`CAT exam coming
soon: -
CAT is a national
level entrance exam regulated by IIMs & its 19 brothers, other colleges do
consider CAT scores as the eligibility criteria for enrolment. CAT is an
ellipsis of Common Admission Test, though the exam is not at all
easy and common. It takes place once in an academic year nearly in the upcoming
months with a distinct format and questionnaires. It might sound like CAT is
some sort of volcanic eruption in a peaceful life, nevertheless an easy path
can’t lead to a legendary life. CAT is the only gateway to A-Grade B-schools in
India. At least 50% score in graduation is required to appear for the exam.
Minimum 95% percentile can open the doors of the first stage in IIMs followed
by Group discussions and Personal interviews. Scoring less than 95% should not
disappoint you in life, still enormous colleges are willing to take
applications.
The exam started in
1950 and graduated to be an online-entrance test in 2009. Candidates need to
attempt 100 questions in 180 minutes.
Registration for CAT begins in August-September and the exam is held in
November-December. In 2016, CAT was held on December 4.
CAT has three
sections:
•
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
•
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
•
Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VRC)
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Qualifications
required to appear in CAT exam: -
The aspirant must be a
graduate from any university recognized by the MHRD, UPSC, AICTE. Those
pursuing the final year of bachelor’s degree must attain at least 50% (45% for
SC/ST), as well as those who hold equivalent educational degree are eligible to
appear for CAT with the same notch as mentioned before.
Exam Syllabus: -
Quantitative Ability
Syllabus
· Number
Systems
· LCM and HCF
· Percentage
· Profit and Loss
· Interest (Simple and
Compound)
· Speed, Time and Distance
· Time and
Work
· Average
· Ratio and
Proportion
· Linear Equations
· Quadratic Equations
· Complex Numbers
· Logarithm
· Progressions
· Binomial
Theorem
· Surds and Indices
· Inequalities
· Permutation and Combination
· Probability
· Functions
· Set
Theory
· Mixtures and Allegations
· Geometry
· Co-ordinate Geometry
· Trigonometry
· Mensuration
Data Interpretation
Data is given in form
of tables, charts or graphs. In this section it is tested that how candidates
can interpret the given data and answer questions based on it.
· Tables
· Column graphs
· Bar Graphs
· Line charts
· Pie Chart
· Venn Diagrams
Combination of two or
more types linked to each other.
Logical Reasoning
· Tables
· Column graphs
· Bar
Graphs
· Line charts
· Pie
Chart
· Venn Diagrams
Verbal Ability
Types of Questions
· Vocabulary Based (Synonyms
Antonyms)
· English Usage or Grammar
· Sentence Correction
· Fill in the blanks
· Cloze Passage
· Analogies or Reverse Analogies
· Jumbled Paragraph
· Meaning-Usage Match
· Summary Questions
· Verbal Reasoning
· Facts / Inferences /
Judgements
· Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary
Vocabulary questions
test the candidate's knowledge of the primary meanings of words, secondary
shades of meaning, usage, idioms and phrases, antonyms, related words, etc.
Grammar
Grammar-based
questions test the candidate's ability to spot and correct grammatical errors.
CAT generally tests knowledge of high school level grammar and includes areas
like subject-verb agreement, use of modifiers, parellel construction,
redundancy, phrasal verbs, use of articles, prepositions, etc.
Verbal Reasoning
Verbal reasoning
questions are designed to test the candidate's ability to identify
relationships or patterns within groups of words or sentences.
General and Business
GK (Elementary Level)
Institutes like IIFT
AND SYMBOISIS have a section for General knowledge which includes question
related to current affairs and business GK at elementary level
Key Points: -
· Set deadline: - Start with setting a
reasonable Deadline (due date) for syllabus completion (default set to 1
month).
· GOTD”90 mins” - Dedicate half an hour per
section, per day and try to accomplish the individual section GOTDs (Goals of
the day). If GOTD feels overwhelming / underwhelming, try adjusting the due
date for smaller/larger GOTD targets.
· Tag Questions: - Create a habit of tagging
questions while practicing, tagged ones will be available as a collection for
revision later.
· Revise: - Every weekend, dedicate a portion of
time to practice the incorrect/overtime/tagged question sets.
Minimum cut-off in CAT
to go for IIMs: -
· Minimum CAT percentile for General category
candidates: 99.67
· Minimum CAT percentile for NC-OBC category
candidates: 96.42
· Minimum CAT percentile for SC category
candidates: 90.68
· Minimum CAT percentile for ST category
candidates: 81.10
· Minimum CAT percentile for DA category
candidates: 86.76
Note: This might vary
in different branches of IIM by a slight numeric difference.
TOP COLLEGES ACCEPTING
CAT CUT-OFF
|
Institute
|
CAT Cut-Off
|
|
AIMS Institute
(AIMS), Bangalore (PGDM)
|
60
|
|
Asia Pacific
Institute of Management, Delhi (PGDM)
|
75
|
|
Birla Institute of
Management Technologies (BIMTECH), Grater Noida
|
75
|
|
Bharathidasan
Institute of Management (BIM), Tiruchirappalli (MBA)
|
NA
|
|
Department of Management
Studies - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (DMS IITD), Delhi (MBA)
|
98.4
|
|
Faculty of
Management Studies - University of Delhi (FMS), Delhi
|
98.54
|
|
60
|
|
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Loyola Institute of
Business Administration, (LIBA), Chennai (PGDM)
|
86
|
|
Jamnalal Bajaj
Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai (MMS)
|
95
|
|
PSG Institute of
Management (PSGIM), Coimbatore (MBA)
|
40
|
|
Xavier Institute of
Management & Entrepreneurship, Bangalore (XIME), Bangalore (PGDM)
|
70
|
|
T. A. Pai Management
Institute (TAPMI), Manipal (PGDM)
|
80
|
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