CAT Exam 2024: The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 is a crucial entrance exam in India for students aspiring to join top B-schools such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, and FMS Delhi.
- It includes multiple-choice (MCQs) and type-in-the-answer (TITA) questions with a scoring system that penalizes incorrect MCQs with negative markings.
CAT Exam 2024: Overview
| CAT Full Name | Common Admission Test |
| Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Management |
| Exam Date | 24th November 2024 |
| Eligibility | Graduation with an overall 50% CGPA (45% for SC/ST candidates) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Format | Computer Based Test |
| Scoring | +3 for each correct answer & -1 mark for each inaccurate answer |
| Application Form Fees | INR 2,500 for General category |
| INR 1,250 for SC/ST/PwD | |
| CAT Syllabus 2024 | Critical Reasoning of Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | |
| CAT Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
CAT Exam 2024 Registration Date
The registration process for CAT 2024 opens in August and closes in September. Timely registration is essential for candidates aiming to take the exam.
When is CAT Exam 2024?
CAT 2024 is typically held on the last Sunday of November. This year, the exam is expected to follow the same schedule.
CAT EXAM 2024: Important Dates
- Notification Date: July 28, 2024
- Application Date: August 1, 2024
- Application last Date: September 13, 2024
- Exam Date: November 24, 2024
- Result Date: January 2025 (Date: TBA)
Registration Fees
- General Category: ₹2,500
- SC/ST/PwD Categories: ₹1,250
Application Form
- Availability: From August 1, 2024, on iimcat.ac.in
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC, ST, PwD/DA).
- Final Year Students: Eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: No upper age limit.
- Work Experience: Not mandatory but beneficial.
How to Apply for CAT Exam 2024 (Registration Process)
- Visit Official website: iimcat.ac.in
- New Registration: Click on ‘new registration.’
- Enter Details: Name, date of birth, nationality, phone number, and email ID.
- Verify: Complete the CAPTCHA and verify with the OTP.
- Login: Use the CAT ID and password sent to your email to complete the Application form.
- Details: Provide personal and academic details.
- Upload: Recent photo and scanned signature (JPEG format recommended).
- Preferences: Select IIMs, courses, and test cities.
- Payment: Pay the fee using a credit/debit card or UPI.
- Download & Print: Save and print the application for future reference.
CAT 2024: Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Total Questions: The exam has 66 questions.
Types of Questions:
- Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs): You select one correct answer from the given options.
- Type-In-The-Answer (TITA) Questions: You type your answer directly, with no options provided.
Syllabus: CAT 2024 does not have a defined syllabus, but it covers three main sections:
| CAT 2024 Syllabus | |
| Section | Topics (Tentative) |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Quant) | Number System, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Modern Maths. |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Data Charts, Data Tables, Bar Graphs, Venn Diagrams, Seating Arrangement, Team Formation, Clocks & Calendars |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Long & Short Passages, Jumbled Paragraphs, Para-summary, Picking the Out Sentence |
Time Limit: You have 2 hours to complete the exam, with 40 minutes allocated to each section.
Scoring:
- Correct Answer: +3 points.
- Incorrect Answer (MCQs only): -1 point
- Incorrect TITA: No negative marking
No Switching option: You can’t switch in b/w sections during the exam. Once the 40 minutes for a section are up, you automatically move to the next section.
Mode: The exam is conducted online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CAT Exam Date?
Exam Date: November 24, 2024
Syllabus for CAT Exam 2024
Syllabus: CAT 2024 does not have a defined syllabus, but it covers three main sections:
- VARC: Testing comprehension and verbal skills.
- DILR (Data interpretation and logical reasoning).
- Quant: Measuring quantitative aptitude and mathematical skills.
