Overview for CAT Exam 2024:

In India, the CAT is the most competitive MBA entrance exam. CAT exam results are taken into consideration for admission by more than 1300 MBA programs nationwide. There will be three sessions for the CAT 2024 exam, held at about 375 testing locations throughout more than 167 cities in the country. Applicants for MBA programs who want to get into selective universities should start getting ready for the CAT 2024 exam as soon as possible.

Highlight for CAT 2024:

The Highlight for CAT Exam 2024 are mentioned in the table below:-

Important Date for CAT 2024:

The important Date for CAT 2024 is given in the table below:-

Registration Date for CAT 2024:

CAT exam 2024 registration commenced on August 01, 2024, and will conclude on September 13, 2024. The CAT 2024 exam is set for 24th November 2024.

Eligibility Criteria for CAT 2024:

The following are the requirements for eligibility for CAT 2024:

1. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited university with a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% overall or an equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PwD/DA category).
2. Applicants who are awaiting their results or who are in their last year of a bachelor’s degree are also welcome to apply for CAT 2024.

Registration Process for CAT 2024:

Registration forms for CAT 2024 are available on the IIMCAT website. Candidates must adhere to a brief procedure in order to register for the exam. Here is a quick synopsis:

• Go to iimcat.ac.in, the official website.
• On “new registration,” click.
• Please provide your name, email address, nationality, date of birth, and phone number.
• After completing the CAPTCHA code, use the obtained OTP to confirm your registration.
• To complete the form, log in with the CAT 2024 ID that was sent via email.
• Add your academic and personal information.
• Add a scanned copy of your signature and a current passport-sized photo.
• Select your top test cities, courses, and IIMs.
• Use net banking or a credit/debit card to pay the CAT application fee.

Application Form for CAT 2024:

The official website, iimcat.ac.in, hosts the CAT 2024 application form, which would allow applicants to be admitted to 20 IIMs and other MBA programs in India, during the first week of August 2024. The CAT 2024 registration process will be done online, and interested parties can fill out the form on the official website.

Upon completion of the CAT 2024 registration process, candidates will be able to get their online admission cards. It is anticipated that the CAT 2024 exam will happen on 30th November  2024, the last Sunday. Notification already out on 28th July 2024.

Exam Pattern for CAT 2024:

Multiple-choice question (MCQ) format: The 120-minute CAT 2024 exam consists of questions. During the course of the CAT exam, candidates must answer 66 questions from the VARC, DILR, and QA sections. The following is a summary of the key elements of the CAT exam pattern:

• There are three sessions for the CAT exam.
• Every session lasts for one hundred and twenty minutes.
• VARC, DILR, and QA are the three sections that make up the CAT exam paper.
• There are 66 questions in all throughout the exam.
• Each component is allotted 40 minutes as its time limit.
• Candidates receive three points for each right response. In addition, one mark is subtracted for each wrong response.
• Non-MCQs do not have a negative marking system, thus there are no consequences for skipping questions.
• The CAT 2024 exam has a maximum possible score of 198.
• Answering every question is not required.

The exam pattern for CAT 2024 is displayed in the table below:

Syllabus for CAT 2024:

The three primary areas of the CAT 2024 syllabus are Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.

Quantitative Ability (QA) – with 34 to 36% of Weightage Exam

1. Arithmetic
2. Modern Maths
3. Number System
4. Algebra
5. Mensuration
6. Trigonometry
7. Geometry

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) – with 30 to 33% of Weightage Exam

1. Data Charts
2. Data Tables
3. Bar Graphs
4. Venn Diagrams
5. Seating Arrangement
6. Team Formation
7. Clocks and Calendars

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) – with 32 to 34% of Weightage Exam

1. Long and Short Passages
2. Jumbled Paragraphs
3. Para-summary
4. Picking the Out Sentence

Admit Card for CAT 2024:

Applicants need to be aware of the following important information regarding their CAT admission card:

• The CAT 2024 admit card may only be downloaded by applicants who have successfully enrolled and paid the CAT processing fee.
• Candidates must use their ID and password to log in and download the admit card from the IIM CAT official website, iimcat.ac.in.
• The exam date, test location, and other pertinent exam-related information are all included on the admit card.
• Applicants need to confirm that all of the data on their admit card is correct. Candidates should get in touch with the authorities right away if there are any problems with their admission card.

Answer Key for CAT 2024:

The candidate response sheet, or CAT 2024 answer key, is made available by IIM around a week following the exam. To download the CAT 2024 answer key and response sheet, complete these steps:

• Check out the CAT 2024 official webpage.
• Navigate to the “login” tab.
• Put in your password and login ID for CAT.
• After it appears on the screen, click the “CAT 2024 answer key.”
• To save it as a PDF, click the “download” link.

Result for CAT 2024:

IIM releases the official answer key and then the CAT 2024 result, which includes each candidate’s score. The last week of December is when the CAT results for 2024 are expected to be announced.

• Candidates need to go to the official website, find the CAT 2024 result link, and input their ID and password as part of the login process in order to view the result. The CAT scorecard is good for a single year. Candidates must use their CAT 2024 results to apply for admission to MBA schools within this time frame.

How to Prepare for CAT 2024:

The CAT is acknowledged as one of the hardest entrance exams for MBA programs. Thus, in order to perform well on the CAT exam and receive a high score, candidates need to adhere to a planned preparation plan. The following advice is available for candidates to use in their preparation:

• Divide the material into manageable chunks and schedule your time appropriately.
• Concentrate on improving your weaker parts while keeping up your strong points.
• Consult PW MBA Online Coaching classes for professional advice.
• Success on the CAT exam in 2024 requires a well-thought-out preparation strategy, detailed instruction, and the trustworthy materials offered by PW.
• Adhere to a well-organized timetable and establish reasonable study goals.
• Take practice exams frequently to assess your progress and improve your time management abilities.
• To understand the exam format and increase confidence, solve CAT past year papers.
• In particular, for the general awareness component, familiarize yourself with current events.
• Keep an optimistic outlook and have faith in your skills.
• Go over topics again, practice answering questions, and stick to the study schedule.