Common Admission Test (CAT) 2022 Visit on Shiksha

Conducted by
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Summary
CAT exam will be held most likely on November 27, 2022. T he name of CAT 2022 conducting IIM is expected to be announced soon. T he exam
schedule will be announced in the last week of July. Applications for CAT 2022 will begin in the first week of August and go on till the third week of
September 2022. Application fee for General candidates is INR 2,200 where as for Reserved category candidates, it is INR 1,100. CAT exam will be
conducted in three sessions in 156 cities in online mode in three sessions and the duration will be two hours. Candidates will have to solve 66
objective-type questions in the stipulated time. No change is expected in the CAT 2022.
T able of Contents
1. What is CAT Exam?
2. CAT Exam Highlights
3. CAT Eligibility Criteria 2022
4 . CAT Exam: Important Dates 2022
5. CAT Syllabus 2022
6. CAT Exam Pattern & T est Structure 2022
7. CAT Exam Preparation T ips 2022
8. CAT Exam Preparation: T opper Interviews
9. CAT Registrations 2022
10. CAT 2022 Admit Card
11. CAT 2022 Answer Key
12. CAT 2022 Result and Scorecard
13. IIM CAT Cut Off Percentiles
14 . T op Colleges Accepting CAT Exam Score
15. FAQs Regarding CAT Exam
16. CAT Pattern 2022: Highlights
17. What’s New in CAT Exam Pattern?
18. CAT Exam Pattern 2022 - Overall and Sectional T ime Limit
19. CAT Exam Pattern 2022: Marking Scheme
20. CAT Pattern 2022: Important Points About T est Process
21. Changes in CAT Pattern Over T he Years
22. CAT Pattern vs Other MBA Entrance Exams – A Comparison
23. CAT Exam Analysis of Previous Years
24 . CAT Syllabus 2022
25. FAQs Related to CAT Pattern 2022
26. CAT Syllabus: Key T opics and Weightage
27. Latest Changes in CAT Syllabus
28. CAT Syllabus: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
29. CAT Syllabus: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
30. CAT Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude
31. Best Books for CAT Preparation
32. CAT Exam Pattern 2022
33. How to Prepare for CAT VARC, DILR and QA
34 . FAQs Related to CAT Syllabus 2022
35. CAT Result 2022: Important Dates

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36. How to Download CAT Result 2022?
37. How to Check CAT 2022 Result on Mobile?
38. How is CAT Percentile Calculated?
39. What is CAT Normalisation Process?
4 0. What After CAT Result 2022?
4 1. CAT Cut Off 2022 (Expected)
4 2. FAQs on CAT Result 2022
4 3. CAT Cut Offs 2022: Highlights
4 4 . Factors Determining CAT Cut Offs 2022
4 5. CAT Qualifying Cut Off vs CAT Final Cut Off
4 6. Expected CAT Cut Offs 2022
4 7. CAT Cut Offs 2022 for IIM Admission
4 8. CAT Cut Off 2022 for T op MBA Colleges (Non-IIM)
4 9. List of Colleges by Range of CAT Cut Off Percentile
50. Previous Years' CAT Cut Offs of T op IIMs
51. CAT 2022: IIM Admission and Selection Criteria
52. FAQs Regarding CAT Cut Offs
53. CAT Admit Card: Important Dates 2022
54 . How to Download CAT Admit Card 2022?
55. Details Mentioned on CAT Admit Card 2022
56. Problems in Downloading CAT Admit Card
57. CAT Exam Day Instructions
58. FAQs Regarding CAT Admit Card 2022
59. CAT 2022 Answer Key Release Date
60. How to Download CAT Answer Key 2022?
61. Information Mentioned on CAT Answer Key
62. CAT 2022 Answer Key: Raising Objection
63. Raising Objection to CAT Answer Key: Points to Remember
64 . How to Calculate CAT Exam Score
65. FAQs on CAT Answer Key 2022
66. Selection Procedure of IIMs T hrough CAT
67. IIM Common Admission Process
68. IIM Shortlist Status 2023-2025
69. Written Ability T est (WAT )
70. Group Discussion (GD)
71. Personal Interview (PI)
72. IIM Shortlist & Admission Criteria
73. MBA Admission T hrough CAT in Non-IIMs
74 . FAQs Regarding IIM Selection Process T hrough CAT
75. Importance of Solving CAT Question Papers
76. When to Start Practicing CAT Question Papers?
77. CAT 2021 Question Paper: Highlights
78. CAT Mock T ests by Shiksha
79. FAQs Related to CAT Question Paper
80. Latest CAT News and Updates:
81. Latest CAT Articles:
82. CAT Registration 2022: Highlights

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 83. CAT Registration and Application Dates 2022
84 . CAT Eligibility Criteria 2022
85. CAT Registration cum Application Process 2022
86. CAT Application Fee
87. Documents Required for CAT Application Process
88. CAT Application Process 2022: Documents to Upload
89. CAT Registration 2022: T hings to Keep in Mind
90. CAT Application Process: Errors to Avoid
91. CAT Application Form Correction 2022
92. FAQs Related to CAT Registration and Application 2022
93. CAT Mock T est Structure
94 . Importance of CAT Mock T est 2022
95. 5 Key Reasons to Practice Mock T est for CAT
96. Steps to T ake Official CAT Mock T est 2022
97. CAT Mock T est by Shiksha
98. T ake CAT Mock T est by Shiksha
99. FAQs on CAT Mock T est
100. Best Books for CAT Preparation
101. CAT Books for Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
102. CAT Books for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
103. CAT Books for Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
104 . Best Books for Reading Comprehension
105. FAQs Related to CAT Books and Study Material
106. CAT 2021 Analysis: Highlights
107. CAT 2021 Analysis: Section Wise
108. CAT 2021 Score vs Percentile
109. CAT 2021: Expected Cut Offs
110. Previous Years' CAT Paper Analysis
111. FAQs on CAT 2021 Analysis
112. CAT Preparation Strategy
113. CAT Preparation: Know the CAT Syllabus 2022
114 . Prepare for CAT on the Basis of Latest Exam Pattern
115. Difficulty Level of CAT Exam
116. Section-wise CAT Preparation Plan 2022
117. How to Prepare for CAT VARC?
118. How to Prepare for CAT DILR?
119. How to Prepare for CAT Quantitative Aptitude?
120. CAT Preparation 2022: Key Points to Note
121. CAT Preparation: How Many CAT Mock T ests?
122. CAT Preparation: Know T ips from T oppers
123. FAQs on CAT Preparation 2022
124 . CAT Registration: How to select CAT T est City?
125. CAT Exam Centre 2022: Important Points to Remember
126. CAT T est Centre: Dos and Don’ts
127. List of CAT T est Cities
128. FAQs on CAT Exam Centres and Cities
129. What is CAT Notification?

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130. CAT 2022: Important Dates
131. CAT Eligibility Criteria
132. CAT Registration and Fees 2022
133. CAT Exam Pattern
134 . CAT T est Centres 2022
135. Courses Offered by IIMs T hrough CAT
136. CAT Result and Shortlisting for PGP/MBA
137. FAQs on CAT Notification 2022
138. CAT Exam 2022: Important Events
139. CAT 2022 Important Dates
14 0. CAT Exam 2022: Key Points
14 1. FAQs on CAT Exam Dates 2022

What is CAT Exam?

Common Admission T est or CAT exam is a national level management aptitude test, that a candidate has to clear for admission to the MBA courses
offered by 20 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools in India. Over two lakh candidates apply for the CAT exam every year which is conducted in computer based
mode for two hours. T he CAT question paper comprises MCQs & non-MCQs from Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation
& Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). Difficulty level of the exam is moderate to high. Apart from MBA programmes, the CAT score is
valid for admisison to Executive MBA, PhD and FPM programmes.

CAT Exam Highlights

Candidates planning to appear for the CAT this year, must know the key highlights of CAT 2022 exam. T ake a look at the table below:

Particulars CAT Exam Details

CAT Full Form Common Admission T est (CAT )

Conducting institute T o be announced

Exam level National

Exam frequency Once a year

Exam schedule November 27, 2022 (tentative)

CAT exam fees INR 2,200 (General category) and INR 1,100 (Reserved category)

Eligibility criteria Graduation with 50 % aggregate (4 5 % for SC/ST students)

Number of applications 2.31 lakh (in 2021)

Number of test takers 1.92 lakh (in 2021)

Exam purpose Admission into IIMs, SPJIMR, FMS, MDI, IMT and over 1,200 B-Schools in India

Course offered MBA/PGDM

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

CAT syllabus Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Quantitative Ability (QA)

CAT pattern Computer Based T est (CBT ) with MCQs and non-MCQs

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 No. of test cities 156 ( in 2021)

CAT exam website https://iimcat.ac.in

Exam helpdesk no. 1-800-210-1088 (T oll Free)

CAT Eligibility Criteria 2022

T he minimum eligibility criteria for CAT exam is graduation in any stream. Read below detailed CAT eligibility criteria:
Candidates must possess a bachelor's deg ree with minimum 50 per cent ag g reg ate or equivalent CGPA (4 5 per cent ag g reg ate f or SC, ST and
PWD/DA categ ory) from a recognised university to appear in CAT 2022.
Candidates who have completed a prof essional deg ree (CA/CS/ICWA) with the required percentage can also appear for CAT .
Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification or awaiting the result are also eligible to apply for CAT 2022 exam.
Also Read: CAT eligibility criteria

CAT Exam: Important Dates 2022

CAT exam dates 2022 will be announced by July 31. T ake a look at the table below for the tentative schedule of CAT 2022:

CAT 2022 Event s CAT 2022 Dat es (T ent at ive) Salient Feat ures

Online registrations will commence on the official

CAT 2022 registrations start 03-Aug-2022
website.

Registrations end 23-Sep-2022 Registration process will end for all candidates.

Window to be opened for uploading of new photo

CAT form correction Fourth week of September 2022
and signature and change of test city choices.

Admit card download process to start on CAT 2022

CAT admit card release 26-Oct-2022
website.

T he official mock test to be released on the official

Mock test release Fourth week of October 2022 website. Only registered candidates can take the
mock test.

Exam to be held at various exam centres across

CAT 2022 exam 27-Nov-2022
India.

Preliminary answer key and individual response

CAT 2022 answer key release First week of December 2022 sheet to be released for download from CAT
website.

Candidates can challenge the official answer key by

CAT answer key challenge First week of December 2022
filling an online form.

CAT 2022 scorecards to be released official website

CAT 2022 result declaration First week of January 2023
for download.

Get tips, set a routine and prepare for the VARC section of CAT Exam. Attend our session on June 6th | 5.00 pm.

Limit ed Seat s, Regist er Now!

CAT exam is conducted by the top six IIMs on rotation basis. T he name of CAT 2022 convening institute will be announced by May. Check the
below table to know which IIMs conducted CAT in recent years:

CAT Year CAT Conducting IIM

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 2021 IIM Ahmedabad

2020 IIM Indore

2019 IIM Kozhikode

2018 IIM Calcutta

2017 IIM Lucknow

2016 IIM Bangalore

2015 IIM Ahmedabad

2014 IIM Indore

2013 IIM Indore

2012 IIM Kozhikode

2011 IIM Calcutta

2010 IIM Lucknow

2009 IIM Ahmedabad

CAT Syllabus 2022

T he syllabus of CAT 2022 exam has remained the same for more than last ten years. Check below the in-focus topics of CAT 2022 syllabus for exam
preparation:

CAT Syllabus sect ions CAT Syllabus t opics

Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Summary and Odd Sentence

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Out

Set T heory (Variables), Set T heory + Puzzles, Puzzles with Additional Data,
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Coding-Decoding and Series

Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry and Mensuration

Also Read:
CAT exam syllabus for VARC, DILR and QA
CAT exam: How scaled CAT score will be calculated?
Strategies to score 99+ percentile in CAT 2022

Get the latest CAT syllabus in PDF f ormat f or section wise preparation of CAT exam.
Download Here

CAT Exam Pattern & Test Structure 2022

CAT question paper is divided into three sections: VARC, DILR and QA. Candidates are required to solve both MCQ and Non-MCQ type questions. T he
questions paper is usually of moderate to high difficulty level with QA posing more challenges in terms of tough questions. Check the highlights of CAT
2022 exam pattern below:

CAT exam pat t ern and st ruct ure

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 CAT exam sections VARC, DILR and QA

Duration of CAT exam 4 0 minutes per section (T otal 120 minutes)

76
T otal number of questions
66

VARC - 26 24

Section-wise number of questions DILR - 24 20

QA - 26 22

228
T otal marks
198

Language of question paper English

Number of answer choices Four

T ype of questions MCQs and Non-MCQs

3 marks for every correct response

Marking scheme Negative marking of 1/3 (-1) for every wrong MCQ response
No negative marking for wrong non-MCQ response

CAT 2020 question paper: download free PDF CAT 2018 question paper: download free PDF

CAT 2019 question paper: download free PDF CAT 2017 question paper: download free PDF

CAT Exam Analysis

CAT 2022 exam analysis will be available on the day of the exam. Shiksha has published in-depth CAT exam analysis 2021 by experts. It will help
candidates in reviewing the difficulty level of exam and prepare accordingly. T he question paper of CAT 2021 was of moderate difficultly level. T he
surprise element was reduction in the total number of questions from 76 to 66. Section-wise, VARC was tough, DILR was moderate and Quantitative
Ability was easy.
Check in-depth CAT analysis 2021 and of previous years.

Number of candidates who appeared f or CAT 2021

Also view CAT 2021 student reactions video:

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CAT Exam Difficulty Level
CAT exam is considered to be the toughest MBA entrance exam in India. T he overall paper is moderate to tough in terms of difficulty level, with one of
the two sections being easier than the other. Check the table below for overall difficulty level of CAT Exam in past five years:

CAT Year Difficult y Level Paper Analysis

2021 Moderately difficult Read: CAT 2021 exam analysis

2020 Moderately difficult Read CAT 2020 exam analysis

2019 Moderately difficult Read CAT 2019 exam analysis

2018 Moderately difficult Read CAT 2018 exam analysis

2017 Moderately difficult Read CAT 2017 exam analysis

2016 Moderately difficult Read CAT 2016 exam analysis

CAT Exam Preparation Tips 2022

A minimum of six months of preparation is required to score 99+ percentile in the CAT exam. There are three elements in CAT 2022 preparation – conceptual
clarity, practice and revision. Those taking CAT exam for the first time should start much earlier (by March). They should first g et familiar with the syllabus and exam
pattern and then make a study plan. We have listed some key tips on how to start CAT 2022 exam preparation below:
Make a list of topics according to your strengths and weaknesses.
Join online study groups on platforms such as Facebook, YouT ube, T elegram, etc.
Collect relevant study material and recommended books for CAT preparation.
Make a day-wise plan and allot one topic each from VARC, DILR and QA.
Practice two-three questions from the topic studied on the same day to assess how much you have learnt.
Gradually, increase the speed in covering the number of topics each day.
For detailed and section-wise CAT 2022 preparation strategy, read CAT preparation: T ips, tricks and expert guide
Go through the articles listed below for expert tips and topper interviews for CAT preparation:

T ips and T ricks for CAT

CAT exam: How to prepare without quitting your job CAT exam: Preparation plan for verbal ability

Quantitative aptitude preparation plan for CAT CAT exam: Preparation plan for data interpretation & logical reasoning

Your love for reading can get you the desired result Simple tips to optimize CAT exam preparation

What is the best time to start CAT preparation Advantages of giving CAT for final year student

CAT : How to approach CAT questions: T ips by toppers Mistakes to avoid on CAT exam day

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 Last week preparation tips for VARC Last week preparation tips for DILR

Last week preparation tips for QA How many questions to attempt in CAT to score 99+ percentile

Prepare f or CAT 2022 exam with previous years' question papers & prep g uides. Get topper tips & expert advice.
Download Here

Free Quantitative Aptitude Questions with

Free DILR Questions with Answers for Practice Free VARC Questions with Answers for Practice
Answers for Practice

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Data Interpretation (DI) solved questions
Data Interpretation (DI) solved questions - Part 2
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Quantitative Aptitude (QA) solved questions
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CAT Exam Preparation: Topper Interviews

Click on the links below to know how CAT toppers prepared for the exam and note down exam day tips that they have to offer:

CAT T oppers CAT T opper Interviews

I started preparing in March 2021. I focused mainly on giving mock

tests and analysing them. I used to work on my weaknesses by
Chirag Gupta
watching various CAT preparation YouT ube videos on various
CAT 2021, 100 percentile
topics.
Read: Chirag's full interview

I started preparing in April 2021. I solved Arun Sharma sir's CAT

books for VARC, LR, DI and Quant. I attempted as many past
Bir Anmol Sing h
year CAT questions papers (timed attempt) that I could attempt,
CAT 2021, 99.94 percentile
on weekends.
Read: Bir Anmol’s full interview

I started my preparations in April 2021. My strategy mostly

involved solving the previous years' mock papers from different
Mohit Babu
coaching institutes. After that, I analysed my weak areas and then
CAT 2021, 99.85 percentile
focused on improving them.
Read: Mohit’s full interview

If you are dedicated, self-motivated and can stick to sincere

practice then you don't need any coaching. But coaching will
Vinayak Prabhu
definitely give you a competitive edge because they will be sharing
CAT 2021, 99.82 percentile
their years of experience which you can't have on your own.
Read: Vinayak’s full interview

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 A coaching institute gives you a routine and this is a pretty big
Mayank Kapoor factor. Most of us have other things that we are busy with but if
CAT 2021, 99.69 percentile we have a schedule then it will nudge us to be regular with the prep.
Read: Mayank’s full interview

I started preparing around the end of June this year and went into
the full-throttle mode by end of August. My overall strategy was to
Sag ar Seng ar
first complete the theory end to end and then practice different
CAT 2021, 99.4 8 percentile
kinds of problems across all the sections.
Read: Sagar’s full interview

Being from a mathematics background, I had a hold over the

Quant section. I mainly focused on the VARC section. I referred to
Vinay Kotwal
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. I also used to read the
CAT 2021, 99.4 0 percentile
newspaper daily to improve my English.
Read: Vinay’s full interview

Along with the CAT preparation, I have limited time on weekdays. I

devoted two hours on all the weekdays. However, had to stretch
Ved Vineet
during the weekends; thus, 4 -5 hours of preparation on the
CAT 2021, 99.4 0 percentile
weekends helped me score well.
Read: Ved’s full interview

I knew that Quant and DILR was my strong point. Had to attempt
Sareen Shah the most there. VARC was unpredictable and hence focused
CAT 2021, 99.35 percentile majorly on RCs rather than other questions.
Read: Sareen’s full interview

I began preparing in August. I joined the All India T est series

Shreshth Khare offered by T IME and IMS. My strategy was to take the mock in the
CAT 2021, 99.28 percentile designated window and analyze it thoroughly.
Read: Shreshth’s full interview

My suggestion for the aspirants is to work on your fundamentals,

Kshitiz Sing hal
speed and accuracy.
CAT 2020, 99.99 percentile
Read: Kshitiz’s full interview

I would say that mock tests are the most important part of CAT
Ekansh Ag arwal
preparation. Attempt as many mock tests as possible.
CAT 2020, 99.98 percentile
Read: Ekansh’s full interview

Solve as many types of questions you can from each section.

Naval Mittal
Secondly, focus on your accuracy.
CAT 2020, 99.97 percentile
Read: Naval’s full interview

Attempt all kinds of mock tests, difficult and easy. Maximise your
Swarnadeep Ghosh
strengths and do not stress about the weaker areas.
CAT 2020, 99.92 percentile
Read: Swarnadeep’s full interview

Focus more on concepts more than the mock tests. I would say
Sabyasachi Mishra that mocks do not matter much. What you learn from the mock
CAT 2020, 99.90 percentile tests is what matters.
Read: Sabyasachi’s full interview

Be self-disciplined and take mock tests regularly and decide your

Ravi Prinshu preparation strategy accordingly by identifying your strengths and
CAT 2020, 99.78 percentile weaknesses.

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You have to decide your own preparation and test-taking strategy
Aruneet Dutta through trial and error method. You are the best person to decide
CAT 2020, 99.52 percentile which preparation method works best for you.
Read: Aruneet’s full interview

T ake as many mock tests as possible and analyse your

Deepanshu Arora performance. T his would improve your exposure to the various
CAT 2020, 99.4 9 percentile question types.
Read: Deepanshu’s full interview

It is necessary to keep yourself motivated by any means possible

Gahana Ag arwal through the entire preparation phase and not to let mocks scores
CAT 2020, 99.30 percentile and percentiles affect your mindset.
Read: Gahana’s full interview

Work on your strengths. Refer to the CAT preparation books like

Arijit Kumar Arun Sharma and take ample mock tests and practice varieties of
CAT 2020, 99.10 percentile question types.
Read: Arjit’s full interview

CAT Reg ist rat ions 2022

CAT 2022 exam registrations will begin most likely from August 3 and end by September 23. Last year, the CAT application fee was increased by 10 per
cent. For General category students the application fee was INR 2,200 and for reserved category students, it was INR 1,100. T his year, the fees is
expected to remain the same. Check below CAT registration and application process 2022:
Go to iimcat.ac.in website
Click on new registration
Enter name, date of birth, nationality, phone number and email ID to register
Log in with the ID received in email to fill the application form
Enter personal and academic details
Upload a passport sized photo and scanned signature
Select preferred courses and IIMs
Select preferred test cities
Pay application fee via credit/debit card or net banking
Note: Candidates can select up to six cities for allotment of CAT exam centre.

CAT reg istrations in past 10 years

A total of 2.31 lakh applications were received for CAT 2021. In 2020, about 2.30 lakh candidates reg istered for CAT exam and about 1.97 students appeared for it. In
2019, about 2.44 lakh candidates applied for the CAT exam and 2.10 lakh appeared in the exam. T he number of applications received for CAT exam 2019 is

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the highest in past 10 years.
CAT 2022 Admit Card

CAT 2022 admit card will be available on the official website for download from the scheduled date. T he CAT admit card is a mandatory document to be
carried to the exam centre, thus candidates must download a colour print-out of the same. It is advised to download two copies, as one copy is to be
submitted at the exam centre. T he CAT 2022 admit card has test centre location, exam slot, reporting time and other related information printed on it.
Here’s the process to download CAT 2022 admit card:
Log on to CAT website: iimcat.ac.in
Click on 'login' tab
Enter CAT 2021 application number and password
Go to 'admit card' section
Click on 'download'
Also Read: CAT 2022 admit card
CAT Exam Day Guidelines
Like last year, CAT 2022 exam will be conducted by following COVID-19 guidelines. Read below documents to carry and items prohibited at the CAT 2022
exam centre.
Documents to carry
Candidates appearing for the exam must carry the following documents to the CAT exam centre to get entry inside the exam hall:
Admit card: Candidates appearing for the CAT 2022 exam must carry two print outs of their admit cards with their photo affixed on it. Entry without
admit card and photo ID will not be permitted.
Identity Proof : Along with the admit card, candidates are required to carry a photo ID proof such as College ID (must be supported with a valid
debit/credit card), employer ID, driving license, passport, PAN card, Voter ID or Aadhaar card
Name chang e document: In case a candidate changed their name, they will be required to carry a name change certificate/document
Items prohibited inside the CAT 2022 exam hall:
Calculator, watch, phone, iPad or any other electronic item
Bags and purses
Eatables and beverages
Jewellery and accessories that contain metal
Jackets and clothes with pockets
Closed footwear
Note: Candidates with a metal implant, pacemaker, etc. in their body will be required to bring medical certificate of the same to the test centre.
Also Read:
What to carry to the CAT exam centre
Official CAT test day guidelines
T ake a look at CAT 2022 exam day work f low:

CAT 2022 Answer Key

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CAT answer key 2022 and candidate response sheet will be released a week after the exam. The response sheet will help them in estimating the raw score they are
likely to g et in the exam. Check the steps to download CAT 2022 answer key from the official website:
Visit the official website of CAT 2022 (iimcat.ac.in)
Click on the 'login' tab
Enter CAT login ID and password
Click on 'CAT 2022 answer key' will appear on the screen
Click on 'download' icon to save it as PDF
T he answer key objection window will be opened for four days from the day of release. Candidates will be required to fill an online form, upload a
supporting document to prove the object is valid and requisite fee.

CAT 2022 Result and Scorecard

CAT 2022 exam result will be declared most likely in the first week of January 2023. T he CAT 2022 exam scorecard will be issued in downloadable
PDF format, which can be accessed on the CAT 2022 website by using login ID and password. T he CAT 2022 result cum scorecard contains each
candidate’s raw scores (sectional and overall) and percentiles (section and overall). Here’s the process to download CAT 2022 result:
Log on to CAT website iimcat.ac.in
Click on CAT 2022 result/scorecard tab
Enter CAT application number and password
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MBA Admission T hroug h CAT Exam Score

IIM admission and selection process begins after the announcement of CAT result. Each IIM fixes minimum CAT cut off percentile to shortlist
candidates for participation in the next round of admission process. Given below is an overview of selection process of IIMs and non-IIMs:
IIM Admission Process
CAT 2021 selection procedure for all the IIMs includes the following:
1. Screening of candidates on the basis of their CAT score
2. Written Ability T est/Group Discussion/Personal Interview (WAT /GD/PI)
3. Computation of Composite Score followed by final selection
Also Read:
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Courses offered by IIMs
IIM cut offs for 2022 admission
IIM shortlist: Final results, wait list, selection process
Non-IIM Admission Process T hroug h CAT
Institutes accepting CAT 2022 score other than IIMs also conduct GD/PI for admission to their MBA/PGDM programmes. However, there are a few
colleges, which admit students based on CAT score only.
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MBA admission process and deadlines 2022
MBA fees of top colleges in India

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IIM CAT Cut Off Percentiles

CAT cut off for IIM admission is fixed by each institute category wise. While the qualifying cut offs range between 80 and 90 percentile (General
category), the final cut offs are much higher. Given below is the table indicating qualif ying CAT cut of f s:

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 IIM CAT cut offs (qualifying )

IIM Ahmedabad 85

IIM Bangalore 85

IIM Calcutta 85

IIM Lucknow 90

IIM Kozhikode 85

IIM Indore 90

IIM Rohtak 95

IIM Visakhapatnam 80

IIM T richy 93

IIM Udaipur 93

IIM Ranchi 93

IIM Amritsar 85

IIM Shillong 75

IIM Kashipur 93

IIM Sambalpur 93

IIM Jammu 93

IIM Sirmaur 93

IIM Nagpur 85

IIM Raipur 93

IIM Bodhgaya 93

*The cut off percentiles mentioned in the above table are of General category.

Top Colleges Accepting CAT Exam Score

CAT scores are accepted by 20 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools across the country. You can visit the links in the below table to know the cut offs,
placements, fees, rankings and selection process of each IIM:

List of IIMs Accept ing CAT Score

IIM Calcutta IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Bangalore IIM Lucknow

IIM Kozhikode IIM Indore

IIM Shillong IIM Rohtak

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 IIM Ranchi IIM Raipur

IIM Udaipur IIM Nagpur

IIM T iruchirappalli IIM Kashipur

IIM Visakhapatnam IIM Bodh Gaya

IIM Amritsar IIM Sambalpur

IIM Sirmaur IIM Jammu

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Top Non-IIMs Accepting CAT Exam Score
Given below is the list of top 20 MBA colleges in India accepting CAT score. T he list includes IIT s offering MBA programme through their Department of
Management Studies.

T op 20 Non-IIMs Accept ing CAT Score

FMS, Delhi University SPJIMR, Mumbai

MDI, Gurgaon IMT , Ghaziabad

IIT Kanpur-IME IMI, Delhi

IIT Delhi - DoMs IIT Bombay-SJMSOM

IIT Madras-DoMs IIT Roorkee-DoMs

IIT Kharagpur-VGoSM IIT Dhanbad-ISM

Great Lakes Institute of Management IMT -Nagpur

IMI-Kolkata IPE-Hyderabad

IT M-University Institute of Management, Nirma University

IIIT M-Gwalior Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Goa

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MBA from IIT s: Admission process, selection criteria, CAT cut off and fees

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IIM Fees – Campus Wise

Below is the list of MBA/PGP programme fees of each IIM. T he amount mentioned here is course fee of PGP/MBA (two years).

IIM campus PGP/MBA seat s *MBA/PGP fees (INR)

IIM Ahmedabad 385 23.00 Lakh

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IIM Calcutta 210 23.00 Lakh

IIM Lucknow 4 36 19.00 Lakh

IIM Kozhikode 375 19.00 Lakh

IIM Raipur 210 14 .20 lakh

IIM Udaipur 260 17.60 lakh

IIM Rohtak 24 0 15.20 lakh

IIM Visakhapatnam 60 10.70 lakh

IIM T richy 180 10.70 lakh

IIM Sambalpur 120 13.03 lakh

IIM Ranchi 24 0 15.30 lakh

IIM Bodhgaya 120 10.60 lakh

IIM Sirmaur 60 11.75 lakh

IIM Jammu 120 13.80 lakh

IIM Amritsar 60 12.00 lakh

IIM Shillong 120 12.68 lakh

IIM Kashipur 210 15.10 lakh

IIM Nagpur 130 13.34 lakh

IIM Indore 4 51 17.07 lakh

*The fee amounts mentioned in the table above have been rounded off to the nearest lakh. The fees may increase in the new academic session.

FAQs Regarding CAT Exam

Q: What is the CAT 2022 exam date?
A: CAT 2022 exam will be held most likely on November 27. The CAT exam will be held in three slots: Morning, Slot 1: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Afternoon, Slot 2:
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Evening, Slot 3: 4 :30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Q: When will CAT 2022 reg istrations beg in?
A: CAT 2022 registrations will begin in the first week of August. T he application forms will be available on the official website of CAT . Candidates will have
to register online, fill the application form and pay the requisite fees to be eligible to appear for the exam.
Q: What is the dif f iculty level of CAT exam?
A: CAT exam is usually tough. CAT 2021 exam was of moderate difficulty level. All the thress slots has same difficulty level. T his year, there was a major
change CAT . T he total number of questions were only 66.
Q: Which are the top MBA colleg es I can apply to with 80 percentile CAT score?
A: Amity University, Fore School of Management, Goa Institute of Management, International Management Institute, Delhi, Indian Institute of Forest
Management, Bhopal, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Praxis Business School,
Kolkata, Prin L N Welingkar Institute of Management development & Research, Bangalore and T A Pai Management Institute are some of the colleges
you can apply to with a CAT score of 80 percentile. Also Read: List of all MBA colleges accepting CAT score of 80 percentile
Q: What is the application f ee f or CAT exam?
A: CAT exam application fee is INR 2,200 for General category and INR 1,100 for Reserved category students. T he fee amount is to be paid in online mode

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Q: Is there an ag e limit to appear in CAT exam?
A: No, there is no age limit to appear in the CAT exam. Any candidate who is a graduate or is in the final year of graduation is eligible to apply for CAT .
Working professionals are also eligible to appear in CAT .
Q. I am in the second year of g raduation. Can I appear f or CAT f or practice purpose?
A: No, the candidate must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for CAT to be able to appear for the exam. If you haven't completed graduation and/or
are not in the final year of bachelor's degree, you are not eligible.
Q: Can I appear f or more than one slot of CAT exam?
A: No, a candidate can appear for the CAT exam in one slot only. T he test slot is allotted to the candidate by the exam authority. T o ensure every
candidate attempts the exam in only one slot, admit cards, photo IDs, candidate photo and biometric records are verified at the exam centre.
Q: Are there any special provisions f or PwD candidates?
A: Yes, there are special provisions for PwD candidates, such as scribe assistance and extra exam hours. T o avail these facilities, the candidates have to
upload PwD and scribe certificates along with the CAT application form and carry the same to the exam centre.
Q: Is the extra one hour f or PwD candidates distributed among three sections of CAT question paper?
A: Yes. T he PwD candidates get 20 minutes extra per CAT exam section. T his extra hour is divided equally among the three sections. T he candidates
need to fill the PwD form at the time of application submission and carry related documents to the exam centre to avail time and other relaxation.
Q: I belong to EWS categ ory, which documents do I need to upload with CAT application f orm?
A: You are required to upload an EWS category form available on the CAT website along with the CAT application form. T he form should be duly filled
and self-attested before submission.
Q: What is the marking scheme f or CAT exam? Is there neg ative marking ?
A: In the CAT exam, three marks are awarded for every right attempt and one mark is deducted for every wrong attempt. T here is no negative marking
for unattempted questions so the candidates must choose their options wisely.
Q: Can I select my pref erence f or shif t and test date?
A: T he CAT exam is conducted on one day in three shifts. T he exam slot is allotted by the exam authority as per availability of seats at a particular exam
centre. A candidate cannot choose exam shift of their choice.
Q: What are the scholarship schemes in IIMs that candidates appearing in CAT can avail of upon admission?
A: IIMs provide scholarships to meritorious candidates and the ones belonging to the economically weaker section. T he candidates can avail this benefit
by submitting the relevant documents at the time of admission.
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Contact Information
For queries regarding CAT Registration, Application and Payment Processing, Document uploading:
[email protected]
1-800-210-1088 (T oll Free) - Monday to Saturday 9:00AM to 6:00PM (excluding National holidays).
For Academic queries like eligibility, category and PwD certificate, please contact CAT Centre office with contact details as follows:
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+91-079-7152 4 630 / 4 631 / 4 633 / 4 634 (Monday to Friday excluding holiday, from 9:30am to 5:30pm)

CAT Centre
C/o. Admissions Of f ice,
Indian Institute of Manag ement Ahmedabad,
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad – 380 015, Gujarat, India

Dates
Jan 2022 Jan 03 CAT 2021 result announcement

Aug 2022 Aug 03 - Sep 23 CAT 2022 registration UP CO MING

Oct 2022 Oct 26 CAT 2022 admit card download

Nov 2022 Nov 27 CAT 2022 exam

CAT exam date will be announced on July 31, 2022 at the exam website and in newspapers. It will be announced online at the IIMCAT website and in

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national dailies. T he exam is expected to be held on November 27, 2022. CAT exam registrations will begin from the first week of August, 2022.
T he CAT exam is conducted for admission to the 20 IIMs and over 1,200 B-Schools across India. Every year, about two lakh candidates apply for the
CAT . Get all the information about CAT exam dates 2022 here to prepare for the exam and fill the application form.

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Syllabus
CAT syllabus is vast, thus aspirants must plan its coverage in a time-bound manner. T he syllabus f or CAT exam includes three subjects – Verbal Ability
& Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). T he VARC section of CAT exam
syllabus covers various topics of English Grammar, Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. T he QA section of CAT syllabus includes all the
topics of Mathematics from Class 9 to 10 such as Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, T rigonometry and Mensuration. T he DILR syllabus of CAT exam
includes topics that require analytical interpretation of data such as Puzzles, Pie Charts, T ables and Bar Graphs.
CAT 2question paper will be based on these subjects. T ake a look at the detailed CAT 2022 syllabus and best books for CAT preparation below:
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CAT Syllabus: Key Topics and Weightage

CAT syllabus has not changed in the last 10 years. Let's take a look at the important topics of CAT syllabus. T he topics given below are those from
which maximum questions have been asked in the CAT exam in the past few years. During the CAT 2022 preparation, your main focus should be on
these chapters.

CAT Syllabus T opics for 2022 Weig ht ag e

Parajumbles, Parasummary, Sentence

Verbal Ability 10%
Completion and Inferences

Reading Comprehension RC passages 24 %

Data Interpretation T ables, Graphs, Venn Diagram 16%

Caselets, Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement

Log ical Reasoning 16%
and Syllogism

Geometry, Algebra, Number System,

Quantitative Aptitude 34 %
Arithmetic, Mensuration

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Latest Changes in CAT Syllabus

As mentioned above, there has been no change in the CAT syllabus for over 10 years. T he only change that one can consider is change in the number of
questions, which has reduced from 100 to 66 in the last two years. Check the table below for details.

CAT Syllabus & Pat t ern Chang es in CAT 2019 t o 2020 Chang es in CAT 2020 t o 2021

T otal questions Reduced from 100 to 76 Reduced from 76 to 66

T otal score Reduced from 300 to 228 Reduced from 228 to 198

T otal questions in VARC section Reduced from 34 to 26 Reduced from 26 to 24

T otal Questions in DILR section Reduced from 32 to 24 Reduced from 24 to 20

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 T otal Questions in QA section Reduced from 34 to 26 Reduced from 26 to 22

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CAT syllabus

CAT Syllabus: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

VARC section is the first section of the CAT question paper and is to be solved within 4 0 minutes. T he section is divided into two sub-parts, Verbal Ability
and Reading Comprehension. the section is dominated by RC questions. T ake a look at important topics and some key points of this section:

CAT syllabus: VARC

Fill in the blanks Para completion and inference Verbal logic

Verbal reasoning Subject-verb agreement Parajumbles

Sentence completion Foreign language words used in English Different usage of same word

Grammar Reading comprehension Idioms

Syllogisms Analogies Antonyms

Jumbled paragraphs Sentence correction One word substitution

Parts of speech Preposition T ypes of clauses

Phrases modifiers Errors in tenses Articles usage

CAT VARC Section: Topic Wise Number of Questions

In CAT syllabus the VARC section as mentioned earlier, includes questions of four major types – RC, Parajumbles, Verbal Ability and Sentences. Given
below is the composition of the VARC section of CAT 2021 paper. Composition of the VARC section of CAT 2022 is expected to be the same.

CAT VARC T opics No. of Quest ions in CAT Exam Level of Difficult y

Reading Comprehension 16 Moderate to Difficult

VA-Parajumbles 3 Moderate to Difficult

VA-Odd Sentence 2 Easy to Moderate

VA-Summary 3 Easy to Moderate

Overall 24 Moderate to Difficult

CAT Syllabus: Verbal Ability Key Points

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 In CAT exam, there are usually eight Verbal Ability questions
T he questions in Verbal Ability section are non-MCQs, which means candidates have to T ype In T he Answer (T IT A)
T here is no neg ative marking in Verbal Ability since the questions are non-MCQ type
T ypes of questions in VA include:
Para-jumbles
Out of context sentence in a paragraph
Error correction in a paragraph
Vocabulary usage
Sentence completion
Analogies
Critical reasoning

CAT Syllabus: Reading Comprehension Key Points

Reading Comprehension questions are all MCQ type, hence there is neg ative marking of one mark
On an average, RC section of the CAT exam has three to f our long passag es and two to three short passag es
In CAT 2021, there were only four passages. In CAT 2022 too, candidates can expect f our RC passag es
T he long passages in CAT are of 900 words and short passages are of 600 words
T he RCs could be from Science, History, Politics, Environment, Society to Literature, Mytholog y and Abstract topics

CAT Syllabus: Reading Comprehension Passag es of Past Few Years

T he Reading Comprehension section of VARC forms the two-third part of the first section of CAT question paper. T here are about four to five RC
passages with 18-24 questions. Check below, the RC topics of 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018:

CAT RC Passag es Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3

Language/ Indigenous People

Mayan Civilisation Why Fiction T rumps T ruth Nanotechnology
Utopia and Dystopia Colonialism/Nationalism Language Instinct
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Marshmallow Experiment Knowledge and Problems of T ime Accuracy Entropy
Evolution of T ea as a Drink Knowledge is a Scandal to Unconscious and Psychoanalysis
Philosophy

T ravel Writing and Feminism

Investing in Renewable Energy During Colonial T imes
Anarchism
T echnologies T he Need for Economic Literacy in
Migration of Northern Seals
CAT 2020 Piracy in International T rade the General Population
Currency of T ang Dynasty
Freudian Models of Aggression Screen T ime and Undercurrents of
Grammar/Vocabulary
A Study of Visualisation Social Class
An Analysis of Human Nature

British Folk Music

Dense Cities
T opophilia
Google and Archaeology
Emperor Penguins
CAT 2019 Distributing Bureaucracy No exam
Internet Shopping and Choice
Language & Culture
Anxiety
British Colonial Policy
Origin of Story of Alladin

Grover Snails
Genetics
Meritocracy and Diversified T eams
India’s View on its Legacy of
Second World War Use of T echnology in Essential
CAT 2018 Services No exam
Plastic Pollution
Rings of Saturn and T heir Age
Elephant Society

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 Consumer Behaviour Studies Human Resource and Learning

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CAT Syllabus: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) is the second section of the CAT question paper and is to be solved after the VARC section. T his section
is further divided into two sub-sections -Data InterpretationandLog ical Reasoning . T ake a look at important topics and some key points of this
section:

CAT DILR syllabus

Blood Relations Clocks and Calendars Syllogism

Series Statements Venn Diagram

Proposition Data Arrangement Data Structures

Direction Sense Family T ree T ables

Coding-Decoding Binary Logic Pie Charts

Assumptions Seating Arrangement Data Sufficiency

Puzzles Sets & Caselets Bars & Line Graphs

CAT Syllabus: Data Interpretation Key Points

T he CAT question paper has about 14 questions on Data Interpretation
Data Interpretation questions are usually of moderate to hig h dif f iculty level
Data Interpretation section contains both MCQ and non-MCQ type questions
T he number of MCQs and non-MCQs varies in Data Interpretation section
T here is negative marking for MCQs in Data Interpretation section of CAT
T here is no neg ative marking f or non-MCQs in Data Interpretation section

CAT Syllabus: Log ical Reasoning Key Points

T he Log ical Reasoning section has about 10 questions in total
T he questions in this section are of moderate to hig h dif f iculty level
Logical Reasoning section contains both MCQ and non-MCQ type questions
T he number of MCQs and non-MCQs varies in Logical Reasoning section
T here is negative marking for MCQs but not for non-MCQs

CAT DILR Section: Topic Wise Number of Questions

T he DILR section as mentioned earlier, includes question of two types – Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. Given below is the composition of
the DILR section of CAT 2021 paper. Composition of the DILR section of CAT 2022 is expected to be the same.

Area No. of Quest ions Level of Difficult y

Data Interpretation 4 Easy

Data Interpretation 4 Moderate

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 Logical Reasoning 6 Moderate to difficult

Logical Reasoning 6 Easy to Moderate

Overall 20 Moderate to difficult

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CAT Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude is the last section of CAT question paper and is to be solved in the last 4 0 minutes of the exam. T ake a look at important topics
and some key points of this section:

CAT Quant it at ive Apt it ude syllabus

Geometry Ratios and Proportion Inequalities

T rigonometry In-equations Quadratic and linear equations Work and T ime

Algebra Surds and Indices Percentages

Mensuration T ime-Speed-Distance Logarithms

Partnership (Accounts) Number System Square Root and Cube Root

Profit & Loss Geometric Progression Probability

Mean, mode, median Binomial theorem Simple interest and compound interest

Quantitative Aptitude (QA): Key Points

T he Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT exam contains both MCQ and non-MCQ type questions
T he number of MCQs and non-MCQs varies every year in Quantitative Aptitude
Past trends suggest that Arithmetic questions dominate this section of CAT
T here is negative marking for MCQs but not for non-MCQs

CAT Quantitative Aptitude Section: Topic Wise Number of Questions

T he QA section as mentioned earlier, includes question from Modern Maths, Numbers, Algebra, Arithmetic and Geometry. Given below is the
composition of the QA section of CAT 2021 paper. Composition of the QA section of CAT 2022 is expected to be the same.

Area No. of Questions Level of Dif f iculty

Arithmetic 10 Moderate

Algebra 5 Moderate

Geometry 3 Moderate

Modern Maths 4 Moderate

Overall 22 Moderate

T o sum up, here's a pictorial representation of subject wise weig htag e of CAT syllabus

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Best Books for CAT Preparation

T here is a wide range of books for CAT preparation available in the market. Candidates must take due care in selecting the right books to study. Experts
recommend that preparation books f or CAT syllabus must be comprehensive, must have updated exam pattern and must also have question banks.
T ake a look at the following list of best books for CAT exam which have been carefully curated by Shiksha after looking at all the options in the market
and consulting our CAT experts.
CAT Books for Data Interpretation & Log ical Reasoning (DILR)
Given below is the list of books recommended to prepare DILR topics of CAT syllabus:

CAT Books Authors

CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Gautam Puri

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT Nishit K Sinha

Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency Ananta Ashisha

How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT Arun Sharma

CAT Books for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Given below is the list of books recommended to prepare VARC topics of CAT syllabus:

CAT Books Authors

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay/Arihant

30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary Mass Market Paperback Wilfred Funk & Norman Lewis/ Simon & Schuster

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High School English Grammar & Composition Wren & Martin

CAT Books for Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

Given below is the list of books recommended to prepare QA topics of CAT syllabus:

CAT Book Authors

NCERT Mathematics Books (Class 9 to 10) NCERT

How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Arun Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Sarvesh Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations Abhijit Guha

Quantitative Aptitude for CAT Nishit Sinha

CAT Exam Pattern 2022

Besides having an understanding of the CAT syllabus 2022, candidates also need to be well aware of the CAT exam pattern before they start preparing
for the exam. T he CAT exam pattern was revised in 2021 and the number of questions were reduced f rom 76 to 66. T he most important
things to keep in mind are:
CAT exam mode is online
Each question carries three marks
T here is neg ative marking of minus one mark for wrong attempts
T he section-wise distribution of questions and marks as per the latest CAT exam pattern are tabulated below:

Sect ion Name No. of Quest ions Allot t ed T ime

Quantitative Ability (QA) 24 4 0 minutes

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) 20 4 0 minutes

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

22 4 0 minutes
(VARC)

T otal 66 120 minutes

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How to Prepare for CAT VARC, DILR and QA

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CAT preparation based on the official syllabus is the only way to score high in the exam. Candidates interested in appearing for CAT exam must make a
preparation plan based on their knowledge of the topics included in the CAT syllabus. Many Quantitative Aptitude topics are those, which are taught
in school and so is the case with English Grammar. So, the first thing to do to prepare for CAT is make the list of topics in terms of familiarity – f amiliar,
somewhat f amiliar and not f amiliar at all. After that, start studying unfamiliar topics first and then move to somewhat familiar and finally to familiar
topics. T ake a look at some section-wise tips f or CAT preparation are listed below:
How to Prepare for CAT VARC
VARC preparation should start at the early stage of CAT preparation, specifically Reading Comprehension practice
Check the VARC syllabus of CAT and revise all the Grammar rules and definitions
Get hold of a dictionary and word meaning books to learn new words and phrases
RC dominates VARC section so it is important have the practice of speed-reading. T his can be developed by reading books, novels, magazines and data
heavy reports.
T he best source of preparation of Verbal Ability is sample questions. Solve a large number and a wide range of Verbal Ability questions to master it.

How to Prepare for CAT DILR

DILR section of CAT is all about T ables, Graphs, Charts and Series
T his section requires, good calculation skill as well as eye for detail
24 questions of this section will be equally divided into DI and LR thus, you need to work on both
Memorise T ables up to 20, Square, Square Roots, Cube, Cube Roots and other such mathematical values to read and calculate fast
Practice as many sample questions and sectional mock tests as you can because there is no formula to be remembered
T he more experience you have at speed reading charts and tables better the chances of scoring high in DILR section of CAT

How to Prepare for CAT QA

Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT is all about conceptual clarity and practice
Pick up each topic of the CAT syllabus and gain conceptual clarity. Solve a few questions to assess whether you’ve understood the application correctly
or not.
Start practicing full length and sectional mock tests only after completing the syllabus
Divide practice sessions into – easy, moderate and hig h. Start solving easy questions first, then move to moderately high questions and then to
tough questions.
T ime yourself while solving questions and solve each of them at least three times. T he first attempt is to understand the question, second attempt is to
solve it with 100 per cent accuracy and the third attempt is to solve it will 100 per cent accuracy and speed.
Develop the skill of mental calculation to save time during the CAT exam
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CAT Preparation: Expert Tips
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T ips and T ricks f or CAT

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T o know the CAT preparation strateg y of toppers, click on the links given below:

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I started preparing in March 2021. I focused mainly on giving mock tests

Chirag Gupta and analysing them. I used to work on my weaknesses by watching
CAT 2021, 100 percentile various CAT preparation YouT ube videos on various topics.
Read: Chirag's full interview

I started preparing in April 2021. I solved Arun Sharma sir's CAT books
for VARC, LR, DI and Quant. I attempted as many past year CAT
Bir Anmol Sing h
questions papers (timed attempt) that I could attempt, on weekends. I
CAT 2021, 99.94 percentile
used to analyse my shortcomings to improve further.
Read: Bir Anmol's full interview

I started preparing around the end of June this year and went into the
full-throttle mode by end of August. My overall strategy was to first
Sag ar Seng ar
complete the theory end to end and then practice different kinds of
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problems across all the sections.
Read: Sagar's full interview

It is not at all important to join a coaching institute for CAT preparation.

Ved Vineet
You just need to prepare in a disciplined manner.
CAT 2021, 99.4 0 percentile
Read: Ved's full interview

Don't delay your prep. Start as early as possible. Solve as many

Sareen Shah questions as you can. Understand RCs and DILR sets properly. Quality
CAT 2021, 99.35 percentile over Quantity should be your aim.
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My suggestion for the aspirants is to work on your fundamentals, speed

Kshitiz Sing hal
and accuracy.
CAT 2020, 99.99 percentile
Read: Kshitiz’s full interview

I would say that mock tests are the most important part of CAT
Ekansh Ag arwal
preparation. Attempt as many mock tests as possible.
CAT 2020, 99.98 percentile
Read: Ekansh’s full interview

Solve as many types of questions you can from each section. Secondly,
Naval Mittal
focus on your accuracy.
CAT 2020, 99.97 percentile
Read: Naval’s full interview

Attempt all kinds of mock tests, difficult and easy. Maximize your
Swarnadeep Ghosh
strengths and do not stress about the weaker areas.
CAT 2020, 99.92 percentile
Read: Swarnadeep’s full interview

Focus more on concepts more than the mock tests. I would say that
Sabyasachi Mishra mocks do not matter much. What you learn from the mock tests is what
CAT 2020, 99.90 percentile matters.
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Be self-disciplined and take mock tests regularly and decide your

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CAT 2020, 99.78 percentile weaknesses.
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You have to decide your own preparation and test-taking strategy
Aruneet Dutta through trial and error method. You are the best person to decide which
CAT 2020, 99.52 percentile preparation method works best for you.
Read: Aruneet’s full interview

T ake as many mock tests as possible and analyse your performance.

Deepanshu Arora
T his would improve your exposure to the various question types.
CAT 2020, 99.4 9 percentile
Read: Deepanshu’s full interview

It is necessary to keep yourself motivated by any means possible

Gahana Ag arwal through the entire preparation phase and not to let mocks scores and
CAT 2020, 99.30 percentile percentiles affect your mindset.
Read: Gahana’s full interview

Work on your strengths. Refer to the CAT preparation books like Arun
Arijit Kumar Sharma and take ample mock tests and practice varieties of question
CAT 2020, 99.10 percentile types.
Read: Arjit’s full interview

It’s good and important to compare your performance with others as

Somansh Chordia essentially it’s a competitive exam but one should not get demoralised or
CAT 2019, 100 percentile overconfident.
Read: Somansh’s full interview

I would say that while preparing for CAT be honest to yourself and
Rishi Mittal
prioritise CAT results over everything.
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Read: Rishi’s full interview

Prepare a good strategy for every type of question (VA/RC/DI/LR/QA)

Saathwik Kolluru
and stick to that on D-day.
CAT 2019, 99.99 percentile
Read: Saathwik’s full interview

Play your strengths and work on your weaknesses. Regular practice and
Rahul Mang lik
a lot of mocks can help achieve your goals.
CAT 2019, 99.99 percentile
Read: Rahul’s full interview

My suggestion would be giving a couple of mock tests to understand

Karan Goyal
your strengths and weaknesses and then work on them accordingly.
CAT 2019, 99.95 percentile
Read: Karan’s full interview

Whenever you start your preparations, it is necessary that you start early
Ankit Desai
and daily at least solve one topic or a section.
CAT 2021, 99.91 percentile
Read: Ankit’s full interview

Be relentless, that's what worked for me. A lot of dedication and practice
Romik Banerjee
coupled with a bit of luck is what takes you a long way.
CAT 2019, 99.87 percentile
Read: Romik’s full interview

Definitely start before August as otherwise there is very little time to

Srishti Banzal
complete the entire syllabus.
CAT 2019, 99.86 percentile
Read: Srishti’s full interview

I attempted around 18-20 CAT mock tests. Constant college

commitments made it difficult to attempt as many as I would like,
Ronit Banerjea
although the number I gave allowed me enough room to hit upon a

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You need to ace at least two sections to touch the 99 percentile mark.
Karal Maheshwari
Do not compare your preparation, your marks with anyone.
CAT 2019, 99.03 percentile
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FAQs Related to CAT Syllabus 2022

Q: What are the subjects included in CAT syllabus?
A: T he syllabus of CAT 2022 exam includes all the important topics from these four subjects: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data
Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. T he candidates need to focus mainly on Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic, T ables, Graphs,
Venn Diagram, Blood Relation, Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Reading Comprehension, Parajumbles and Verbal Ability.
Q: Does CAT syllabus chang e every year?
A: T he CAT syllabus remains the same every year. In fact, the syllabus has remained the same since the inception of the exam. However, the distribution
of questions within each section of the question paper changes every year. For example, if in one year Algebra dominates the QA section then the next
year, Arithmetic dominates it.
Q: Who prescribes CAT syllabus?
A: T he CAT syllabus is prescribed by the exam conducting authority, the Indian Institute of Management. T he CAT question paper pattern, test structure
and marking scheme are also decided by the same authority.
Q: What is the marking scheme f or CAT 2022?
A: T he total marks of CAT 2022 exam is expected to be 198. For each right attempt, three marks are awarded and for each wrong attempt one mark is
deducted. T here is no deduction of marks in case of unanswered questions.
Q: Is the syllabus of CAT same as other MBA entrance exams?
A: T he syllabus of CAT is similar to other MBA entrance exams. All the MBA entrance exams have Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Data
Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude as key subjects. T he difficulty level of CAT is higher than other exams, though.
Q: What is the duration of CAT exam?
A: T he duration of CAT exam is 120 minutes (two hours). For each section, 4 0 minutes have been allotted. For PwD candidates the total time allotted is
180 minutes, with sectional time-limit of 53 minutes.
Q: Which is the best CAT coaching institute?
A: T here are a number of very good coaching institutes for CAT exam in India. Candidates can select the coaching institute according to their study
module and fees. T o know whether self-study is better than coaching or not, read this article: CAT preparation 2022 - Coaching vs Self Study
Q: Which section of CAT exam is the toug hest?

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A: Although CAT exam is tough overall, it has been seen over the years that most test takers find VARC tough, as the Reading Comprehension passages
are long and tricky. At times, reasoning questions also turn out to be lengthy and time consuming.
Q: Which section of CAT 2022 will carry maximum marks?
A: In CAT 2022, VARC and Quantitative Aptitude sections carry 72 and 66 marks respectively, whereas DILR carries 60 marks. So, overall there is not
much difference in the weightage of CAT sections.
Q: Are NCERT Mathematics books enoug h to prepare f or Quant?
A: You can prepare for Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT with the help of NCERT books for Mathematics class 9 and 10, for understanding the
fundamentals, but you should refer to the books recommended exclusively for CAT preparation.
Q: Can I prepare f or CAT by practicing CAT mock tests only?
A: No, candidates are advised to go through the CAT syllabus first and study the topics in detail, understand concepts, formulae and theorems before
moving on to solving CAT mock tests. Without understanding the concepts, it will be difficult to solve practice questions and there will be no learning.
Q: By when should I f inish studying CAT syllabus to be able to have enoug h time to practice 50 plus mock tests?
A: Ideally, aspirants should complete CAT syllabus by September-end, so that they can dedicate October and November to mock tests. However, it
depends upon the candidate how they wish to plan out their preparation time table so that they are well prepared for the exam by the end of November.

Pattern
CAT pattern 2022 is designed by the Indian Institute of Management in such a way that it can help in assessing future business managers in the best
ways. Candidates planning to appear for CAT exam this year, must familiarise themselves with the latest CAT exam pattern. It will help them
understand the structure of CAT question paper and marking scheme to prepare well.
T he CAT pattern is based on similar entrance exams, having multiple choice questions (MCQs) to be solved within a particular time duration. Earlier,
CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in CAT 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19
pandemic. T he number of questions was reduced to 76 and exam duration was reduced to 120 minutes. In CAT 2021, total questions were f urther
reduced to 66 but the exam duration was same. Exam pattern for CAT 2022 is expected to be same as last year. Read below all about CAT 2022
exam pattern, including test structure, sectional time limit, marking scheme and sections.
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CAT Pattern 2022: Highlights

T he CAT question paper 2022 will be divided into three sections; each having sectional a time-limit.
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
VARC section has 24 questions and a weightage of 72 marks
DILR section has 20 questions and a weightage of 60 marks
QA section has 22 questions and a weightage of 66 marks
T he exam authorities will release CAT tutorial for the candidates to familiarise themselves with CAT exam process. More details of CAT paper pattern
and marking scheme are summarized below:

CAT Exam Pat t ern 2022

Mode of CAT exam Computer Based T est

120 minutes
Duration of exam
4 0 minutes per section

Morning: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

CAT exam slots Afternoon: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Evening: 4 :30 PM to 6:30 PM

Number of questions 66

T otal marks 198

Language of question paper English

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What’s New in CAT Exam Pattern?

T he only change in the exam pattern of CAT 2021 was change in total number of questions. IIM Ahmedabad, the exam conducting institute last year,
retained the CAT exam pattern of 2020, but reduced the number of questions from 76 to 66.
Until 2019, CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes or three hours (sectional time-limit of 60 minutes) and 100 questions but the CAT pattern was revised in
2020 after five years. Now, the CAT exam is of 120 minutes or two hours with sectional time-limit of 4 0 minutes. Earlier, the PwD candidates used to
get 20 minutes extra in each section, but from 2020 onwards, they get only 13.20 minutes extra.
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CAT Exam Pattern 2022 - Overall and Sectional Time Limit

CAT exam has sectional time-limit. Which means that candidates will have to solve the paper in a pre-defined manner. T hey will not be allowed to choose
any section to start with or switch from one section to another. T hey will have to follow the CAT question paper chronologically, from section one to
three. T he chronology of the sections will be:
Section 1: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
Section 2: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Section 3: Quantitative Aptitude
As per the official CAT exam pattern, aspirants have to complete each section within the specified time limit and as soon as the time is over, the screen
will automatically move to the next section. No changes or corrections will be allowed at a later stage. T he number of questions asked in each section of
CAT exam and time allotted to each is summarized in the table below:

Allotted T ime f or
CAT Exam Sections Questions Allotted T ime
PwD Students

53 minutes and 20
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) 24 4 0 minutes
seconds

53 minutes and 20
Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LRDI) 20 4 0 minutes
seconds

53 minutes and 20
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) 22 4 0 minutes
seconds

T otal 66 120 minutes 160 minutes

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CAT Exam Pattern 2022: Marking Scheme

It is important to know the CAT marking scheme before attempting the exam so that you can select which questions to answer and which ones to skip.
T otal marks of CAT 2022 paper will be 198
Each question will carry three marks
T here will be neg ative marking of minus one for every wrong answer
T here will be no deduction of marks in case a candidate chooses to not attempt the question
Some questions in each section may not be of multiple choice type, thus the answers will have to be typed on the screen
T he following table summarises the marking scheme for CAT exam:

Sect ions Number of Quest ions Marks Per Quest ion Neg at ive Marking (Only MCQ)

VARC 24 3 -1

DILR 20 3 -1

Quantitative Aptitude 22 3 -1

T otal 66 198 -

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CAT Pattern 2022: Important Points About Test Process

Use of onscreen calculator allowed for computation during the exam
An onscreen clock helped candidates keep a check on time during the exam
Sheets of paper were provided for rough work, which had to be submitted at the exam centre as soon as the exam gets over
T he candidates were not be allowed to start the test before time. T he computer screen will open only after the invigilator's announcement

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How to Mark Answers in CAT Question Paper 2022?

T he CAT exam is conducted in Computer Based T est mode, which means the candidates have to enter their answers on a computer system with the
help of the computer mouse or key board. T hose appearing for CAT for the first time must keep in mind the following:
For each question, candidates will see four options as answers and the following buttons on the computer screen. T hey will have to select an option and
click on one of the following options to move to next question:
Save and Next
Clear Response
Mark for Review and Next
Whatever option the candidate selects, it will be represented in the following colours:

CAT question status

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Changes in CAT Pattern Over The Years

CAT 2020 saw a major change in the exam pattern due to COVID-19 pandemic. Since, social distancing and regular sanitization had to be followed at
public gatherings, the IIM reduced exam duration and increased exam slots to ensure every exam centre is sanitized between slots and a large
number of students can be accommodated at the exam centres on the same day. T he CAT 2020 question paper had only 76 questions and the test
duration was 120 minutes. In CAT 2021 question paper, there were 66 questions only. Before that the CAT exam pattern remained unchanged for
over five years. Given below is a table indicating chang es in CAT exam pattern over the years:

CAT Year Number of Questions T ime Duration CAT Sections

2021 66 120 minutes QA, DILR, VARC

2020 76 120 minutes QA, DILR, VARC

2019 100 180 minutes QA, DILR, VARC

2018 100 180 minutes QA, DILR, VARC

2017 100 180 minutes QA, DILR, VARC

2016 100 180 minutes QA, DILR, VARC

2015 100 180 minutes QA, DILR, VARC

2014 100 170 minutes QA & DI, LR & VARC

2013 60 14 0 minutes QA & DI, LR & VARC

2012 60 14 0 minutes QA & DI, LR & VARC

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2010 60 150 minutes QA, DILR, VARC

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CAT Pattern vs Other MBA Entrance Exams – A Comparison

Check below major differences between CAT exam pattern and other MBA entrance exams such as XAT , CMAT , MAT , IIFT , GMAT , NMAT and SNAP.
T his will help you analyse the difficulty level of CAT exam:

Exam Name T ime Durat ion No. of Quest ions Sect ions T ot al Marks

CAT 120 minutes 66 T hree 198

XAT 190 minutes 100 Five 100

CMAT 180 minutes 100 Five 4 00

MAT 150 minutes 200 Five 200

IIFT 120 minutes 110 Four 300

GMAT 187 minutes 70 Four 200-800

NMAT 120 minutes 108 T hree 36-360

SNAP 60 minutes 60 T hree 60

CAT Exam Analysis of Previous Years

CAT 2021 Analysis
T he CAT 2021 paper was moderate to tough in terms of difficulty level but VARC section was tough in all the three slots. DILR and QA sections were
easy as compared to VARC. QA section of the third slot was slightly tougher than slot 1 and 32. Check below question wise break up of CAT 2021 paper:

Sect ions Number of Quest ions T ype Difficult y Level

VARC 24 16 RC questions, 8 VA questions T ough

T wo DI sets ( 4 and 6 questions)

DILR 20 Moderate to T ough
T wo LR set ( 4 and 6 questions)

Dominated by Arithmetic (11

QA 22 questions) and Algebra (5 Moderate
questions)

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CAT Syllabus 2022

T he document of CAT syllabus for VARC, DILR and QA is not released officially by the IIMs. However, by analyzing previous years question papers, one
can decipher the major topics of CAT syllabus. Given below are the main topics of CAT syllabus based on previous years’ trends:

CAT Sect ions CAT T opics CAT Weig ht ag e

Para-Jumbles, Sentence-Completion, Reading

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension 37%
Comprehension, Para-Summary, Inferences

T ables, Graphs, Data Caselets, Blood

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Relation, Venn Diagram, Seating Arrangement 30%
and Syllogism

Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest-

Compound Interest, T ime & Distance,
Averages-Mixtures-Alligations,
Quantitative Aptitude 33%
Numbers, Mensuration, Logarithms, Functions
& Graphs, Indices & Surds, Quadratic Equations,
Special Equations, Statistics

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FAQs Related to CAT Pattern 2022

Q: How many times is CAT exam conducted in a year?
A: CAT exam is conducted only once in a year, either on the last Sunday of November or first Sunday of December. CAT 2020 was held on November 29
and CAT 2021 was held on November 28. CAT 2022 is expected to be held on November 27.
Q: How many sections are there in CAT exam?
A: T he CAT question paper has three sections:
Section 1: VARC
Section 2: DILR
Section 3: QA
Q: Does CAT exam have neg ative marking ?
A: Yes, CAT exam has negative marking of minus one for each wrong answer. However, there is no negative marking for non-MCQs and unattempted
questions. T he candidates must mark their answers carefully in the sheet to ensure avoid negative marking.
Q: Can I bring a calculator to the exam centre?
A: No, candidates are not allowed to carry a calculator or any other electronic gadget to the exam centre. Every candidate’s computer system will have
an onscreen calculator which they can use for calculation. Experts recommend that candidates should develop the ability of mental calculation to avoid
wasting time in using the calculator.

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A: CAT 2022 is expected to have maximum questions in MCQ format. T here could be a few non-MCQs in the Quantitative Aptitude section. On an
average, the paper has 15-20 non-MCQs.
Q: What is the sectional time limit in CAT exam?
A: T he sectional time-limit of CAT is 4 0 minutes for General category students and 53.20 minutes for PwD category students. T he time-limit was
reduced in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Q: Can I answer the questions as per my choice?
A: No, the candidates will have to follow the chronology of the CAT question paper which is VARC - DILR - QA. T here will be no option to solve the section
as per own choice. T hus, candidates must also practice mock tests that follow the same chronology.
Q: How much marks will be deducted if I skip a question in CAT paper?
A: T here is no deduction of marks for question not attempted in CAT . T he candidates can safely skip a question if they do not know the correct answer.
T hey will be marked zero for skipping the question.
Q: Can I carry my watch to the exam?
A: No, the candidates are not allowed to carry watch or any electronic item inside the exam hall. Each candidate’s computer system will have an
onscreen timer to help them keep a check on the time.
Q: Will CAT 2022 question paper of one slot will be dif f erent f rom the other slot/s?
A: Yes, the CAT question paper is different for all the slots to prevent leaking of questions and cheating. However, the difficulty levels of all the slots are
nearly the same. T he performance of every candidate is normalised on a common scale at the time of CAT percentile calculation so that there is no
discrepancy due to different difficulty levels of the questions papers.
Q: Can I take CAT exam as per my choice of test slot?
A: No, the exam slots will be allotted to candidates by the exam authorities on first come first served basis. T he candidates have to appear for CAT only
in the test slot allotted to them and at the designated exam centre only.

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CAT Question Papers are the best source of exam preparation material. Solving previous years' CAT question papers should be one of the main
tasks of the exam preparation plan. For an effective CAT exam preparation, candidates must solve at least past f ive years' CAT question papers.
Solving the previous years' CAT question papers and sample papers will help you get familiar with exam pattern, marking scheme and the types of questions
that may be asked in CAT 2022.
CAT 2022 exam will be held on November 27 (tentative date) in three shifts. T he question paper of each shift will have different questions. Candidates
preparing for the exam, must practice previous years' question papers to get an idea of the test, as it has undergone a few changes in the last two
years.
At Shiksha, We provide question papers of CAT of a past few years along with their solutions. CAT question papers PDFs available at Shiksha.com
will help the aspirants in preparing more effectively for the exam. You can download CAT question papers of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021
below.
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Importance of Solving CAT Question Papers
CAT question papers of previous years are beneficial for candidates as they help you in developing the aptitude for solving MCQs in a given format and
given time duration. T he CAT question papers also provides exposure to all types of questions asked in the exam from Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data
Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC). T he greatest benefit of solving CAT question papers
is that it prepares you f or all kinds of questions - tough, easy, lengthy, tricky or even surprise questions.

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CAT toppers and CAT mentors recommend solving at least 30-4 0 mock tests during CAT preparation. Some, toppers attempt even up to 80 mock
tests. Given below are the benefits of solving CAT previous-years' question papers, sample papers and mock tests.
CAT question papers help in understanding the CAT exam pattern and marking scheme of each question
Practicing CAT question papers improves speed and accuracy of the candidate
Practicing CAT question papers improves time management skills
Practicing CAT question papers prepares the candidate for all types of questions
Practicing CAT question papers helps in discovering tricks and shortcuts to solving the questions faster

When to Start Practicing CAT Question Papers?

Start solving the CAT question papers or sample papers only after you have completed the CAT syllabus. If you haven't done that, solving CAT
sample papers will be of no use to you as you won't be able to solve the questions correctly. T hus, first complete the syllabus, ensure you are thorough
with all the formulae and theorem and then move to solving the sample paper. Ideal time to start solving them is three months before the exam. CAT
exam is held in November, so you must start with your mock tests in September. Also, do solve last year's CAT question papers to know the latest
pattern of the questions asked in the exam.
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Admit Card
CAT admit card 2022 will be available for download in the third week of October. Candidates will be able to download their respective CAT admit cards
by using their CAT login ID until the exam day. CAT 2022 exam is likely to be held on November 27 at about 4 00 test centres in 156 cities. T he exam
will be conducted in three slots and the exam duration will be two hours. T he sectional time-limit will be 4 0 minutes for each section. T here are no
changes in CAT exam pattern and test structure this year.
Every candidate's CAT 2022 admit card will contain information regarding exam date, slot, time, venue, reporting time as well as general guidelines for
personal conduct at the exam centre. CAT admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Candidates not carrying the CAT
admit card on the exam day will be barred from taking the CAT exam. T hus, candidates must download their admit cards before the CAT 2022 exam
day and take two printouts of the same. Read below, all about CAT admit card 2022 including dates, download process, exam day guidelines, dos
and don'ts, etc.
Also Read:
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Seven T hings You Must do Before CAT 2022
CAT 2022: How to Approach CAT Questions; T ips by T oppers
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CAT Admit Card: Important Dates 2022

T he official date of CAT 2022 admit card download will be announced in July. T ake a look at the table below for the tentative schedule of CAT 2022:

CAT Exam Events CAT Exam Dates 2022

CAT 2022 notification release 31-Jul-2022

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 CAT registrations start First week of August, 2022

Registrations end T hird week of September, 2022

CAT Admit card release Fourth week of September, 2022

CAT exam 2022 27-Nov-2022 (tentative)

CAT result 2022 declaration First week of January, 2023

How to Download CAT Admit Card 2022?

CAT admit card 2022 will be available for download on the official website only. T o download the CAT 2022 admit card, candidates are required to
follow the steps given below:
Visit the of f icial CAT 2022 website - iimcat.ac.in
Click on 'Log in'
Enter registration ID and password
Click on 'admit card'
Click on download and save the admit card on desktop
T ake a print out of the CAT 2022 admit card

CAT 2021 admit card

Details Mentioned on CAT Admit Card 2022

Candidates must check the following information printed on their CAT 2022 admit cards. In case of any error, they must seek help of the examination
authority for rectification.
Candidate's name
Candidate's caste
Candidate's date of birth
Candidate's photo
Candidate's signature
Reg istration number

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CAT 2022 exam centre address
Goog le map link to locate exam centre
Emergency contact number
CAT exam related instructions
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Problems in Downloading CAT Admit Card

At the time of downloading the CAT admit card 2022, candidates may face the following problems. Given below are the three problems candidates
may face while downloading the admit card and their solutions:

Problem Solution

T he CAT 2022 website may face technical glitch due to heavy traffic or
T echnical issue in the official website any other reason. In such a case, do not continuously try to log in. Log
out and visit the website after some time to download your admit card.

Check the speed of your internet connection. If it is slow, switch to a

Slow internet speed
faster internet connection to download your CAT admit card.

In case you can’t remember the login credentials, you must use the
‘forgot password’ option given on the exam website and follow the
Wrong password or login credentials
instructions to change the password and use it for downloading the CAT
admit card

Errors to Check in CAT Admit Card 2022

As soon as candidates download the CAT admit card, they must check all the information mentioned on it. T he below-listed information on admit card
should match the information on the CAT application form:
Name of the candidate should be same as in CAT application form
CAT registration number must be the same as the registered user ID
Date of birth should be the same as mentioned on the application form and in official documents
Caste category status should same as in CAT application form
PwD/DA status should be same as in CAT application form
T est city must be from one of the options mentioned in the application form
T he candidate's photograph and signature must be clearly visible
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How to Correct Errors in CAT Admit Card 2022?
In case, any candidate finds an error in their admit card, must immediately contact the exam authority to get it corrected. Given below are the contact
details:
CAT helpline: 1-800-209-0830 (T oll-Free)
Email at [email protected]

CAT Exam Day Instructions

Candidates must carry two copies of the CAT 2022 admit card and a photo ID proof (original and photocopy)
Only CAT 2022 admit card & photo ID card will be allowed inside the exam hall
Writing pad and pen will be provided by the authorities for rough work, to be returned after the test. Candidates will be required to write their name and
registration number on the writing pad.
Candidates must reach the CAT exam centre at the reporting time mentioned in their admit cards
Candidates must use the Ref erence Number printed on the admit card for identifying the door/wing/lab at the test venue on the day of the test
Candidates are not supposed to sign their CAT admit card beforehand. T he admit card is to be signed only inside the exam hall in front of the invigilator
Candidates must affix their photo same as the one uploaded with the CAT application f orm
Mobile phone, calculator, IPad or any other gadget is prohibited inside the examination hall

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 Candidates are advised not to carry bags or luggage to the CAT 2022 exam centre as there will be no provision to submit bags and valuables
Jewellery that contains metal, clothes with pockets, jackets and f ootwear are prohibited inside the exam hall
Candidates with a metal implant, pacemaker, etc. in their body will be required to bring medical certificate of the same
Also Read: CAT exam day guidelines related to COVID-19
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Items not allowed inside CAT exam hall

Documents to Carry Along With CAT 2022 Admit Card

Candidates are required to carry an ID proof issued by the Government of India or their previous college/university along with the CAT 2022 admit card
to the examination hall. Given below is the list of documents that they can carry as ID proof:
Aadhaar card
Voter ID
Passport
PAN card
E-Aadhaar
Ration Card
College/University ID
Driver's license

CAT Exam Timing s

CAT 2022 exam will be conducted on a single day in three slots. T he exam slots will be allotted to candidates on first-come- first-serve basis (application
submission). Given below are the CAT exam timings:

CAT exam slot Exam t iming Report ing t ime Last ent ry allowed

Slot 1 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM 7:00 AM 8:15 AM

Slot 2 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM 11:00 AM 12:15 PM

Slot 3 4 :30 PM to 6:30 PM 3:00 PM 4 :15 PM

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FAQs Regarding CAT Admit Card 2022

Q: What is the CAT 2022 admit card download date?
A: T he downloading of CAT 2022 admit card will start in the third week of October. Registered candidates can download their CAT admit cards from the
exam website by using their login ID and password.
Q: In case I f org et to carry my CAT admit card to the exam center, can I show a dig ital copy of it?
A: No. Only the original printout of the CAT admit card will be accepted as proof at the exam centre. Candidates must ensure they carry two printouts of
their admit card with their photo affixed on both.
Q: How can I download my CAT admit card in case I f org et my CAT 2022 log in password?
A: If you forget your login password, you can create a new password by clicking the 'Forgot User ID/Password' option available on the 'Registered
Candidate login' window on the homepage. T he link to reset your password will be sent to your registered email address.
Q: What is T est System Number in the CAT admit card?
A: T he T est System Number mentioned in the CAT admit card helps candidates in identifying the floor and computer system allotted to them at the
designated examination centre. T he CAT test centre staff will also help the students in this process.
Q: Can I chang e my CAT exam centre af ter the admit card has been issued?
A: No. Once the CAT admit card 2022 is issued, no request for change of test centre will be entertained by the examination authority. T he candidates will
have to take the CAT exam at the allotted exam centre only.
Q: Will I receive a hard copy of my CAT admit card 2022?
A: No, the hard copy of CAT 2022 admit card will not be issued to any candidate. T he CAT 2022 admit card will be available in online mode only to be
downloaded from the official website. T he admit card can be downloaded until the exam day.
Q: Does the CAT admit card contain Goog le map link of the exam centre?
A: Yes, each candidate's CAT admit card contains Google map link of their designated exam centre. T his is to help them in locating their exam centres
without any hassle and help them in reaching the venue before or exactly at the reporting time.
Q: What to do if there is an error on my CAT admit card?
A: In case of an error on the CAT admit card, reach out to the helpdesk of CAT 2022 and get it rectified before the exam day. It is important to rectify
error/s on the admit card as erroneous admit cards will not be accepted as a valid document at the test centre.
Q: What are the COVID-19 g uidelines f or CAT exam?
A: On the CAT exam day, candidates will have to report to the exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on their admit cards. T hey will also have to
carry self-attested declaration (form attached with the CAT admit card) confirming that they do not have COVID-19 or COVID-19 like symptoms. T est-
takers will have to maintain social distancing and wear a facemask at all times. T hey will also have to carry hand sanitiser a transparent bottle and
personal drinking water.
Q: Will CAT admit card be needed at the time of colleg e admission?
A: Yes, the institutes may ask candidates to submit a copy of the CAT admit card at the time of admission. T hus, they must preserve the admit card
signed by the invigilator, until the end of admission process.
Q: Will I be allowed entry inside the exam hall if I do not reach bef ore the reporting time?
A: Identification procedure at the CAT exam centre is elaborate which is why candidates need to reach their exam centres before the reporting time. If
any candidate reaches the exam centre after the entry gates have been closed, they will not be allowed entry.
Q: Which photo ID card should I carry along with CAT admit card to the exam centre?
A: Along with two copies of the CAT admit card, candidates can carry any one of these photo ID cards in original – Voter ID, Aadhaar card, PAN card,
Passport, Driver's License, College/University ID.

Answer Key
CAT 2022 answer key will be released at the iimcat website a week after the exam. Candidates will be able to access the answer key with response
sheet by logging into their CAT 2022 accounts. T he CAT answer key 2022 will contains question-wise candidate’s response and official answer. In case
a candidate wishes to challenge the official answer key, they will be allowed to raise objection by filling an online application form. T he duration of
opening of the CAT answer key challeng e window will be announced by the conducting IIM on the day of reponse sheet release.

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T he objections will be examined by the CAT exam authority and if any objection is found valid, a revised answer key (CAT f inal answer key) will
released. The CAT 2022 result is based on final CAT answer key.
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CAT 2022 Answer Key Release Date

CAT answer key will be released in the form of a response sheet on the official website. Check out the dates related to CAT answer key 2022 and raising
objection:

CAT Events CAT Exam Dates 2022

CAT 2022 answer key release and challenge First week of December 2022

Last date to download and challenge answer key Second week of December 2022

CAT result 2022 First week of January 2023

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How to Download CAT Answer Key 2022?

CAT 2022 candidates can check their CAT answer keys to assess their performance and anticipate final scores by using their CAT login ID and password.
T o download CAT answer key or response sheet 2022, candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps:
Visit the official website of CAT 2022 (iimcat.ac.in)
Click on the 'login' tab
Enter CAT login ID and password
CAT 2022 answer key will appear on the screen
T ake a printout of the CAT answer key or CAT response sheet
A snapshot of CAT answer key:

Information Mentioned on CAT Answer Key

T he CAT 2022 answer key/response sheet will contain each question and its status – your answer, right answer and not attempted questions. T he
following information will be mentioned on the CAT answer key 2022:
Name of the candidate
CAT registration number
CAT 2022 exam centre
T est date
T est time

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Question type
Question ID
Status (attempted/not attempted)
Right option/answer
Candidate's response

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CAT 2022 Answer Key: Raising Objection

T he examination authority allowes candidates to challenge the official CAT answer key if they feel any of the official answers is incorrect. T he test takers
can challenge the official answer of any question by filling an online application form. If the objection is found to be genuine, the official answer will be
revised. T he objection fee will be refunded to candidates whose objections are found to be genuine.
How to Submit CAT Answer Key Objections
In case a candidate wishes to challenge CAT 2022 answer key, they can do so by filling the CAT answer key objection form. T he candidates can fill the
objection form by using their CAT login ID and password. Objection fee of INR 1,200 per question will be charged and the fee should be paid online.
Following are the steps to fill the objection form:
Visit the official website of CAT 2022
Click on 'Login'
Enter CAT login ID and password
Go to Objection tab
Click on ‘+’ sign to add an objection
Check the question number from the PDF of the question paper on the official website
Enter relevant details
Upload supporting document
Pay objection fee, i.e. INR 1,200 per objection through credit/debit card or net banking
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CAT 2021 student reactions

Raising Objection to CAT Answer Key: Points to Remember

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 In case the objection is found invalid, objection fee will not be refunded
Objections that have been submitted once cannot be edited
T here is no limit to raising objections
CAT 2022 result will be announced only after this process is over
No objection will be entertained after the release of final CAT answer key
T here will be no re-checking of CAT question paper under any circumstance

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How to Calculate CAT Exam Score

T o calculate CAT score with the help of answer key, follow the steps given below:
For every correct answer, three marks are awarded, which means if the candidate has got 50 answers right, the score will be 50x3 = 150 marks.
For each wrong answer, one mark will be deducted. So, if a candidate has marked 10 questions incorrectly, then there is a neg ative marking of 10
marks.
Subtract total marks deducted from total marks scored to get CAT Raw score, which is 150 - 10 = 14 0.
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CAT Marking Scheme

Candidates must be aware of CAT marking scheme to assess the answer key correctly and raise valid objections if required. T he table given below
indicates marking scheme of the CAT 2022 exam:

Type of Questions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

MCQ +3 -1

Non-MCQ +3 0

Note: There will be no deduction of marks for unanswered questions.

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FAQs on CAT Answer Key 2022

Q: When will CAT 2022 answer key be available?
A: CAT 2022 answer key will be available on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. most likely in the first week of December. Every candidate's response sheet

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Q: How can I check CAT answer key online?
A: CAT answer key will be released by the exam conducting body on the official website. Candidates can check the answer key, question paper and
response sheet by using their CAT login ID.
Q: Will the f inal CAT answer key 2022 be released?
A: T he final CAT answer key is released along with the exam result if the official answers published earlier are revised based on objections raised by
students. If there is no change in the official answers, then the final answer key for CAT 2022 will not be released.
Q: What inf ormation will be g iven on CAT 2022 answer key?
A: CAT answer key 2022 will contain section-wise questions & answers, answers selected by the candidate, status of the answers (right, wrong or
unattempted) and marks scored on each answer.
Q: How can I raise objection to CAT answer key 2022?
A: T o raise objection, the candidates are required to fill a CAT answer key objection form available on the official website of CAT . T he window to raise
objection will open in the first week of December.
Q: What is the f ee f or raising objection to CAT answer key?
A: CAT answer key objection fee is INR 1,200 per question, to be paid online through credit/debit card or net banking. T he objection forms will not be
accepted without payment of objection fees.
Q: T ill when can I raise objection to CAT 2022 answer key?
A: T he CAT answer key objection filing window will be open for one week. Candidates can raise objection, if any, during that period only. Any request
made after the deadline or after result declaration will not be accepted by the authorities.
Q: Will my CAT answer key objection f ee be ref unded?
A: T he CAT answer key objection fee will be refunded only if the objection raised is found to be valid by the examination authority. T he fee amount will be
refunded in about five working days via bank transfer.
Q: How soon can I expect response to my objection on CAT answer key 2022?
A: T he CAT examination authority will not respond individually to each candidate from whom it will receive objection. Candidates, whose objection will be
found correct, will be contacted via email and the answer key challenge fee amount will be refunded.
Q: Is there any provision of re-checking and re-evaluation in CAT ?
A: No, there is no provision of re-checking and re-evaluation in CAT . T he candidates can only raise objection to official answer key. T hose who wish to
improve their CAT score will have to appear for the exam in the next session again.
Q: When will CAT 2022 result be announced?
A: CAT 2022 result will be announced in the first week of January. An SMS was sent to all test takers informing them the availability of CAT scorecard on
the official website.

Results
:
CAT result 2022 will be announced in the first week of January 2023. Although the CAT notification every year notifies that the result will be announced
in the second week of January but it has been seen in the last three-four years, that the CAT result was announced in the first week.
T he scorecards will be released online at IIMCAT website for candidates to download using their login ID and username. T he result cum scorecard of
CAT 2022 will contain each candidate's name, registration number, category, photo, sectional score, overall score, sectional percentile and overall
percentile.
Aspirants must note that the CAT 2022 result will available in online mode only and no hard copies will sent by post. After the declaration of CAT result,
the IIMs will begin shortlisting process for admission to 2023-24 batch on the basis of CAT cut offs to select candidates for WAT -PI round.
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CAT Result 2022: Important Dates

CAT 2022 exam is expected to be held on November 27. T he official notification and exam schedule will be released in the last week of July. Check
tentative schedule below:

CAT 2022 Exam Events CAT 2022 Exam Dates

CAT 2022 notification 31-Jul-2022 (tentative)

Registrations start First week of August, 2022

Registrations end T hird week of September, 2022

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CAT exam 2022 27-Nov-2022 (tentative)

CAT result 2022 declaration First week of January, 2023

How to Download CAT Result 2022?

T he CAT result 2022 will be available only on the of f icial website of IIMCAT for download. T est takers can check their result and download the
scorecard by using their CAT login IDs. T o check the CAT result 2022, candidates need to follow the below mentioned steps:
Visit the official website (iimcat.ac.in)
Click on 'CAT 2022 scorecard download'
Enter CAT 2022 ID and password
Click on 'scorecard' tab
Download the CAT scorecard

CAT result log in

How to Check CAT 2022 Result on Mobile?

Candidates can check CAT result on their smartphones as well. However, they must download their scorecards on a laptop or a desktop. Given below
are the steps to download CAT result 2022 on mobile:
Open a web browser on the mobile phone
T ype the url of CAT exam: iimcat.ac.in
Click on the tab indicating CAT 2022 scorecard
Enter application number and password
Click on scorecard tab and see your result

Details to Check on CAT Result cum Scorecard

T he CAT scorecard is the most crucial document for IIM admission. Each candidate’s CAT 2022 scorecard will contain the following details:
CAT 2022 registration number/user Id
Candidate's name, category and gender
Date of birth
Date and time of examination
Candidate contact details and email id
CAT scaled score (overall)
CAT score (section-wise)
CAT percentile score (section-wise)
CAT percentile score (overall)

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copy of the CAT result will not be issued, hence candidates must download a copy of their scorecard before the download window closes.
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How is CAT Percent ile Calculat ed?

In CAT , three marks are awarded for each correct answer and one mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. No marks is deducted for wrong
answers in non-MCQ type questions. Calculation of CAT percentile includes three steps. Check below:
1. Each candidate is first given marks in each section as per number of correct and incorrect attempts, then the overall score is arrived at by totaling the
section-wise scores.
2. T hereafter, these section-wise and overall scores (raw scores) are normalised to arrive at scaled CAT score.
3. T he normalised scores are converted into percentiles which is reported on the CAT scorecard.

What is CAT Normalisation Process?

T he CAT exam is conducted in three slots and the difficulty level of the exam of every session varies from each other. T o ensure equity in the marking
process, CAT authorities follow a normalisation process where the marks of every candidate are scaled. Parameters taken into consideration during
CAT normalisation process:
Highest score
Lowest score
Mean score
Median score
T op 10 percentiles
Lowest 10 percentiles
T he CAT normalisation process is based on GAT E scoring process and the calculations are based on statistic equations.
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How scaled CAT score is calculated for three slots?
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What After CAT Result 2022?
After the declaration of CAT 2022 result, the IIMs will invite candidates f or Written Ability T est (WAT ), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal
Interview (PI) rounds. Candidates who will meet the minimum CAT cut off set for shortlisting for this round, will be required to apply on the official
website of the IIMs they selected in the CAT application form for admission. T hereafter, the institutes will shortlist candidates on their overall and
sectional CAT percentile and academic record.
T he IIM admission process consists of three stages. Given below is a brief description of IIM admission process:
1. Screening of candidates on the basis of CAT score and academic history
2. Written Ability T est, Group Discussion and Personal Interview (WAT /GD-PI) round
3. Final selection of the candidates
Final selection of the candidates for 2023-2025 MBA/PGP batch will be done on the basis of various parameters such as CAT score, academic history,
work experience, academic diversity, gender diversity and performance in WAT /GD-PI.
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IIM Shortlist: Check dates, process and admission status
Previous Years' CAT cut offs for IIM admissions
Campus-wise IIM cut-offs, selection criteria and admission process
All MBA colleges accepting CAT score

CAT Cut Off 2022 (Expected)

Shiksha has compiled a list of CAT cut off 2022 for all the IIMs. T hese cut offs are estimated minimum percentile based on certain parameters and are
for reference purpose only. Check the table below for same:

IIMs Expect ed CAT cut off 2022 (percent ile)

IIM Ahmedabad 100-99

IIM Bangalore 100-99

IIM Calcutta 99

IIM Lucknow 97-98

IIM Indore 97-98

IIM Kozhikode 97-98

IIM Amritsar 95-96

IIM Nagpur 95-96

IIM Sambalpur 95-96

IIM T richy 94 -95

IIM Raipur 94 -95

IIM Ranchi 94 -95

IIM Kashipur 94 -95

IIM Vizag 92-94

IIM Udaipur 92-94

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IIM Shillong 90

IIM Sirmaur 90

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Colleges accepting CAT scores range 60-70 percentile Colleges accepting CAT scores above 85 percentile

Colleges accepting CAT scores range 70-80 percentile Colleges accepting CAT scores range 80-90 percentile

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CAT Result 2021: Hig hlig hts

Result of all the slots of CAT 2021 exam were announced on the same day.
Nine candidates scored 100 percentile.
Seven 100 percentilers were from engineering backgroud.
In 2021, no female candidate scored 100 percentile.
19 candidates scored 99.99 percentile and all are male candidates.
19 candidates scored 99.98 percentile, out of which one is female.
Among 99.99 percentilers, 16 were from engineering background.
Among 99.98 percentilers, 15 were from engineering background.

CAT 2021Toppers’ List

Listed below are the names of some of the candidates who scored 99+ percentile in CAT 2021. Nine students scored 100 percentile. All of them are
male and from engineering background:

CAT 2021 T oppers' Name CAT 2021 Percent ile

Viraj Yadav 99.97

Gauravi Kabadi 99.95

Bir Anmol Singh 99.94

Shobhit Sachan 99.87

Mohit Babu 99.85

Vinayak Prabhu 99.82

Devansh T yagi 99.82

Uttkarsh Arora 99.82

Nishanth Pandey 99.81

Sukhveer Kaur 99.73

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 Mayank Kapoor 99.69

Rounak Das 99.56

Mruga T rivedi 99.52

T arun Gupta 99.52

Sagar Sengar 99.4 8

Ved Vineet 99.4 0

Sareen Shah 99.35

Palash Kashyap 99.34

Athrva Ladole 99.32

Shreshth 99.28

Sudhanshu Kumar 99.18

Swastika K 99.17

Vinaj Kotwal 99.00

Anuja Jain 99.00

FAQs on CAT Result 2022

Q: When will CAT 2022 result be announced? Will I receive my CAT result via SMS?
A: CAT 2022 result will be announced in the first week of January 2023. CAT result notification will be sent to each candidate through SMS on their
registered mobile phone number; but the SMS will not reveal the CAT scores.
Q: I do not have any work experience. Will my CAT result g et af f ected by this?
A: Not having a work experience will not affect your CAT result. It may, however, have an impact on the final selection to IIMs as students having work
experience get extra points during shortlisting of candidates.
Q: What is the validity of CAT score? I appeared in CAT exam f or two consecutive years. Can I use the hig hest score of the two f or
admission?
A: No, you cannot use the best score of two attempts in CAT . In this exam, the score is valid only for one year. T he score of 2021 exam is applicable for
2022-24 academic session only.
Q: I appeared in CAT when I was in the f inal year of Graduation. In my f inal semester, I g ot a backlog . Will my CAT score still be valid?
A: Your CAT score will be valid but you may not be able to get admission in any B-School, unless you clear the backlog. So, the candidates must ensure
that they apply for CAT if they have more than 50 per cent aggregate in first two years or make sure that they do not have any backlog.
Q: Will I be elig ible f or MBA admission even if I do not clear the minimum CAT cut-of f ?
A: No, you will not be eligible for admission to any institute if you do not clear the minimum CAT cut off fixed by that particular institute. Clearing the cut
off is the mandatory requirement to be fulfilled to get shortlisted for group discussion and personal interview rounds for MBA colleges.
Q: Will I be able to see my scaled score on my CAT 2022 scorecard?
A: Yes, the scaled score will be displayed on the CAT scorecard along with sectional and overall percentiles. If you wish to know your raw score, then you
can calculate it with the help of CAT answer key and response sheet released prior to result declaration.
Q: I appeared f or CAT exam in the second slot. Will my result be declared on the same day as that of the f irst slot?
A: Yes. T he CAT results for all the exam slots are announced on the same day. In 2021, the exam was conducted in three slots. T he results of all the
three slots were announced on the same day. In CAT 2022 too, the same process will be followed.
Q: If I want my CAT scores to be re-evaluated. Whom should I contact?
A: T here is no provision of re-evaluation in CAT . T he scores once allotted remain unchanged. If a candidate wants to improve their score, they have to
appear for the CAT exam again next year.
Q: Is there any dif f erence between the result of f irst slot and second slot of CAT exam?

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A: No, there is no difference between the result of first slot and second slot. Before the declaration of the result, scores of all candidates are scaled to
arrive at equivalent scoring, thereby removing any gap in performance of candidates across both the slots due to difficulty level of the question paper.
Q: Will CAT cut of f s will be announced along with CAT result?
A: CAT cut offs will not be announced along with CAT result. T he IIMs will open shortlist window basis the cut offs two to three days after the result
announcement. Only those candidates who will make it to the WAT /GD-PI round of IIMs will get to know the cut offs.
Also read: Category-wise CAT cut offs for IIM admission
Q: T ill when can I download my CAT 2022 scorecard f rom the of f icial website?
A: Each candidate’s CAT scorecard will be available for download on the official website till December 31, 2023, so the candidates must download a copy
and save it for future reference. For getting the CAT scorecard after December 31, the candidate will have to make special request to the authorities.

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Cut Off
CAT cut of f s of the IIMs are released along with the shortlist form for WAT and PI round. CAT cut offs 2021 for all IIMs were in the rang e of 95 to
100 percentile for all candidates. T he cut offs did not fallen as compared to last year as the exam was of the same difficulty level as last year. So, for
General category students the CAT cut of f percentile f or top IIMs are estimated to be around 98-100. For other IIMs it will be comparatively
lower. CAT 2022 cut of f s are expected to be in the same range.
T he qualifying CAT cut of f s f or IIM admission are released much earlier but the final CAT cut offs are known at the time of PI shortlisting. T he
qualifying CAT cut offs which are the minimum score criteria for MBA admission. CAT cut of f s vary for each IIM and form the basis of selection of
candidates for Written Ability T est (WAT ) and Personal Interview (PI). T he qualif ying CAT 2022 cut of f s for IIMs are expected to be in between 75-90
percentile.

CAT Cut Offs 2022: Highlights

T o get admission into any IIMs or other top MBA colleges in India, the actual CAT cut of f 2022 will be minimum 90 percentile. CAT cut offs remain
high (99+ percentile) f or top IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow and IIM Kozhikode. In T ier 2 colleg es, CAT cut
offs are usually around 80 percentile and above and in T ier 3 colleg es the CAT cut offs are usually fixed at 60 percentile and above. CAT 2022 cut
of f s are expected to remain in the same range.
Once the CAT result is declared, it is essential to check CAT cut offs for MBA colleges to apply for admission. Read below to know all about CAT cut offs
2022 including, determining factors, difference between qualifying and final cut offs, previous years' cut offs and expected cut offs for MBA admission.
Check below, key highlights of CAT cut offs:
Meeting the minimum CAT cut off is mandatory for candidates to be shortlisted for admission.
CAT cut of f s for top IIMs usually range from 99 to 100 percentile for General category students
For reserved category students the CAT exam cut of f s are slightly lower around 95 to 98 percentile
T he cut offs for admission to top MBA colleges such as FMS, MDI, SPJIMR among others, range from 95 to 99 percentile
T he IIMs do not release CAT cut offs publicly. T he cut offs are accessible through account login to only those candidates who appear for CAT exam.
T here are two types of CAT cut of f s for IIM admission – qualifying cut off and final cut off
Qualif ying CAT cut of f is announced before CAT result declaration and the f inal cut of f is announced post result declaration
Other institutes accepting CAT exam score for admission too, fix a minimum cut off to shortlist candidates for admission
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Factors Determining CAT Cut Offs 2022

CAT 2022 cut off percentile for each institute will depend on various factors. Some of the key factors are mentioned below:
Difficulty level of the CAT exam
Number of aspirants who appeared for the exam
Number of aspirants who cleared the exam
Number of seats in a particular institute
All India ranking of the institute

CAT Qualifying Cut Off vs CAT Final Cut Off

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IIM aspirants must know the difference between the two types of CAT cut offs that play crucial roles in the admission process. T he two types of cut
of f s are: Qualif ying CAT cut of f s (IIM elig ibility cut of f ) and f inal CAT cut of f s (IIM call cut of f ). In the table below, we have listed the difference
between the two:

Qualif ying CAT cut of f s Final CAT cut of f s

Also referred to as IIM eligibility cut off or IIM shortlist cut off, it is the
Also referred to as IIM call cut offs, it is the minimum percentile score
minimum marks a candidate must score so that he/she is eligible for
fixed by the IIMs for selection of candidates for WAT /GD-PI round.
interview call (for WAT /GD-PI round) from the IIMs.

Meeting the qualifying cut off does not mean the candidate will be Meeting the final CAT cut off does not mean that the candidate will be
selected for WAT /GD-PI round. selected for admission.

T he qualifying CAT cut off is fixed before the announcement of CAT

T he final cut off is fixed after the declaration of CAT result.
result.

T he qualifying CAT cut off percentiles are announced by each campus in

T he final CAT cut offs are not announced officially by any IIM or even
their notification of admission criteria and selection process for that
other top MBA institutes.
academic year.

T he qualifying CAT cut offs remain above 90 percentile for all IIMs,
T he final CAT cut offs remain as high as 99+ percentile for all top IIMs
exception being IIM Ahmedabad whose qualifying cut off has remained
and 95+ percentile for new IIMs.
80 percentile since 2016.

T he qualifying CAT cut offs include sectional and overall cut offs. T he final CAT cut offs include sectional and overall cut offs.

T he final CAT cut off is fixed category wise. For General category male
T he qualifying CAT cut off is fixed category wise. T he cut off for General
students with engineering background, the final cut off is high as
category students is high (90), while for reserved category students, it is
compared to reserved category students, female students and those
low (70 and below).
with non-engineering background.

Also Read: CAT Score vs Percentile

Expected CAT Cut Offs 2022

CAT 2022 cut offs for IIM admission are expected to be in the range of 95-100 percentile for General candidates. Check below the table indicating
expected qualifying CAT cut offs 2022 base on IIM admission criteria 2021:

IIM Qualifying CAT cut offs

IIM Ahmedabad 85

IIM Bangalore 85

IIM Calcutta 85

IIM Lucknow 90

IIM Indore 90

IIM Kozhikode 85

IIM Amritsar 85

IIM Nagpur 85

IIM Sambalpur 93

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IIM Raipur 93

IIM Ranchi 93

IIM Kashipur 94

IIM Vizag 80

IIM Udaipur 93

IIM Bodhgaya 93

IIM Shillong 75

IIM Sirmaur 93

IIM Rohtak 95

IIM Nagpur 85

IIM Jammu 93

CAT Cut Offs 2022 for IIM Admission

Presented below are the estimated CAT 2022 cut of f percentiles f or General categ ory students for admission to the top 20 IIMs. T he below
mentioned cut offs are the estimated final cut offs on the basis of which the candidates will be called for the interview round. Please note that for
General category students the CAT cut offs remain high every year (90-100) but for reserved category students, there is considerable relaxation in
minimum percentile required.
Note: These cut offs are based on previous years' trends.

IIMs CAT cut offs 2022 (percent ile)

IIM Ahmedabad 99-100

IIM Bangalore 99-100

IIM Calcutta 99

IIM Lucknow 97-98

IIM Indore 97-98

IIM Kozhikode 97-98

IIM Amritsar 95-96

IIM Nagpur 95-96

IIM Sambalpur 95-96

IIM T richy 94 -95

IIM Raipur 94 -95

IIM Ranchi 94 -95

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IIM Vizag 92-94

IIM Udaipur 92-94

IIM Bodhgaya 92-94

IIM Shillong 90

IIM Sirmaur 90

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CAT Cut Off 2022 for Top MBA Colleges (Non-IIM)

Presented below are the expected CAT 2022 cut of f percentiles for General category students for admission to top MBA colleg es (non-IIM):

B-School CAT cut of f s (percentile)

FMS, Delhi 98-99

SPJIMR, Mumbai 95-99

IMT , Ghaziabad 95-97

JBIMS, Mumbai 96

MDI, Gurgaon 97-99

IMI, New Delhi 90

XIM, Bhubaneshwar 91

GIM Goa 85

K J Somaiya, Mumbai 86

T APMI, Manipal 80

FORE, New Delhi 85

IFMR, Chennai 80

IRMA, Anand 80

MICA, Ahmedabad 80

LIBA, Chennai 70

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List of Colleges by Range of CAT Cut Off Percentile

More than 1,300 MBA colleges accept the CAT score. From the links below you can know which colleges you are likely to get admission in depending
upon your CAT 2021 percentile:

Colleges Accepting CAT percentile above 90 Colleges Accepting CAT percentile from 70-80

Colleges Accepting CAT percentile from 80-90 percentile Colleges Accepting CAT percentile from 60-70

Colleges Accepting CAT percentile above 85 Scored low in CAT ? Don’t fret, you can still get a good college

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CAT 2022 Cut Off: Score vs Percentile

Check the table below to know range of CAT 2022 scores vs CAT percentile, to estimate your performance and MBA admission chances:

CAT 2021 Percent ile VARC Score DILR Score QA Score Overall Score

99.5 %ile 45 33 48 104

99 %ile 41 29 42 97

98 %ile 37 26 37 86

95%ile 32 21 28 72

90%ile 27 17 23 59

85%ile 23 15 19 52

80%ile 21 13 16 44

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T op 20 MBA Entrance Exams You Can T ake in 2022
MBA Admission 2022: Check Application Deadline of T op B-Schools

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Previous Years' CAT Cut Offs of Top IIMs

Last year, IIM Bodh Gaya released CAT cut off percentiles for all categories. Check the table below for CAT Cut Off for IIM Bodh Gaya's WAT -PI round:

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Cat eg ory Overall QA DILR VARC

General 91 80 80 80

EWS 70 60 60 60

NC-OBC 73 60 60 60

SC 50 45 45 45

ST 38 30 30 30

PWD 35 30 30 30

IIM Bodh Gaya cut off 2020 for female candidat es

Cat eg ory Overall QA DILR VARC

General 88 75 75 75

EWS 70 55 55 55

NC-OBC 70 60 60 60

SC 50 43 43 43

ST 35 30 30 30

CAT 2018 Cut Off

Given below is the CAT 2018 cut off percentiles of some of the top IIMs on the basis of which candidates were selected for admission:

IIMs CAT 2018 cut off (percent iles)

IIM Ahmedabad 81.53

IIM Bangalore 90+

IIM Calcutta 95+

IIM Lucknow 90+

IIM Indore 90

IIM Kozhikode 95.5

IIM Rohtak 90+

IIM T richy 96

IIM Udaipur 90

T he category-wise CAT cut offs for previous years (CAT 2017 and CAT 2016) for each of the top IIMs have been mentioned below. T hese cut off
percentiles have been obtained by Shiksha through RT I filed with each IIM.
IIM Ahmedabad CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT 2017 cut of f (percentile) CAT 2016 cut of f (percentile)

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NC-OBC 100 99.99

SC 99.82 99.97

ST 99.92 99.88

DA 99.28 99.97

IIM Bang alore CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT cut of f 2017 (percentile) CAT cut of f 2016 (percentile)

General 90.72 92.4 8

NC-OBC 81.4 8 81.14

SC 75.22 76.35

ST 70.01 75.22

DA 64 .21 76.21

IIM Kozhikode CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT cut of f 2017 (percentile) CAT cut of f 2016 (percentile)

General 95.16 94 .82

NC-OBC 80.19 81.14

SC 65.03 65.56

ST 55.28 55.23

DA 56.02 55.86

IIM Indore CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT cut of f 2017 (percentile) CAT cut of f 2016 (percentile)

General 90.05 90.01

NC-OBC 80.05 80.08

SC 50.19 50.03

ST 60.16 61.38

DA 50.87 50.59

IIM Trichy CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT 2017 cut of f (percentile) CAT 2016 cut of f (percentile)

General 95 96

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SC 60 (60.01) 60

ST 4 0 (4 0.01) 4 2 (4 2.07)

DA 4 0 (4 0.16) 4 0 (4 0.19)

IIM Raipur CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT cut of f 2017 (percentile) CAT cut of f 2016 (percentile)

General 95 96

NC-OBC 78.01 78

SC 60.01 60

ST 4 0.01 4 2.07

DA 4 0.16 4 0.19

IIM Rohtak CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT cut of f 2017 (percentile) CAT cut of f 2016 (percentile)

General 95 96

NC-OBC 78.01 75.36

SC 60.01 65.05

ST 4 0.01 4 2.12

DA 4 0.16 40

IIM Udaipur CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT cut of f 2017 (percentile) CAT cut of f 2016 (percentile)

General 95 96

NC-OBC 78.03 78

SC 64 .14 61.16

ST 54 .10 4 6.60

DA 4 3.4 6 4 1.91

IIM Sirmaur CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT cut of f 2017 (percentile) CAT cut of f 2016 (percentile)

General 95 81.23

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SC 60.01 69.61

ST 4 0.01 61.81

DA 4 0.16 72.81

IIM Nag pur CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT cut of f 2017 (percentile) CAT cut of f 2016 (percentile)

General 90.09 90.08

NC-OBC 81.89 81.4 8

SC 65.4 8 79.78

ST 4 5.09 73.73

DA 66.4 NA

IIM Vishakhapatnam CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT cut of f 2017 (percentile) CAT cut of f 2016 (percentile)

General 90.09 90.02

NC-OBC 80.01 80.04

SC 75.03 75.12

ST 56.92 55.26

DA 57.3 59.58

IIM Amritsar CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT cut of f 2017 (percentile) CAT cut of f 2016 (percentile)

General 94 .76 94 .9

NC-OBC 85.35 75.09

SC 71.92 55.4 2

ST 4 3.19 36.26

DA 35.58 35.33

IIM Sambalpur CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Categ ory CAT cut of f 2017 (percentile) CAT cut of f 2016 (percentile)

General 95 NA

NC-OBC 78 NA

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ST 40 NA

DA 40 NA

CAT 2022: IIM Admission and Selection Criteria

After CAT 2022result declaration, the candidate will be required to apply for WAT /GD-PI if they meet the minimum cut off criteria of the IIMs they had
selected for admission in the CAT application form.
T he IIM selection process includes screening of candidates based on CAT score, WAT /GD-PI round and final selection. Most of the IIMs conduct WAT ,
GD and PI rounds from February to April 2023, while 'of f er of admission' letters are issued to successful candidates in May 2023.
On receiving invitation f or WAT /GD-PI round, the candidate must present the f ollowing documents:
Original and self-attested photocopies of marksheets of Class 10, Class 12 and Graduation
Original and self-attested photocopies of caste/class and/or disability certificate in case of SC, ST , NC-OBC and PwD candidates
Candidates appearing for the final-year bachelor's degree exam or equivalent must present an original certificate from the Principal/Registrar/Director
of the university/institution certifying that the candidate has obtained a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent (4 5 per cent in case of the
candidates belonging to SC, ST , and PwD categories) based on latest available grades/marks.
Also Read: All about IIM Selection and Admission Process
T he IIMs’ final offer of admission is based on the composite score of a candidate that takes into account the factors mentioned below:

1. CAT score: Sectional and overall percentile scored in CAT exam

2. WAT /GD-PI score: Points scored in the WAT /GD-PI round
3. Class 10 score: Percentage scored in Class 10 or equivalent
4 . Class 12 score: Percentage scored in Class 12 or equivalent
5. Graduation score: Aggregate of a three-year bachelor's programme or equivalent
6. Gender diversity: 0-5 extra points are given to female/transgender candidates
7. Academic diversity: 0-5 extra points are given to candidates belonging to academic background other than Engineering
8. Work experience: 0-5 extra points are given to candidates having relevant work experience at executive or managerial level
Each MBA college announces its admission process and selection criteria beforehand. You can check the selection criteria from the official website of
each institute/college.
Also read: Procedure for admission in T op MBA colleges in India
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FAQs Regarding CAT Cut Offs

Q: What is CAT cut of f ?

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A: CAT cut off refers to the minimum percentile required by a candidate in order to get shortlisted for selection process for admission to IIMs, i.e.
Written Ability T est and Personal Interview. IIM cut offs range from 90 to 99 percentile.
Q: Does only one institute release the CAT cut of f ?
A: No, every institute releases its own CAT cut off. T hese cut-offs are released category wise and candidates who meet these cut-offs are called for the
selection process. T hose who miss the cut off even by fraction do not get calls from IIMs, so they can try for admission in top non-IIM MBA college.
Q: When will CAT 2022 cut of f s be released?
A: CAT 2022 cut offs will be released by the IIMs soon in January 2023 after the CAT result announcement. Only the CAT test takers with valid login
details will be able to see CAT cut offs on the institute's website.
Q: Will I g et admission to the IIM/other institutes if I meet the CAT cut of f ?
A: No, only meeting the CAT exam cut off percentile does not guarantee admission to a B-School. T he candidate needs to clear the WAT /GD-PI rounds
too, in order to secure admission in a B-School that accept CAT score.
Q: Are the CAT cut of f s same f or every student?
A: No. T he CAT cut offs vary for students belonging to different categories. T he minimum CAT cut off for candidates belonging to reserved categories
is lower than that for students from General and OBC categories.
Q: Does a candidate require to clear cut of f of each section too?
A: Yes, it is mandatory to clear sectional cut offs too for IIM admission. T he shortlisting by IIMs and other top B-Schools for WAT -PI round is done on
the basis of overall CAT cut off as well as sectional CAT cut offs.
Q: What is the dif f erence between qualif ying cut of f and f inal cut of f ?
A: T he qualifying CAT cut off is the minimum percentile that candidates have to meet to be eligible for WAT -PI round. T he final CAT cut off is the
percentile that the candidates have to meet for participating in the WAT /GD-PI round.
Q: How can I f ind out f inal cut of f of IIMs?
A: T he IIMs do not release the final cut off officially. It is available to only those candidates who are selected for WAT -PI round. However, basis the
selection of candidates it can be estimated that how much is the CAT cut off for admission in that particular year.
Q: What if I clear the overall cut of f but not the sectional cut of f ? Will I still be shortlisted f or WAT /GD-PI?
A: No, it is mandatory to clear both overall and sectional cut offs to get shortlisted. T hose who do not clear VARC, DILR or QA qualifying cut offs as well
as the overall qualifying cut off, are not selected for WAT -PI round.
Q: What if I meet qualif ying cut of f but not the f inal cut of f ? Will I still g et interview call f rom IIMs?
A: If a candidate meets the qualifying CAT cut off but not the final cut off, they will not be called by the IIMs to participate in WAT /GD-PI round. T hus, it is
critical to clear minimum sectional as well as overall cut off marks.
Q: What is the CAT cut of f rang e of newer IIMs?
A: CAT cut off range of newer IIMs such as IIM Ranchi, IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur and IIM Nagpur is 90-95 percentile for
General category candidates, while 65-70 percentile for reserved category students.

Counselling
IIM admission and selection process f or 2023-25 MBA/PGP batch will begin in August with commencement of CAT 2022 registration process. T he
IIMs accept CAT application form as the admission application for MBA/PGDM courses. Candidates who wish to pursue MBA from IIMs, are required to
fill the CAT 2022 application form and clear the test.
IIM admission criteria includes category wise CAT qualifying cut offs, academic parameters, personality parameters, formula for calculation of final
admission score, etc. T he IIMs will release their admission and selection criteria for 2023-25 batch between September and January. T hey will release the
shortlist after CAT 2022 result declaration in January 2023. Candidates will be able to check online their shortlist status for every IIM they selected as a
preferred institute in the CAT application form. T hose who will make it to the list will have to submit the PI form before the deadline.
Admission to IIMs and other B-schools through CAT score is done on the basis of Written Ability T est or Group Discussion and Personal Interview
(WAT /GD-PI). Selection criteria and minimum CAT cut off marks play an important role in selection of candidates. Non-IIMs accepting CAT score for
admission release their admission schedule and selection process from September onwards.
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Selection Procedure of IIMs Through CAT

Admission process through CAT exam score into IIMs and other management institutes begins in January. Immediately after CAT result announcement,
the IIMs begin the shortlisting process of candidates for WAT -PI. In this process, candidates have to upload their CAT scores on the official website of
their desired IIM. T he institutes, then assess each candidate's CAT score against the final cut off and academic profile to create a list of students who
can participate in WAT -PI. IIM admission process of all 20 institutes lasts for three to four months and the classes commence from June-July.
Admission procedure of non-IIMs also get over around the same time.
IIM admission is based on three parameters including, CAT score, WAT /GD-PI, academic record. T he IIM admission procedure includes three
stages:
First phase: Shortlisting of candidates

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T hird phase: Final selection

IIM Selection Process T hroug h CAT

First phase:
Each test takers is shortlisted on the basis of his/her CAT score viz-a-viz CAT 2022 cut offs fixed by each IIM individually for that year. Minimum cut-offs
of the IIMs generally over 90 percentile for General candidates (much lower for reserved category candidates), which means, those who will score
above 90 percentile in CAT 2022 will be eligible for the interview round. But whether they are invited for the interview, depends on the actual CAT score
and past academic record. On the other hand, cut-offs of newer IIMs range between 80-60 percentile.
Also Read: CAT cut offs for IIM admission
Second phase:
In this phase, IIMs conduct WAT /GD-PI. T his stage is the decider as the selection panel finalises the candidate on the basis of their performance in this
round.
Third phase:
In this phase, the candidates are scored on the basis of their academic performance. Here’s a break up of parameters on which candidates are selected:

CAT Paramet ers Weig ht

CAT 2021 25

WAT 10

PI 30

Class 10 board 10

Class 12 board 5

Graduation 10

Weighted Work Experience 10

T otal 100

*The above table contains parameters and weight of IIM Bangalore for CAT 2021. Weights of each parameter varies for each IIM year on year.
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Understanding CAT Normalization Process
On the basis of CAT percentile, candidates are shortlisted for WAT /GD-PI processes. Following is an example of the process of calculation of Composite
Score for shortlisting for WAT /GD-PI, issued by IIM Lucknow:

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IIM Common Admission Process

Common Admission Process or CAP is conducted for the new IIMs namely, IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Kashipur, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Jammu, IIM
Ranchi, IIM T richy, IIM Udaipur. Under this process, common rules and guidelines are followed for selection of candidates for admission. For CAT 2022,
IIM CAP conducting institute will be announced soon.
Components of IIM CAP
T he admission process of nine new IIMs comprise same selection process like older IIMs, that is, Written Ability T est or Group Discussion and
Personal Interview. Qualifying CAT cut off and weightage of selection parameters are also common to these nine IIMs.
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IIM CAP Process: Key Points
T he participating IIMs send the list of candidates shortlisted for WAT -PI process to the institute conducting CAP
From this combined list, the CAP conduction institute conduct WAT -PI Round. Qualifying CAT cut off and weightage of admission parameters are
common to all CAP participating institutes.
After the CAP, each participating IIM assesses the candidates’ performance viz. WAT , PI, CAT score, profile, etc. and prepare their individual merit list to
make admission offer
T he final list of selected candidates is displayed on individual institute website; available only to candidates having institute login
Also Read: What is IIM CAP? Check Details

IIM Shortlist Status 2023-2025

IIM shortlists will be announced within two to three days of CAT 2022 result announcement. Check the table below for direct IIM shortlist status links of
all 20 IIMs.

IIMs IIM shortlist 2023 release date *Number of seats in MBA/PGP

IIM Ahmedabad T BA 395

IIM Kozhikode T BA 375

IIM Visakhapatnam T BA 120

IIM Calcutta T BA 4 60

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IIM Bangalore T BA 4 00

IIM Indore T BA 4 50

IIM Rohtak T BA 24 0

IIM Shillong T BA 180

IIM T richy T BA 34 0

IIM Udaipur T BA 260

IIM Ranchi T BA 185

IIM Kashipur T BA 24 0

IIM Raipur T BA 260

IIM Amritsar T BA 160

IIM Bodhgaya T BA 120

IIM Nagpur T BA 24 0

IIM Jammu T BA 24 0

IIM Sambalpur T BA 120

IIM Sirmaur T BA 120

*Number of seats mentioned above is as per 2020 academic session.

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IIM Interview Call Letter

Candidates selected for first round of admission process will receive call letters on their registered email ID.
T he call letter will contains the f ollowing inf ormation:
Registration link
Last date to complete the registration
Date, time and venue of WAT /GD and PI
Documents to be carried at the time of WAT /GD and PI:
Class 10 marksheet and certificate
Class 12 marksheet and certificate
Graduation marksheet and certificate
Reservation category certificates (if applicable)
IIM interview call letter
CAT 2021 scorecard

Written Ability Test (WAT)

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Written Ability T est or WAT is an essay writing test in which candidates are given topic to write upon in fifteen to thirty minutes. T he topics of WAT may
vary from recent events to philosophy. T he purpose of WAT is to check the candidate’s clarity of ideas and understanding of his/her surroundings.

Group Discussion (GD)

In Group Discussion, candidates are divided into groups of eight to ten. T hey are given a topic and the floor is thrown open for each candidate to put
forward their views. T hrough this exercise, the moderator assesses each candidate’s communication skills and ability to convince other.

Personal Interview (PI)

T he Personal Interview round is the most crucial round of IIMs admission. It carries about 30-4 0 per cent weight in selection process. In PI, the
candidates face a panel of two to four interviewers who assess them on their confidence, communication skills, managerial skills and leadership qualities,
etc. T he secret of succeeding in this round is staying calm and being honest with your answers.
Check out WAT -PI experiences of candidates who converted IIM interview calls.

St udent Name IIM Int erview

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Pratham Mani IIM Ahmedabad Read Full Interview

Omkar Mukherjee IIM Calcutta Read Full Interview

Vaibhav Jatin Shah IIM Shillong Read Full Interview

Parth Agarwal IIM Kozhikode Read Full Interview

Anshul Aggarwal IIM Kozhikode Read Full Interview

Ankur Parmar IIM Kozhikode Read Full Interview

Priyanjit Biswas IIM Ahmedabad Read Full Interview

Ruchika Bhartiya IIM Bangalore Read Full Interview

Parth Agarwal IIM Bangalore Read Full Interview

Ankit Anand IIM Bangalore Read Full Interview

Pratham Mani IIM Calcutta Read Full Interview

Aditi Agarwal IIM Ahmedabad Read Full Interview

Gursimran Ahuja IIM Ahmedabad Read Full Interview

Biswanath Chakraborty IIM Indore Read Full Interview

Nishant Shah IIM Ahmedabad Read Full Interview

Biswanath Chakraborty IIM Bangalore Read Full Interview

Achintya Bhattacharya IIM Bangalore Read Full Interview

Biswanath Chakraborty IIM Lucknow Read Full Interview

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Shubham Ranka IIM Calcutta Read Full Interview

Dhiraj Bedi IIM Calcutta Read Full Interview

Wasim Khan Pathan IIM Calcutta Read Full Interview

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IIM Shortlist & Admission Criteria

Listed below are the shortlist & admission criteria of each IIM Campus. Click on the links to read in detail:

IIM Ahmedabad Shortlist & Admission Criteria IIM Bangalore Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Calcutta Shortlist & Admission Criteria IIM Lucknow Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Kozhikode Shortlist & Admission Criteria IIM Indore Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Visakhapatnam Shortlist & Admission Criteria IIM T richy Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Jammu Shortlist & Admission Criteria IIM Ranchi Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Shillong Shortlist & Admission Criteria IIM Udaipur Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Rohtak Shortlist & Admission Criteria IIM Raipur Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Kashipur Shortlist & Admission Criteria IIM Sambalpur Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Amritsar Shortlist & Admission Criteria IIM Nagpur Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Bodh Gaya Shortlist & Admission Criteria IIM Sirmaur Shortlist & Admission Criteria

MBA Admission Through CAT in Non-IIMs

CAT score is valid for admission to over 1,300 MBA colleges in India. T he admission process in these colleges too includes GD/PI conducted individually
by each institute.
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List of all MBA Colleges in India Accepting CAT score
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FAQs Regarding IIM Selection Process Through CAT

Q: What is WAT /PI?
A: Written Ability T est or WAT is a 30-minute essay-writing test on topics from fields like socio-political, economic and business affairs, sports, etc. PI

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Q: How will I know whether I have made it to WAT -PI round of any IIM?
A: After the declaration of CAT 2022 result, IIMs will contact you through email inviting you for WAT -PI participation. In many IIMs, you will be required to
check your name in the shortlist on their official website. Refer to the official websites for the exact process.
Q: How will I g et to know about my selection f or admission into IIM?
A: Candidates selected by any IIM for admission are informed through email, which also contains the 'acceptance of offer' form. T he candidates have to
confirm their admission by filling the 'acceptance of offer' form and making payment of an acceptance fee within the stipulated time-frame. T he
admission is confirmed by April-May, on completion of other formalities and payment of first instalment of the tuition fee.
Q: What is IIM CAP or Common Admission Process?
A: T he IIM Common Admission Process is conducted for IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Kashipur, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Jammu, IIM Ranchi, IIM T richy
and IIM Udaipur, under which selection criteria, process, dates, etc. are common.
Q: What is the dif f erence between qualif ying cut of f and f inal cut of f f or IIM admission?
A: Qualifying CAT cut offs are minimum percentile required to be eligible for GD/WAT and PI while Final CAT cut offs are minimum percentile based on
which candidates get GD/WAT and PI call.
Q: When will GD and PI f or IIM admission 2023 take place?
A: IIMs conduct WAT -GD and PI rounds between February and April 2023. Candidates selected for these rounds are notified via email regarding the
schedule. T he final selection list is released in May.
Q: What is the qualif ying cut of f percentile of IIM Ahmedabad?
A: T he qualifying CAT cut off 2021 of IIM Ahmedabad was 85 percentile as per the 2022-24 admission criteria and selection process. T he final cut off is
expected to be 99 percentile and above.
Q: What was the f inal CAT cut of f percentile of IIM Ahmedabad, Bang alore and Calcutta ?
A: T he final CAT cut off percentile of IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta for Personal Interview round is above 99 percentile. For CAT 2022, it is
expected to be the same.
Q: Does IIM CAP include non-IIMs?
A: No, the IIM CAP includes only new IIMs. Other MBA colleges accepting CAT score conduct admissions individually. Applications and admission
schedule is different for all CAT accepting colleges.
Q: How important is academic prof ile in IIM admission?
A: Academic profile plays a considerable role in IIM admission as the selection committee look of candidates who have been best at studied throughout
the year. Many a times, candidates will 99 percentile have not been selected due to below par academics. Also read: CAT 99 percentilers not even eligible
to appear for IIM interviews!
Q: When will candidates inf ormed about their selection to IIMs?
A: T he IIMs will send mails to candidates informing them about selection status in April and May. T he candidates will then have to complete admission
formalities and the classes will commence from June.

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2021 exam notification was released on July 31 and the registration process began on August 4 . T he last date to apply was September 22, 2021. T he
CAT 2021 admit card was issued on October 27 and the exam was held on November 28. T he CAT exam was held in three slots, due to the prevalent
COVID-19 pandemic situation.
T he CAT 2021 result was announced on January 3, 2022. Click on the links below to get the latest updates on CAT 2021 exam and check tips and tricks to
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