CAT

Common Admission Test

CAT is the most prestigious MBA entrance exam in India, conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to their MBA programs and other top business schools.

Important Dates for CAT 2025

Application Window

1st Week Aug 25 to 2nd Week Oct 25

Exam Date

1st Week Nov 25 to 3rd Week Dec 25

*Tentative Schedule

Section	Questions	Duration	Marks
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension	24	60 minutes	72
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning	20	60 minutes	60
Quantitative Ability	22	60 minutes	66

Total Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)

Marking Scheme: +3 for correct answer, -1 for wrong answer

Syllabus

Quantitative Ability

Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
Modern Math
Coordinate Geometry

Verbal Ability

Reading Comprehension
Para Jumbles
Para Summary
Fill in the Blanks
Odd One Out

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).

Age Limit

No specific age limit. Fresh graduates and working professionals can apply.

Quick Info

Duration

3 hours

Questions

Mode

Online

Frequency

Once/Year

Important Dates 2024

Registration Start August 1

Registration End September 20

Admit Card October 25

Exam Date November 26

Preparation Tools

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