Table of Contents
Common Admission Test or CAT is conducted annually for admission to MBA/ PGP programs offered by the Indian Institute of Management (IIMs). This is a national-level management test attempted by lakhs of students every year. It is usually conducted on the last Sunday of November and this year the exam will be held on 26th November, 2023 (tentative). IIM Bangalore is likely to conduct the CAT exam this year. The registration can be done through the official website – iimcat.ac.in. – from the first week of August.
The CAT scores are accepted for postgraduate management courses by twenty IIMs across the country. These are:
- IIM Ahmedabad
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Calcutta
- IIM Lucknow
- IIM Kozhikode
- IIM Shillong
- IIM Raipur
- IIM Indore
- IIM Nagpur
- IIM Sambalpur
- IIM Trichy
- IIM Visakhapatnam
- IIM Bodhgaya
- IIM Ranchi
- IIM Jammu
- IIM Sirmaur
- IIM Udaipur
- IIM Amritsar
- IM Kashipur
- IIM Rohtak
Attempt Free Mock Tests for CAT Exam! Download Entri App!
CAT 2023 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the exam | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| Exam conducting body | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore |
| Medium of exam | English |
| Duration of exam | 2 hours |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
CAT 2023 Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
| Release of notification | Last week of July 2023 |
| Commencement of registration process | First week of August 2023 |
| Last date for registering | Third week of September 2023 |
| Admit Card release | Last week of October 2023 |
| CAT 2022 Exam date | 26th November 2023 |
| Declaration of result | First week of January 2024 |
CAT 2023 Registration
Registration for CAT 2023 is expected to begin in the first week of August. A notification regarding this will be released in the last week of July and the exact dates will be mentioned in the notification.
Prepare for CAT Exam! Download Entri App!
CAT Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must ensure that they satisfy the criteria required for application.
Educational Qualification
Applicants should satisfy any one of the below-mentioned requirements:
- Shave completed graduation in any stream with minimum 50 per cent in aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) or equivalent from a recognized university
- Final year bachelor’s degree candidates or those awaiting their result are also eligible to appear CAT exam
- Candidates will professional qualifications such as CA/ CS/ ICWA can also appear in the CAT
Age Limit
There is no age restriction to apply for the CAT exam.
How to Register for CAT 2023 ?
- CAT 2023 registration has to be done online only through the official website of CAT – iimcat.ac.in.
- First time applicants should first fill a separate registration form. Enter details like Name of the Candidate, Date of Birth, Email Address, Country, Mobile Number, and Captcha.
- Click the “Generate OTP” button to receive an OTP on the registered mobile. Using the OTP, log in to the CAT 2023 application page.
- Carefully fill in all the required details.
- Upload all the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the CAT exam fees online.
- Submit the completed registration form.
- Download and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
- A correction window will be opened for a few days after the closing of the registration window. Mistakes in scanned images of signatures, photographs, and CAT exam city preference can be modified during this period. Details like name, Date Of Birth , email id and phone number cannot be changed.
Grab Latest Study Materials! Register Here!
Application Fee
All applicants have to pay a CAT fees towards the registration process. The category-wise fee is as follows:
- General Category: Rs 2200
- Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ PwD: Rs 1100
The CAT form fee can be paid online via net banking/ credit card/ debit card. Apart form the application fee, a transaction fee will also be applicable.
Documents Required
- Photograph as specified
- Signature as per given specific guidelines
- Academic certificates
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- EWS/ Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Identification document
CAT Mock Test PDF: Download Link
Candidates preparing for the upcoming CAT Exam can refer to the mock test PDF below.
| CAT Mock Test 2022 | |
| CAT 2022 Slot 1 DILR | |
| CAT 2022 Slot 1 VARC | |
| CAT 2022 Slot 1 QA |
The CAT Mock Test PDF for 2020 is available here for download. Eligible candidates can use this PDF for reference
| CAT Mock Test 2020 | |
| CAT 2020 Slot 1 DILR | |
| CAT 2020 Slot 1 VARC | |
| CAT 2020 Slot 1 QA |
Attempt more CAT Mock Test! Enroll Here!
CAT Exam Pattern 2023
CAT exam is a computer based test conducted online. It has three sections- VARC, DILR, and QA. Exam will comprise of both Multiple Choice Questions and Non Multiple Choice Questions. Every correct answer will be awarded 3 marks and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong answer. Please note that there was no negative marking for TITA questions. The CAT paper pattern changes regularly and so the exam pattern for 2022 is yet to be known. We can have a look at last year’s exam pattern to have an idea.
| Sections | Total Questions | MCQs | Non-MCQs |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 | 19 | 5 |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Total | 66 | 48 | 18 |
Prepare for CAT Exam! Download Entri App!
CAT Exam Center 2023
CAT exam is conducted in several centers across the country. Candidates can select the test cities preference at the time of registration. They will be able to choose from a list of six test cities in order of preference.
CAT Admit Card 2023
Applicants who fulfill the required criteria will get their Admit Cards in the last week of October. Candidates who do not carry the Admit Card will not be permitted to write the exam. The CAT Admit Card contains all details such as name, application number, Date Of Birth, Date & Day of the test, exam time, exam center, and more. Candidates can access their admit card by logging in with their CAT login and password at iimcat.ac.in.
Grab Latest Study Materials for CAT Exam! Register Here!
CAT Syllabus 2023
Quantitative Ability Syllabus
Number System
- LCM and HCF
- Divisibility Rules
- Base Change
- Finding Units place and tens place of a number
- Cyclicity
- Remainders
- Prime Factorization
- Factorials
- Indices and Surds
Arithmetic
- Time, Distance, and Speed
- Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Ratios, Proportions, and Variations
- Percentages and Averages
- Profit and Loss, Discount
- Mixtures and Allegations
Geometry and Mensuration
- Circles
- Triangles
- Polygons
- Coordinate geometry
- Lines and Angles
- Trigonometry
Algebra
- Inequalities and Modulus
- Functions and Groups
- Linear and Quadratic Equations
- Polynomials
- Logarithms
- Algebraic Identities
- Maxima and Minima
Modern Mathematics
- Permutations and Combinations
- Probability
- Set Theory & Venn Diagram
- Binomial theorem
- Arithmetic progression, Geometric progression, Harmonic progression
DILR Syllabus
Data Interpretation
- Tables
- Venn Diagram
- Line Chart
- Pie Chart
- Scatter Plot
- Radar Chart
- Bar Graph
- Column Graph
- Routes and Network
- Bubble Chart
- Data Caselets – Reasoning Based DI
Logical Reasoning
- Team Formation
- Arrangements
- Order and Ranking
- Binary Logic
- Games and Tournaments
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Syllabus
- Para Summary
- Para Jumbles (with and without options)
- Odd One Out
- Reading Comprehension
CAT Result 2023
CAT Result 2023 will be announced on the official website in the form of CAT scorecard. It is expected to be released in January 2024. The result will be in the form of a scorecard and applicants can log in to the official website to access the result.
The key point to clear an exam lies in methodical and planned preparation. If you are a candidate who wants to pursue your dream career and looking for a good start, Entri App has got it covered for you. Entri App provides a great online platform for all those aspiring to appear for various bank exams, government exams and other competitive exams. Our team of experts provide short and precise video classes which helps in learning the concepts. Users get access to flash cards and quizzes and can attempt unlimited mock exams with the same pattern as that of the real exams. We also provide PDFs of previous years’ question papers with solutions.
Ace your Preparation for CAT Exam! Download Entri App!
FAQ’s
1. How is the CAT score calculated?
Ans: CAT scores are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers in each section. The final score is normalized to account for variations in difficulty levels between different exam slots.
2. What is the validity of CAT scores?
Ans: CAT scores are typically valid for one year, and they are used for admission to MBA and management programs in various institutes and colleges in India.
3. How competitive is the CAT exam?
Ans: CAT is highly competitive, with thousands of candidates vying for a limited number of seats in top management institutes. Success in CAT often requires rigorous preparation and a high percentile score.
4. Can I appear for CAT more than once?
Ans: Yes, you can appear for CAT multiple times. There is no limit to the number of times you can take the CAT exam.
5. What is the importance of CAT in MBA admissions?
Ans: CAT scores are a crucial component of the selection process for MBA and other management programs in India’s top institutes. However, other factors like academic records, group discussions, and personal interviews also play a significant role in admissions.
