CAT
Candidates aspiring to get admission into Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) need to appear for Common Admission Test(CAT).The CAT is conducted jointly by IIMs. However, each IIM follows its own admission process, independent of the other IIMs.CAT is one of several inputs used by IIMs to judge the suitability of a candidate, first for group discussion and/or interview and then for final selection. The IIM to which the candidate has applied, evaluates the candidate in each of a set of different areas of achievement, including CAT performance. Apart from the Indian Institutes of Management, over 50 other management institute use the CAT score for shorting candidates.
Format of the Exam
| Verbal Ability |
| Duration: | The duration of the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes including initial 15 minute tutorial. |
| Question Type: | Multiple choice, objective type questions with negative marking on Grammar, Vocabulary and Verbal Reasoning
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| Quantitative Aptitude |
| Duration: | The duration of the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes including initial 15 minute tutorial. |
| Question Type: | Multiple choice, objective type questions with negative marking to evaluate mathematical skills on Algebra, Number System, Percentages, Geometry, Progression, Profit & Loss, Work, Averages, Speed etc. Click here for CAT Demo |
| Logical and Data Interpretation |
| Duration: | The duration of the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes including initial 15 minute tutorial. |
| Question Type: | Multiple choice, objective type questions with negative marking to analyse data from Bar Charts, Tables,Pie Charts and Graphs, Activity Charts.Click here for CAT Demo |
Eligibility Criteria
| Min Qualification: | Bachelors |
| Qualifying Subject(s): | Bachelor Degree in Any subject stream. |
| Min Marks: | Candidate should have obtained 50% marks or equivalent in the qualifying exam or equivalent CGPA.A candidate must show original mark sheets and submit photocopies to prove his/her eligibility at the time of interview. |
| Min Age: | Minimum Age after completing 10+2+3 years of education. |
| Reservation Crieteria: | Candidate must have obtained 45% Marks in the qualifying exam or equivalent CGPA for SC/ST or Person with disability. If short-listed for interview, SC, ST, NC-OBC, and DA candidates must show the original caste/class/disability certificate and submit a photocopy at the time of interview. Further, if a candidate is selected for a programme, original certificate and its photocopy must be submitted for verification at the time of joining a programme. |
Conducted by
Indian Institute of Management.
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