What Is the CAT Exam & Why Are MBA Candidates Taking It?
What is CAT?
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national level management aptitude test that a candidate must pass in order to be admitted to the MBA programmes offered by 20 IIMs more than 1,200 B-schools in India. CAT test is held in computer-based format for two hours. MCQs and non-MCQs from Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability make up the CAT question paper (QA). This exam was developed by the Indian Institutes of Management, who utilize it to select candidates for their business administration degrees (MBA or PGDM).
CAT Full Form:
Common Admission Test (CAT)
Exam Level
National
Eligibility criteria
Graduation with 50 % aggregate (45 % for SC/ST students)
Exam purpose
Admission to India’s IIMs, SPJIMR, FMS, MDI, IMT, and over 1,200 B-Schools
Courses Offered
MBA/PGDM
CAT syllabus
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Quantitative Ability (QA)
CAT pattern
Computer Based Test (CBT) with MCQs and non-MCQs
CAT exam website
iimcat.ac.in
Eligibility for CAT Examination:
A candidate must have Graduation with 50 % aggregate (45 % for SC/ST students). Candidates in their last year of graduation may also register for the CAT. Also, there is no age limit for taking the exam. Additionally, candidates in the reserved category can take advantage of the reservation policy when filling out the online application form. A proper CAT applicant must have general aptitude, analytical ability, and problem-solving capabilities, which are all required of the manager.
CAT Exam Syllabus:
Quantitative Ability (QA)
Arithmetic, Modern Math, Number System
Algebra, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Geometry
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 of context sentence from a jumbled paragraph
CAT Exam Pattern & Test Structure:
The CAT exam is separated into three sections: VARC, DILR, and QA. Candidates must answer both MCQ and non-MCQ type questions.
CAT exam pattern and structure:
CAT exam sections: VARC, DILR and QA
Duration of CAT exam:40 minutes per section (Total 120 minutes)
Total number of questions: 66
Section-wise number of questions: (1)VARC -24 (2)DILR — 20(3)QA — 22
Total marks:198
Language of question paper: English
Type of questions: MCQ and Non MCQs
Marking scheme:
3 marks for every correct response
Negative marking of 1/3 (-1) for every wrong MCQ response
No negative marking for wrong non-MCQ response
CAT Exam Time Slot:
1. Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
2. Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
3. Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
CAT Reservation Criteria:
Except for a 5% relaxation in graduation marks for SC/ST/PwD students, there are no reservation conditions for the CAT test.
The IIMs, on the other hand, adhere to reservation standards established by the Government of India
CAT Exam Fees:
General applicants: INR 2300
SC/ST/PwD applicants: INR 1150
Job opportunities for MBA:
Banking& Finance
Investment Banking
Management Consulting
Entrepreneurship
Data Analytics
Private Equity
(Average salary-6 lakh to 10 lakh per annum)
Job opportunities for PGDM:
PGDM jobs in banks:
Bank sales officer
Probationary officer
CNC Operator
Executive Manager
Operation manager
(Average salary-3 lakh to 5 lakh per annum)
PGDM jobs in Educational Institute:
Education policy developer
College marketing officer
Student counselor
Curriculum Developer
Admission counselor
(Average salary-2 lakh to 49 lakh per annum)
PGDM jobs in Non-profit organization:
Business Transformation Consultant
Senior Finance Analyst
Product Quantity Officer
(Average salary-3 lakh to 15 lakh per annum)
PGDM jobs in Export Companies:
Commercial Manager
Procurement manager
Fema Specialist
(Average salary-12 lakh to 55 lakh per annum)
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