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CAT 2023 exam was conducted on November 26, 2023, in three sessions in 155 cities. About 2.88 lakh candidates appeared for the CAT exam this year. This year, the IIM Lucknow received a record number of CAT applications - 3.28 lakh. The CAT 2023 question papers of slot 1, slot 2 and slot 3 were of moderate difficulty level. The question papers of all three CAT slots had different set of questions which may make one slot tougher or easier than the other. Overall, all the slots were of same difficulty level. Read below for CAT 2023 exam details, answer keys and admission cut offs.
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CAT 2023 Slot 1 Answer Key and question paper analysis
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- CAT 2023 Exam Analysis and Question Paper
- CAT 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule
- What is CAT Exam?
- CAT 2023 Exam Highlights
- CAT Answer Key 2023
- IIM CAT Cut Offs 2023
- CAT 2023 Result and Scorecard PDF
- Top Colleges Accepting CAT Exam Score
- CAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
- CAT 2023 Syllabus
- CAT Exam Pattern & Test Structure 2023
- CAT Exam Preparation 2023
- CAT Toppers Tips and Preparation Strategy
- CAT Registrations 2023
- CAT 2023 Admit Card
- CAT 2023 Contact Information
- Important FAQs on CAT 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Analysis and Question Paper
CAT 2023 exam analysis for every slot indicates that the exam this year was of moderate difficulty level. The CAT 2023 question paper of all three slots had 66 questions. In CAT 2023 slot 1, the first section, VARC had 24 questions, the second section DILR had 20 questions and the third section, Quantitative Aptitude had 22 questions. There were about 12-14 RC questions in the CAT VARC section. The DILR section of CAT 2023 question paper had 10 questions each from DI and LR. In Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT 2023 was dominated by Arithmetic. Check below detailed CAT 2023 analysis.
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Q: What is CAT exam pattern 2023?
Q: What are the important topics of CAT syllabus from which maximum questions are asked?
Q: Which CAT slot has the toughest question paper?
CAT 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CAT 2023 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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Dec '23 | CAT 2023 answer key challenge TENTATIVE |
To Be Notified | CAT 2023 result announcement |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
26 Nov '23 | CAT 2023 exam |
To Be Notified | CAT 2023 Mock Test |
7 Nov '23 - 26 Nov '23 | CAT 2023 admit card download |
What is CAT Exam?
Common Admission Test or CAT is a national level management aptitude test which is conducted by the IIM for admission to the MBA courses offered by its 20 campuses and over 1,200 B-schools in India. Over two lakh candidates apply for the CAT exam every year. In CAT 2023, the registration set a new record with 3.30 lakh applications. CAT exam is conducted on a single day in three sessions at about 400 test centres in 155 cities across India. Those planning to pursue MBA in the 2024 academic session must appear for CAT exam as it is an exam which is accepted by most of the government as well as private MBA colleges in India.
The CAT exam is a business aptitude test and its syllabus comprises these subjects - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). Difficulty level of the exam is moderate to high.
Latest Updates:
Nov 28, 2023: About 2.88 lakh candidates appeared for CAT 2023
Nov 26, 2023: CAT 2023 answer key release date soon
Nov 26, 2023: CAT 2023 result date to be out soon at iimcat.ac.in
Nov 13, 2023: CAT 2023 mock test out; Get direct link
Nov 7, 2023: CAT 2023 admit card released; download now
Courses Offered Through CAT at IIMs
Apart from MBA programmes, the CAT score is valid for admission to Executive MBA, PhD and FPM programmes of IIMs and other B-Schools. Check below the list of courses offered by the IIMs through CAT.
IIM |
Courses Offered Through CAT |
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PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGP, PhD |
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MBA, EMBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, PhD |
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PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA, PhD |
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PGP, PhD (FPM) |
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MBA, PhD |
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PGP, PGP-HRM, FPM |
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PGP, PhD |
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MBA, MBA (Analytics), MBA (WX), PhD, EFPM |
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PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, PhD, PhD (PT) |
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PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, FPM |
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PGP, PhD |
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PGP, FPM/ PhD, EFPM |
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PGP, PGP-HRM, PGP (Business Analytics), PhD, EPhD |
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PGP, EPGPX, EPGDSM, PhD, Part-Time FPM |
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MBA, PhD, E PhD |
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PGP, PGPEX, PGPWE, PhD, PhDWP |
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MBA, MBA (T&HM), PhD |
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PGPM, PGPM-HR, PGPBM, FPM, E-FPM |
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MBA, PhD |
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PGP, PGPEx, PGPDGM, PhD |
Q: Which courses are offered by IIMs through CAT?
Q: Is admission to MBA at IIM Ahmedabad confirmed if I score 100 percentile in CAT?
There is a good chance of receiving an interview call from IIM Ahmedabad, however, admission isn’t guaranteed even at 100 percentile. The overall criteria includes academic profile, that is your Class 12, Class 10 and graduation marks. The college also gives a score for work experience, hence, candidates must have 2-3 years of experience to get maximum points. Additional focus is also given to gender and academic diversity. Considering all these factors and candidates’ CAT score, IIM Ahmedabad prepares a composite score through which decides whether to finalise a student or not. IIM Ahmedabad or any other IIM, for that matter, doesn’t give direct admission only on the basis of CAT percentile, the first phase of admission process is giving the CAT exam. Students must clear the sectional and the minimum final cut-off to be eligible and considered for the call. After that, they must get shortlisted for the interviews and group discussion process. After all these rounds, a final list of shortlisted candidates is prepared.
Q: What is the IIM selection criteria through CAT?
IIM selection criteria for all the 21 campuses is same and includes selection of candidates through three stages. CAT score Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview (PI) Academic record, work experience Academic and gender diversity CAT exam score is the first parameter on which candidates are shortlisted for admission. In the first state of IIM admission, the institutes shortlist candidates for WAT, GD and PI on the basis of their CAT score and class 10, 12 and graduation marks. The cut offs for shortlisting of candidates is between 95-100 percentile (for SC/ST/PwD candidates the cut offs are lower). These shortlisted candidates have to then appear for What, GD and PI round. Those who clear this round are considered for final admission. For the final selection, every IIMs takes into consideration the following aspects: CAT score What, GD and PI performance Class 10 and 12 marks Graduation marks Work experience Academic diversity Gender diversity.
CAT 2023 Exam Highlights
Here are the highlights of CAT 2023 for MBA aspirants who are planning to appear for the exam this year. Take a look at the table below:
CAT Exam Particulars |
CAT 2023 Details |
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CAT Full Form |
Common Admission Test (CAT) |
Conducting Institute for 2023 |
IIM Lucknow |
Exam Level |
National |
CAT Entrance Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
CAT Exam Date 2023 |
November 26, 2023 |
CAT Exam Timings |
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CAT Exam Fees |
INR 2,400 (General category) and INR 1,200 (Reserved category) |
Eligibility Criteria |
Graduation with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST students) |
Number of Applications |
3.28 lakh (in 2023) |
Number of Test Takers |
2.88 lakh (in 2022) |
Exam Purpose |
Admission to IIMs, SPJIMR, FMS, MDI, IMT and over 1,200 B-Schools in India |
Courses Offered |
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CAT syllabus |
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CAT exam mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) with MCQs and non-MCQs |
No. of test cities |
150 |
CAT exam website |
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Exam helpdesk no. |
1-800-210-1088 (Toll Free) |
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Q: What is the sectional time limit in CAT?
Q: What's new in CAT exam 2023?
There has been no change in exam pattern and syllabus of the CAT exam from last year apart from the fee amount which has been increased from INR 2,300 to INR 2,400 for General category candidates and from INR 1,150 to INR 1200 for Reserved category candidates. However, a few changes were introduced in the CAT registration process last year. Check the latest changes in CAT exam below:
- Candidates have to mention their COVID-19 vaccination status in the CAT application form.
- Eligibility criteria for CAT has been extended for FCAI degree holders. Now, they are also eligible to appear for the CAT.
- If there will be any change in the exam structure like increase or decrease in the number of questions, it will be known with the release of official CAT mock test 2023.
Q: What makes CAT tougher than other MBA entrance exams?
CAT Answer Key 2023
CAT answer key 2023 will be released three to four days after the exam. Check the steps to download CAT 2023 answer key and response sheet from the official website:
Q: What is the benefit of CAT answer key and response sheet?
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Q: Are CAT cut offs announced along with the CAT result?
IIM CAT Cut Offs 2023
CAT cut off for IIM admission is fixed by each institute category wise. While the qualifying cut offs range between 80 and 90 percentile (General category), the final cut offs are much higher. Given below is the table indicating qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of 20 IIMs:
IIM |
CAT cut offs (qualifying) |
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85 |
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85 |
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85 |
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90 |
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85 |
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90 |
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95 |
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80 |
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92 |
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92 |
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92 |
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85 |
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75 |
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92 |
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92 |
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92 |
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92 |
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85 |
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92 |
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92 |
*The cut off percentiles mentioned in the above table are of General category.
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CAT scores are accepted by 20 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools across the country. You can visit the links in the below table to know the cut offs, placements, fees, rankings and selection process of each IIM:
List of IIMs Accepting CAT Score | |
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Also Read: MBA colleges accepting CAT score
IIM Fees for MBA – Campus Wise
Below is the list of MBA/PGP programme fees of each IIM. The amount mentioned here is course fee of PGP/MBA (two years) that is paid semester wise in instalments.
IIM campus |
PGP/MBA seats |
*MBA/PGP fees |
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385 |
INR 24.61 lakh |
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430 |
INR 24.50 lakh |
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210 |
INR 27.00 Lakh |
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436 |
INR 20.70 lakh |
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375 |
INR 20.50 lakh |
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210 |
INR 16.10 lakh (excluding boarding fees) |
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260 |
INR 19.00 lakh |
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240 |
INR 17.60 lakh |
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60 |
INR 17.58 lakh |
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180 |
INR 21.00 lakh |
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120 |
INR 13.08 lakh |
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240 |
INR 17.50 lakh |
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120 |
INR 15.50 lakh |
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60 |
INR 15.75 lakh (including fees for international immersion programme) |
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120 |
INR 17.15 lakh |
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60 |
INR 16.00 lakh |
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120 |
INR 17. 50 lakh |
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210 |
INR 17.30 lakh |
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130 |
INR 18.00 lakh |
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451 |
INR 21.14 lakh |
*The fee amounts mentioned in the table above have been rounded off to the nearest lakh. The fees may increase in the new academic session.
Also Read: IIM fees & scholarships
Q: What is the cut off for IIM Jammu?
Indian Institute of Management Jammu accepts CAT scores for admission to the MBA/ PGDM courses. Candidates seekking admisison must register online for the CAT 2023 exam, which is scheduled for Nov 26, 2023. IIM Jammu CAT 2024 cutoff will be release after the declaration of CAT result. Considering the past year trends, it is expected that IIM Jammu cutoff 2024 will be range between 89 to 90.
Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the estimated CAT qualifying and CAT cutoff percentile for admisison to the Management courses:
CAT Qualifying cutoff 2023: 90
CAT cut offs 2023 (percentile): 93
Note: The above-mentioned CAT cutoff is the estimtaed cutoff based on IIM Jammu previous year cutoff trends. Actual figure might vary.
Q: Can I get IIM Ranchi at 85 percentile?
As per the IIM CAP criteria, the qualifying CAT cut off for the batch of 2023-25 is 93 percentile for the General category students. So students belonging to the General category can not get into IIM Rnachi with 85 percentile. However, other categories student can easily get a call for the Personal Interview (PI) round for IIM Ranchi admission. Final selection, however, is entirely depends on candidates' performance in the PI round. Apart from PI, IIM final selection process also consider other criteria such as Verbal Comprehension, Verbal Comprehension and Verbal Comprehension, among others.
Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Indore?
CAT 2023 Result and Scorecard PDF
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Top Colleges Accepting CAT Exam Score
Given below is the list of top MBA colleges in India accepting CAT score. The list also includes IITs offering MBA programme through their Department of Management Studies. For the academic session 2024-26, the IIFT will also be accepting CAT score for MBA admission
Top Non-IIMs Accepting CAT Score |
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CAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
The minimum eligibility criteria to appear in CAT exam is graduation in any stream. Read below detailed CAT eligibility criteria:
- Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree with minimum 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45 per cent aggregate for SC, ST and PWD/DA category) from a recognised university to appear in CAT 2023.
- The education mode of the bachelor's degree can be regular or distance learning, but should be a 3-year programme.
- Candidates who have completed a professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA/FCAI) with the required percentage can also appear for CAT.
- Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification or awaiting the result are also eligible to appear for CAT 2023 exam.
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CAT 2023 Syllabus
The syllabus of CAT exam has remained the same for more than ten years. Check below the main topics of CAT syllabus 2023 for exam preparation. Maximum questions are asked from these topics:
CAT Syllabus sections |
CAT Syllabus topics |
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Summary and Odd Sentence Out |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
Set Theory (Variables), Set Theory + Puzzles, Puzzles with Additional Data, Coding-Decoding and Series |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry and Mensuration |
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Q: Is the CAT syllabus difficult?
Yes, the difficulty level of CAT syllabus is very high as compared to other MBA entrance exams. However, if you prepare well and follow the CAT exam pattern well, you will be able to score well. Besides having an understanding of the CAT syllabus 2023, candidates also need to be well aware of the CAT exam pattern before they start preparing for the exam. The CAT exam pattern was revised in 2021 and the number of questions were reduced from 76 to 66. The structure of CAT 2022 exam was the same. The syllabus is still tougher than other exams.
The most important things to keep in mind are:
- CAT exam mode is online
- Each question carries three marks
- There is negative marking of minus one mark for wrong attempts
The section-wise distribution of questions and difficulty levels as per the latest CAT exam pattern are listed below:
- Quantitative Ability (QA) - 24 questions, difficulty level - moderate to high
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 20 questions, difficulty level - moderate
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 22 questions, difficulty level - moderate. to high
Q: Can I prepare for CAT within 3 months?
Q: What are the important topics of CAT syllabus from which maximum questions are asked?
CAT Exam Pattern & Test Structure 2023
CAT question paper is divided into three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Candidates are required to solve both MCQ and Non-MCQ type questions. The CAT questions paper is usually of moderate to high difficulty level with Reading Comprehension and Quantitative Aptitude posing more challenges in terms of difficulty level. Check the highlights of CAT 2023 exam pattern below:
CAT Paper Pattern 2023 |
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Mode of CAT exam |
Computer Based Test |
Duration of exam |
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CAT exam slots |
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Number of questions |
66 |
CAT total marks |
198 |
Language of question paper |
English |
Number of answer choices |
4 |
Question Type |
MCQ and non-MCQ |
Also read: CAT exam on screen calculator
CAT syllabus can be best understood by looking at the CAT question paper. By referring to CAT previous year papers, candidates can know topic wise and section wise weightage, etc. Candidates can solve previous year CAT question papers to know the syllabus as well as the difficulty level of the exam. Given below are previous years' CAT papers PDFs (links) for free download.
As per the CAT exam analysis 2022 for slot 1, 2 and 3, the exam was of moderate difficulty in all three slots. The VARC and DILR sections were easy to moderate, whereas Quantitative Aptitude section was moderate in terms of difficulty level. Like 2021, in 2022 too the Quantitative Aptitude section was dominated by Arithmetic in all the three slots. Similarly, in VARC section, Reading Comprehension had more weightage than Verbal Ability. The DILR section had 10 questions each for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.
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Evolution of CAT Exam
CAT exam has evolved a lot since it moved from offline to online mode. Score, weightage and time duration have changed three to four times in the past 13 years. Check the table below for changes in the CAT exam pattern over the years.
CAT Exam Year |
Sections |
No. of Questions |
CAT Exam Time Duration |
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2023 |
QA, DILR, VARC |
66 |
120 minutes |
2022 |
QA, DILR, VARC |
66 |
120 minutes |
2021 |
QA, DILR, VARC |
66 |
120 minutes |
2020 |
QA, DILR, VARC |
76 |
120 minutes |
2019 |
QA, DILR, VARC |
100 |
180 minutes |
2018 |
QA, DILR, VARC |
100 |
180 minutes |
2017 |
QA, DILR, VARC |
100 |
180 minutes |
2016 |
QA, DILR, VARC |
100 |
180 minutes |
2015 |
QA, DILR, VARC |
100 |
180 minutes |
2014 |
QA & DI, LR & VARC |
100 |
170 minutes |
2013 |
QA & DI, LR & VARC |
60 |
140 minutes |
2012 |
QA & DI, LR & VARC |
60 |
140 minutes |
2011 |
QA & DI, LR & VARC |
60 |
140 minutes |
2010 |
QA, DILR, VARC |
60 |
150 minutes |
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CAT Exam Preparation 2023
The preparation for CAT exam should include phase wise completion of the CAT syllabus, mock test practice and revision. Candidates can either join a coaching institute for exam preparation on study by themselves with the help of online study groups, books and resources. Check the table below for important articles on CAT 2023 preparation.
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CAT Mock Test
Practice free CAT mock test by Shiksha to assess your preparation level. This mock test is on par with official CAT mock test in terms of difficulty level. You can use below CAT mock tests by simply clicking on the link. The CAT mock tests are accompanied by solutions and answers.
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Q: How many questions should I solve to score 99 percentile in CAT exam?
CAT Toppers Tips and Preparation Strategy
Most of the CAT toppers start the exam preparation from April-May onwards. However, even if you start preparation in July, you can score 99+ percentile, if you follow a focussed plan. Check below CAT topper tips and know how the previous year toppers prepared for the exam.
CAT Toppers |
CAT Topper Interviews |
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Risshi Agrawal CAT 2022, 99.99 percentile
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Mocks play a crucial role while preparing for CAT. It helps you determine the strategy which suits you the best. |
Parul Arora CAT 2022, 99.93 percentile |
I started preparing for CAT in April. My preparation strategy for CAT was to clear my basic concepts in all topics and then maximum practice. |
Aditya Singh CAT 2022, 99.90 percentile |
For my first attempt I attended offline coaching classes, post which I only took the online test series. This year I took the test series from two of the most renowned coaching institutes. Coaching really helps a lot. |
Atish Naskar CAT 2022, 99.81 percentile |
I started my CAT preparation back in January 2022. I set a daily target for all 3 sections that included daily 3-4 RCs daily 3-4 LRDI sets 20-30 QA questions or some QA concept understanding. The last 2-3 Months gave mocks and analyzed them properly. |
Tushar Sarkar CAT 2022, 99.80 percentile |
My serious preparation started in the month of June 2022. My overall strategy had three parts: Diagnosing my problems, guiding policy for improving and actions. |
Chirag Gupta CAT 2021, 100 percentile |
I started preparing in March 2021. I focused mainly on giving mock tests and analysing them. I used to work on my weaknesses by watching various CAT preparation YouTube videos on various topics. Read: Chirag's full interview |
Bir Anmol Singh |
I started preparing in April 2021. I solved Arun Sharma sir's CAT books for VARC, LR, DI and Quant. I attempted as many past year CAT questions papers (timed attempt) that I could attempt, on weekends. I used to analyse my shortcomings to improve further. |
Sagar Sengar CAT 2021, 99.48 percentile |
I started preparing around the end of June this year and went into the full-throttle mode by end of August. My overall strategy was to first complete the theory end to end and then practice different kinds of problems across all the sections. Read: Sagar's full interview |
Ved Vineet CAT 2021, 99.40 percentile |
It is not at all important to join a coaching institute for CAT preparation. You just need to prepare in a disciplined manner. Read: Ved's full interview |
Sareen Shah |
Don't delay your prep. Start as early as possible. Solve as many questions as you can. Understand RCs and DILR sets properly. Quality over Quantity should be your aim. Read: Sareen's full interview |
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Q: How can I improve my score in Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT?
The key to improving score in Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT is practice, practice and more practice. Listed below are some tips you can apply while preparing for CAT.
- Practice Mental Maths to be less dependent on calculators
- Make short notes of formulae and sample questions to revise them on the go
- Develop the ability to choose which questions to answer in the exam
- Avoid negative marking. Don’t attempt questions you are not sure of
- Practice Quants questions in a time bound manner to be able to utilize maximum time in the main exam
- Solving a sample question is not enough. Practice the same set of questions multiple time
CAT Registrations 2023
CAT 2023 registration process is online. Candidates have to register at the official website of CAT to fill the online application form. Check below CAT registration and application process 2023:
- Go to the official website: iimcat.ac.in
- Click on 'new registration'
- Enter name, date of birth, nationality, phone number and email ID to register
- Log in with the ID received in email to fill the CAT application form
- Enter personal and academic details
- Upload a recent passport size photo and scanned signature
- Select preferred courses and IIMs
- Select test city preference for CAT exam centre allotment
- Pay CAT application fee via credit/debit card or net banking
Also Read: CAT 2023 application process and link
Q: What is the process to select CAT test city for exam centre allotment?
There are over 150 cities where CAT exam is held. These 150 cities are spread across India consist of metropolitan cities, capital cities, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Candidate can select up to six cities for allotment of test centre. The process of test city selection is a part of CAT application process. In the CAT application form, there is a field in which candidates have to select the cities. They need to select the city of preference in order of 1 to 6. The examination authorities will try to allot the test centre in the city of first preference. Thus, candidates must fill all the six cities carefully. They must choose their home city of city of current residence as the first preference. The test city option can only be changed during the form correction window. After that, the request for change of the city will not be accepted by the exam authorities.
Q: Which documents are required for filling CAT application form?
Q: Can I fill the CAT 2023 application form offline?
Q: What is the CAT application fee?
The CAT application fee is INR 2,400 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates. For the SC/SCT/PWD candidates, the fee is INR 1,200. Applicants have to pay the fee at the time of form filling. The application form is not accepted without the payment of fees. Candidates must also keep in mind that the CAT application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Thus, candidates must fill their forms carefully as if they make a mistake they will have to fill the application form again and pay the fees again. There is a provision of form correction in CAT but only test centre, photo and signature can be edited in the already submitted form. In case, you, ve made a mistake in any other field, you will have to fill the form again. The CAT application form fee has been increased every year since 2020. Last year the fee for CAT application was INR 2,300 and INR 1,150 for General and SC/ST/PWD candidates respectively. Prior to that, the fee was INR 2,200 for General category and INR 1,100 for SC/ST/PWD candidates. In 2021, the exam fee was as INR 2,100 for General category and INR 1,050. In 2020, the CAT fee was INR 2,000 for General category and INR 1,000 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
CAT 2023 Admit Card
The CAT admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre, thus candidates must download it before the exam day. It is advised to download two copies, as one copy is to be submitted at the exam centre. It will have test centre location, exam slot, reporting time and other exam related information printed on it. Here’s the process to download the CAT admit card 2023:
Q: Will CAT exam 2023 also be conducted in three shifts?
Q: What are the details mentioned on CAT admit card?
Q: How would I know my CAT exam centre?
Candidates will know their allotted CAT exam centre only from the admit card. There is no way to know the test centre before the release of the CAT admit card. The examination authority allots a test centre to aspirants in the city of their first preference as mentioned in the city. So, candidates can atleast be assured that they will get a test centre in the city they had chosen as first preference in the CAT application form. However, the venue will be mentioned only on the candidate’s admit card. So as soon as the CAT admit card is released, candidates must check the test city and test centre details. In order to avoid any confusion, they must visit the centre at least once before the exam day.
Q: Can I show digital copy of the CAT admit card 2023 at the exam centre?
The digital copy of the CAT 2023 admit card will not be accepted at the test centres as a valid document, thus you cannot show it, to gain entry. As per the official guidelines, only the colour print out of the admit card on A4 size sheet will be accepted as valid. Candidates must also affix a passport size photo, preferably the same as uploaded in the CAT application form.
The examination authority does not accept digital admit card as valid document as it is to be signed and stamped by the test centre staff for proof of candidate’s attendance. One copy of the CAT admit card of every candidate is also retained by the authorities, thus the need for the print out.
CAT 2023 Contact Information
Aueries regarding CAT Registration, Application and Payment Processing, Document uploading:
1-800-210-8720 (Toll Free)
Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (excluding National holidays).
cathelpdesk@iimcat.co.in
Academic queries like eligibility, category and PwD certificate contact CAT Centre office with the following details.
Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (excluding holidays)
+91-080-26993388 / 3017 / 3013
cat2022@iimb.ac.in
Important FAQs on CAT 2023
Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to CAT exam.
Q: What is the full form of CAT?
CAT exam full form is Common Admission Test. It is a national level MBA entrance exam conducted by the IIMs. The CAT score is accepted by the IIMs for MBA, PGP, Executive MBA, FPM and Ph.D admissions. The Common Admission Test or CAT is the most recognised entrance test for MBA admission in India. Apart from the IIMs, over 1300 MBA colleges in India select candidates on the basis of their performance in CAT. The exam is conducted annually on the last Sunday of November. The exam is conducted in over 150 cities across India. The CAT 2023 will be conducted by IIM Lucknow on November 26, 2023.
Q: What is the syllabus for CAT exam?
Q: What is the CAT cut-off for DoMS, IIT Madras?
Q: I am in 2nd year 4th semester of BBA. Can I write CAT Exam this year and get into MBA college next year?
Q: How much percentile is a good score in CAT exam?
Q: What is the IIM selection criteria through CAT?
IIM selection criteria for all the 21 campuses is same and includes selection of candidates through three stages. CAT score Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview (PI) Academic record, work experience Academic and gender diversity CAT exam score is the first parameter on which candidates are shortlisted for admission. In the first state of IIM admission, the institutes shortlist candidates for WAT, GD and PI on the basis of their CAT score and class 10, 12 and graduation marks. The cut offs for shortlisting of candidates is between 95-100 percentile (for SC/ST/PwD candidates the cut offs are lower). These shortlisted candidates have to then appear for What, GD and PI round. Those who clear this round are considered for final admission. For the final selection, every IIMs takes into consideration the following aspects: CAT score What, GD and PI performance Class 10 and 12 marks Graduation marks Work experience Academic diversity Gender diversity.
Q: From where can I download CAT result?
CAT result is announced at the iimcat.ac.in website. Candidates who appear for the test can download their scorecards from the official website by using their login credentials. The CAT 2022 result download link is currently live. Candidates can download their scorecards until December 31, 2023.
CAT 2023 result will be released in the first week of January 2024. Given below is the process to follow for downloading the CAT result.
- Visit the official website of CAT exam
- Click on CAT 2023 scorecard download
- Enter CAT 2023 ID and password
- Click on the scorecard tab
- Download the CAT result 2023 PDF
Process to check the CAT result on smart phone:
- Open a web browser on the mobile phone
- Type the url of CAT exam: iimcat.ac.in
- Click on CAT 2023 scorecard tab
- Enter your CAT application number and password
- Click on the scorecard tab to open the document
Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Ahmedabad?
Q: How can I apply for the CAT exam 2023?
CAT (Common Admission Test) is a competitive exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (Iims) for admission to various management programs. The registration process for CAT 2023 is not yet open, but will begin from August 2. The last date to fill the CAT application form 2023 is September 13. Here are the general steps to apply for CAT 2023:
- Visit the official website of CAT (iimcat. ac. in) and click on the "Registration" link.
- Fill out the registration form with your personal and academic details.
- You will also need to upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
- Pay the registration fee online through the available payment modes.
After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing your registration details and application number.
You can download your admit card from the official website once it is released. The admit card contains important details such as exam date, time, and venue. Please note that the exact process and dates may vary slightly from year to year. It is advisable to regularly check the official CAT website for updates and notifications.
Q: What is IIM CAP process?
Q: Can I get admission in IIM for MBA? I scored 51.4% in 10th, 58% in 12th and 90 %ile in CAT.
Q: Does DTU accept CAT scores for MBA admission?
Yes, DTU accepts CAT scores for MBA admission. However, for MBA from DSM/ USME or MBA in BA, those with a valid score in CMAT or MAT can also apply. Candidates seeking admission to MBA offered via DSM or USME are required to apply online on the official website of the Common Management Admission Committee (CMAC Delhi). Additionally, they must meet the below eligibility for admission:
- Must have completed a UG degree with a minimum aggregate ranging between 50% and 60% (10% relaxation for SC/ST/ PwD candidates)
- Final year students with a proof of eligibility can also apply
Read on to know more about DTU MBA course, its eligibility, selection, seats and fee.
Q: What minimum CAT percentile is required to get admitted in The ICFAI University, Dehradun?
The ICFAI University, Dehradun does not typically accept CAT (Common Admission Test) scores for admission to its programs. CAT scores are primarily used for admissions to various management programs offered by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and some other participating institutes.
For admission to The ICFAI University, Dehradun, the university generally conducts its own entrance examinations or may consider other national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main for certain programs like B.Tech. The specific entrance exams and their respective cutoff scores or percentile may vary depending on the programme you are interested in.
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May be there is a chance at Rajiv Gandhi institute of information technology and biotechnology at 60 to 70 percentile there is a good possibility but you may not get the top course such as MBA at the university but you can get a good course with this percentile in cat
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Yes they also accept CAT score cutoff can be checked in their official website if you have good cat score you will be selected in the university around 60 to 70 percentile is needed to get admission in the university or else you can write the entrance exam to get in the university
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Yes CAT is all india exam and accepted in Dr. Y. S. Parmar University.
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yes, you can get admission with a 75 percentile in CAT exam, it is a competitive score to get a admission in SKIPS. the percentile criteria varies yearly, a minimum of 75 percentile is required for PGDM programme and 80 for PGDM (DUAL SPECIALIZATION) program, don't worry it will be alright
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Kannur University in Kerala, India, primarily conducts its own entrance exams for admission to various programs. The university usually does not accept Common Admission Test (CAT) scores for admission into its courses.
CAT scores are typically used for admission to postgraduate management programs, p
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What is the selection process for MBA and what is the minimum CAT score required is first the candidate must write the national level management exams like CAT.
after the writing CAT exam, after qualifing in that exam.
the candidate must go through Group Discussion (GD) then the cadidate must go th
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Yes, there are good chances to get a call for PI round for PGDM and PGDM (Finance) at IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Lucknow but final selection will depend upon the overall performance and you should have atleast 50% aggregate marks in any Bachelors degree in any stream.
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Yes, CAT scores are accepted at SKIPS Business School in Ahmedabad. For admission, SKIPS evaluates CAT scores in addition to other variables.
The following are the entrance requirements for SKIPS:
CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, and GMAT tests: 35%
15% for academic performance
45% group discussion or inter
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The MBA admission landscape in India is diverse, with colleges employing varying selection processes. Central to this process is the Common Admission Test (CAT), a critical factor for many institutions. However, the minimum CAT percentile required differs significantly among colleges.
Some institutio
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DY Patil Institute of Management offers MBA course. The degree is offered through UNIPUNE. The basic eligibility criteria for admission to MBA is to be graduate from a recognised university with 50% marks or equivalent grade. Further, eligible students need to produce valid scores in MHT-CET/CAT/MAT
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Can students get selected at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology with CAT range of 60-70 percentile?