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The IIM conducts the Common Admission Test or CAT for admission to the MBA courses available in 20 IIM campuses and over 1200 B-schools in the country. It is a national-level management aptitude test that selects the students for the MBA courses.
The CAT 2023 exam will be conducted on 26th November 2023. Registration for the same will start sometime in the first week of August.
| CAT Full Form | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| Exam Level | National level exam |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| CAT Exam Date | 26th November 2024 |
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| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation with 50 percent aggregate (45 percent for SC/ST students) |
| Exam Purpose | Admission to IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IMT and B-Schools in the country |
| Courses Offered | MBA/PGDM |
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| Exam pattern | Computer Based Test (CBT) with MCQs and non-MCQs |
| official website | https://iimcat.ac.in |
| Examination helpdesk no. | 1-800-210-1088 (Toll-Free) |
CAT 2023 Exam Dates and Schedule
| Event | Tentative Dates |
| CAT 2023 registration | Aug ’23 to Sep ’23 |
| CAT 2023 form correction process | Sep 2023 |
| CAT 2023 admit card download | Oct ’23 |
| CAT 2023 mock test release | Nov ’23 |
| CAT 2023 exam | Nov ’23 |
| CAT 2023 answer key challenge | Dec ’23 |
| CAT 2023 result announcement | Dec ’23 |
CAT 2023 score vs Percentile
The CAT Score vs Percentile analysis provides information regarding marks needed to reach a given Percentile. While the CAT score is the marks obtained in the examination, the percentile is the candidate’s Score as compared to other candidates who have qualified in the examination.
CAT Score vs Percentile 2023 (Expected)
The expected score vs. percentile range is mentioned below:
| CAT PERCENTILE | CAT VARC SCORE | CAT DILR SCORE | CAT QA SCORE | CAT SCORE |
| 99 | 34 – 35 | 28 – 30 | 36 – 37 | 98 – 102 |
| 98 | 32 – 33 | 27 – 28 | 30 – 32 | 90 – 93 |
| 95 | 32 – 34 | 20 – 21 | 28 – 30 | 80 – 82 |
| 90 | 29 – 30 | 17 – 19 | 26 – 27 | 72 – 75 |
| 85 | 24 – 35 | 14 – 15 | 20 – 22 | 59 – 61 |
| 80 | 20 – 22 | 11 – 13 | 15 – 16 | 46 – 48 |
CAT Cut Off
The Cut-off is an important factor when applying for one of the top MBA colleges in the country. It is the minimum score needed to shortlist a candidate for the next round of admission. The CAT Cut-off differs from institute to institute.
Factors Affecting CAT Cut Off
The following factors affect the calculation of the CAT Cut Off
- Difficulty level of the exam
The cut-off Depends on the difficulty level of the examination. if the question paper is easy the cut-off will be higher and vice versa.
- Number of Candidates taking the Exam
If the number of candidates taking the exam is high the cut-off too will be high.
- Number of seats
If the number of seats is less the cut-off will increase.
- Scoring pattern
The scoring pattern also affects the calculation of the cut-off.
- Reservation Policy
The reservation policy of the participating institutes has a bearing on the cut-off. If the reservation Policy is lenient, the cut-off for that institute will decrease.
Conclusion
We hope this article has been helpful in providing information on CAT Cut Off. The examination will be conducted on 26th November 2023. The registrations will start sometime in the 1st week of August 2023.
