Common Admission Test (CAT)
A national-level entrance examination for admission to postgraduate management programs (MBA/PGDM) in IIMs and other top B-Schools in India.
Key Dates
- Registration: Aug - Sep
- Admit Card: Oct - Nov
- Exam Date: Last Sunday of November
- Result: First week of January
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. Final year students are also eligible to apply.
Application Process
Apply online through the official IIMCAT website. Pay the application fee and upload required documents.
Exam Pattern
Computer-based test with 3 sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA).
Syllabus
VARC
Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Summary, Odd One Out.
DILR
Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Charts, Caselets, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations.
QA
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Modern Math, Number System.
Preparation Tips
- Develop a strong reading habit for VARC.
- Practice a variety of DILR sets to build logic.
- Clear your fundamentals for all QA topics.
- Take mock tests regularly to analyze your performance.
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