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Deeksha Dixit

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Yes, the CAT exam has negative marking for wrong answers. However, the marks are deducted only for the wrong MCQ-based answer and not for non-MCQ-based answers. The latest marking scheme for the CAT exam is as follows:
1. The total number of questions is 76, and the time allotted is 120 minutes.
2. Total Scores: 228
3. The number of questions per section: VARC-26, DILR-24 and QA-26
4. Three marks are given for every correct answer.
5. Around 1/3, I. e. , 1 mark is deducted for every wrong MCQ answer. No mark is deducted for wrong non-MCQ-based answers.

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Yes, you are allowed to use a calculator in the CAT exam. However, you can not carry your physical calculators. Instead, there will be an online on-screen calculator provided by them. You are allowed to use it. This on-screen calculator only has some of the basic functions, such as division and a square root button. As a result, according to top scorers, you can't rely on that calculator much. You should practice solving questions with short cuts. Also, to develop speed in calculations, you should practice lots of sectional and full-length mock tests.

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According to the previous year's cutoff percentile of various IIMs, you need to score at least 80 percentile in CAT to get admission. The previous year's cut-off score of some top IIMs for reference is as follows:
1. IIM Ahmedabad: 80 percentile score
2. IIM-Calcutta: 85 percentile in CAT
3. IIM Indore: 90 percentile score
4. IIM Tiruchirappalli: 93 percentile score
5. IIM Rohtak requires a 95 percentile score. You can find the cut-off percentile in the top IIMs on this Shiksha page: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cat-exam-cutoff.

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A score of 99 percentile in CAT is an ambitious but achievable goal. All you need is a proper strategy to prepare for the CAT exam. Here are some tips that can help you score a 99 percentile in CAT:
1. Create a schedule that incorporates all syllabus sections.
2. Take regular mock exams to track your progress in each section.
3. Try giving CAT mock tests to multiple institutes. Each institute has better questions in a particular section.
4. Spend more time on the section in which you scored lower. You can take the help of YouTube and other online resources to understand the topics with which you are having difficulty.
5. To deal with neg
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The Common Admission Test CAT exam is conducted for admission to Iims and top B-grade management colleges. It is a computer-based test. CAT consists of three sections, which include the following subjects:
1. Verbal Ability: This subject has topics such as verbal logic, the different usages of the same word, inference, etc. This section tests your verbal skills.
2. Reading Comprehension: This section has some lengthy passages to check your comprehensive skills.
3. Data Interpretation: It includes subtopics such as line graphs, tables, and bar graphs, among others.
4. Logical Reasoning: It consists of reasoning-based topics like blood r
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There are many benefits to passing the Common Admission Test CAT exam. Some of them are as follows:
1. One of the most important benefits of qualifying for the CAT exam is the opportunity to study at Iims.
2. You can do an MBA from a top management college, which will enable you to get a good placement.
3. Clearing the CAT can get you into a top MBA programme, which will help you get a good salary. You can work in top Indian companies as well as foreign ones also.
4. Doing an MBA through CAT definitely provides credibility. It can help you build a strong network to progress in your career.
5. You can get the opportunity to work in diver
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