CAT 2024

November 24th 2024
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Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024

The Common Admission Test (CAT) for 2024 is scheduled for November 24, 2024. This is a highly competitive exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to various management programs across India, including MBA and PGDM.

Key Details for CAT 2024:

  1. Exam Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
  2. Conducting Authority: IIM C.
  3. Exam Pattern:
    • Sections:
      1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
      2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
      3. Quantitative Ability (QA)
    • Total Duration: 120 minutes (40 minutes per section for general category candidates).
    • Total Questions: Around 66 (subject to change based on the year’s exam format).
  4. Eligibility:
    • Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD).
    • Final-year students can also apply.

Preparation Tips:

  1. Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and past year’s trends.
  2. Mock Tests: Take regular mocks and analyze your performance to improve speed and accuracy.
  3. Time Management: Practice sectional time allocation strategies during preparation.
  4. Strengthen Basics: Ensure clarity in fundamental concepts for Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning.
  5. Focus on Reading: Improve comprehension skills for VARC by reading diverse articles, editorials, and essays.

Important Upcoming Milestones:

  • Admit Card Release: Likely in late October or early November 2024.
  • Results: Expected in January 2025.

Good luck to all aspirants! If you need specific preparation strategies or study resources, let me know!