Top IIMS
- 2022: IIM Bangalore
- 2021: IIM Ahmedabad
- 2020: IIM Indore
- 2019: IIM Kozhikode
- 2018: IIM Calcutta
- 2017: IIM Lucknow
- 2016: IIM Bangalore
- 2015: IIM Ahmedabad
Why MBA / Why CAT
- MBA opens up the door to the top MBA colleges and most of the CAT Aspirants start their MBA dreams to start studying from one of the holy trinities.
- MBA - Master in Business Analytics can be your path forward towards a high paying job.
- MBA provides a lot of job opportunities in varied domains:- Finance, Marketing, Sales, Consulting, Strategy, Operations, Human Resources, etc
Why MBA?
Industry Knowledge
Higher Earnings
Personality Development
Better Job Profile
Networking Career Switch
- CAT - It is your gateway to the top MBA colleges.
- CAT stands for Common Aptitude Test is conducted annually on the last Sunday of November and taken by 2.5-3 lakh Aspirants in order to do MBA from their dream colleges.
Conducting Body:
What if we told you that one decision could change the trajectory of your career as well your life?
CAT Exam 2025: Registration, Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Admit Card, Preparation Strategy
- CAT - Common Aptitude Test is the biggest MBA entrance exam in India which was taken by 2.93 lakhs candidates in 2024.
- CAT exam is conducted annually on the last Sunday of November by one of the 6 old IIMs(IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore)
- CAT 2025 exam is going to be conducted by IIM Kozhikode on 30th November, 2025.
- CAT consists of three sections: - Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA)
CAT Exam Mock Tests
A 99%iler in CAT gives about 50-60 mocks on average across different sources such as the iCAT mocks and Previous Year Papers.
CAT Mock Test provides a simulation of the actual CAT exam. The mock tests are designed to make yourself familiar with CAT level questions.
iQuanta's iCAT Mock Test include both sectional and full length tests. iQuanta's CAT Mock Test Series also has video solutions
CAT mock tests are an essential study material to prepare efficiently for the entrance test.
CAT Exam Syllabus 2025
Most of the 99+ percentilers in CAT 2024 from iQuanta claimed to have completed and revised their syllabus at least twice, mastering all the concepts of every topic in it's entirety.
CAT Syllabus comprises of three sections - Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA) Every section is important and you need to master all the three sections in order to get a top college and high percentile
There are certain topics which has higher priority in each section.
Mastering all the three sections will be your gateway to top MBA colleges
The CAT exam syllabus is divided into three subjects/sections, i.e. DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning), VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension),
Syllabus for CAT 2025 Exam
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | Arithmetic
|
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Reading Comprehension Para Summary Para Completion Para Jumbles Odd One Out |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Tables Linear Arrangements Cubes Selection Network Flow Diagrams Distribution Pie Charts Line & Bar Graphs Quant Based DI Circular Arrangements Venn Diagrams Games & Tournaments Binary Logics Routes and Networks |
CAT Exam 2025 Highlights
Candidates who have completed their graduation or equivalent from any recognised University are eligible to appear in the CAT exam. As the notification can be announced anytime soon, candidates must understand all the aspects of the exam before applying. To help, we have shared the key overview of this admission test for candidates’ reference.
Exam Overview
Frequency
Annually
Application Mode
Online
Total Registrations (2024)
3.29 lakh
Total Test-takers (2024)
2.93 lakh
CAT Syllabus
DILR, VARC, QA
Exam Pattern
Online Test, 68 Questions
CAT Exam Centres
170 cities
CAT Exam 2025 Important Dates
Knowing all the important dates of the CAT exam 2025 is crucial to simplify your application process and prep journey. The official notification regarding the CAT important dates can be published anytime soon. Aspirants must thoroughly check all the dates, including registration, exam dates, admit card, etc, to prevent forgetting or missing any essential deadline. No Application Forms will be accepted by the authorities after the deadline. Check the expected CAT 2025 exam date and other events in the table shared below:
CAT 2025 Exam Date
- July
- AUG
- SEP
- NOV
- Jan
CAT 2025 Notification Release Date
27th July 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Registration Date
1st Aug, 2025
CAT 2025 Registration Last Date
13th Sep, 2025
CAT 2025 Admit Card
Nov, 2025
Tentative
CAT 2025 Exam Date
30th Nov 2025
CAT 2025 Result
Jan, 2026
Tentative
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CAT Exam Details PDF
MBA Exam Details PDF
Download Formula Book
CAT Exam Pattern 2025
- SubjectQuestionsTime
- Quantitative Ability2240 minutes
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension2440 minutes
- Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretaton2040 minutes
- Total66120 minutes
Question Type: Objective (80%) & TITA (20%)
MARLING SCHEME: +3 for every correct answer | -1 for every incorrect answer
CAT is conducted online on a computer. The test is for the duration of 120 minutes with 40 minutes given to each section.
There are two types of questions - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Type in the answer (TITA)
Marking Scheme - 3 marks for every correct answer, -1 marks for incorrect answer in MCQs and 0 marks for un-attempted questions. There is no negative marking in TITA
CAT on a computer? The CAT question paper consists of MCQs and TITA questions. The exam will be conducted for 120 minutes, with a time limit of 40 minutes for each section. It is expected that the CAT 2025 exam pattern
CAT Exam Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 | 40 minutes |
| Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 22 | 40 minutes |
| Section III: Quantitative Ability (QA) | 22 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 68 | 120 minutes |
CAT Exam Pattern- Past Trends & Analysis
| CAT Year | CAT Total Questions | CAT Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68 | 204 |
| 2023 | 66 | 198 |
| 2022 | 66 | 198 |
| 2021 | 66 | 198 |
| 2020 | 76 | 228 |
| 2019 | 100 | 300 |
| 2018 | 100 | 300 |
| 2017 | 100 | 300 |
| 2016 | 100 | 300 |
| 2015 | 100 | 300 |
| 2014 | 100 | 300 |
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MBA Exam Details PDF
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CAT Exam Preparation Strategy
A CAT 99%iler gives a lot of mocks and analyses them deeply. He completes the full syllabus at least twice and revises regularly. Formula brushing is part of his daily routine, and he is consistent with his daily and weekly goals. He avoids distractions, stays laser-focused, and treats preparation like a mission. He also builds strong test-taking stamina and constantly works on improving weak areas.
Make yourself familiar with the latest CAT syllabus. Join the best coaching for CAT to structure your preparation. Do not leave any part of the syllabus.
Solve mock tests and previous year papers to make yourself familiar with the exam environment
The CAT exam preparation requires the right mindset, high-quality study material, personalised guidance and consistency. Aspirants must plan their exam strategy based on their learning choice and daily commitment. It will help them stay ahead of the competition and maximise their qualifying chances in the test. Mentioned below is the CAT exam preparation strategy for the ease of the aspirants.
- Familiarity with the latest CAT 2025 syllabus and exam pattern is essential before commencing the exam preparation.
CAT Preparation Tips
- How to Prepare for CAT in 6 months
- VARC Strategy for CAT
- QA Strategy for CAT
- LRDI Strategy for CAT
CAT Past Papers
A CAT topper never underestimates the power of CAT PYQs. They are the gold mine designed by the CAT author themselves and could be a good source to practice topic wise questions.
CAT past papers give you an idea about the difficulty level of the question paper and the exam pattern. Solving the CAT previous year paper will give you an idea about the type of question that is asked in the exam across all 3 questions.
CAT Books
CAT 99 percentilers prefer having access to a wide range of quality resources to sharpen their practice. They look for books that not only offer a large number of questions but also come with clear concepts, solved examples, and detailed solutions. That’s why iQuanta Books stand out—with over 5500+ CAT-level questions, comprehensive theory, and step-by-step solutions, they become a go-to for serious aspirants. These books are built for depth, variety, and real exam-level challenge—just what a 99 percentiler needs.
In order to prepare for CAT you need the right books for preparation that has updated CAT level questions. iQuanta is the right choice for CAT books as it has 5 QA books with 2350 questions, 2 LR and 2 DI books that have 560 LRDI sets, having 2240 questions. The LR books of iQuanta have 160 sets each, while the DI books have 120 sets each. And also, there are 3 VARC books.
CAT Exam Notification 2025
CAT Exam Notification consists of various details like: Important Dates, How to register online for the exam, pattern, test centres, eligibility, exam date, etc.
CAT Exam Notification is released in the month of July. It is mandatory to fulfil all the eligibility requirements. There must be a minimum percentage/marks in graduation to be eligible for CAT
The CAT exam notification 2025 consists of various details, including important dates, how to register online for the exam, pattern, test centres, eligibility, etc. It is likely to be available on the official website during the month of July 2025.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| CAT Age Limit | No age restrictions |
| Qualifying Degree | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised University, or Professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA (CMA)/Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI)) |
| Minimum Required Marks | 50% marks (45% for SC, ST and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories) in their graduation degree. |
Note: Candidates who are in the final year of a bachelor’s degree or awaiting results are also eligible for CAT exam.
CAT Exam 2025 Registration Date
CAT Exam 2025 registration date will be announced in the month of July. The registration process for CAT 2025 will be conducted online on the official website. The CAT registration form is expected to be released in August 2025, tentatively. Aspirants must keep all the information and documents ready beforehand to fill out the registration form without any hassles. It includes a valid Email ID, mobile number, date of birth, scanned copy of photograph & signature, valid ID proofs, marksheet/certificate of the qualifying degree, etc. Once released, we will update the direct link to access the CAT 2025 application form on this page.
How to Register for the CAT Exam 2025
The mode of the CAT registration process will be online. Eligible aspirants must click the CAT 2025 registration link and fill out the online form within the deadline. They must provide only correct details supported by valid documents in the CAT application form. Let’s check the detailed guide on how to register for the CAT exam 2025:
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CAT Registration Trends
There are lakhs of participants in the CAT exam every year. As per the previous year official data, 3.29 lakh candidates registered, with 2.93 lakh candidates appearing for the CAT 2024 exam. The attendance stood at 89% for CAT 2024. Among test takers, 1.07 lakh were female test-takers, 1.86 lakh were males, and 5 were transgender aspirants. The table shared below covers the CAT registration trends over the years.
CAT Exam Registration Data
| Year | Number of Candidates Registered | Number of Candidates Appeared (Test Takers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,29,000 | 2,93,000 |
| 2023 | 3,23,000 | 2,88,000 |
| 2022 | 2,55,501 | 2,22,184 |
| 2021 | 2,29,969 | 1,91,660 |
| 2020 | 2,27,835 | 1,90,144 |
| 2019 | 2,44,169 | 2,09,926 |
| 2018 | 2,40,338 | 2,09,405 |
| 2017 | 2,31,067 | 1,99,632 |
| 2016 | 2,32,434 | 1,95,679 |
| 2015 | 2,18,664 | 1,79,602 |
| 2014 | 1,96,988 | 1,70,000 |
| 2013 | 1,94,516 | 1,73,714 |
| 2012 | 2,14,000 | 1,95,000 |
| 2011 | 2,05,000 | 1,86,000 |
| 2010 | 2,04,000 | 1,85,000 |
iQuanta Tech Tools
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CAT Free Resources
Many CAT aspirants look out for free resources for CAT exam and considering this demand of the aspirants iQuanta has compiled the best resources for CAT. Free CAT 2025 resources include live classes by CAT faculties, live marathons, CAT toppers journey, access to India’s largest CAT preparation community, previous year’s question papers, important topic-wise CAT questions for all the 3 sections, VARC cheat sheet, quant formula book, CAT quizzes and many more. Check out the details of free resources for CAT 2025.
CAT Exam Admit Card 2025: How to Download Admit Card for CAT Exam?
CAT Admit Card is going to be available to download a few week prior to the actual CAT exam.
CAT Admit Card will contain information about your slot and exam centre Without a valid hall ticket, you can't appear for the CAT exam.
You can download your CAT Admit Card from the CAT website: iimcat.ac.in once it is available to download
The CAT admit card 2025 is available for download a few weeks prior to the exam date.
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CAT Results
CAT result is released within a month of the exam. In CAT 2024 out of 2.93 students only 14 got 100 percentile whereas 29 students were 99.99 percentilers. iQuanta had more than 500+ 99 percentilers in CAT 2024. Check the CAT results here.
CAT 2024 Toppers' Feedback
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Teaching with Both Conceptual Live Stream as well as Live Application Sessions.
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Top MBA Colleges Courses Offered
iQuanta B-school Ranking
| Rank | Colleges | Average CTC | Fees | Exam Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIM Ahmedabad | 36.14 LPA | 25 Lakhs | CAT |
| 2 | IIM Bangalore | 35.92 LPA | 26.20 Lakhs | CAT |
| 3 | IIM Calcutta | 35.07 LPA | 27 Lakhs | CAT |
| 4 | ISB Hyderabad | 33.25 LPA | 29 Lakhs | CAT, GMAT |
| 5 | FMS Delhi | 34.1 LPA | 2.30 Lakhs | CAT |
| 6 | XLRI | 29.89 LPA | 30.6 Lakhs | XAT |
| 7 | IIM Lucknow | 30 LPA | 21 Lakhs | CAT |
| 8 | SP Jain | 33 LPA | 22.5 Lakhs | CAT |
| 9 | IIM Kozhikode | 28.05 LPA | 22.5 Lakhs | CAT |
| 10 | IIM Mumbai | 29 LPA | 21 Lakhs | CAT |
| 11 | IIM Indore | 25 LPA | 21.16 Lakhs | CAT |
| 12 | JBIMS | 27 LPA | 6 Lakhs | MAH-CET, CAT, CMAT |
| 13 | MDI Gurgaon | 26.18 LPA | 25 Lakhs | CAT |
| 14 | IIT Bombay | 28.3 LPA | 17 Lakhs | CAT |
| 15 | IIFT Delhi | 27.30 LPA | 21.77 Lakhs | CAT |
| 16 | TISS Mumbai | 27.22 LPA | 1.85 Lakhs | CAT, CUET-PG |
| 17 | IIM Shillong | 26.1 LPA | 17.5 Lakhs | CAT |
| 18 | SIBM Pune | 28.16 LPA | 27.77 Lakhs | SNAP |
| 19 | NMIMS Mumbai | 25.13 LPA | 25 Lakhs | NMAT |
| 20 | IIT Delhi | 25.82 LPA | 11.2 Lakhs | CAT |
| 21 | IIFT Kolkatta | 27.30 LPA | 21 Lakhs | CAT |
| 22 | SCMHRD Pune | 20.40 LPA | 23.90 Lakhs | SNAP |
| 23 | IIT Kharagpur | 22 LPA | 12 Lakhs | CAT |
| 24 | IIM Raipur | 18.69 LPA | 18 Lakhs | CAT |
| 25 | IIM Trichy | 19.43 LPA | 19.5 Lakhs | CAT |
| 26 | IIM Udaipur | 19.32 LPA | 21 Lakhs | CAT |
| 27 | XIMB | 19.53 LPA | 19.3 Lakhs | CAT, XAT |
| 28 | MICA | 19.5 LPA | 26 Lakhs | MICAT |
| 29 | IIM Kashipur | 15.04 LPA | 17.30 Lakhs | CAT |
| 30 | IIM Ranchi | 19.7 LPA | 17.2 Lakhs | CAT |
| 31 | IIT Madras | 15.5 LPA | 12.76 Lakhs | CAT |
| 32 | IIM Rohtak | 19.27 LPA | 17.90 Lakhs | CAT |
| 33 | IIT Roorkee | 18.34 LPA | 8.51 Lakhs | CAT |
| 34 | DSE | 13.5 LPA | 48.5K | CAT |
| 35 | DFS | 15.1 LPA | 48.5K | CAT |
| 36 | IMT Ghaziabad | 17.35 LPA | 21.5 Lakhs | CAT |
| 37 | IMI Delhi | 16.71 LPA | 29 Lakhs | CAT |
| 38 | IIT Kanpur | 18.14 LPA | 2.80 Lakhs | CAT |
| 39 | IIM Nagpur | 16.74 LPA | 18.9 Lakhs | CAT |
| 40 | IIM Visakhapatnam | 15.61 LPA | 29 Lakhs | CAT |
| 41 | GLIM | 15.1 LPA | 14.77 Lakhs | CAT, XAT |
| 42 | IIM Amritsar | 19.73 LPA | 12 Lakhs | CAT |
| 43 | IIM Jammu | 15.4 LPA | 20.73 Lakhs | CAT |
| 44 | IIM Sambalpur | 14.21 LPA | 14 Lakhs | CAT |
| 45 | BITSOM | 23 LPA | 28.5 Lakhs | CAT |
| 46 | IRMA Anand | 15.5 LPA | 18.6 Lakhs | CAT |
| 47 | SRCC | 12.5 LPA | 3.20 Lakhs | SRCC GBO |
| 48 | GIM Goa | 14.3 LPA | 18.31 Lakhs | CAT, XAT, GMAT |
| 49 | IIM Bodhgaya | 13.9 LPA | 13.7 Lakhs | CAT |
| 50 | SIMSREE | 15.24 LPA | 1.53 Lakhs | CAT |
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CAT Exam Analysis- Past Year CAT Exam Analysis
CAT Exam Analysis is released just after a specific CAT slot is over. The overall Analysis is released once all the three slots are over. Analysing past trends is important to understand the difficulty level of the paper.
Candidates can set up their target percentile and realistic goals by looking at the analysis.
Understanding the past CAT exam analysis allows candidates to gauge the actual difficulty level and format of the question paper. This will also help them set realistic goals during the entrance test preparation. As per previous trends and analysis, questions asked in the CAT paper are typically moderate to difficult level.
CAT Question Paper Analysis
| Year | CAT Exam Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Moderate |
| 2023 | Moderate to Tough |
| 2021 | Moderate to Tough |
| 2020 | Moderate to Tough |
| 2019 | Moderate to Tough |
| 2018 | Moderate to Tough |
| 2017 | Moderate |
| 2016 | Moderate to Tough |
| 2015 | Moderate to Tough |
Previous Year IIM Qualifying CAT cut-offs
| Institute | Qualifying CAT Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 80 |
| IIM Calcutta | 85 |
| IIM Bangalore | 85 |
| IIM Indore | 90 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 85 |
| IIM Lucknow | 90 |
| IIM Amritsar | 90 |
| IIM Udaipur | 94 |
| IIM Trichy | 94 |
| IIM Nagpur | 94 |
| IIM Kashipur | 94 |
| IIM Sambalpur | 94 |
| IIM Bodhgaya | 94 |
| IIM Raipur | 94 |
| IIM Vizag | 82 |
| IIM Ranchi | 92 |
| IIM Sirmaur | 94 |
| IIM Shillong | 75 |
| IIM Rohtak | 95 |
| IIM Mumbai | 85 |
| IIM Jammu | 94 |
Top 10 Non-IIM Colleges accepting CAT
| College Name | Fees | Average Package |
|---|---|---|
| FMS Delhi | 2 lakhs | 34.1 LPA |
| ISB Hyderabad | 29 lakhs | 33.25 LPA |
| SP Jain Mumbai | 24 lakhs | 32.1 LPA |
| IIT Bombay | 17 lakhs | 28.3 LPA |
| IIFT Delhi | 22 lakhs | 27.3 LPA |
| MDI Gurgaon | 26 lakhs | 25.6 LPA |
| JBIMS Mumbai | 6 lakhs | 26.12 LPA |
| TISS Mumbai | 4 lakhs | 27.22 LPA |
| IIT Delhi | 14 lakhs | 25.82 LPA |
| IISC Bangalore | 4.23 lakhs | 28 LPA |
Programs Offered Through the CAT Exam at IIMs
IIMs accept admissions to programs like MBA, PGP, etc, based on CAT scores and other respective admission stages. Candidates must thoroughly check the pros and cons of these programs and apply accordingly. The list of courses provided through the CAT exam at IIMs is as follows:
| Institute | Programmes |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGD-ABA (ePost Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics) |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | MBA, MBA (Digital Business Management), MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management) |
| IIM Amritsar | MBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, EMBA, M.Sc. in Data Science (MSDSM) |
| IIM Bangalore | PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA |
| IIM Jammu | MBA, MBA (Hospital Administration & Healthcare Management), Executive MBA |
| IIM Calcutta | MBA |
| IIM Indore | PGP, PGP-HRM, MSDSM (Master of Science in Data Science and Management) |
| IIM Ranchi | MBA, MBA-HRM, MBA (Business Analytics) |
| IIM Kashipur | MBA, MBA (Analytics), EMBA, EMBAA (Executive Master of Business Administration Analytics) |
| IIM Sirmaur | MBA, MBA (Tourism Management), MBA (Travel, Tourism and Hospitality), ExMBA, ExMBA (Digital Transformation & Analytics), MBA (Family Business) |
| IIM Kozhikode | PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, EPGP-IL, EPGP Kochi |
| IIM Lucknow | MBA, MBA-ABM, MBA-SM, PGPWE |
| IIM Mumbai | MBA, MBA (Operations and Supply Chain Management), MBA (Sustainability Management) |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | PGP, EMBA, PGPMCI |
| IIM Nagpur | MBA, E-MBA |
| IIM Raipur | MBA |
| IIM Udaipur | MBA, MBA-DEM (Digital Enterprise Management), MBAGSCM (Global Supply Chain Management), Executive MBA (Online) |
| IIM Rohtak | PGP, EPGDSM, PGPx |
| IIM Tiruchirappalli | PGPM (MBA), PGPM-HR (MBA-HR), PGPBM (MBA for Working Executives in Chennai) |
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The CAT exam notification 2025 PDF is expected to be published on the official website during the last week of July 2025
The CAT exam 2025 registration is expected to begin in August 2025 only through the online mode.
It is anticipated that the CAT 2025 exam will take place in November 2025, tentatively.
Graduates from any recognised University who have scored a minimum required percentage can apply for the CAT 2025 exam.
The CAT exam includes three sections which are DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning), VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension), and QA (Quantitative Ability)
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As per the previous trends and statistics, there are more than 2 lakh candidates in the CAT exam every year.
The CAT exam consisted of 68 questions in 2024, with a test duration of 120 minutes.
According to the CAT marking scheme, each correct answer earns 3 marks while each incorrect answer in MCQs results in a deduction of 1 mark and there is no negative marking in TITA
iQuanta provides high-quality CAT mock tests that mirror the real exam level. With CAT exam level mocks, they also provide video solutions, errors, tracker and AI performance analysis.
Candidates will get 120 minutes to solve the CAT question paper, with each section timed for 40 minutes.
You must adhere to the CAT exam syllabus, the latest resources, and practice a good number of mocks to prepare well for the entrance exam.
As per previous trends and analysis, questions asked in the CAT paper are typically moderate to difficult level.
You can register for the CAT exam using your valid details, like a valid Email ID, mobile number, date of birth, scanned copy of photograph & signature, valid ID proofs, marksheet/certificate of the qualifying degree, etc.
1628 Institutes accepting CAT
IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management
- Ahmedabad#1 NIRF
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 25.00 Lakh
Avg Package
- 36.14 LPA
IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management
- Bangalore#2 NIRF
Exams
- CAT,GMAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 26.20 Lakh
Avg Package
- 35.92 LPA
IIM Kozhikode - Indian Institute of Management
- Kozhikode#3 NIRF
Exams
- CAT, GRE, GMAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 22.5 Lakh
Avg Package
- 28.05 LPA
Department of Management Studies, IIT...
- Delhi#4 NIRF
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 14.00 Lakh
Avg Package
- 25.82 LPA
IIM Calcutta
- Calcutta#5 NIRF
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 28 lakhs
Avg Package
- 35.07 LPA
IIT Bombay
- Mumbai#6 NIRF
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 17 lakhs
Avg Package
- 28.3 LPA
IIM Lucknow
- Lucknow#7 NIRF
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 21 lakhs
Avg Package
- 30 LPA
IIM Indore
- Indore#8 NIRF
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 21.16 lakhs
Avg Package
- 25 LPA
XLRI Jamshedpur
- Jamshedpur#9 NIRF
Exams
- XAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 30.6 lakhs
Avg Package
- 29.89 LPA
Mumbai
- Mumbai#10 NIRF
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 21 lakhs
Avg Package
- 29 LPA
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₹41,999
₹1,29,000
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