Common Admission Test [CAT]
Common Admission Test(CAT) is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management(IIM). Cat is a national lavel aptitude test for admission in MBA(Master of Business Administration) in various management institutes. It is a business aptitude test subjects covered Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). CAT score is applicable for admission in MBA and PhD programmes in different business institutes.
Important Dates for CAT Examination 2023
Upcoming Exam Events
Dates
CAT exam registration
Aug 2023 – Sep 2023
CAT Form correction
September 2023
CAT examination
November 2023
CAT answer key challenge
November 2023
CAT result announcement
December 2023
Eligibility Criteria for CAT Exam 2023
Candidates completed graduation in any stream are eligible to apply for CAT examination. Read other criterias for CAT exam.
- Candidate passed with atleast 50% average or equivalent CGPA from any recongnised institutes. 45% for SC, ST and PWD/DA category.
- CAndidate completed a professional degree like CA, CS or ICWA/FCAI with required percentage also applicable.
- Candidate appearing for the final year of graduation or equivalent are eligible for CAT exam.
CAT 2023 Examination Highlights
Particulars
Details
Examination Name
Common Admission Test (CAT)
Examination Conducting by
IIM Bangalore
Examination Lavel
Once a year
Examination Frequency
November 2023
CAT Examination Date
November 26, 2023
Examination Fees
Rs. 2,300 for General and Rs. 1,150 for Reserved category.
Examination Purpose
Admission to MBA/PGDM in IIMs and other B-Schools in India
CAT Examination pattern
Computer Based Test (CBT) with MCQs and non-MCQs
No. of cities exam held
150
Number of Test Takers
2.22 lakh (in 2022)
CAT examination Official Website
https://iimcat.ac.in
Download CAT previous years Question Papers
CAT 2022 Question Paper PDF
CAT 2022 Question Paper (Slot 1) with Answer Keys
CAT 2022 Question Paper (Slot 2) with Answer Keys
CAT 2022 Question Paper (Slot 3) with Answer Keys
CAT 2021 Question Paper PDF
CAT 2021 Question Paper (Slot 1) with Answer Keys
CAT 2021 Question Paper (Slot 2) with Answer Keys
CAT 2021 Question Paper (Slot 3) with Answer Keys
CAT 2020 Question Paper PDF
CAT 2020 Question Paper (Slot 1) with Answer Keys
CAT 2020 Question Paper (Slot 2) with Answer Keys
CAT 2020 Question Paper (Slot 3) with Answer Keys