How to Prepare for CAT Exam Without Quitting Your Job

Common Admission Test 2023 ( CAT )

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Vipra Shrivastava
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Updated on Feb 2, 2023 18:50 IST
Working professionals who plan to appear in CAT 2023 must read this article to know what should be their CAT preparation plan.
CAT 2023 preparation

It is a well known fact that CAT exam is the toughest one to crack among all MBA entrance exams in India. Typically, it takes an aspirant seven to nine months to prepare for it (excluding coaching classes and practice tests). So, what should a working professional do for CAT preparation? So how to prepare for CAT 2023

CAT 2023 will be most likely held on November 26 so there is about eight months to prepare. Working professionals can do it without quitting their jobs. All they need is proper planning and smart execution of it. In this article, we will share a few tips and tricks for CAT preparation for working professionals.

First of all, CAT aspirants need to analyse where they stand viz. their knowledge and practice of CAT syllabus. For example, finance professionals or engineers may not have to worry about Quantitative Aptitude as much as English. Thus, the starting point should be having a look at the CAT syllabus and identifying your strengths and weaknesses. The second step should be to assess how much time they can devote to studies every day. Let's look at other aspects of CAT exam preparation strategy for working professionals.

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CAT Preparation: When to Start?

Experts say, you don't need more than four to five hours daily for about five months to prepare for CAT exam. So you don't need to quit your job; just alter your daily routine. With office work, meetings, travelling time, it may seem difficult to spare four to five hours daily for studies, but it isn't impossible. In fact for other MBA entrance exams like MAT, XAT, CMAT or SNAP too, four to five hours of study every day is good enough as these exams are quite similar to each other in terms of pattern as well as syllabus.

However, you must realise that each individual's capabilities are different from others. Thus, make a plan accordingly.

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CAT Preparation: Set a Daily Routine

No doubt, balancing CAT preparation with a nine to five job is a tightrope walk, but a little bit of planning and minor changes in daily routine can do the trick like in the case of Ravi Prinshu.

Ravi Prinshu, who scored 99.78 percentile in CAT, balanced exam preparation while working full time with Cognizant and cracked CAT without taking any coaching. He credits his success to his disciplined and focussed approach and regular mock tests. 

I started my preparation from May-June. I started preparing by taking one diagnostic mock test to identify my current preparation state and chalked out a detailed preparation plan thereafter which mainly focused on managing my strengths and weaknesses, Ravi told Shiksha.

Read more: Ravi Prinshu’s CAT preparation strategy

Making a daily routine and following it to T is the key. For a working professional, the most important thing is discipline. It is imperative to follow the daily routine that you have set for yourself and not waste a single minute.   

Prepare a schedule for one month and follow it diligently. Once you get used to that routine, extend it for another two months and so on. Initially it will be taxing, but once you get used to it, you will find it easy.

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CAT Preparation: Importance of CAT Mock Tests

All the CAT toppers recommend practising CAT mock tests. The more mock tests you attempt, closer you get to your target. The greatest benefit of attempting mocks is that with each solved mock test you get to know your mistakes and progress. With each mock test, your speed increases and you discovers new shortcuts to solve the questions. Since, the CAT exam is all about speed and accuracy, mock tests are the best platform to develop them.

Mock test booklets are provided by all coaching institutes. You can also get them on internet. Try to solve as many CAT mock tests and sample papers as you can. We are not giving a definite number here because every aspirant is different and so are their capabilities but 30-40 mock tests should put you in a good position.

CAT 2022 topper Risshi Agrawal says, “Mocks play a crucial role while preparing for CAT. It helps you determine the strategy which suits you the best.. Read more: Risshi's CAT preparation strategy

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CAT Preparation: Using Social Media to Study

  • There are various groups on the internet that help each other in preparing for entrance exams. Social media platforms like Quora, Facebook, Reddit etc. are popular platforms where you can find student communities.
  • Connect with other CAT aspirants, ask questions, share insights and expand your knowledge base. In such forums, you will also find many experts who help students in preparing for such career defining exams.
  • Interacting with people going through the same grind as you are, is important to keep the motivation level high.
  • Downloading study apps is also a good idea. You can log on to these apps and study on smartphone while travelling.

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CAT Preparation: Use Your Advantage

Working professionals have an advantage over fresh graduates – work experience. All the IIMs and top B-schools give significant weightage to work experience while screening students for admission. For example, IIM Bangalore gives eight marks for work experience so you can well imagine its value where people miss admission even .01 mark. Typically, work experience of three to five years is considered desirable by management institutes. So if you are a working professional planning to take CAT 2021, don't quit your job, instead, make the best of it.

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FAQs Related to CAT Preparation 2023

Q: What is the CAT syllabus?

A: CAT syllabus includes all important topics of Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). Candidates can check the syllabus for CAT from the question papers of previous years. They will get to know the dominant topics of CAT.

Q: What is the difficulty level of CAT exam?

A: CAT exam is of moderate to high difficulty level. Out of the three sections, a few Data Interpretation questions are easy. Rest of the sections like Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension and Quantitative Aptitude are of moderate to high difficulty.

Q: Can I prepare for CAT 2023 with a nine to five job?

A: Yes, you can prepare for CAT 2023 with a full-time job. All you need to do is prepare a study plan as per their free time and follow self-discipline in following the plan. You can join online study groups or online classes of MBA coachings for study material, guidance and problem solving sessions. 

Q: How many hours should I study for CAT daily?

A: To prepare for the CAT exams, one must study for at least four hours daily and eight to ten hours on weekends. Past years' toppers suggest that CAT exam demands your time and focus in a good amount.

Q: I am working professional and can’t take CAT coaching. What should I do?

A: If you can’t take CAT coaching, you can join online CAT preparation groups and download mobile apps for exam preparation to study. These will give you flexibililty and easy of covering the CAT syllabus as per your time and pace. 

Q: Are Sarvesh Verma’s books for QA, VARC and DILR enough to prepare for CAT?

A: Sarvesh Verma’s books for QA, VARC and DILR are a very good resource of CAT preparation, but the aspirants must study other recommended CAT books, such as books by Arun Shrma, Nitish K Sinha, Pearson Guide, etc.

Q: How many CAT mock tests should I practice?

A: A candidate must practice about 35-40 full length CAT mock tests to score 99+ percentile. Many 99 percentilers have also attempted up to 80 mock tests, but if you are consistent in your preparation 35-40 mock tests should be good.  

Q: Is the CAT question paper one slot different from others?

A: The questions of every slot of CAT exam are different from each other but the difficulty level of all the slots is almost same. In CAT 2022, there were three slots and according to the students, the first slot paper was tougher than the other two slots.

Q: When will CAT 2023 be held? Can I take CAT from home?

A: CAT 2021 is expected to be held on November 26. The CAT 2023 exam date will be officially announced in July. No, you cannot take the CAT exam from home. Every candidate will have to visit their allotted CAT exam centre to appear for the test.

Q: Can I use a calculator in CAT exam?

A: Yes, the candidates can use onscreen calculator during the exam. Personal calculator is not allowed. Candidates will also be given pen and paper for rough work inside the test lab. However, the best option is to use mental math.

Q: Which section of CAT has maximum weightage?

A: The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section of CAT exam has the maximum weightage of 24 questions. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning has the minimum weightage of 20 questions, whereas the Quantitative Aptitude section has 22 question. 

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How much percentile is a good score in the CAT exam?

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Vamsi Angalakudhiti

Contributor-Level 6

18 hours ago

The Common Admission Test CAT is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (Iims) for admission to various postgraduate management programs in India. The CAT score is measured in terms of percentile, which indicates the percentage of candida...The Common Admission Test CAT is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (Iims) for admission to various postgraduate management programs in India. The CAT score is measured in terms of percentile, which indicates the percentage of candidates who scored less than the candidate in the exam. Since CAT is a highly competitive exam, a good score percentile is dependent on various factors such as the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, and the admission criteria of the participating institutes. However, in general, a percentile score of 90 or above is considered to be a good score in the CAT exam. With a percentile score of 90 or above, candidates can expect to receive calls for interviews from some of the top management institutes in the country. However, it's important to note that the admission process for management institutes is holistic and takes into account various factors such as academic performance, work experience, extracurricular activities, and the candidate's overall profile. Therefore, a good percentile score is just one of the many factors that are considered during the admission process.

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

20 hours ago

The worthiness of the Common Admission Test percentile depends on the Master of Business Administration college you want to take admitted into. For a Tier 1 Business-School, 95 plus percentile is a good score, whereas, for a Tier 2 institute, 80-90 percentile is a good score. Admission cut-offs o...The worthiness of the Common Admission Test percentile depends on the Master of Business Administration college you want to take admitted into.
For a Tier 1 Business-School, 95 plus percentile is a good score, whereas, for a Tier 2 institute, 80-90 percentile is a good score. Admission cut-offs of the Indian Institute of Management are always 95 percentile and above.
To get a good score on the Common Admission Test, you may find some useful tips and tricks for preparing for the exam. Some of the preparation strategies are listed below:
1- Check the CAT syllabus thoroughly and understand the Common Admission Test exam pattern well.
2- Obtain books for the Common Admission Test as well as other study materials.
3- Join online study groups on Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, Telegram, etc.
4- Make a daily timetable, a weekly timetable, and a monthly timetable.
Syllabus:
1- CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2023: Geometry, Ratios and Proportion, Inequalities, Trigonometry, In-equations Quadratic, and linear equations, Work and Time, Algebra, Surds and Indices, Percentages, Mensuration, Time-Speed-Distance, Logarithms, Partnership (Accounts), Number System, Square Root, and Cube Root, Profit & Loss, Geometric Progression, Probability, Mean, mode, median, Binomial theorem, Simple interest, and compound interest.
2- Common Admission Test Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension Syllabus: Fill in the blanks, Para completion and inference, Verbal logic, Verbal reasoning, Subject-verb agreement, Para jumbles, Sentence completion, Foreign language words used in English, Different usage of the same word, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Idioms, Syllogisms, Analogies, Antonyms, Jumbled paragraphs, Sentence correction, One-word substitution, Parts of speech, Preposition, Types of clauses, Phrases modifiers, Errors in tenses, and Articles usage.
3- Common Admission Test Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning syllabus: Blood Relations, locks, Calendars, Syllogism, Series, Statements, Venn Diagram, Proposition, Data Arrangement, Data Structures, Direction Sense, Family Tree, Tables, Coding-Decoding, Binary Logic, Pie Charts, Assumptions, Seating Arrangement, Data Sufficiency, Puzzles, Sets & Caselets, Bars & Line Graphs.
Books:
A list of the best CAT Books for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning is listed below:
1- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning by Gautam Puri.
2- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha.
3- Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha.
4- How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma.
A list of the best CAT books for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension is listed below:
1- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay or Arihant.
2- 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary Mass Market Paperback by Wilfred Funk & Norman Lewis or Simon & Schuster.
3- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Sharma and Upadhyay
4- PSC for VA for CAT by Nishit Sinha.
A list of the best CAT books for Quantitative Aptitude is listed below:
1- CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning by Gautam Puri.
2- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha.
3- Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha.
4- How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma.
CAT Exam Pattern:
1- The VARC section has 24 questions and a weightage of 72 marks.
2- The DILR section has 20 questions and a weightage of 60 marks.
3- The QA section has 22 questions and a weightage of 66 marks.
Duration of exam
1- 120 minutes
2- 40 minutes per section
CAT exam slots:
1- Morning: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
2- Afternoon: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
3- Evening: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Number of questions: 66
CAT total marks: 198
Language of question paper: English
Number of answer choices: 4
Question Type: MCQ and non-MCQ
Marking Scheme: Each question will carry three marks and there will be a negative marking of minus one for every wrong answer.
For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Common Admission Test exam page.
(https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cat-exam).
I hope this will help you.

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Has anything without a strong Maths background given the CAT and passed?

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Vamsi Angalakudhiti

Contributor-Level 6

21 hours ago

Vamsi officialHas anything without a strong Maths background given the CAT and passed? Yes, it is possible to crack the CAT exam and get admission into a management programme without a strong background in Mathematics. The CAT exam does test quantitative and analytical abilities, but it does not ...Vamsi official
Has anything without a strong Maths background given the CAT and passed? Yes, it is possible to crack the CAT exam and get admission into a management programme without a strong background in Mathematics. The CAT exam does test quantitative and analytical abilities, but it does not necessarily require advanced mathematical knowledge. Many successful CAT aspirants come from various academic backgrounds, including humanities, arts, and commerce. However, it's important to note that a certain level of mathematical proficiency is still required to perform well in the exam. Basic arithmetic, Algebra and geometry are the core mathematical concepts that one should be comfortable with. To compensate for any gaps in mathematical knowledge, aspirants can focus on strengthening their quantitative and analytical skills through regular practice and mock tests. They can also seek guidance from mentors or coaching institutes that specialize in CAT preparation to help them improve their weak areas. In summary, while a strong mathematical background may be helpful in cracking the CAT exam, it is not an absolute requirement. With dedicated effort and focused preparation, aspirants from diverse academic backgrounds can also excel in the CAT exam and secure admission into a management programme.

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How can I apply for the CAT exam 2023?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

23 hours ago

CAT 2023 Highlights:CAT exam conducting body: Indian Institute of Management (IIM).Exam date: November 26, 2023 (tentative)Eligibility criteria: Graduation with 50 percent aggregate for the open category students and 45 percent for SC and ST students.Mode of Application: OnlineMarking Scheme: Neg...CAT 2023 Highlights:
CAT exam conducting body: Indian Institute of Management (IIM).
Exam date: November 26, 2023 (tentative)
Eligibility criteria: Graduation with 50 percent aggregate for the open category students and 45 percent for SC and ST students.
Mode of Application: Online
Marking Scheme: Negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer
Application fees: INR 2,200 for the General category and INR 1,100 for SC/ST/PwD
CAT syllabus: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA)
CAT 2023: Important dates
CAT 2023 Notification releases: 31-July-2023
CAT 2023 registrations open: The first week of August 2023
Registrations end: The third week of September 2023
CAT form correction: Last week of September 2023
CAT 2023 admit card releases: Last week of October 2023
CAT mock test link activation: Fourth week of October 2023
CAT 2023 exam date: November 26, 2023
CAT 2023 answer key release: The first week of December 2023
Answer key challenge process: The first week of December 2023
CAT 2023 result declaration: The first week of January 2024
Eligibility Criteria for the CAT Exam:
1- Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50 percent marks for the open category candidates and 45 percent in the case of Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, and PWD/DA categories.
2- Students who have done CS, CA, and ICWA and have scored the required percentage can also appear for Common Admission Test.
3- Students who are in the final year of their bachelor's degree can apply for the Common Admission Test 2023.
CAT 2023 application form:
Common Admission Test exam registration 2023 will likely begin in the first week of August 2023. Common Admission Test Applications will only be accepted in online mode. Applicants who wish to appear for Common Admission Test 2023 can fill out the Common Admission Test form at the official website, of the CAT. While filling out the form applicants will be required to pay the Common Admission Test registration fee of INR 23,00 for the general category and INR 1150 for the reserved category.
CAT Registrations 2023
Common Admission Test 2023 registration will commence in the first week of August and conclude in the third week of September 2023. Applicants will have to register on the official website to fill out the online application form. Check below the Common Admission Test registration and application process for 2023:
1- Go to the official website
2- Click on new registration.
3- Enter your name, date of birth (DOB), nationality, mobile number, and email ID to register.
4- Log in with the ID received in the email to fill out the application form.
5- Enter personal and academic details.
6- Upload a passport-sized photo and scanned signature.
7- Select preferred courses and the Indian Institute of Management.
8- Select preferred test cities.
9- Pay the application fee via credit, debit card, UPI, or net banking.
Application form process:
1- Visit the official website of CAT 2023.
2- On the home page, click on New Candidate Registration.
3- A new page will open. Enter the details like the Name of the Candidate, Date of Birth, Email Address, Country, Mobile Number, and Captcha.
4- After filling in the required information, click on the Generate One Time Password. A One time Password will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number. Enter the received OTP (One Time Password) to verify your email ID and mobile number.
5- Now log in again, using the Common Admission Test ID and password created, and fill in the details like Personal Details, Other Personal Details, Communication Address, Emergency Contact Details, and Upload Documents (in a prescribed format and size).
6- Provide academic details of SSC or Class 10, HSC or Class 12, bachelor's Degree Details, Master' Degree Details, and Other Professional Degree Details.
7- Enter only full-time work experience.
8- Select exam cities. Applicants can choose up to six cities as their preferred exam cites
9- Pay the Common Admission Test registration fee through any of the UPI, credit card, Debit card, and Net banking.
For General Category Candidates: INR 2000
For SC, ST, and PwD: INR 100
10- Take a printout of the filled Common Admission Test 2023 application for future use.
For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Common Admission test page.
(https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cat-exam).
I hope this will help you.

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Praveen Singh Patel

Beginner-Level 5

Yesterday

Candidates who wish to appear for CAT 2023 can fill the CAT form at the official website. While filling the form candidates will be required to pay the CAT registration fee of 2300 for general category and Rs 1150 for reserved category.

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What are the CAT eligibility criteria?

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Divyanshu Varshney

Contributor-Level 6

23 hours ago

CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (Iims) for admission to their postgraduate management programs. The eligibility criteria for CAT are as follows:Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachel...CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (Iims) for admission to their postgraduate management programs. The eligibility criteria for CAT are as follows:
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institute. The minimum percentage required varies from institute to institute. Age Limit: There is no age limit for appearing in the CAT exam. Citizenship: Candidates must be citizens of India. NRIs and foreign nationals can also apply for the exam. Reservation Criteria: The reservation criteria for CAT are as per the regulations of the Government of India. Work Experience: Work experience is not mandatory to apply for CAT. However, some institutes may consider work experience as a selection criterion. It is important to note that meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee admission to the Iims or other participating institutes. Candidates must also meet the selection criteria set by the institutes, which may include factors such as academic performance, work experience, and performance in the CAT exam.

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

23 hours ago

Common Admission Test is a national-level management aptitude test that a candidate must appear in for admission to the Master of Business Administration courses offered by 20 Indian Institutes of Management and over 1,200 Business-schools in India. Over two lakh applicants apply for the Common A...Common Admission Test is a national-level management aptitude test that a candidate must appear in for admission to the Master of Business Administration courses offered by 20 Indian Institutes of Management and over 1,200 Business-schools in India.
Over two lakh applicants apply for the Common Admission Test exam every year, conducted in the computer-based mode for two hours.
The Common Admission Test exam syllabus comprises Quantitative Ability (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC).
The difficulty level of the exam is moderate to high. Apart from Master of Business Administration programs, the Common Admission Test score is valid for admission to Executive Master of Business Administration, Ph.D., and Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) programs of Indian Institutes of Management and other Business-Schools.
CAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
1- Academic Qualification for CAT: Engineering Degree like a Bachelor of Technology
Affiliation Required: Recognized by MHRD or AICTE
Pass Percentage Required: 50 percent for General, EWS, NC-OBC, and 45 percent for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
2- Academic Qualification for CAT: Bachelor's Degree in any stream from any university or board.
Affiliation Required: recognized by UGC.
Pass Percentage Required: 50 percent for General, EWS, NC-OBC, and 45 percent for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
3- Academic Qualification for CAT: Students in their final year of a bachelor's degree or equivalent are also eligible to take the CAT exam.
Affiliation Required: Continuing graduation from University Recognized by MHRD, AICTE, or UGC.
Pass Percentage Required: 50 percent for General, EWS, NC-OBC, and 45 percent for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
4- Academic Qualification for CAT: CA, CS, ICWA, and Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI).
Affiliation Required: Certification granting organization.
Pass Percentage Required: 50 percent for General, EWS, NC-OBC, and 45 percent for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
CAT Eligibility Criteria for General and Non-Creamy Layer-Other Backward Groups:
1- The students must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a university or educational institution recognized by the GoI.
2- The students must have scored a minimum of 50 percent aggregate in graduation in any stream.
3- Students must be in their final year of graduation or awaiting the result.
4- Students must have professional degrees like CA, CS, or ICWA with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate.
CAT Eligibility Criteria for SC, ST, and PwD persons:
1- Students belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories must have scored a minimum of 45 percent aggregate in graduation in any stream.
2- Students must be in their final year of graduation or awaiting the result.
3- Students must have professional degrees like CA, CS, and ICWA with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate.
Other Equivalent Degrees CAT Eligibility Criteria:
1- In case the marking scheme of any candidates bachelors degree is in grades or Cumulative Grade Point Average, the percentage of marks would be calculated based on the practice as followed by the respective University or Institution.
2- If any University or Institution confirms that they do not follow any scheme for converting Cumulative Grade Point Average into marks, the calculation will be done by dividing the candidate's Cumulative Grade Point Average by the maximum possible Cumulative Grade Point Average and multiplying the result by 100.
There are six situations under which a student is not eligible to apply for the Common Admission Test exam listed below.
1- If the student has not scored 50 percent in graduation for the general category and 45 percent for SC, ST, and PwD students.
2- Students who do not have either a bachelor's degree or any professional degree like CA, CS, and ICWA.
3- Students whose two years average in bachelor's degree does not make up 50 percent for the general category and 45 percent for SC, ST, and PwD students.
4- Students who are not in the final year of their bachelor's degree.
5- Students who have not completed professional degrees like CA, CS, and ICWA.
6- If the student's bachelor's degree is not recognized by UGC, AICTE, and MHRD-Govt.
CAT Reservation Criteria:
There are no reservation criteria for the Common Admission Test exam apart from a 5 percent relaxation of marks in graduation for SC, ST, and PwD students. However, the Indian Institutes of Management
follow reservation criteria fixed by the Government of India.
For Schedule Caste: 15 percent (Percentage of Seats Reserved)
For Schedule Tribe: 7.5 percent (Percentage of Seats Reserved)
For NC-OBC: 27 percent (Percentage of Seats Reserved)
For PwD: 5 percent (Percentage of Seats Reserved)
A person with Benchmark Disability (PwD) in CAT:
Persons with benchmark disability means a person with not less than forty percent of a specified disability as specified in the Schedule of the RPwD Act 2016. Given below are disabilities that fall under the Common Admission Tests PwD category:
1- Blindness and low vision
2- Deaf and hard of hearing
3- Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d).
4- Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and mental illness.
5- Other 'specified disabilities' mentioned in 'The Schedule' of the RPwD Act 2016.
6- Locomotor disability includes dwarfism, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy.
For more information, you may visit the Shiksha CAT eligibility page.
(https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/cat-eligibility-blogId-20101).
I hope this will help you.

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What is the syllabus for the CAT exam 2023?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

Yesterday

Syllabus for the Common Admission Test:The Common Admission Test exam syllabus includes three subjects that are Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA).The Verbal Ability & Reading Compre...Syllabus for the Common Admission Test:
The Common Admission Test exam syllabus includes three subjects that are Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA).
The Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension section of the CAT exam syllabus for the Master of Business Administration covers various topics of English Grammar, Verbal Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension.
The Quantitative Aptitude section of the Common Admission Test syllabus includes all the topics of Mathematics from Class 9 to 10 such as Trigonometry, Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, and Mensuration.
The Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning syllabus of the Common Admission Test exam includes topics that require analytical interpretation of data presented in the form of Tables, Puzzles, Pie Charts, and Bar Graphs.
CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2023: Geometry, Ratios and Proportion, Inequalities, Trigonometry, In-equations Quadratic, and linear equations, Work and Time, Algebra, Surds and Indices, Percentages, Mensuration, Time-Speed-Distance, Logarithms, Partnership (Accounts), Number System, Square Root, and Cube Root, Profit & Loss, Geometric Progression, Probability, Mean, mode, median, Binomial theorem, Simple interest, and compound interest.
Key points for Quantitative Aptitude:
1- The Quantitative Aptitude section of the Common Admission Test exam contains both multiple-choice questions and non-multiple-choice question-type questions.
2- The number of multiple-choice questions and non-multiple-choice questions varies every year in Quantitative Aptitude.
3- Past trends suggest that Arithmetic questions dominate this section of the Common Admission Test.
4- There is a negative marking for multiple-choice questions but not for non-multiple-choice questions.
Common Admission Test Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension Syllabus: Fill in the blanks, Para completion and inference, Verbal logic, Verbal reasoning, Subject-verb agreement, Para jumbles, Sentence completion, Foreign language words used in English, Different usage of the same word, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Idioms, Syllogisms, Analogies, Antonyms, Jumbled paragraphs, Sentence correction, One-word substitution, Parts of speech, Preposition, Types of clauses, Phrases modifiers, Errors in tenses, and Articles usage.
Key Points for Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension:
1- In the Common Admission Test exam, there are usually eight Verbal Ability questions.
2- Some questions in the Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension section are non-multiple-choice questions, which means candidates have to Type In The Answer (TITA).
3- There is no negative marking for non-multiple-choice question type
4- Types of questions in Common Admission Test Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension include Reading Comprehension based, Para-jumbles, Out-of-context, a sentence in a paragraph, Error correction in a paragraph, Vocabulary usage, Sentence completion, Analogies, and Critical reasoning.
5- The Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension section is the first section of the Common Admission Test question paper and is to be solved within 40 minutes.
6- The section is divided into two sub-parts, Verbal Ability, and Reading Comprehension. the section is dominated by Reading Comprehension questions.
Common Admission Test Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning syllabus: Blood Relations, locks, Calendars, Syllogism, Series, Statements, Venn Diagram, Proposition, Data Arrangement, Data Structures, Direction Sense, Family Tree, Tables, Coding-Decoding, Binary Logic, Pie Charts, Assumptions, Seating Arrangement, Data Sufficiency, Puzzles, Sets & Caselets, Bars & Line Graphs.
Key Points for Data Interpretation:
1- The Common Admission Test question paper has about 14 questions on DI.
2- DI questions are usually of moderate to high difficulty level.
3- The data Interpretation section contains both multiple-choice questions and non-multiple-choice question-type questions.
4- The number of multiple-choice questions and non-multiple-choice questions varies in the DI section.
5- There is a negative marking for multiple-choice questions in the Data Interpretation section of the Common Admission Test.
6- There is no negative marking for the non-multiple-choice questions in the Data Interpretation section.
Key Points for Logical Reasoning:
1- The LR section has about 10 questions in total.
2- The questions in this section are of moderate to high difficulty level.
3- The logical Reasoning section contains both multiple-choice questions and non-multiple-choice questions-type questions.
4- The number of multiple-choice questions and non-multiple-choice questions varies in the Logical Reasoning section.
5- There is a negative marking for multiple-choice questions but not for non-multiple-choice questions.
You may visit the Shiksha Common Admission Test syllabus page for more information.
(https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cat-exam-syllabus).
I hope this will help you.

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Hritik Awasthi

Beginner-Level 5

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To perform well in the CAT exam, candidates should have a sound knowledge of the syllabus and should be well-prepared for the test. The CAT syllabus covers various topics, including mathematics, reading comprehension, data interpretation, and verbal ability. It is important for candidates to prep...To perform well in the CAT exam, candidates should have a sound knowledge of the syllabus and should be well-prepared for the test. The CAT syllabus covers various topics, including mathematics, reading comprehension, data interpretation, and verbal ability. It is important for candidates to prepare for the CAT exam systematically and thoroughly to increase their chances of getting admission to their desired business school. Each of the three sections of the CAT exam has a different weightage. CAT syllabus is based on the exam pattern introduced by IIM Ahmedabad. Prioritise your sections based on your strengths and weaknesses. VARC includes reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and grammar. Quant section includes class 9 - 10 level Maths topics such as Number System Geometry, Mensuration Algebra and Arithmetic. DILR section contains Sets based on Number series, Graphs, Data Sufficiency, and common reasoning concepts.

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Is XAT tougher than CAT?

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Abhishek singh Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Yesterday

XAT is highly scoring in Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation section and so is CAT. The Verbal Ability and Decision Making questions of XAT are difficult and similarly the VARC and LR questions of CAT are tough. Thus, it is slightly more difficult to score in these sections of CAT and ...XAT is highly scoring in Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation section and so is CAT. The Verbal Ability and Decision Making questions of XAT are difficult and similarly the VARC and LR questions of CAT are tough. Thus, it is slightly more difficult to score in these sections of CAT and XAT.

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Which is better MAT or CAT?

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Hritik Awasthi

Beginner-Level 5

Yesterday

CAT is conducted by IIMS for admission in their college. CAT is accepted in all colleges of the country. Where's MAT is accepted by Private management college across the country but few colleges accepted CAT only. Both the exam are for the taking admission in management course. Common Admission T...CAT is conducted by IIMS for admission in their college. CAT is accepted in all colleges of the country. Where's MAT is accepted by Private management college across the country but few colleges accepted CAT only. Both the exam are for the taking admission in management course. Common Admission Test CAT is conducted by one of the Iims, while MAT (Management Aptitude Test) is approved by MHRD and conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA). Considering the reputation, CAT is the most prestigious common entrance exam for MBA. To appear in a CAT exam candidates need a Bachelor degree from a recognised board with a minimum 50 percentage aggregate or equivalent CGPA. The cut off is 45percent for SC, ST, and PWD or DA categories. For MAT exam there are no minimum percentage criteria and no minimum age limit. Management Aptitude Test, popularly known as MAT is conducted by AIMA (All India Management Association). It is a National Level Entrance Test. As per MAT score, applicants need to score at least 95 percentile for admissions in top second tier AICTE schools, whereas from CAT one needs to score at least 99 percentile for admissions in top Iims like Calcutta, Bangalore, and Ahmedabad. The CAT is more difficult than MAT and its score is accepted by the top Iims and B schools across India. Comparatively, MAT is much easier, and around 600+ management universities in India accept the MAT result score.

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Who will conduct the CAT 2023 exam?

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Anshul Gupta

Contributor-Level 7

2 days ago

CAT Exam Date 2023- Indian Institutes of Management (Iims) will conduct CAT 2023 on (expected) last Sunday of November 2023. This year, IIM Lucknow will be coordinating his CAT exam coordinated by IIM.

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Sonali Kumari singh

Contributor-Level 6

2 days ago

CAT 2023: Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Lucknow is expected to conduct CAT exam 2023 November 26 (Sunday).

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What are the CAT eligibility criteria?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

2 days ago

CAT eligibility criteria:Common Admission Test is a postgraduate admission test, thus the minimum eligibility criteria are graduation. Students who have scored 50 percent or more (45 percent or more in the case of Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, and PwD candidates) can apply for Common Admission ...CAT eligibility criteria:
Common Admission Test is a postgraduate admission test, thus the minimum eligibility criteria are graduation. Students who have scored 50 percent or more (45 percent or more in the case of Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, and PwD candidates) can apply for Common Admission Test. The graduation degree can be in any course but from a recognised university. Final-year graduation candidates and professional degree holders such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), and Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) are also eligible to apply. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha CAT exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cat-exam). I hope this will help you.

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Saurabh Kumar

Beginner-Level 1

3 days ago

The eligibility criteria for the Common Admission Test CAT are as follows:-1. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with a min aggregate of 50%. For SC/ST/PwD candidates min aggregate of 45%. 2. There is no age limit to apply for CAT exam. 3. Candidate must be citizen of India, Foreign nati...The eligibility criteria for the Common Admission Test CAT are as follows:-
1. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with a min aggregate of 50%. For SC/ST/PwD candidates min aggregate of 45%.
2. There is no age limit to apply for CAT exam.
3. Candidate must be citizen of India, Foreign nationals with valid passports can also apply, but their eligibility criteria may differ.
4. Candidates appearing in the final year or awaited results can also apply.

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What is the CAT application fee for 2023?

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Sonali Kumari singh

Contributor-Level 6

2 days ago

Candidates who wish to appear for CAT 2023 can fill the CAT form at the official website. While filling the form candidates will be required to pay the CAT registration fee of 2300 for general category and Rs 1150 for reserved category. The fees structure for the CAT application form is:1800/- fo...Candidates who wish to appear for CAT 2023 can fill the CAT form at the official website. While filling the form candidates will be required to pay the CAT registration fee of 2300 for general category and Rs 1150 for reserved category. The fees structure for the CAT application form is:
1800/- for General category and. Rs. 900/- for SC/ ST/ PWD category.

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