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CAT 2022 result was announced on December 21. The CAT result cum scorecard 2022 is available for download at the iimcat website. The CAT result is usually announced in the first week of January, but this year, IIM Bangalore, the exam conducting institute released the scorecards in December.
Out of over 2.22 lakh candidates who appeared for the test, 11 candidates scored 100 percentile this year. About 22 candidates have scored 99.99 percentile. Among the 11 toppers, 10 are from non-engineering background, which is a first in the CAT exam.
Almost all the IIMs have released their PI shortlist form and applications are underway. This year, IIM Udaipur will be conducting the IIM CAP for the 9 new IIMs. Applications for admission through CAT 2022 is also underway at the IIT-DoMs, IMT, MDI, FMS and other top MBA colleges in India. Registrations for CAT 2023 will begin in August.
- What is CAT Exam?
- CAT 2022 Dates
- CAT Exam Highlights
- CAT 2022 Result and Scorecard
- IIM CAT Cut Off Percentiles
- CAT Answer Key 2022
- CAT Exam Analysis 2022
- CAT Eligibility Criteria 2022
- CAT Registrations 2022
- CAT 2022 Admit Card
- CAT Previous Year Papers
- CAT 2022 Exam Syllabus
- CAT Exam Pattern & Test Structure 2022
- CAT Exam Preparation
- CAT Toppers Tips and Preparation
- Important FAQs on CAT 2022
What is CAT Exam?
Common Admission Test or CAT exam is a national level management aptitude test, that a candidate has to clear for admission to the MBA courses offered by 20 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools in India. Over two lakh candidates apply for the CAT exam every year which is conducted in computer based mode for two hours. The CAT question paper comprises MCQs & non-MCQs from Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). Difficulty level of the exam is moderate to high. Apart from MBA programmes, the CAT score is valid for admission to Executive MBA, PhD and FPM programmes.
Latest Updates:
Jan 12, 2022: IIM CAP 2023 Result Out at IIM Udaipur; Get Application Link, Process and Documents Required
Dec 21. 2022: CAT 2022 Toppers List: Know Toppers Name, Score & Percentile
Dec 18, 2022: Two CAT DILR Questions Scrapped for Being Ambiguous, Read Details
Dec 1, 2022: CAT 2022 Answer Key Challenge Window Live; Check How to Raise Objection
CAT 2022 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CAT 2022 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
21 Dec '22 | CAT 2022 result announcement |
1 Dec '22 - 4 Dec '22 | CAT 2022 answer key challenge |
27 Nov '22 | CAT 2022 exam |
CAT Exam Highlights
MBA aspirants planning to appear for the CAT entrance exam this year, must know the key highlights of CAT 2022 exam. Take a look at the table below:
| Particulars |
CAT Exam Details |
|---|---|
| CAT Full Form |
Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| Conducting Institute |
IIM Bangalore |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| CAT Exam Date |
November 27, 2022 |
| CAT Exam Timings |
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| CAT Exam Fees |
INR 2,300 (General category) and INR 1,150 (Reserved category) |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Graduation with 50 % aggregate (45 % for SC/ST students) |
| Number of Applications |
2.55 lakh (in 2022) |
| Number of Test Takers |
2.22 lakh (in 2022) |
| Exam Purpose |
Admission into IIMs, SPJIMR, FMS, MDI, IMT and over 1,200 B-Schools in India |
| Courses Offered |
|
| CAT syllabus |
|
| CAT pattern |
Computer Based Test (CBT) with MCQs and non-MCQs |
| No. of test cities |
150 |
| CAT exam website |
https://iimcat.ac.in |
| Exam helpdesk no. |
1-800-210-1088 (Toll Free) |
CAT 2022 Result and Scorecard
CAT Previous Year Papers
CAT syllabus can be best understood by looking at the CAT question paper. By refering to CAT previous year papers, candidates can know the topic wise weightage and section wise weightage, etc. Candidates can solve CAT previous year question papers to know the difficulty level of the exam. Candidates preparing for the CAT 2022 exam can download previous years' CAT papers below:
| CAT 2020 question paper: download free PDF | CAT 2018 question paper: download free PDF |
| CAT 2019 question paper: download free PDF | CAT 2017 question paper: download free PDF |
Prepare for CAT 2022 exam with previous years' question papers & prep guides. Get topper tips & expert advice.
Download Here| Free DILR Questions with Answers for Practice | Free VARC Questions with Answers for Practice | Free Quantitative Aptitude Questions with Answers for Practice |
CAT 2022 Exam Syllabus
The syllabus of CAT 2022 exam has remained the same for more than last ten years. Check below the in-focus topics of CAT 2022 syllabus for exam preparation:
| CAT Syllabus sections |
CAT Syllabus topics |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Also Read:
- CAT exam syllabus for VARC, DILR and QA
- CAT exam: How scaled CAT score will be calculated?
- Strategies to score 99+ percentile in CAT 2022
CAT Exam Pattern & Test Structure 2022
CAT question paper is divided into three sections: VARC, DILR and QA. Candidates are required to solve both MCQ and Non-MCQ type questions. The questions paper is usually of moderate to high difficulty level with QA posing more challenges in terms of tough questions. Check the highlights of CAT 2022 exam pattern below:
| CAT Paper Pattern 2022 |
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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 |
CAT Exam Preparation
CAT exam preparation should start about nine months before the exam date. The preparation for CAT exam should include phase wise completion of the CAT syllabus, mock test practice and revision. Candidates can either join an coaching institute for exam preparation on study be themselves with the help of online study groups, books and resources.
| Tips and Tricks for CAT |
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|---|---|
CAT Toppers Tips and Preparation
Check below the table for CAT topper tips and know how the previous year toppers prepared for the CAT.
| CAT Toppers |
CAT Topper Interviews |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kshitiz Singhal CAT 2020, 99.99 percentile |
My suggestion for the aspirants is to work on your fundamentals, speed and accuracy. Read: Kshitiz’s full interview |
| Ekansh Agarwal CAT 2020, 99.98 percentile |
I would say that mock tests are the most important part of CAT preparation. Attempt as many mock tests as possible. Read: Ekansh’s full interview |
| Naval Mittal CAT 2020, 99.97 percentile |
Solve as many types of questions you can from each section. Secondly, focus on your accuracy. Read: Naval’s full interview |
| Swarnadeep Ghosh CAT 2020, 99.92 percentile |
Attempt all kinds of mock tests, difficult and easy. Maximize your strengths and do not stress about the weaker areas. |
| Sabyasachi Mishra CAT 2020, 99.90 percentile |
Focus more on concepts more than the mock tests. I would say that mocks do not matter much. What you learn from the mock tests is what matters. |
Important FAQs on CAT 2022
Q: What is the CAT 2022 result announcement date?
Q: Where is the CAT 2022 answer key available?
Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Ahmedabad?
Q: What is the IIM selection criteria?
Q: What is the CAT application fee 2022?
Q: How can I apply for the CAT exam?
Q: Who conducted CAT 2022 exam?
Q: What is the syllabus of CAT exam?
Q: Why is CAT considered a difficult MBA entrance exam?
Q: Which CAT exam slot is the toughest?
Q: How much percentile is a good score in CAT exam?
CAT 2022 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
CAT Centre
C/o. Admissions Office,
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore,
Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, India.
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Indian institute of Management in short Iims are the most renowned colleges for MBA after clearing CAT. Among all the Iims ABC are the best A-Ahmedabad, B- Bangalore, C- Calcutta.
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What is the CAT 2022 cut off for PGDM program in Madras School of Economics?
Cut off will be around 160 out of 300.
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Can you give CAT 2023 syllabus pattern and guides for reference?
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 ...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. The following topics should be considered as they are frequently asked in the CAT exam:
Syllabus
Topics
Weightage
Verbal Ability
Questions like Para jumbles, Summary Based, Sentence exclusion. Questions - 8 to 10
Reading Comprehension
RC passages
Almost 16 questions in the VARC section are based on RCs. Quantitative Ability
Number System, Algebra Geometry, Arithmetic, Mensuration. Arithmetic and Algebra dominate the section, with nearly 8 questions from each area. Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Seating Arrangement, DI-based reasoning, Grid-Based DI, Graphs. Tables, Data Caselets
An almost equal number of Sets are from DI and LR. Detailed Section-wise Syllabus
A detailed view of the CAT 2023 syllabus is illustrated below:
VARC Section
VARC is the first section to be solved in the exam. It has two subparts: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. Take a look at the key topics of this section:
VARC 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
Articles usage
DILR Section
The second section is DILR and is to be attempted after the VARC section. It is further subdivided into two parts: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. Below are some of the important topics of DILR:
DILR Syllabus
Blood Relations
Clocks and 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.
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I am 28, I gave MBA entrance this year but was unable to score good marks. Should I worry about age if I decide to try next year?
If you genuinely want to get into some reputed B school, then you should definitely give it a Shot without worrying at what your age is. Moreover, you can try other MBA entrance exams this year, including CMAT Tissnet's Last date has been extended. You can go for these Exams too & target dece...If you genuinely want to get into some reputed B school, then you should definitely give it a Shot without worrying at what your age is. Moreover, you can try other MBA entrance exams this year, including CMAT Tissnet's Last date has been extended. You can go for these Exams too & target decent colleges like BIMTECH, NIBM, etc.
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Which colleges accept low CAT score?
Few colleges that accept low CAT score are:Jagannath international management school (JIMS)Delhi school of business (DSB)Doon bechne school DehradunNew Delhi institute of management (NDIM)Indian business school HyderabadIILM greater NoidaAsian business school NoidaIILM Gurgaon and DelhiI hope thi...Few colleges that accept low CAT score are:
Jagannath international management school (JIMS)
Delhi school of business (DSB)
Doon bechne school Dehradun
New Delhi institute of management (NDIM)
Indian business school Hyderabad
IILM greater Noida
Asian business school Noida
IILM Gurgaon and Delhi
I hope this helps!
Cheers.
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Which are the good MBA colleges in Delhi NCR with 73 CAT percentile?
Their are many MBA colleges in Delhi, the best being
IIT Delhi
Amity University
Faculty of management studies.
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Can I get shortlisted within 20 IIM or IIT's with 91.2 percentile in CAT?
IIMs are difficult to get on the asked CAT percentile, however, chances for IIT ISM Dhanbad can be developed.
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I had scored 84 percentile in CAT 2022 and I think I will be scoring really less in XAT. Can I expect call from XISS for GDPI?
Dear, do not panic because there is always a way to reach your aim. The cutoff of the CAT was 98 - 100 percentile for the top college. You can expect the college like IIM Visakhapatnam, IIM Shillong.
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Does the minimum fees given on the website for IIMs get reduced with the CAT score or is the fees given is for management seats?
The fees of IIMs don't reduce based on the CAT score as the CAT score is only an admission criterion. There are other scholarships in IIMs depending on the family income of the child.
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I have scored 84 percentile in CAT exam 2023 and I think I will be getting really less marks in CAT. Can I expect a call from XISS?
If your score is high in XAT then you can expect call from XISS.
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Which are the MBA colleges for me? I have 74 %ile in CAT.
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