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CAT EXAM ROADMAP

The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national-level exam conducted annually by IIMs for admission to MBA programs in India, assessing candidates in Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation, and Quantitative Ability. The document outlines the syllabus for each section, expected cutoff scores for the 2024 exam, and a detailed 11-month preparation roadmap. It emphasizes the importance of meeting sectional and overall cutoffs for admission to top business schools and provides resources for mock tests and previous years' question papers.

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CAT EXAM ROADMAP

The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national-level exam conducted annually by IIMs for admission to MBA programs in India, assessing candidates in Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation, and Quantitative Ability. The document outlines the syllabus for each section, expected cutoff scores for the 2024 exam, and a detailed 11-month preparation roadmap. It emphasizes the importance of meeting sectional and overall cutoffs for admission to top business schools and provides resources for mock tests and previous years' question papers.

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CAT EXAM ROADMAP

CAT stands for Common Admission Test. It's a national-level computer-based


test conducted by one of the IIMs annually. This exam is the gateway to
prestigious management programs, primarily MBA courses, offered by IIMs
and other top business schools across India.

CAT assesses candidates' abilities in three main sections:

1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): Tests reading


comprehension, verbal reasoning, and critical reasoning skills.
2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): Evaluates data
interpretation, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
3. Quantitative Ability (QA): Assesses mathematical and numerical
reasoning abilities

Syllabus:
● VARC Syllabus:
○ Reading Comprehension- Passage Based Questions
○ Para- Jumbles
○ Para- Summary
○ Para-completions
○ Odd-Sentences
○ Jumbled paragraph
○ Vocabulary-based (Synonyms/Antonyms)
○ Verbal reasoning
○ Facts- Inferences- Judgements
○ English usage or grammar
○ Summary questions
○ Reading comprehension
○ Fill in the blanks
○ Meaning- Usage match
○ Analogies or Reverse analogies
○ Cloze Passage
○ Sentence Correction
● DILR:
● Data Interpretation:
○ Bar Graphs
○ Tables
○ Venn Diagrams
○ Line Graphs
○ Pie Charts
○ Scatter plots
○ Gnatt charts
○ Radar Charts
● Logical Reasoning:
○ Routes and Networks
○ Scheduling and Allocation
○ Grids
○ Arrangements
○ Word Puzzles
○ Math Puzzles
○ Games and Tournaments
○ Coding and decoding
● Quant Syllabus:
○ Arithmetic
○ Algebra
○ Geometry
○ Number theory
○ Modern Math

Cut off details:


Expected Cutoff details of 2024 CAT Exam
CAT Percentile VARC DILR Score QA Score Overall Score
(cut off) Score

99.9 %ile 48 36 48 106

99.5 %ile 44 32 32 89
99 %ile 40 28 28 80

98 %ile 36 25 24 71

95%ile 30 19 19 57

90%ile 25 16 15 49

85%ile 21 13 12 40

80%ile 19 11 10 36

75%ile 17 10 9 31

70%ile 15 9 8 29

● Meeting the minimum CAT cut off is mandatory for candidates to be


shortlisted for MBA admission.
● Candidates have to meet CAT sectional cut off too for selection to WAT-PI
round of MBA colleges.
● CAT cut offs for top IIMs usually range from 98 to 100 percentile for
General category students.
● For reserved category students the IIM cut offs are slightly lower around 95
to 98 percentile.
● The CAT cut offs for admission to top MBA colleges such as FMS, MDI,
SPJIMR among others, range from 90 to 99 percentile.
● There are two types of CAT cutoffs for IIM admission – qualifying cut off
and final cut off.
● Qualifying IIM CAT cut off is announced before CAT result declaration and

the final CAT cutoff is declared at the time of PI shortlisting.

● The IIMs do not release final CAT cut offs publicly. They are accessible
through account login to only those candidates who appear in the CAT
exam.
● Other institutes accepting CAT exam score for admission too, fix a

minimum cut off to shortlist candidates for admission.

● Candidates have to mention their choice of IIM and course in the CAT
application form for being shortlisted for WAT-PI.

Previous year question papers :


● CAT 2024 Mock test
WRITE MOCK TEST
● Click on the below link for all the previous year question papers section
wise, along with XAT papers too!
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION PAPERS

Next 11 month plan for CAT Preparation:

January to March: Foundation Building

● Understand the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the detailed syllabus


for all three sections: VARC, DILR, and QA.
● Basic Concepts: Revise fundamental concepts in mathematics, English
grammar, and logical reasoning.
● Mock Test Analysis: Start taking mock tests to gauge your strengths and
weaknesses. Analyze your performance to identify areas requiring
improvement.
● Consistent Practice: Dedicate daily time for practice, focusing on
building strong fundamentals.

April to June: Intensive Practice

● Section-wise Practice: Practice each section regularly, focusing on time


management and accuracy.
● Diverse Question Types: Expose yourself to a variety of question types
within each section.
● Regular Mock Tests: Take mock tests every week to simulate exam
conditions and improve time management.
● In-depth Analysis: Analyze each mock test thoroughly, identifying areas
of improvement and learning from mistakes.

July to September: Advanced Level Preparation

● Advanced Level Questions: Practice difficult and complex questions


from previous year's papers and mock tests.
● Time Management: Focus on time management strategies, especially
for the DILR section.
● Regular Revisions: Revise concepts regularly to reinforce learning.
● Peer Discussions: Discuss doubts and strategies with fellow CAT
aspirants.

October and November: Final Preparation and Strategy

● Revision: Revise all concepts, formulas, and shortcuts.


● Mock Tests: Take as many mock tests as possible to fine-tune your
strategy.
● Analyze and Adapt: Analyze your performance in mock tests to identify
areas for improvement and adapt your strategy accordingly.
● Positive Mindset: Maintain a positive attitude and believe in your
abilities.

Here is the complete PDF you need to ace the CAT exam
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