Highlight for CAT 2024:

The most prestigious MBA entry exam is the CAT exam. Both private and public educational establishments recognize this all-India exam. The CAT 2024 highlights are provided here for MBA candidates who intend to take the test this year. Examine the table that follows:

Eligibility Criteria for CAT 2024:

Graduation from any stream is the minimum requirement for eligibility to take the CAT exam. See the specific eligibility requirements for CAT below:

• To be eligible to participate in CAT 2024, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of the total or an equivalent CGPA (45% of the total for SC, ST, and PWD/DA categories) from an accredited university.
• The bachelor’s degree program should last three years, regardless of whether it is taught in-person or remotely.
• Candidates may also take the CAT if they have earned the necessary percentage in a professional degree (CA, CS, ICWA, or FCAI).
• Applicants who are waiting on their results or who are in their last year of a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent certificate may also take the CAT 2024 exam.

Steps to Registrations for CAT 2024:

The IIMCAT website opened the CAT 2024 registration/application form on August 01, 2024. Check out the CAT application and registration process 2024 below:

• Step 1: Visit the iimcat.ac.in, the main website.
• Step 2: Select “new registration.”
• Step 3: To register, include your name, birthdate, nationality, phone number, and email address.
• Step 4: Fill out the CAT application by logging in with the ID you received via email.
• Step 5: Put your academic and personal information here.
• Step 6: Add a scanned copy of your signature and a current passport photo.
• Step 7: Choose your favoured IIMs and courses.
• Step 8: From the drop-down menu, choose your preferred test city.
• Step 9: Use a credit/debit card or net banking to pay the CAT application fee.

Registration Fees for CAT 2024:

The registration fee for CAT 2024 is Rs.1200 for applicants from SC/ST/PwD categories and Rs. 2400 for those in the general category.

Syllabus for CAT 2024:

The Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) parts comprise the entirety of the CAT course. A few primary areas of attention comprise:

• Arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and coding/decoding comprise the Quantitative Ability (QA).
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): Sentence completion, paraphrasing, and reading comprehension
• Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation (DILR): Logic reasoning problems, data tables, bar graphs, and pie charts

Exam Pattern for CAT 2024:

It is essential to consult previous CAT exams as well as official resources to have a deeper comprehension of the structure and difficulty of the test.

There should be about 66 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and non-MCQs (may vary)

• Total Points: 198 (Anticipated)
• Negative Marking: Each wrong response is worth -1 (minus 1) points.

The data presented above is derived from public announcements and historical patterns.

Exam Time and Slot Options for CAT 2024:

There will probably be three exam windows for the CAT 2024:

• Slot 1: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Slot 2: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
• Slot 3: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Selecting a desired time slot will be available to candidates during the registration process.

Previous Stat and Participating College for CAT 2024:

In India, more than 1200 B-schools accept CAT scores, including the esteemed 21 IIMS, IITS, NITs, and MNITs. An estimated 3.28 lakh people applied to take the CAT exam in 2023.

Aiming for a percentile score of 99 or higher is advised for applicants hoping to gain admission into prestigious institutions such as FMS Delhi, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Ahmedabad. The rigorous curriculum for this difficult exam, which includes everything from verbal ability and data interpretation to algebra and geometry, necessitates extensive study.

FAQs:

1. What is the Examination Fee for the CAT Exam?

• Applications for the CAT 2024 will cost Rs.2400 for general category candidates and Rs.1200 for reserved candidates.

2. What are the Eligibility Criteria for the CAT Exam?

• The candidate needs to be a graduate with a minimum of 50% overall to sit for the CAT exam. The minimum qualifying score for SC/ST students is 45%.

3. What is the syllabus for CAT in 2024?

• Three topics are the main emphasis of the CAT exam: quantitative aptitude (QA), data interpretation and logical reasoning (DILR), and verbal ability and reading comprehension (VARC).

4. Exam Format of the CAT examination?

• The computer-based test, or CBT, is called CAT 2024. This test will consist of 66 questions, both multiple-choice and true/false. The CAT exam will take place in two hours.

5. What is the marking system for CATs?

• There will be 198 marks in the entire CAT exam. Every right response in this will earn you three marks. A mark will be subtracted simultaneously for each incorrect response. Non-MCQ and unsolved questions will not result in a failing grade.