About CAT
CAT is an all-India test conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) as an entrance exam for the management programmes of its 11 business schools and Top MBA Schools. Other than IIMs, CAT scores are also accepted by many other MBA Institutes across India. The CAT is one of the world's most demanding entrance examinations for any graduate institute. The test taker is expected to excel in arithmetical problem solving, geometry, statistics, data interpretation, logical reasoning in solving complex puzzles, and English language skills.
Importance of CAT
CAT, is a key for admission in 13 IIMs and top B-schools in India. Performance in CAT examination is an important component in the admission process. Apart from that many other colleges accept the CAT scores and give it a strong emphasis apart from other educational qualifications. So if you have a dream to study in one of the best MBA colleges in India you have to appear for CAT. With so many new sectors opening up -- retail, insurance, BPO, telecom -- it would seem the job pie has grown exponentially. Better salary, designation and job profiles are offered to the MBA's
Test Structure
CAT is a computer-based test (CBT) since 2009. The processes include:
Written Ability Test (WAT)
Group Discussions (GD)
Personal Interviews (PI)
IIMs may use previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience and other similar inputs in short listing and ranking of candidates at various stages of the admission process. The processes, academic cut-offs and the weights allocated to the evaluation parameters may vary across IIMs. For more information you may refer the admissions policies of IIMs from their respective websites. The timing allotted to solve the questions always varies.
Eligibility
The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA 45 per cent in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently abled (DA)categories],from a recognized University. Candidates who are currently in their final year of Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) can also apply, provided they expect to complete all their exams and other requirements for obtaining the qualifying degree. Such candidates, if selected for admission, will have to submit a certificate at the time of registration, stating that the candidate has completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor's degree. This certificate has to be obtained from the HOD/ Registrar / Principal of the institution where the candidate is studying. In addition, such candidates must produce the final year mark sheet and the degree certificate as proof of having satisfied the minimum eligibility requirements, by the dates specified by the respective IIMs in the CAT Bulletin.
How to Apply
A CAT aspirant must be aware of things that would be needed for registration process. These things are:
1. CAT voucher: Before you register online for CAT, you should obtain a voucher from selected Axis Bank branches. Fill the pay-in-slip at the selected Axis Bank branch near your home to obtain the voucher. This voucher is your first step to top B-schools of the country in. The pay-in-slip has two copies one of which will be stamped and given back to the CAT aspirants. This copy shall be retained by the candidate during the entire examination process. The voucher number can be found under the scratch-off area of the voucher you purchase at an Axis Bank branch.
2. Necessary education documents: Before starting the registration process which is online, you should be ready with all your important education documents such as mark sheets of higher secondary, senior secondary and your college. Also be ready with your diplomas if you have pursued higher education. You should calculate your percentage in all your examinations.
3. Work Experience letters (if applicable): If you have work experience, then you should be ready with your experience letters from the companies you have worked with.
4. Desired programmes: Prepare a list of IIM programmes you wish to apply to as per your interests and aptitude. Try and make informed decisions.
5. Exam Date: You should know well in advance which day and time slot you wish to appear for the test.
CAT is an all-India test conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) as an entrance exam for the management programmes of its 11 business schools and Top MBA Schools. Other than IIMs, CAT scores are also accepted by many other MBA Institutes across India. The CAT is one of the world's most demanding entrance examinations for any graduate institute. The test taker is expected to excel in arithmetical problem solving, geometry, statistics, data interpretation, logical reasoning in solving complex puzzles, and English language skills.
Importance of CAT
CAT, is a key for admission in 13 IIMs and top B-schools in India. Performance in CAT examination is an important component in the admission process. Apart from that many other colleges accept the CAT scores and give it a strong emphasis apart from other educational qualifications. So if you have a dream to study in one of the best MBA colleges in India you have to appear for CAT. With so many new sectors opening up -- retail, insurance, BPO, telecom -- it would seem the job pie has grown exponentially. Better salary, designation and job profiles are offered to the MBA's
Test Structure
CAT is a computer-based test (CBT) since 2009. The processes include:
Written Ability Test (WAT)
Group Discussions (GD)
Personal Interviews (PI)
IIMs may use previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience and other similar inputs in short listing and ranking of candidates at various stages of the admission process. The processes, academic cut-offs and the weights allocated to the evaluation parameters may vary across IIMs. For more information you may refer the admissions policies of IIMs from their respective websites. The timing allotted to solve the questions always varies.
Eligibility
The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA 45 per cent in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently abled (DA)categories],from a recognized University. Candidates who are currently in their final year of Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) can also apply, provided they expect to complete all their exams and other requirements for obtaining the qualifying degree. Such candidates, if selected for admission, will have to submit a certificate at the time of registration, stating that the candidate has completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor's degree. This certificate has to be obtained from the HOD/ Registrar / Principal of the institution where the candidate is studying. In addition, such candidates must produce the final year mark sheet and the degree certificate as proof of having satisfied the minimum eligibility requirements, by the dates specified by the respective IIMs in the CAT Bulletin.
How to Apply
A CAT aspirant must be aware of things that would be needed for registration process. These things are:
1. CAT voucher: Before you register online for CAT, you should obtain a voucher from selected Axis Bank branches. Fill the pay-in-slip at the selected Axis Bank branch near your home to obtain the voucher. This voucher is your first step to top B-schools of the country in. The pay-in-slip has two copies one of which will be stamped and given back to the CAT aspirants. This copy shall be retained by the candidate during the entire examination process. The voucher number can be found under the scratch-off area of the voucher you purchase at an Axis Bank branch.
2. Necessary education documents: Before starting the registration process which is online, you should be ready with all your important education documents such as mark sheets of higher secondary, senior secondary and your college. Also be ready with your diplomas if you have pursued higher education. You should calculate your percentage in all your examinations.
3. Work Experience letters (if applicable): If you have work experience, then you should be ready with your experience letters from the companies you have worked with.
4. Desired programmes: Prepare a list of IIM programmes you wish to apply to as per your interests and aptitude. Try and make informed decisions.
5. Exam Date: You should know well in advance which day and time slot you wish to appear for the test.
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