Try solving at least the last five years’ question papers so that you can get a rough idea that how to solve questions, compare your answers with the solutions. If your score is not up to the mark, then don't stop, just keep solving test papers, until you think you have got it right.
I know with only a few hours left for CAT exam (scheduled on November 24th), aspirants must be nervous, tensed, and some of you must be tensed for the topic you missed preparing for.
Don’t worry! I will share with you some important tips and topics that have a good weightage when it comes to scoring well in the CAT exam.
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CAT Exam Tip #1
You have to solve all mock test papers that you may get from the coaching classes and also the Internet. Try solving at least the last five years’ question papers so that you can get a rough idea that how to solve questions, compare your answers with the solutions. If your score is not up to the mark, then don't stop, just keep solving test papers, until you think you have got it right.
CAT Exam Tip #2
Here are some section-wise points you must know about a minimum number of question you must attempt.
In verbal ability, you have to focus on attempting 30 to 32 out of 34 questions because the accuracy in verbal ability is almost low for everyone, so more attempts would mean more marks.
In data interpretation and logical reasoning, in this section of 32 questions, you must solve at least 25. You should solve questions paper from 2000 to 2018 as maximum times questions are the same just numbers change. Solve question papers by putting a timer on to know your speed and to get an idea that how much time you have to give for which type of questions.
In quantitative ability, you can solve 18-19 questions out of 34 easily by using common sense.
By solving these many questions you can score a good percentile.
CAT Exam Tip #3
A common mistake that everyone makes is that they keep learning new topics before even five days before the exam when time is very less. If you left some topics don’t worry. Revise all the topics that you learned, solve mock tests so you can get to know that for which section how to solve by using which logic and from which different perspective you have to solve the paper.
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Answered 4 days ago
Yes. IIMB does require the CAT exam, but the rest of the top B-schools in Bangalore also take in candidates through the state-level CET, ie, the Karnataka PGCET exam, or through MAT or CMAT.
Top B-schools in Bangalore without CAT | Cutoffs Required |
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Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.
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Answered 4 days ago
IIM Calcutta has only mentioned accepting GMAT score for admission into EMBA courses.
However, CAT is commonly accepted by other similar institutes for both MBA and MBAEx courses. Thus, candidates are advised to ask admission desk for confirmation on this question.
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Answered 5 days ago
It is not possible to determine a candidate's admission in IIM Calcutta MBA course through CAT score alone. In Stage 1, a score 85% in CAT will be enough for a general category candidate to be selected for PI+WAT admission stage.
Final admission cutoffs are based on many factors other than CAT score.
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Answered 5 days ago
No, IIM Calcutta cannot get into MBA courses without appearing CAT first. CAT is a mandatory entrance exam and it is conducted every year for admissions into all MBA courses offered by this institute.
However, candidates who are applying for MBAEx course will be required to appear in GMAT for admissi
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Answered 5 days ago
To get a seat at IFMR Chennai, students have to first appear for any one of the entrance exams accepted by the institute for the MBA/PGDM course admission. CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, Andhra Pradesh ICET, IPAMT and SAT India are the entrance exams accepted by this institute for admission to the management
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Answered 5 days ago
No, you cannot use the CAT score for direct admission to the MBA/PGDM course at this university.
You would need to first appear for the CAT entrance exam, and then get shortlisted for the PI and or GD rounds to be considered for a seat. Since the CAT cutoff is not released publicly, the closest esti
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Answered 5 days ago
The Vishwakarma University CAT cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MBA/PGDM course for the All India quota.
For the General AI category, the estimated Vishwakarma University MBA cutoff 2025 was 50. Students who gained this percentile are then eligible to enter the second round of admission
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Answered 6 days ago
The National Institute of Bank Management Cutoff 2026 for General AI category in CAT exam is 80.
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Answered 6 days ago
No, you cannot use the CAT exam result for direct admission to the MBA/PGDM course at AIMS Institutes, Bangalore.
The college accepts the CAT, XAT and MAT exam results for admission to the management programme. Students have to first attain the qualifying cutoff percentiles and then sit in the select
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Answered 6 days ago
Candidates applying for admission in MBA at IIM Raipur should have qualified the CAT exam. Check below the application fee of CAT:
- INR 2,300 for general category students
- INR 1,150 for SC/ST/PwD students
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