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Top 10 MBA Colleges in India
IIM Ahmedabad
- Ahmedabad
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 27.5 Lakh
Avg Package
- 35.50 LPA
IIM Bangalore
- Bangalore
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 26.30 Lakh
Avg Package
- 34.88 LPA
IIM Calcutta
- Calcutta
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 27 lakhs
Avg Package
- 34.23 LPA
ISB Hyderabad
- Hyderabad
Exams
- CAT, GMAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 38.67 Lakhs
Avg Package
- 34.21 LPA
FMS Delhi
- Delhi
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 2.32 Lakhs
Avg Package
- 34.1 LPA
XLRI Jamshedpur
- Jamshedpur
Exams
- XAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 30.6 lakhs
Avg Package
- 26.38 LPA
IIM Lucknow
- Lucknow
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 20.75 lakhs
Avg Package
- 32.3 LPA
SP Jain
- Mumbai
Exams
- CAT, GMAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 22.66 Lakhs
Avg Package
- 32.10 LPA
IIM Kozhikode
- Kozhikode
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 23.50 Lakh
Avg Package
- 28.05 LPA
IIM Indore
- Indore
Exams
- CAT
Total Fees
- ₹ 21.15 lakhs
Avg Package
- 29.57 LPA
What is an MBA?
- MBA stands for Master of Business Administration, a qualification that has shaped countless success stories worldwide. Providing more than a degree, an MBA means you possess modern business knowledge, practical skills, and the determination to succeed in scaling a business. The MBA program builds expertise in key areas of management such as Finance, Marketing, Operations, Systems, and Human Resources. It opens new career opportunities and provides the tools and skills essential for success in today’s corporate world.
Why MBA?
As markets expand and opportunities multiply, the demand for skilled and qualified management professionals is higher than ever. If you’re aiming for a successful corporate career, earning an MBA from a top business school can be your gateway.
Here are the key reasons why many choose to pursue an MBA:
Learning: Gain real-world business exposure through group projects and diverse academic interactions.Learning: Gain real-world business exposure through group projects and diverse academic interactions.
Opportunities: Access a wider range of career paths with a globally recognized qualification.
Growth: Enjoy higher starting salaries & faster career advancement in leading organizations.
Network: Build valuable personal and professional relationships beyond the classroom, as many of your peers go on to hold leadership positions in top companies.
What is the CAT Exam?
Common Admission Test [CAT] exam is a compulsory eligibility test taken by MBA aspirants to secure their seats in India’s top & premier MBA colleges, also known as IIMs - Indian Institute of Management.
These IIMs offer MBA programs in the field of management, finance, operations, sales, marketing, human resource management, and strategy. Providing a great career trajectory and high-salaried job roles placements. Also known as the most important exam for any MBA aspirant, the CAT exam is also widely accepted by non-IIM top MBA colleges like FMS Delhi, SP Jain, JBIMS, MDI Gurgaon, and many more.
Getting a seat at the top IIMs is the dream of many aspirants. For instance, IIM Ahmedabad stands at the top with an average salary of 35.50 LPA, offering a high salary package, quality networking, upskilling and more career opportunities down the road.
CAT Exam Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Exam Notification | 4th Week of July |
| CAT Exam Application Process Starts | 1st Week of August |
| Last Date to Fill the CAT Exam Application | 2nd Week of September |
| CAT Exam Admit Card Release | Last Week of October |
| CAT Exam Date | Last Week of November |
| CAT Exam Response Sheet | 1st Week of December |
| CAT Exam Result | Last Week of December |
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:
CAT 26-27 Syllabus
CAT 2026 Week Wise Prep Plan
CAT DILR 5 Year Trend Analysis
CAT Quant 5 Year Trend Analysis
CAT VARC 5 Year Trend Analysis
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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.
It can be accessed online using valid login credentials on the official website. Bringing the admit card for the CAT exam is mandatory. Without a valid hall ticket, you cannot appear for the entrance test. The steps to download the CAT hall ticket are shared below:
- Go to the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.
- Log in with your CAT ID and password.
- Now, find the admit card on the screen.
- Lastly, download the call letter for future use.
CAT Exam Syllabus
| Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based online test |
| Number of Slots | 3 |
| Exam Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Number of Sections | 3 (40 minutes each section) |
| Sections and Order of Attempt | VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension) DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical reasoning) Quantitative Aptitude |
| Total Number of Questions | 68 |
| Sections and Number of Questions | VARC: 24 DILR: 22 Quants: 22 |
| Total Marks | 204 Marks |
| Question Types | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type in the Answer (TITA) |
| Marking Scheme for MCQ | +3 Marks for each correct answer 0 Marks for each unattempted answer - 1 Marks for each incorrect answer |
| Marking Scheme for TITA | +3 Marks for each correct answer 0 Marks for each unattempted answer 0 Marks for each incorrect answer |
*The above information is based on the official details of the CAT 2025 exam and is subject to change without prior notice in the upcoming CAT exam.
CAT Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Syllabus
| Syllabus | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension (RC) - 4 RC Sets of 4 Questions Each | 16 |
| Para Summary | 1-3 |
| Odd One Out | 1-3 |
| Para Jumble | 1-3* |
| Para Completion | 1-3 |
| Total | 24 |
Note: The symbol ‘*’ indicates that this topic did not appear in the CAT 2024 exam but has a chance of appearing in the oncoming exams.
CAT Reading Comprehension (RC Genres)
| History | Society and Politics | Psychology and Philosophy |
| Art and Culture | Environmental | Abstract |
| Business and Economics | Science and Technology |
Note: Reading Comprehension genres are vast and diverse. It is recommended to read a variety of genres regularly to improve understanding and comprehension skills.
CAT DILR Syllabus
| Puzzles | Ranking and Order | Routes and Network |
| Venn Diagrams | Scatter Chart | Games and Tournaments |
| Linear Arrangements | Quant-based DI | Selection and Distribution |
| Circular Arrangements | Quant-based LR | Line and Bar Graphs |
| Caselets | Table and Graphs | Binary Logics |
| Pie Charts | DI Tables | Cubes |
CAT Quantitative Aptitude (Quants) Syllabus
| Arithmetic | Algebra | Geometry | Number Systems | Modern Maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentages | Linear Equations | Triangles | Properties of Integer | Set Theory |
| Profit and Loss | Quadratic Equations | Quadrilaterals | Divisibility | Probability |
| SI and CI | Polynomials | Polygons | Factors | Permutations & Combinations |
| Ratio & Proportion | Indices & Surds | Circles | Remainder Theorem | |
| Averages | Logarithms | Mensuration - 3D | LCM & HCF | |
| Mixtures and Alligation | Inequalities | Coordinate Geometry | Factorials | |
| Time and Work | Sequence Series | Trailing Zeroes | ||
| PPipes and Cisterns | Functions | Last Digits | ||
| Time, Speed & Distance | Graphs | |||
| Races | Modulus | |||
| Trains & Boats |
CAT Quantitative Aptitude Topic - Wise Weightage
| Chapter Name | 2022 (# Questions) | 2023 (# Questions) | 2024 (# Questions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averages, Ratios, Mixtures & Alligations | 3-5 | 4-6 | 3-5 |
| Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Percentages | 1-3 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| TSD, Time & Work | 3-5 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Geometry | 3 | 3 | 2-3 |
| Quadratic, Polynomials and Simple Equations | 1-3 | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| Progression and Series | 1-3 | 2 | 1-2 |
| Inequalities, Modulus and Functions | 3-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Logarithms, Surds and Indices | 0-1 | 1-3 | 2 |
| Probability and P&C | 1 | 1 | 0-1 |
| Number Systems | 1 | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Venn Diagrams | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top 50 MBA Colleges
iQuanta B-school Ranking
| Rank | Colleges | Average CTC | Fees | Exam Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIM Ahmedabad | 35.50 LPA | 27.5 Lakhs | CAT |
| 2 | IIM Bangalore | 34.88 LPA | 26.30 Lakhs | CAT |
| 3 | IIM Calcutta | 34.23 LPA | 27 Lakhs | CAT |
| 4 | ISB Hyderabad | 34.21 LPA | 38.67 Lakhs | CAT, GMAT |
| 5 | FMS Delhi | 34.1 LPA | 2.32 Lakhs | CAT |
| 6 | XLRI Jamshedpur | 26.38 LPA | 30.6 Lakhs | XAT |
| 7 | IIM Lucknow | 32.3 LPA | 20.75 Lakhs | CAT |
| 8 | SP Jain | 32.10 LPA | 22.66 Lakhs | CAT. GMAT |
| 9 | IIM Kozhikode | 28.05 LPA | 23.50 Lakhs | CAT |
| 10 | IIM Indore | 29.57 LPA | 21.15 Lakhs | CAT |
| 11 | IIM Mumbai | 33.84 LPA (Top 50% of batch) | 21 Lakhs | CAT |
| 12 | JBIMS | 26.12 LPA | 8.13 Lakhs | CAT/MH-CET |
| 13 | MDI Gurgaon | 26.20 LPA | 25.9 Lakhs | CAT |
| 14 | IIT Bombay | 25.82 LPA | 15.21 Lakhs | CAT |
| 15 | IIFT Delhi | 27.30 LPA | 21.82 Lakhs | CAT |
| 16 | IIM Shillong | 26.44 LPA | 26.18 Lakhs | CAT |
| 17 | TISS Mumbai | 28 LPA | 1.85 Lakhs | CAT |
| 18 | IISc Bangalore | 29.62 LPA | 5.04 Lakhs | CAT/GMAT/GATE |
| 19 | SIBM Pune | 28.83 LPA | 27.77 Lakhs | SNAP |
| 20 | NMIMS Mumbai | 25.13 LPA | 27 Lakhs | NMAT |
| 21 | IIT Delhi | 23.4 LPA | 12 Lakhs | CAT |
| 22 | IIT Kharagpur | 22.75 LPA | 12.94 Lakhs | CAT |
| 23 | IIM Raipur | 18.15 LPA | 18 Lakhs | CAT |
| 24 | IIM Trichy | 19.43 LPA | 21 Lakhs | CAT |
| 25 | IIM Udaipur | 18.77 LPA | 21.33 Lakhs | CAT |
| 26 | SCMHRD Pune | 22.16 LPA | 27.06 Lakhs | SNAP |
| 27 | IIM Ranchi | 19.29 LPA | 19.20 Lakhs | CAT |
| 28 | IIM Rohtak | 18.73 LPA | 17.90 Lakhs | CAT |
| 29 | XIMB | 19.53 LPA | 25.40 Lakhs | CAT/XAT/GMAT/XGMT |
| 30 | MICA | 19.22 LPA | 28 Lakhs | CAT/XAT/GMAT+MICAT |
| 31 | IIT Madras | 17.9 LPA | 12.26 Lakhs | CAT |
| 32 | IIM Kashipur | 15.04 LPA | 17.30 Lakhs | CAT |
| 33 | IIM Nagpur | 18.07 LPA | 21.5 Lakhs | CAT |
| 34 | IIT Roorkee | 17.91 LPA | 9.74 Lakhs | CAT |
| 35 | IIT Kanpur | 17.2 LPA | 7.05 Lakhs | CAT |
| 36 | BITSOM | 23.41 LPA | 28.55 Lakhs | GMAT, CAT, GRE |
| 37 | DSE | 13.92 LPA | 97.54 K | CAT |
| 38 | DFS | 19.12 LPA | 97 K | CAT |
| 39 | IIM Vizag | 16.40 LPA | 20.51 Lakhs | CAT |
| 40 | IIM Amritsar | 19.73 LPA (Top 25% Batch) | 21.5 Lakhs | CAT |
| 41 | IIM Jammu | 15.48 LPA | 20.73 Lakhs | CAT |
| 42 | IIM Sambalpur | 15.65 LPA | 21 Lakhs | CAT |
| 43 | IMT Ghaziabad | 16.25 LPA | 21.53 Lakhs | CAT/XAT/GMAT |
| 44 | GLIM Chennai | 15.1 LPA | 21.63 Lakhs | CAT/XAT/GMAT |
| 45 | IMI Delhi | 16.73 LPA | 23.54 Lakhs | CAT/XAT/GMAT |
| 46 | GIM Goa | 15.13 LPA | 21.45 Lakhs | CAT/XAT/GMAT |
| 47 | FORE | 16.8 LPA | 20.77 Lakhs | CAT/XAT/GMAT |
| 48 | IRMA Anand | 14.17 LPA | 19.78 Lakhs | CAT/XAT/CMAT |
| 49 | IIM Sirmaur | 13.30 LPA | 20 Lakhs | CAT |
| 50 | IIM Bodhgaya | 13 LPA | 17.96 Lakhs | CAT |
Top 50 MBA Colleges Selection Criteria Weightage
| NO. | COLLEGES | EXAM SCORE | GD/WAT/SOP | PI | ACADS | WORK EXP. | DIVERSITY | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIM Ahmedabad | 25% | 10% | 50% | 15%* (Part of Application Rating) | |||
| 2 | IIM Bangalore | 25% | 10% | 40% | 15% | 10% | - | - |
| 3 | IIM Calcutta | 30% | 8% | 48% | - | 8% | 6% | - |
| 4 | ISB Hyderabad | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | FMS Delhi | 50% | 15% | 15% | 20% | - | 5%* (additional marks for females) | - |
| 6 | XLRI Jamshedpur | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | IIM Lucknow | 30% | 10% | 40% | 10% | 5% | 5% | - |
| 8 | SP Jain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | IIM Kozhikode | 35% | 20% | 35% | - | - | - | 10% |
| 10 | IIM Indore | 40% | - | 45% | 10% | - | 5% | - |
| 11 | IIM Mumbai | 60% | - | 20% | 20% | - | - | |
| 12 | JBIMS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | MDI Gurgaon | 35% | 15% | 20% | 5% | 10% | 5% | 10% |
| 14 | IIT Bombay | 42.50% | - | 42.50% | 5% | 5% | - | 5% |
| 15 | IIFT Delhi | 48% | 21% | 22% | - | 3% | 6% | - |
| 16 | IIM Shillong | 40% | - | 40% | - | - | 10% | 10% |
| 17 | TISS Mumbai | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 | IISc Bangalore | 15% | - | 40% | 15% | - | - | 30% |
| 19 | SIBM Pune | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | NMIMS Mumbai | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 | IIT Delhi | 40% | - | 40% (including admission activities) | 11% | 6% | - | 3% |
| 22 | IIT Kharagpur | 40% | - | 40% | - | 20% | - | - |
| 23 | IIM Raipur | 50% | 5% | 25% | - | 15% | - | 5% |
| 24 | IIM Trichy | 47% | 5% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 8% | - |
| 25 | IIM Udaipur | 57% | 6% | 15% | 8% | 9% | 5% | - |
| 26 | SCMHRD Pune | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 | IIM Ranchi | 65% | 2.50% | 12.50% | 10% | 10% | - | |
| 28 | IIM Rohtak | 60% | - | 20% | - | - | 20% | - |
| 29 | XIMB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 | MICA | 35% (CAT/GMAT) + 25% (MICAT) | 10% | 20% | 5% | - | - | 5% |
| 31 | IIT Madras | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 32 | IIM Kashipur | 33% | - | 25% | 20% | 12% | 10% | - |
| 33 | IIM Nagpur | 40% | 5% | 20% | 10% | 15% | 10% | - |
| 34 | IIT Roorkee | 60% | - | 30% | - | 10% | - | - |
| 35 | IIT Kanpur | 20% | 20% | 30% | 20% | 10% | - | - |
| 36 | BITSOM | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 37 | DSE | 80% | - | - | 20% | - | - | - |
| 38 | DFS | 60% | - | 25% | 10% | - | 5% | - |
| 39 | IIM Visakhapatnam | 25% | - | 48% | 12% | 10% | 5% | - |
| 40 | IIM Amritsar | - | - | - (Read note below) | - | - | - | - |
| 41 | IIM Jammu | 45% | - | 30% | 10% | 10% | 5% | - |
| 42 | IIM Sambalpur | - | - | - (Read note below) | - | - | - | - |
| 43 | IMT Ghaziabad | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 44 | GLIM Chennai | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 45 | IMI Delhi | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 46 | GIM Goa | 40% | - | 30% | 15% | 10% | 5% | - |
| 47 | FORE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 48 | IRMA Anand | 35% | 5% | 35% | 5% | 5% | 5.5% | 9.5% |
| 49 | IIM Sirmaur | 30% | 10% | 20% | 15% | 20% | 5% | - |
| 50 | IIM Bodhgaya | 45% | 5% | 20% | 14% | 16% | - | - |
MBA Colleges with Highest ROI
Several factors overall affect the ROI of an MBA in India, including program fees, placement, industry & job role, geography, and college brand.
| COLLEGES | AVERAGE PACKAGE | 2-YEAR MBA FEES | ROI (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMS Delhi | 34.1 LPA | 2.3 Lakhs | 1482.6 |
| IIM Ahmedabad/Bangalore/Calcutta | Around 34 LPA | 25 to 30 Lakhs | 135.26 |
| IIM Lucknow/Kozhikode/Indore/Mumbai | 28 to 30 LPA | 20 to 25 Lakhs | 131.79 |
| JBIMS Mumbai | 28.02 LPA | 6 Lakhs | 467 |
| TISS Mumbai | 27.22 LPA | 2.43 Lakhs | 1120.16 |
| IIT Delhi (DMS) | 25.82 LPA | 11.2 Lakhs | 230.53 |
| IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) | 28.88 LPA | 14 Lakhs | 206.28 |
| DFS Delhi | 17.1 LPA | 48.5K | 3525.7 |
Minimum CAT Percentile Required for BLACKI IIMs
BLACKI is an acronym used for the top IIMs in India collectively. The prestigious IIMs included in this are IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Kozhikode, and IIM Indore. Getting a seat at BLACKI IIM is a dream for MBA aspirants for many reasons, including incredible placement opportunities, exposure, international opportunities, and many more. The cutoff of BLACKI IIMs is quite high as it offers admission to cream candidates. These IIMs release two types of cutoffs, the qualifying cutoff and the final cutoff. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile one should secure in CAT in order to be eligible for the further stages of the BLACKI IIM admission process.
IIM Bangalore Cutoff
| CATEGORY | VARC | DILR | QA | AGGREGATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| OBC-NCL | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Lucknow Cutoff
| CATEGORY | VARC | DILR | QA | AGGREGATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | 85 | 85 | 85 | 90 |
| OBC-NCL | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| EWS | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff
| CATEGORY | VARC | DILR | QA | AGGREGATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN/EWS | 85 | 85 | 85 | 95 |
| OBC-NCL/Transgender | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| SC | 75 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| ST | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| PWD* | 75 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
Note: Recently, IIM Ahmedabad selection criteria changed. Now PWD candidates have different cut-offs from different categories. The above PWD section represents general category PWD cut-off.
IIM Calcutta Cutoff
| CATEGORY | VARC | DILR | QA | AGGREGATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | 80 | 80 | 75 | 85 |
| EWS | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| OBC-NCL | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 45 | 45 | 45 | 55 |
IIM Kozhikode Cutoff
| CATEGORY | CAT AGGREGATE PERCENTILE | CAT SECTIONAL PERCENTILE |
|---|---|---|
| GEN | 85 | 75 |
| EWS/OBC | 75 | 65 |
| SC | 65 | 55 |
| ST/PWD | 55 | 45 |
IIM Indore Cutoff
| CATEGORY | VARC | DILR | QA | AGGREGATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| EWS | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| OBC-NCL | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 60 |
| ST | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 |
| PWD | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 |
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The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a mandatory entrance exam for admission to IIMs and over 1,000 top MBA colleges in India. Eligibility typically requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
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Utilizing CAT past papers is crucial for preparation. We offer links to download official CAT previous year questions to help you understand the exam pattern and difficulty level of CAT level questions.
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The CAT exam is divided into three 40-minute sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA).
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