CAT (Common Admission Test)

Description:

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is an entrance exam used by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and several other business schools in India for admission to their MBA and other postgraduate management programs.

Here are some key points about the CAT exam:

• Sections: The CAT exam typically consists of three sections:
  1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
  2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
  3. Quantitative Ability (QA)
• Duration: The exam lasts for 2 hours, with 40 minutes allocated to each section. You cannot switch between sections during the exam.
• Mode: CAT is a computer-based test conducted annually.
• Eligibility: Candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Final-year students can also apply.
• Scoring: The test uses a scaled scoring system, and the final score is used to determine percentile rankings. Higher percentiles increase the chances of admission to top management schools.
• Application Process: Registration for CAT usually starts in August, and the exam is usually held on last Sunday of November.

Course Structure:

• 120+ hours of classroom sessions
• 50+ mock tests
• One-on-one mentoring sessions
• Regular doubt-clearing sessions

Key Features:

• Personalized study plans.
• Detailed analysis of mock tests.
• Access to an online portal with additional resources.