"Understanding CAT Exam: Eligibility and Scope for Class 12th Students"



 

Many students often wonder if they can give the CAT exam after completing their 12th grade. The answer is NO, as the CAT exam is only open to graduates or students who are in their final year of graduation. This means that you need to have completed a bachelor's degree or be in the final year of your undergraduate program to be eligible for the CAT exam. Additionally, you must also meet certain minimum requirements in terms of marks and percentile to be eligible for admission to the top business schools in India. So, if you aspire to pursue an MBA, it's essential to plan your education accordingly and work towards completing your graduation for the CAT exam.

you can give the CAT exam after completing your 12th standard. However, to be eligible for the exam, you must have completed your graduation or be in the final year of your graduation program. Many students prepare for the CAT exam during their graduation years to gain an edge in the competitive job market. It is essential to start preparing early as the CAT exam tests your analytical and problem-solving skills, and regular practice is necessary to score well in the exam. With a good CAT score, you can pursue a management degree from a reputed B-School and open up various lucrative career opportunities.

As someone who has seen numerous cat aspirants give their best effort towards this highly competitive exam, I can safely say that the experience of a student attempting CAT after class 12th is a unique one. In many cases, it can be both exhilarating and nerve-racking - the combination of untapped potential and the need to consistently outdo oneself can make for a rollercoaster of emotions. However, what sets these candidates apart is their willingness to take on the challenge head-on, and push themselves to the limit in order to succeed. The experience of a cat aspirant attempting CAT after class 12th is one of passion, perseverance and determination, and it is one that is sure to leave a lasting impact on anyone who takes it on.


ABOUT CAT EXAM

As a professional blog post writer, I'm excited to discuss one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India, the Common Admission Test (CAT). CAT is a computer-based test conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to their various MBA programs. CAT evaluates candidates on several parameters, including Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability (VA), and Reading Comprehension (RC), Data Interpretation (DI), and Logical Reasoning (LR). The test duration is 2 hours and consists of 66 questions. CAT is renowned for its high level of difficulty and competition, making it one of the most sought-after management exams in the country. Every year, thousands of students aspire to crack CAT to secure admission into the IIMs and other top MBA institutes.

CAT Exam 2023 Highlights

Name of the Exam

Common Admission Test (CAT)

CAT Official Website

https://iimcat.ac.in/

Conducting Body

Yet to be announced

Exam Duration

2 hours

(160 Minutes for PwD candidates)

CAT Exam Fees

INR 1100 (Reserved categories)

INR 2200 (Other categories)

Exam Date

26th November 2023 (Tentative date)

Medium of Exam

English

CAT Exam Pattern

Computer based Test (CBT)

CAT Exam Question Type

MCQs and Non-MCQs

Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude

Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate

(45% aggregate or equivalent for reserved categories)

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EXAM NOTIFICATIONS

 CAT EXAM OFFICIAL WEBSITE - iimcat.ac.in


The CAT notification is expected to be released in July 2023 on the official website. It will contain the details about the CAT Exam Date, the reservation policy, the CAT 2023 registration dates, the eligibility criteria, etc. As per the past trends, CAT is expected to be held on Sunday, 26th November 2023.


  EVENTS                                                                                                               DATES (TENTATIVE)

CAT 2023 notificationJuly 31, 2023
CAT 2023 registration dateAugust 3, 2023
CAT last date to apply 2023.

Third week of September 2023

Last date to submit CAT registration feesThird week of September 2023
CAT 2023 form correction window opens Last week of September 2023
Last date to edit CAT application formLast week of September 2023
CAT 2023 Admit Card Last week of October 2023
CAT 2023 Mock Test November 8, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam DateNovember 26, 2023
CAT 2023 Answer Key and Response Sheet Release DateFirst week of December 2023




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Other Management Exams Accept CAT In India

 


CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
 

The second most famous entrance examination in India is CMAT. The examination is conducted by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). CMAT is a national-level management exam which is conducted in online mode. The examination commenced for the first time from the academic year 2014 in the month of February.

The time duration of CMAT is three hours and the CMAT Question Paper comprises of four sections i.e. Quantitative Technique, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension and General Awareness. Each section will be carrying 25 questions. The CMAT Score is accepted by more than 500 Business Schools of India. Nearly 1.5 Lakh candidates appear for CMAT examination every year.

CMAT Selection Procedure: The Institutes accepting CMAT Score will be releasing their individual Cut Offs and the selected candidates will be invited for Group Discussion or Essay Writing and Personal Interview rounds. The selection procedure of each institute accepting CMAT Score tends to be different as it is conducted individually by the institutes.

 
XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)

 

XAT is a national-level management entrance examination which is conducted by Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur. The XAT Score is accepted by more than 150 Management schools of India. The examination is conducted in online mode and the time duration of exam is 170 minutes. The online registration of XAT examination starts in the month of August and the examination is conducted on the first Sunday of January.

Every year nearly one lakh candidates appear for this exam who wish to obtain admission inXLRI and other institutes accepting XAT Score. XAT Question Paper comprises of four sections i.e. Quantitative Ability, English Language & Logical Reasoning, Decision Making and GK & Essay.

XAT Selection procedure: The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the XAT Score which is released by XLRI and other institutes accepting XAT Score. The selected candidates will be appearing for Group Discussion/ Essay Writing and Personal Interview rounds.

 
SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude)

 

The SNAP examination is conducted by Symbiosis International University at the national level. The SNAP examination is primarily conducted for admission in 15 Institutes affiliated to Symbiosis International University. The SNAP online registrations continue till the month of November and the examination is conducted in December.

The examination is conducted in online mode from last year. Earlier the SNAP test was conducted in Paper Pen Mode. The time duration of exam is 120 minutes. The SNAP Management question paper comprises of 150 Multiple Choice Questions which are divided into four sections i.e. General English, Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, General Awareness (GK, Current Affairs and Business Scenario) and Analytical & Logical Reasoning.

SNAP Selection Procedure: The candidates are selected by the institutes accepting SNAP Score on the basis of their performance in SNAP exam. The selected candidates will be called for Group Exercise, Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview Rounds. The final merit list is released by Symbiosis International University.

 

NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test)
 

NMAT is also one among the most important management entrance exams of India. The exam is currently rebranded by GMAC as NMAT by GMAC. The NMAT Scores are accepted for admission to Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Alliance University, SRM University, BML Munjal University, VIT University, ICFAI Business School and Ansal University.

The examination is conducted in online mode and the candidates are required to answer 120 Multiple Choice Questions in 120 minutes. The candidates can appear for NMAT examination for a maximum of three times and the highest scores attained by the candidate will be used by the candidate. The NMAT Question Paper comprises of three sections i.e. Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.

NMAT Selection Procedure: The candidates will be selected on the basis of NMAT Scores. The selection procedure of NMAT starts in the last week of January after the declaration of results. The selected candidates are required to appear for selection rounds conducted by the institutes accepting NMAT Score.

 
MAT (Management Aptitude Test)

 

The MAT Score is accepted by more than 600 management institutes of India. The MAT examination is conducted by All India Management Association known as AIMA. The examination is conducted in every quarter i.e. in the month of February, May, September and December. The MAT Question paper comprises of 200 questions which should be answered in 150 minutes. The question paper comprises of five sections i.e. Indian & Global Environment, Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning. The examination is conducted in both the modes (Computer Based Test Mode and Paper Pen Mode).

MAT Selection procedure: The selection procedure commences after the declaration of results. The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the MAT score. The selected candidates will be called by the institutes where they have applied and will be finally selected after passing the Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Written Ability rounds.

 

List of Other Important Management Exams of India:

  • IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade)

  • ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)

  • IBSAT (IFCAI Business School Aptitude Test)

  • MAH-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)

  • IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand Admission Test)

  • KIITEE MBA (KIITEE Management Test)

  • OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination)

  • KMAT (Karnataka Management Aptitude Test)

  • APICET (Andhra Pradesh-Integrated Common Entrance Test)

  • TSICET (Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test)

  • TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test)

  • TISSNET (Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test)

  • HPU-MAT (HP University Management Aptitude Test)

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MY CAT 2022 EXPERIENCE

As a recent CAT exam taker, I wanted to share my experience with fellow students who are currently preparing for the exam. In this blog post, I reflect on my journey and provide tips on how to approach the different sections of the CAT exam. I also share the lessons I learned along the way, including the importance of time management, test-taking strategies, and staying calm under pressure. 


"ITS THE LOOSER WHO KNOWS THE REAL VALUE OF WINNING"


    
MY FAILED ATTEMPT


A LIFE CHANGING EVENT WHICH FLIPED MY LIFE UPSIDE DOWN







My name is HARSH, and I recently took the CAT exam. I am a hotel management graduate from IHM MUMBAI and started my CAT exam preparation around five and half months before the exam (To be precise on 4th June 2022). I used various resources such as CAT study material, mock tests, and online tutorials to prepare for the exam. I also joined a coaching institute that is IMS (cannaught place) to get expert guidance and improve my weak areas.

During my preparation, I faced so many challenges, such as difficulty with quant and verbal reasoning sections and don't ask about DI/LR section, it was just horrifying. However, I can't say that I overcame these challenges by practicing regularly and taking additional help from my coaching institute but was just dealing with it. I also set small goals such as achieving a high score on a mock test which never got accomplished it was more like a mission impossible thing.

           

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Crack the CAT Exam with experts : syllabus ,Study Material and Approaches You Need to Know

 

If you're planning on taking the Common Admission Test (CAT) soon, it's best to start preparing as early as possible. The exam is highly competitive and requires a lot of dedication and hard work. To approach the CAT exam, you should start by creating a study schedule that allows you to balance your work and study efficiently. Set achievable goals for yourself and stay committed to your plan. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus - this will help you to focus on the most important topics and allocate your time effectively. Practice regularly, take mock tests and analyze your performance to identify your weaknesses and strengths. Lastly, don't stress yourself out and stay calm during the exam - a composed mind will help you to perform better.


CAT EXAM SYLLABUS


CAT Exam Syllabus

Topics

Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude – Number System, Geometry Time and Work, Algebra, Mensuration and Arithmetic

Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation

Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relation, Syllogism, Coding and Decoding Tables, Graphs, Data Caselets

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Summary, Verbal Ability, Odd Sentence Out


SOME PROVEN TECHNIQUE TO ACE YOUR EXAM

  • Stay calm and avoid thinking of the results too much. ...

  • Avoid spending more than two minutes on any question. ...

  • It is important to be familiar with the CAT 2023 exam window. ...

  • Speed and accuracy are the real game-changers when solving the CAT exam questions. ...

  • If your VARC section is weaker, look for easier RC passages that will help you score more. ...



STUDY MATERIAL

We have divided this CAT study material into three sections:

  1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

  2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

  3. Quantitative Ability

Under this CAT complete course, you will find video tutorials for CAT Preparation covering the complete CAT syllabus. We will also provide PDFs and documents with articles and questions for CAT Preparation wherever required.
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Study Material for CAT 2023

To effectively prepare for VARC section, you should make the habit of Reading at least one hour a day. Start with any topic of your interest. It can be sports, finance, novels etc. Once you get into the habit of reading, move on to read from diverse sources like the Economist, Economic times, Washington Post, The Hindu etc.

Follow the simple strategy:

  1. Solve one Reading Comprehension (RC) everyday

  2. Once you complete reading, make a summary of what you have read.

  3. Do not spend too much time on improving your vocabulary, since if you read regularly your vocabulary will automatically improve over the period of time.

Reading Comprehension for CAT

To master the reading comprehension section of CAT, start reading at least one editorial on daily basis each from The Hindu and Mint. Prefer to read online version as it will help you to get into the habit of reading online, since your actual exam shall also take place on computer screen. Watch this video to know the Reading Comprehension Tricks for CAT.
Read following books The Secret, The Alchemist, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Power of Subconscious Mind, Think and Grow Rich
Next read Aeon Essays. For beginners, these essays may be difficult to comprehend. But as you get into habit into reading it, you will observe considerable improvement in your RC skills.

Reading Speed
Lets’ now talk about the reading speed. It may take 3 to 6 months to build your reading speed.
Try solving RC’s given below:

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Study Material

The reasoning section of CAT exam is divided into two sections viz. Logical Reasoning (LR) and Data Interpretation (DI).

To start learning the basics of logical reasoning, straight away purchase the book How to prepare logical reasoning by Arun Sharma

The key to success in this section is PRACTICE, PRACTICE and more PRACTICE. Try to practice lot of puzzles and logical reasoning questions to improve your problem solving skills. Let’s get going now with this CAT guide:

Quantitative Ability Study Material for CAT

The Quantitative Ability section tests your problem solving skills. The questions are of 10th/12th standards mathematics. The trick is to first go through the concepts and then attempts practice questions followed by practice tests. So lets’ get started topic by topic in this CAT Course 2023. Before moving forward, watch this video on How to Prepare for Quants?

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