card or net banking

CAT Admit Card 2024

CAT admit card is the mandatory document for appearing in the entrance exam. It is issued to registered candidates only. Those who will register for CAT 2024 will be issued the admit card in online mode. Check below the process to download CAT 2024 admit card:

• Open the CAT website: iimcat.ac.in
• Click on ‘login’ tab
• Enter CAT 2024 application number and password
• Go to ‘admit card’ section
• Click on ‘download’

Also Read: CAT 2024 admit card

CAT Answer Key 2024

CAT answer key 2024 will be released three to four days after the exam. The answer key will be in the form of candidate response sheet. Check below the steps to download CAT 2024 answer key and response sheet:

• Visit the official website of CAT 2024
• Click on the ‘login’ tab
• Enter CAT login ID and password
• Click on ‘CAT 2024 answer key’ will appear on the screen
• Click on ‘download’ icon to save it as PDF

The CAT answer key objection window will be opened for three to four days. If a candidate feels that the official answer key has errors then they can challenge it by filling an online form. The CAT answer key will be re-examined by the exam authorities and revised if required.

CAT Result 2024

CAT 2024 result will be announced at IIMCAT website within 20-30 days of the exam. The CAT scorecard will have sectional and overall marks as well as percentiles. Here’s the process to download CAT 2024 result:

• Log on to CAT website iimcat.ac.in
• Click on ‘CAT 2024 result/scorecard’ tab
• Enter CAT application number and password
• Click on the scorecard section
• Click on download option and save the PDF of CAT 2024 scorecard

Also Read:

• CAT 2024 result download
• CAT score vs CAT percentile: Know the difference

CAT Cut Offs 2024

Check the tabl below for qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of IIMs. The final CAT cut offs for PI shortlist will be higher.