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Common Admission Test (CAT) 2019 Visit on Shiksha
Conducted by
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Summary
CAT 2019 registration process began on August 7 on the official website of the national-level entrance exam.
Interested candidates can register for the exam till September 18, 2019.
T he CAT exam 2019 will be conducted on November 24 , 2019 in two sessions.
CAT 2019 will be conducted at mutliple test centres in 156 cities across India.
Registration fee for CAT exam is Rs 1,900.
What is CAT Exam?

Common Admission T est or CAT is a management aptitude test conducted by the IIMCAT for admission to the Indian
Institutes of Management (IIMs) and over 1000 other B-schools across India. T he CAT exam is conducted by one of the
IIMs on behalf of IIMCAT , in online mode at various test centres in over 156 cities. In 2018, about 2.41 lakh candidates
applied for the CAT exam. T he number of applications received was the highest since 2010. CAT 2019 will be conducted
by IIM Kozhikode.
CAT 2019 Highlights
Exam Name Common Admission T est
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Mode Online
Exam Duration 3 hours
T est T akers 2,09,405
Accepting Colleg es 1271
CAT 2019 : Important Dates
C AT 2 0 19 Eve nt s C AT 2 0 19 Dat e s
CAT 2019 notification July 28, 2019
CAT 2019 reg istrations Aug ust 7 - September 18, 2019
CAT exam tutorial to be available October 16, 2019
CAT exam admit card download October 23, 2019 (download begins at 5 pm)
Disclaimer: This is no t the o fficia l g uide o f this e xa m . It is a uto -g e ne ra te d ba se d o n the info rma tio n
a va ila ble o n S hiksha a s o n 20-Aug -2019.
CAT exam 2019 November 24 , 2019
Declaration of CAT result 2019 January 6, 2020 (tentative)
CAT Eligibility Criteria

T he candidate must possess a bachelor's degree with at least 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA (4 5 per cent f or SC,
ST and PWD/DA category) from a recognised board or university
T he candidate must havecompleted prof essional deg ree (CA/CS/ICWA)with required percentage
Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification or awaiting result are also eligible
to apply for CAT exam 2019
Read: All about CAT Elig ibility Criteria
What's New in CAT 2019 Exam?

No changes have been made in CAT exam pattern or syllabus for 2019. T he question paper will have 3 sections with a total
of 100 questions from Quantitative Ability (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Verbal Ability & Reading
Comprehension (VARC).
Last year, IIMCAT had made a few changes in the exam pattern of CAT . In CAT 2018, there were more T IT A-type questions
as compared to MCQs.
Top Colleges Accepting CAT Exam Score

CAT scores are accepted by 20 IIMs and various B-schools across the country. Here is a list of all MBA colleges accepting
CAT exam, and following are the IIMs that accept the CAT score. You can visit these links to see the cut offs, placements,
fees, rankings and selection process of each college/institute.
List o f IIMs acce pt ing C AT sco re s
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Indian Institute of Management, Shillong Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak
Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi Indian Institute of Management, Raipur
Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur
Indian Institute of Management, T iruchirappalli Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur
Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya
Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur
Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur Indian Institute of Management, Jammu
Courses Offered by IIMs Through CAT Exam Score
T he IIMs accept the CAT exam score not just for the MBA (PGDM) programme, but also for a number of other
management courses. Given below is the list of courses offered by IIMs for which admissions are done through CAT . Read
more about the courses offered by IIMs.
Courses Of f ered by IIMs
PGPEM (Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise PGP-ABM (Post Graduate Programme in Agri-Business
Management) Management)
PGP-Mumbai (Post Graduate Programme at Mumbai) PGPSM (Post Graduate Programme in Securities Markets)
PGPBM (Post Graduate Programme in Business

EPGPM (Executive Post Graduate Programme)
Management)
PGP (Post Graduate Programme) PGPEX (Post Graduate Programme for Executives)
PGPPM (Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and

PGPWE (Post Graduate Programme for Working Executive)
Management)
PGDHRM (Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource

PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)
Management)
PGP-UAE (Post Graduate Programme at UAE) -
CAT 2019 Selection Procedure

IIM Admission Process
CAT selection procedure for all the IIMs includes the following:
1. Screening of candidates on the basis of their CAT 2019 score
2. Written Ability T est/Group Discussion/Personal Interview (WAT /GD/PI)
3. Computation of composite score followed by final selection
For more details read: IIM Admission and Selection Criteria throug h CAT
Non-IIM Admission Process
Institutes accepting CAT score other than IIMs also conduct GD/PI for admission to their MBA/PGDM programmes.
For more details read: Procedure f or Admission in T op MBA Colleg es in India T hroug h CAT
CAT 2019 Preparation Tips and Topper Interviews

Here is what you need to read next in order prepare for CAT 2019.
CAT 2019 Registration CAT 2019 Syllabus CAT 2019 Exam Pattern
You may also read the CAT 2019 preparation articles below.
Art icle s f o r C AT 2 0 19 Pre parat io n
Best Books for CAT Recommended by Experts CAT Preparation 2019: Best Strategy to Crack CAT
CAT 2019: How to prepare without quitting your job CAT 2019: Preparation Plan for Verbal Ability
CAT 2019: Preparation Plan for Data Interpretation &

Quantitative Aptitude preparation plan for CAT 2019 Logical Reasoning
CAT 2019 preparation: Your love for reading can get you
CAT 2019: Simple tips to optimize exam preparation
the desired result
Also read: How T o Prepare f or CAT in 6 months?

Shiksha interviewed some of the top performers of CAT 2018. T hey shared their CAT exam preparation strategy with us.
Read below:
CAT 2018 T opper Interview: How Swapnil Suman scored

CAT 2018 T opper profile: 100 percentiler Rounak Majumdar
100 percentile
CAT 2018 T opper Interview: How T ushar Singhal scored CAT 2018 T opper Interview: Mock test series is the key,
99.70 %ile without coaching says 99.67 %iler Amar Agrahari
CAT 2018 T opper Interview: CAT is all about consistency, CAT 2018 T opper Interview: 99.28%iler Siddhant Dhawan
says 99.53%iler Vineet Bajaj shares his prep strategy
Important FAQs Regarding CAT Exam

Q: For how many times is CAT exam held in a year?
A: CAT exam is conducted online once every year. T he exam is held in two sessions - forenoon and afternoon. T he forenoon
session is held from 9 am to 12 pm and the afternoon session is held between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Q: What is the application f ee of CAT exam?
A: T he application fee for CAT exam is Rs 1,900 for General category and Rs 950 for reserved category students.
Q: Is there an ag e limit to appear in CAT exam?
A: No, there is no age limit to appear in the exam. Any candidate who is a Graduate or is in the final year of Graduation is
eligible to apply for CAT .
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 economically weaker section. Read more:
IIM Fees & Scholarships
Prepare f or CAT exam with previous years’ question papers & prep g uides. Get topper tips & expert advice.
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Check 2018 CAT Cut offs and predict calls from IIMs and other T op MBA Colleges, whether your CAT score is 70
percentile, 80 percentile or 90 percentile. Check Fees, Placement Reviews, Admission, Shortlist Criteria and eligibility of all
MBA Colleges by clicking the link below:
Predict IIM & Non IIM Calls
CAT 2019 Mock Test
Shiksha has created a free CAT mock test for aspirants to practice and analyse the level of their CAT preparation.
CAT 2019 Mock T est will help you to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked, the exam pattern and
marking scheme. After taking the test, you can immediately check your score. You can also download the Question Paper
along with answers and their explanations for Free. Click below to start the free online test now.
Free CAT 2019 Mock Test
Process
CAT exam process includes completion of registration, allotment of admit card, appearing for the CAT exam followed by
result.
S T EP 1 : CA T 2 0 1 9 Re g is t r a t io n & A ppl ica t io n P r o ce s s
CAT 2019 registration is done online on the official website of IIMCAT . It includes registering on the official CAT website as
new user, filling the online application form and paying the fee. CAT 2019 application form is to be filled and submitted online.
T he application fee is Rs 1,900 for students belonging to the General category and Rs 950 for students belonging to the
Reserved category.
S T EP 2 : CA T 2 0 1 9 A dmit Ca r ds
T he CAT 2019 admit card will available for download on the official website from Octobr 23 to November 24, 2019. CAT
aspirants must download their admit cards from the official website as it is a mandatory document to be presented in the
exam hall.
STEP 3: CAT 2019 Exam
T he CAT exam will be held online in two shifts on November 24, 2019. T he question paper will contain 100 MCQs from VARC,
DILR and QA. Candidates will be required to complete the test in three hours.
S T EP 4 : CA T 2 0 1 9 Re s ul t s
T he CAT 2019 result will be declared int the second week of January, 2020 (tentatively on January 6, 2020). Candidates who
appear for the exam can check their scores and download their scorecards from the official website. T he results will also be
notified through SMS on the phone number registered with IIMCAT . Based on CAT 2019 scores the candidates will be invited
by the IIMs for GD/PI rounds.
CAT Trends: Number of Students Applied vs Appeared
Below is the statistics for the number of students who registered for CAT and the number of students who took the exam.
Ye ar o f C AT Exam No . o f S t ud e nt s Applie d No . o f S t ud e nt s Appe are d
2018 2,41,000 2,09405
2017 2,31,000 1,99,632
2016 2,32,434 1,95,000
2015 2,18,664 1,79,602
2014 1,96,988 1,67,829
2013 1,94,516 1,73,714
2012 2,14,000 1,95,000
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Exam Centers
CAT 2019 exam centres will be allotted to candidates on the basis of test cities selected in the application form. CAT 2019
will be conducted at over 4000 exam centres in 156 cities across India. T he aspirants will be given the option to choose up top
four cities according to their preference for allottment of CAT exam centre.
Selecting CAT 2019 Test Cities: Key Points

T he CAT application form has a field in which the aspirants are supposed to fill their choice of preferred cities for exam centre
allotment.
T he candidates can select up to four cities from the list of 147.
Selection must be done in order of preference starting from first.
T est city is allotted based on availability.
If the first preferred city is not available, the second preference will be allotted to the candidate.
List of CAT 2019 Test Cities

Given below is the list of cities in which CAT 2018 was held. T he test cities for CAT 2019 are expected to be the same.
C AT T e st C it ie s
Port Blair Rohtak Ahmednagar
Kurnool Sonipat Kolhapur
Nellore Simla Nashik
T irupati Jammu Solapur
Vijaywada Dhanbad Amravati
Visakhapatnam Jamshedpur Aurangabad
Chittoor Ranchi Jalgaon
Itanagar Bangalore Kolhapur
Dibrugarh Belgaum Mumbai
Guwahati Bidar Nagpur
Silchar Chikballapur Nanded
Aurangabad Davanagere Nashik
Gaya Hassan Pune
Muzaffarpur Kolar Ratnagiri
Patna Mandya Satara
Chandigarh Mangalore Solapur
Bhilai Mysore Shillong
Raipur Ramnagara Balasore
New Delhi Shimoga Berhampur
Madgaon T umkur Bhubaneswar
Verna Udupi Cuttack
Ahmedabad Kochi Sambalpur
Anand Kasargod Rourkela
Gandhinagar Kollam Puducherry
Rajkot Kozhikode Fatehgarh Sahib
Surat Malappuram Jalandhar
Vadodara T hrissur Khanna
Ambala T rivandrum Ludhiana
Bahadurgarh Bhopal Mohali
Faridabad Gwalior Pathankot
Gurugram Indore Patiala
Palwal Jabalpur Phagwara
Panipat Sagar Ropar
Sangrur Madurai Bareilly
Ajmer Namakkal Ghaziabad
Alwar T hanjavur Gorakhpur
Jaipur T iruchirappalli Greater Noida
Jodhpur T irunelvelli Kanpur
Kota Hyderabad Lucknow
Sikar Karim Nagar Mathura
Udaipur Khammam Meerut
Chennai Agra Noida
Coimbatore Allahabad Varanasi
Dehradun Burdwan Durgapur
Roorkee Hooghly Kalyani
Asansol Howrah Kolkata
Siliguri - -
Exam Analysis
CAT Exam Analysis 2019 will be posted here soon af ter the exam has been conducted. You can read CAT 2018
exam analysis to get an idea of the question paper pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level of the exam.
Also read:
CAT 2018 Exam Analysis by Career Launcher
CAT 2018 Students Reaction & Reviews
Contact Information
CAT Centre 2019
C/o Admissions Office
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bannerghatta Main Rd
Bilekhalli, Bangaluru-560076
Karnataka, India
Contact number:
Helpdesk: 18002663549
Application Form
CAT 2019 reg istration process began on August 7, 2019. Any candidate who wishes to appear in the exam can apply by
completing the CAT registration process and filling the CAT 2019 application form along with payment of requisite fees
online. Last date to apply f or CAT 2019 is September 18, 2019 (till 5:00 pm). CAT exam is scheduled to be held on
November 24, 2019 in two sessions.
Eligibility criteria for CAT 2019 exam is Graduation with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST /PwD candidates). Final year
Graduation students are also eligible to apply.
Read more: CAT eligibility criteria and reservation policy
Latest:
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CAT 2019 notification released; complete schedule announced
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CAT 2019 Registration Dates
Eve nt s C AT 2 0 19 Dat e s
CAT 2019 Notification July 28, 2019
CAT 2019 Reg istration starts Aug ust 7, 2019
CAT 2019 Reg istration Last Date September 18, 2019
CAT T utorial to be released October 16, 2019
CAT 2019 admit card release Date October 23, 2019
CAT exam 2019 November 24, 2019
How to Register for CAT 2019
CAT registration is a three-step process, which includes online registration, filling up the CAT application form and payment
of fees. Check below, the step-by-step process of CAT registration 2019.
S t e p 1 : CA T 2 0 1 9 Re g is t r a t io n
T o apply for CAT 2019, the candidates will have to register on the official website (IIMCAT ). T o register, follow the steps
given below:
Open the official CAT 2019 website in a new window
Click on CAT 2019 reg istration
Enter name, date of birth, email ID, phone number and nationality
Click to Generate OT P
On successful registration, an OT P will be sent to your mobile number
Verify your registration by entering the OT P in the given field
A snapshot of CAT 2019 registration window:
S t e p 2 : Fil l ing up CA T 2 0 1 9 A ppl ica t io n Fo r m

Once your CAT registration is verified, you will receive a user ID and password on email ID and registered mobile number. Use
the CAT 2019 user ID and password to access the application form. Fill the CAT application form very carefully and accurately
because once submitted the forms cannot be edited.
A snapshot of CAT 2019 login window:
T he CAT application/reg istration f orm 2019 is divided into six sections:
1. Personal Details: In this section, you have to enter details like Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name, Category, Gender,
Nationality, Communication address, Email ID, Phone Number etc.
2. Academics: In this section, you have to enter Class X and XII exam scores, Bachelor’s degree details and marksheet and
details of any other professional courses (if any)
3. Work Experience: If you have relevant work-experience, fill details like name of the company, duration, etc. in this section.
4. Prog rammes: In this section, you have to select IIM campuses of your choice and the programmes you wish to opt for.
5. T est City: In this section, select your preferred test cities. You can select up to four cities in order of preference from 1 to 4.
6. Payment: In this section, you have to pay the application fee. You can pay the CAT application fee through Credit/Debit card,
Paytm or PayU.
A snapshot of CAT application form:
S t e p 3 : P a y me nt o f CA T Re g is t r a t io n cum A ppl ica t io n Fe e

T he third and last step in CAT registration is payment of application fee. After furnishing details in the first five sections, click
on 'save and continue' to proceed to fee payment window. CAT application fee can be paid online through internet banking or
credit/debit card.
A snapshot of CAT 2019 fee payment window:
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CAT 2019 Application Fee

Given below is the CAT application fee for students belonging to General and Reserved categories:
Categ ory CAT Application Fee
General and NC-OBC Rs. 1900
SC, ST and PwD Rs. 950
Check the of f icial video tutorial to know how to reg ister f or CAT and f ill the application f orm:
Documents Required for CAT 2019 Registration & Application Process

T o fill the CAT application form 2019 without any error, you must keep the following documents by your side:
Class 10 marksheet
Class 12 marksheet
Graduation marksheets/certificate
Date of Birth certificate
Address proof
Caste category certificate (if applicable)
PwD category certificate (if applicable)
Scribe certificate (if applicable)

Credit/debit card or net banking credentials
Work experience document
Documents to Upload Along With CAT 2019 Application Form
Upload the scanned image of your passport size photo with

white background. T he photo should not be older than 6
Scanned Passport Size Photog raph months. T he photo should be within the dimensions of
30mm X 45mm and in .jpg or .jpeg format. T he photo
should not be less than 150 px/inch in resolution.
Scan and upload your signature within the dimensions of

Scanned Sig nature 80mm X 35mm. T he signature should be clear and on white
background.
If you belong to NC-OBC, SC or ST category, you will have
to download the caste certificate from the CAT Website,
NC-OBC/SC/ST Certif icate
enter the required information, self-attest it and upload its
scanned copy as a PDF document.
If you belong to PwD category, you are required to

download the PwD certificate from the CAT website, fill it,
PwD Certif icate
self-attest it and upload its scanned copy as PDF
document.
Selection of CAT 2019 Test Cities

At the time of filling the CAT 2019 application f orm, you can select the test city of preference by selecting up to four
options from the given list of 156 cities. However, allotment of the test city will be first-come-first-served basis. In case, you
do not get the first preferred city, the second one will be allotted.
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CAT Registration 2019: Things to Keep in Mind

T he preferred web browsers to fill CAT 2019 application form are Internet Explorer (version 11 and above), Mozilla Firefox
(version 50 to 61) and Google Chrome (version 50 to 69).
At the time of CAT registration, mention your personal and fully functional mobile phone number and email ID.
Do not fill the CAT application form on a smart phone. Use a laptop or a desktop for filling the application form.
Enter valid information in the CAT application form. In case any information is found to be incorrect, the candidate’s
admission may be cancelled.
Mention your choice of IIM campuses on the application form wisely. You will be called for interview (if shortlisted) On the
basis of selection in this form.
Cross check all the information filled in the CAT application form thoroughly before hitting submit/save key. Once submitted,
the form cannot be edited. You will have to create a new login ID and fill the form and pay the fee again.
Make sure the fee payment transaction is successful. If the transaction remains incomplete, your CAT application form will
not be accepted.
Save a copy of fee acknowledgement slip and a copy of duly filled application form for future reference.
Also, preserve the CAT registration confirmation mail. It is advisable to take printout of the confirmation mail.
Read: Six check points to ensure error-f ree CAT reg istration
CAT Reg istration 2019: Instructions for Reserved Categ ory Students
Candidates who wish to apply under Reserved Category, must follow the instructions mentioned specifically for such
candidates.
T o check Caste/T ribe name applicable to you, check the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) website:
http://www.ncbc.nic.in/Home.aspx
T he CAT 2019 application form will also have this information. Click the icon on the form to open the National Commission
for Backward Classes (NCBC) website.
Submission of Resaved category form is mandatory. Download the EWS, NC-OBC, SC/ST Certificates from the CAT website,
enter the information, self-attest, scan as PDF document and upload them on the CAT website.
If you are applying under Person with Disability (PwD) category. Download the Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate from
the CAT website, enter the required information and self-attest, and scan as PDF document to upload the certificates on the
CAT website.
Do not forget to select details under PwD Category - Wheelchair Support and Scribe Requirement, in the CAT application
form.
If you will be using a Scribe to write the exam for you, fill the Scribe Affidavit form available on the CAT website and arrange a
scribe yourself.
CAT Application Form Correction

T he exam authority may offer a chance to candidates to make corrections in their CAT 2019 application form only once. Few
weeks after the conclusion of CAT application process, the CAT application form correction window is likely be opened for
candidates to edit certain information like, percentage of marks scored, work experience, and programmes selected and
upload a new photo. T he CAT application form correction window will be opened for a short period of time only.
CAT Reg istration Trend Over the Years
CAT application forms received over the years (figures in lakh):
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FAQs Related to CAT Registration 2019

Q: I am in the f inal year of my Bachelor's deg ree. Am I elig ible to take the CAT exam?
A: Yes, you are eligible to appear for the exam, provided you have scored above 50% marks (or equivalent) in aggregate in
your first two years of the degree programme. In case you belong to SC, ST and PwD/DA categories, the minimum marks
obtained by you should be 45%.
Q: Can I f ill the CAT application f orm of f line?
A: No. T he CAT application form can only be filled online.
Q: Can I edit my CAT application f orm af ter submission?
A: Once the CAT application form is submitted, candidates are not allowed to make changes in certain fields like name, date
of birth, academic details, email id, mobile number etc. However, one can edit certain field once the form correction window
opens. Read: How to edit CAT application f orm once submitted
Q: How can I recover my CAT log in password?
A: In case you forget your CAT login password, click on the tab indicating – forget password and follow the instruction. A link
to reset your password will be sent to your email ID. Click on the link and change the password.
Syllabus
T he syllabus of CAT exam is defined by IIMCAT and remains the same every year apart from slight change in the number of
questions. As per the CAT 2019 notification released on July 28, 2019, no changes have been made in syllabus for CAT 2019
exam.
CAT syllabus 2019 includes three sections:
1. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
2. Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
3. Quantitative Ability (QA)
T he key to success in CAT exam is complete understanding of the CAT syllabus and exam pattern. T ake a look at the CAT
syllabus 2019 and best books for CAT preparation below.
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Overview of Syllabus for CAT 2019

Each of the three sections - QA, DILR and VARC - contains various important topics the students need to study and prepare
for. T he tables below list the important topics under these sections .
T o pics unde r V e r ba l A bil it y a nd Re a ding Co mpr e he ns io n
VARC section is the first section of the CAT question paper and is to be attempted first. T he section is divided into two sub-
parts, VA and RC. T he sectional time limit for VARC is 60 minutes. T ake a look at important topics and some key points of this
section.
Fill in the blanks Verbal Reasoning Sentence completion
Grammar Syllogisms Jumbled paragraphs
Foreign language words used in

Para Completion and inference Contextual usage
English
Reading Comprehension Analogies Sentence correction
Verbal Logic Different usage of same word Idioms
Parajumbles Antonyms One word substitution
Verbal Ability (VA): Key Points

Number of questions asked range from 7-11.
Sectional weightage of this section is 7-11 per cent.
T he type of questions are all non-MCQs, which means the candidates have to type in the answer (T IT A).
T here is no negative marking in VA since the questions are non-MCQ type.
T ypes of questions range from para-jumbles, out of context sentence in a para, error correction in a para, vocabulary usage
and sentence completion to analogies and critical reasoning.
Reading Comprehension (RC): Key Points
Number of questions asked range from 24-28.
Sectional weightage of this section is 24-28 per cent
T he type of questions are all MCQs, hence there is negative marking of -1
CAT has a mix of RC passages, on an average 4-3 long passages and 2-3 short passages.
According to the trend of the last three years, long passages are of 900 word and short passages are of 600 words.
T opics of these RCs range from science, history, politics, environment, society to literature, mythology and abstract topics.
Topics under Log ical Reasoning and Data Interpretation
LRDI is the second section of CAT question paper and is to be completed after the VARC section. T his section has a sub-
division of LR and DI.T he sectional time limit for LRDI is 60 minutes. T ake a look at important topics and some key points
of this section.
Blood Relations Series Proposition
Direction Sense Coding-Decoding Assumptions
Puzzles Clocks and Calendars Statements
Data Arrangement Family T ree Binary Logic
Seating Arrangement Venn Diagram Sets
Data Structures Syllogism Caselets
T ables Pie Charts Data Sufficiency
Bars Line Graphs
L o g ica l Re a s o ning ( D IL R) : K e y P o int s

Number of questions asked are 16.
Sectional weightage of this section is 16 per cent.
LR contains both MCQ and Non-MCQ type questions.
Number of MCQs and non-MCQs may vary.
T here is negative marking for MCQs.
T here is no negative marking for non-MCQs.
Data Interpretation (DI): Key Points
Number of questions asked are 16.
Sectional weightage of this section is 16 per cent.
LR contains both MCQ and Non-MCQ type questions.
Number of MCQs and non-MCQs may vary.
T here is negative marking for MCQs.
T here is no negative marking for non-MCQs.
Topics under Q ua nt it a t iv e A bil it y

QA is the last section of CAT question paper and is to be completed in the last one hour of the exam. T ake a look at
important topics and some key points of this section.
Geometry HCF & LCM Averages
T rigonometry Algebra Partnership (Accounts)
Mensuration Profit & Loss T ime-Speed-Distance
Ratios and Proportion In-equations Quadratic and linear Surds and Indices
equations
Number system Geometric Progression Inequalities
Logarithms
Work and time Percentages
Quantitative Aptitude (QA): Key Points

• Number of questions asked are 34.
• Sectional weightage of this section is 34 per cent.
• LR contains both MCQ and Non-MCQ type questions.
• Number of MCQs and non-MCQs vary every year. Past trends suggest, the number of MCQs in QA section range from 24-
27 and non-MCQs range from 7-10.
• T here is negative marking for MCQs.
• T here is no negative marking for non-MCQs.
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Best Books for CAT 2019 Preparation

T here is a wide range of books on CAT preparation that are available in the market and that makes it even more important
to know which ones to select. Prep books should be comprehensive and upated for the current exam pattern and syllabus.
T ake a look at the following selection of books and authors which have been carefully curated by shiksha after looking at all
the options in the market and consulting our CAT experts.
B o o k s f o r D a t a Int e r pr e t a t io n & L o g ica l Re a s o ning ( D IL R)
Name of the Book Na me o f t he A ut ho r
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
B o o k s f o r V e r ba l A bil it y a nd Re a ding Co mpr e he ns io n ( V A RC)
Name of the Book Name o f t he Aut ho r
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay/Arihant
Comprehension for CAT
30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary Mass Market

Wilfred Funk & Norman Lewis/ Simon & Schuster
Paperback
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading

Sharma and Upadhyay
Comprehension for the CAT
PSC for VA for CAT Nishit Sinha
High School English Grammar & Composition Wren & Martin
B o o k s f o r Q ua nt it a t iv e A bil it y ( Q A )
Name o f t he Bo o k Name o f t he Aut ho r
NCERT Mathematics Books (Class 6 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
Overview of CAT 2019 Exam Pattern

Besides having an understanding of the CAT 2019 syllabus, you also need to be well aware of the pattern of the CAT exam.
T he most important things you need to keep in mind are that
T he exam will be conducted in online mode
Each section will be allotted 60 minutes
T otal number of questions in CAT will be 100, carrying 3 marks each
T his is summarized in the table below:
Section Name No of Questions Allotted Time
Quantitative Ability (QA) 34 60 minutes
Data Interpretation & Logical

32 60 minutes
Reasoning (DILR)
Verbal Ability and Reading

34 60 minutes
Comprehension (VARC)
T otal 100 180
You can find more details in the CAT exam pattern page
CAT Preparation: Expert Tips and Topper Interviews

Go through the articles listed below for expert tips and topper interviews for CAT preparation:
T ips and T ricks f o r C AT
CAT 2019: How to prepare without quitting your job CAT 2019: Preparation Plan for Verbal Ability
CAT 2019: Preparation Plan for Data Interpretation &

Quantitative Aptitude preparation plan for CAT 2019
Logical Reasoning
CAT 2019 preparation: Your love for reading can get you
CAT 2019: Simple tips to optimize exam preparation
the desired result
What is the best time to start CAT preparation Advantages of giving CAT for final year student
T o know the CAT preparation strategy of toppers, click on the links given below:
CAT T opper Interviews

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Prepare for CAT exam with previous years’ question papers & prep guides. Get topper tips & expert advice.
Download Quest ion Papers
Get the latest CAT syllabus (VARC, LRDI & QA) in PDF format for section wise preparation.
Download CAT Syllabus
Pattern
Important points about the CAT exam pattern are as follows:
1. T he paper is split between three sections:
1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
2. Quantitative Ability
3. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
2. T otal number of questions is 100 and these are in both MCQ and non-MCQ format
3. T ime allotted is 180 minutes (3 hours) to answer these questions
4. T here is a time limit of 60 minutes f or each section
5. T he exam is conducted in online mode
As per the latest CAT 2019 notification released by IIMCAT , no changes have been made to the CAT exam pattern. T he
exam authorities will release CAT tutorial on October 16, 2019 for the candidates to go through and familiarise themselves
with the actual CAT exam. T he exam will be conducted on 24 th November, 2019.
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More details on the exam pattern, and marking scheme are summarized below.
CAT 2019 Pattern
Number of sections 3
Duration of exam 60 minutes per section
Number of questions 100
T otal marks 300
Language of question paper English
Number of answer choices 4
CAT 2019 - Overall and Sectional Time Limit

CAT exam has sectional time limit, which means the candidates 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 2019 question paper chronologically, from section 1-3.
T he chronology of the sections will be:
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension,
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude.
Aspirants must remember that they will have to complete each section within one hour and the moment one hour is
complete, 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.
CAT 2019 Section Questions Allotted T ime
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) 34 60 minutes
Logical Reasoning & Data
32 60 minutes
Interpretation (LRDI)
Verbal Ability and Reading

34 60 minutes
Comprehension (VARC)
T otal 100 180
CAT 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 2019 paper will be 300
Each question will carry 3 marks
T here will be negative marking of 1 each for a wrong answer
T here will be no deduction of marks in case a candidate chooses not to attempt a given 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 summarizes the marking scheme for CAT 2019:
T ype of Questions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
MCQ +3 -1
Non-MCQ +3 0
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Important Points About CAT Exam Pattern

Use of basic onscreen calculator will be allowed for computation
An onscreen clock will help candidates keep a check on time
A rough paper will be provided for rough work, which has to be submitted at the exam centre as soon as the exam gets over
T he candidates will not be allowed to start solving the question paper before time
All the computer screens will switch on at the same time
Candidates must sit in their designated area, if found sitting anywhere else, he/she will be debarred from the exam
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CAT Question Paper Analysis 2018

T he basic pattern of CAT exam has remained the same over the years but the exam has witnessed a few
perceptible changes in the number of questions. Given below is the summary of the CAT 2018 paper difficulty and CAT 2018
exam analysis.
Slot-Wise Difficulty Level of CAT 2018 Question Papers
T ake a look at the section-wise difficulty level of both the slots of CAT 2018.
C AT se ct io ns C AT 2 0 18 : S lo t 1 C AT 2 0 18 : S lo t 2
VARC Easy Easy
DILR Moderate to Difficult Moderate to Very Difficult
QA Difficult Difficult
T he CAT 2018 question paper saw a few changes in the pattern of questions especially in the Quantitative Ability section.
T he Quantitative Ability section was difficult. In fact, more difficult than CAT 2017.
T he Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning section of CAT 2018 was of moderate difficulty and the VARC section was the
easiest.
Read: Complete CAT 2018 Analysis
CAT Preparation Strategy

What you can read next is how CAT 2018 toppers prepared for the exam and follow their CAT preparation strategy. Also,
know the importance of solving CAT mock tests.

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Dates
Jul 2019 Jul 28 CAT 2019 Notification
Aug 2019 Aug 07 - Sep 18 CAT 2019 Registrations O NGO ING
Oct 2019 Oct 16 T utorial of CAT 2019 exam to be released UP CO MING
Oct 23 - Nov 24 CAT 2019 admit card download
Nov 2019 Nov 24 CAT 2019 Exam
Jan 2020 Jan 06 CAT 2019 result announcement (tentative)
CAT exam date has been announced by IIM Kozhikode. T he exam will be held on November 24, 2019 and the registration
process will begin from August 7, 2019. CAT 2019 notification was released on July 28, 2019 which will included complete
schedule of CAT 2019.
Given below are the dates of CAT 2019:
Events CAT 2019 Dates
CAT 2019 Notification July 28, 2019
CAT 2019 Registrations August 7-September 18, 2019
CAT tutorial to be available October 16, 2019
Download CAT Exam Admit card October 23, 2019
CAT exam 2019 November 24, 2019
Declaration of CAT result 2019 January 6, 2020 (tentative)
CAT 2019 Important Dates

CAT 2019 reg istration dates: CAT registrations for 2019 exam will take place online on the official website of CAT 2019.
CAT 2019 f orm correction window: Once the registration window closes and the CAT application process gets over, the
exam conducting body will offer the candidates to edit certain information in their already submitted CAT form. T his process
will take place in the first week of October.
Release of CAT tutorial: In the second week of October 2019, the CAT mock test will be released online for the candidates
to practice and familiarize themselves with the CAT question paper pattern.
CAT admit card release date: CAT 2019 admit card will be issued to each registered candidates. T he candidates will be able
to download their admit cards from the official website till the day of CAT exam.
CAT exam date: CAT exam date was officialy announced on July 28, 2019. T he exam will be conducted on November 24,
2019 in two sessions.
CAT result date: CAT 2019 result will be announced in the second week of January, 2020; most likely on January 6, 2020.
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One of the most important aspects of CAT preparation is practicing the CAT question papers. Solving the previous years'
papers and sample papers will help you get familiar with the types of questions, the pattern and marking scheme of the
exam. Since CAT is an online exam, actual CAT question papers are not released by the exam authorities, however a few CAT
previous years' question papers are available to students in the form of answer key, from which you can practice questions.
You can also practice from CAT sample papers and mock test series created by various MBA coaching institutes like T IME,
Career Launcher, IMS, MBAGuru and others.
Download Free CAT Question Papers with Solutions

The official CAT 2018 question paper and CAT 2017 question paper and their answer keys are available on Shiksha for free
download. You can download them here (at the top of this page.)
Free CAT Mock Test

Shiksha has created a CAT mock test for aspirants to practice and familiarize themselves with the actual CAT exam
environment. Given below are the steps to use this mock test:
Click on 'Free CAT 2019 Mock T est'
Enter your name and contact details for free registration
Once registered, you will be able to see the mock test for CAT
T he questions are given in MCQ format with four options as answers
Choose the right answer and move to next question
In the end of the test, click on 'Submit'
Your score will be displayed
CAT 2019 Mock T est (QA) will help you to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked, the exam pattern and
marking scheme. T ake this quick test for QA and check your score. You can also download the Question Paper along with
answers and their explanations for Free. Click below to start the free online test now.
Free CAT 2019 Mock Test (QA)
CAT 2019 Mock T est (VARC) will help you to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked, the exam pattern
and marking scheme. T ake this quick test for VARC and check your score. You can also download the Question Paper
Free CAT 2019 Mock Test (VA)
(VARC)
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Official CAT Mock Test

T he CAT conducting body, every year releases official mock test for candidates to practice and familiarise themselves with
the actual CAT exam. Official mock test of CAT 2019 will be released in the month of October. T he mock test available on the
official website of CAT consists of questions from VARC, DILR and QA. T he CAT 2019 mock test can be attempted online
through a dummy login. Candidates need to sign in and agree to the terms and conditions to be able to access the CAT
mock test. Here's the link to official CAT mock test: https://www.digialm.com//OnlineAssessment/index.html?756@@M8
Follow the below-mentioned steps to access the official CAT mock test:
Visit the official website of CAT
Look for CAT 2019 mock test tab and click on it
T he candidate will be directed to a login page
Click on 'Sign In'
Click on 'Next'
Check the box for 'agree to the terms and conditions'
Click on 'I am ready to begin'
Importance of CAT Question Papers/Sample Papers/Mock Tests

CAT previous-year papers are beneficial for you as they will help you in developing the aptitude for solving MCQs in the given
format and given time duration. T he CAT sample papers will also give you 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 sample papers is that it prepares you for all kinds of questions -
tough, easy, lengthy, tricky or even surprise questions.
CAT toppers and CAT mentors recommend solving atleast 30-40 mock tests during CAT preparation. Some, toppers
attempt even up to 80 mock tests. Given below are the benefits of solving CAT previous-year papers/sample papers/mock
tests.
Helps in understanding the CAT exam pattern and marking scheme of each question
Improves speed and accuracy of the candidate
Improves time management skills
Prepares the candidate for all types of questions
Helps in discovering tricks and shortcuts to solving the questions faster
When to Start Practicing CAT Question Papers and Sample Papers?

Start solving the CAT previous years' 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. 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. If the CAT 2019 will be held in November end, then
you must start with your mock tests in September. Also, do solve last year's CAT question paper to know the latest pattern
of the questions asked in the exam.
Also read:
How to Prepare for CAT in 6 months
Best Books for CAT Preparation
How to prepare for CAT - Ultimate tips from experts
How to Prepare for CAT without quitting your job
What is the best time to start CAT preparation
Admit Card
CAT admit card 2019 will be issued to the candidates on October 23, 2019. T hey can download their respective admit cards
from IIMCAT website by using their CAT login ID from 5:00 pm onwards. CAT 2019 admit card will be available for download
till November 24, 2019. T he aspirants must download their admit cards before exam as hard copy of the same will not be
issued.
CAT admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Any candidates found not carrying their admit
card will not be allowed to take the CAT exam.
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CAT 2019 Admit Card and Related Dates
CAT 2019 registrations August 7-September 18, 2019
CAT admit card download begins October 23, 2019 at 5;00 pm
Admit card download ends November 24, 2019
CAT 2019 exam November 24, 2019
How to Download CAT Admit Card 2019?
T o download the CAT 2019 admit card, you will be required to follow the steps given below:
Visit the official CAT 2019 website
Click on CAT 2019 admit card tab
Enter registration ID and password
T he admit card window will open
Click on download and save on desktop
T ake a print out your CAT 2019 admit card
A snapshot of CAT log in pag e:
CAT 2018 login
Problems in Downloading CAT Admit Card

At the time of downloading the CAT admit card 2019, you may face the following problems. In case you face a problem, do
not panic. Given below are the three problems you may face while downloading your admit card and their solutions:
Pro ble m S o lut io n
T he CAT 2019 website may face a technical glitch due

heavy traffic or any other reason. In such a case, do not
T echnical issue on the official website
continuously try to log in. Log out and visit the website
after sometime to download your admit card.
Check the speed of your internet connection. If it is slow,

Slow internet connection switch to a faster internet connection to download your
CAT admit card
In case you can’t remember your login credentials, click on

the ‘forgot password’ option given on the official website
and follow the instructions to change your
Wrong password or login in credentials
password/credentials. Use new password to download your
CAT 2019 admit card.
Details Provided on CAT 2019 Admit Card

T he CAT 2019 admit card will have the following details:
Candidate's name
Candidate's caste category
Candidate's date of birth
Candidate's registration number
Date and time of the exam
Google map link to locate exam centre
Emergency contact number
T est system number to identify your examination room
A snapshot of CAT admit card:
CAT 2019 Exam Date CAT 2019 Application Form CAT 2019 Syllabus
CAT 2019 Pattern CAT 2019 Sample Papers CAT 2019 Result
Errors to Check on CAT Admit Card 2019

As soon as you download your CAT admit card, check the all the information mentioned on it. T he below listed information
on admit card should match the information on the CAT application form:
T he name of the candidate should not be misspelt
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.
Birth category status should be correct
PWD/ DA status should be correct
T est city must be from one of the four options mentioned in the application form
Candidate’s photograph and signature must be clearly visible
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How to Correct Errors in CAT Admit Card 2019?

In case, any candidate finds error on his/her admit card, must immediately contact the exam authority to get it corrected.
Given below are the contact details:
CAT helpline desk at 1-800-209-0830 (T oll-Free)
Email at cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in
CAT Exam Day Instructions

Carry two copies of your CAT 2019 admit card and a photo ID proof (original and photocopy)
Reach your CAT exam centre two hours before reporting time to complete identification process
Do not sign your CAT admit card beforehand. T he admit card is to be signed only inside the exam hall in front of the
invigilator
Affix your photo on the admit card. T he photo should be same as the one uploaded with the application form
Do not to carry a mobile phone, calculator, IPad or any other gadget to the exam hall. Such items are prohibited inside the
examination hall
Do not carry bags or luggage to the CAT 2019 exam centre as you may not find any provision to keep it safe
Do not wear jewellery that contains metal, clothes with pockets, jackets and footwear on the exam day. T hese items 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. Read:
Items not allowed inside CAT exam hall.
Documents to Carry Along With CAT 2019 Admit Card

T he candidates are required to carry an ID proof issued by the Government of India or previous college/university along with
the CAT 2019 admit card to the examination hall. Given below is the list of documents you can carry as ID proof:
Aadhar card
Voter ID
Passport
College/University ID
Driver's license
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FAQs Regarding CAT Admit Card 2019

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 CAT admit card will be accepted as proof at the exam centre.
Q: How can I download my CAT admit card in case I f org et my CAT 2019 log in password?
A: If you forget your login password, you can create a new password by clicking the Forgot User ID/Password button on the
Registered Candidate login window. T he link to reset your password will be sent to your registered email address.
Q: What is T est System Number on the CAT admit card?
A: T he T est System Number mentioned on the admit card helps a candidate in identifying the floor and computer system at
the examination centre.
Q: Can I chang e my CAT exam centre af ter the admit card has been issued?
A: No. Once the admit card is issued, no request for change of test centre will be entertained.
Q: Will I receive a hard copy of my CAT admit card?
A: No. T he CAT admit card will be available in online mode onl; to be downloaded from the official website only.
Results
:
CAT 2019 result will be announced by IIMCAT in the second week of January 2020 (tentatively on January 6, 2020). T he exact
date of result declaration has not been announced by IIMCAT . CAT results are declared online on the official website of
IIMCAT . T he candidates can download their CAT score card by using their login ID and username.
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CAT 2019 Result & Related Dates

T ake a look at important dates and events related to CAT 2019 result, below.
CAT 2019 registrations August 7- September 18, 2019
CAT 2019 admit card download October 23 -November 24, 2019
CAT 2019 result January 6, 2020 (tentative)
How to Download CAT Result 2019?

T he CAT result 2019 will be available on the official website of IIMCAT for download. Registered candidates can check their
CAT 2019 result and download the scorecard by using their CAT login IDs. T o check the CAT result 2019, the candidates need
to follow the below mentioned steps:
Visit the official website of IIMCAT
Click on "CAT login"
Enter CAT 2019 ID and password
Click on scorecard tab
Download your CAT score card
A snapshot of CAT scorecard download link:
A snapshot of CAT 2018 result cum scorecard available on IIMCAT website:
Details Mentioned on CAT Result Cum Scorecard

Each candidate’s CAT score card will contain following details:
CAT 2019 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)
T he candidates must note that the CAT 2019 score cards can be downloaded only from the official CAT website and will be
available till December 31, 2020. Hard copy of the CAT result will not be issued, hence the candidates must download a copy
of their scorecard before the download window closes.
CAT Application Form CAT Syllabus CAT Question Papers
CAT Admit Card CAT Exam Pattern CAT Cut Offs
CAT Percentile Predictor IIM and Non-IIM Call Predictor CAT Exam Analysis
How is CAT Percentile Calculated?

Calculation of CAT percentile includes f our steps:
1. CAT marking scheme: In CAT , 3 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.
2. Each candidate is first scored section-wise and then the overall score is arrived at by totaling the section-wise scores.
3. T hereafter, these section-wise and overall scores (raw scores) are normalized to arrive at scaled CAT score.
4. In the fourth step, the normalized scores are converted into percentiles which is reported on the CAT score card.
Read: Dif f erence between CAT Score and CAT Percentile
W ha t is CA T No r ma l iz a t io n P r o ce s s ?
T he CAT exam is conducted in two slots and the difficulty level of one question paper varies from the other. T o ensure equity
in the marking process, CAT authorities follow a normalization process where the marks of every candidate are scaled.
Parameters taken into consideration during CAT normalization process:
Highest score
Lowest score
Mean score
Median score
T op 10 percentiles
Lowest 10 percentiles
T he CAT normalization process is based on GAT E scoring process and the calculations are based on statistic equations.
Read more about CAT normalization process.
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What after CAT 2019 Result?

Following the declaration of CAT 2019 result, the IIMs begin their admission process. Given below are the three stages of IIM
admission process:
1. Screening of candidates on the basis of CAT score and academic history
2. WAT /GD-PI round
3. Final selection of the candidates
Once the CAT result is declared, candidates are shortlisted for the interview round on the basis of CAT cut-of f percentiles
fixed by each institute. T his round consists of Written Ability T est (WAT ) or Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
Final selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the CAT score, academic history and performance in WAT /PI.
Related Articles:
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All MBA colleges accepting CAT score
Colleges accepting CAT score in various percentile range:
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 90 above
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Previous Year (CAT 2018) Result Highlights

Eleven candidates scored 100 percentile in CAT 2018. Last year 20 candidates scored 100 percentile including four female
candidates.
All the 11 candidate were male and from engineering and technology backgrounds.
Out of 2,09,405 candidates who cleared the CAT 2018, 1,36,075 were male and 73326 were f emale candidates.
In CAT 2018, twenty one candidates obtained an overall 99.99 percentile, out of which 19 were from engineering or
technology background.
Delhi-based twins Anubhav Garg and Abhishek Garg both secured 99.99 percentile.
Eleven candidates including Rounak Majumdar, Patrick D'Souza and Amit Bikram scored 100 percentile while, 21 candidates
scored 99.99 percentile. Given below is the list of few toppers and their CAT scores. Also read: CAT 2018 T oppers Profiles
CAT Toppers (2018)
C AT 2 0 18 T o ppe rs Ove rall Pe rce nt ile
Rounak Majumdar 100
Patrick D’Souza 100
Amit Bikram 100
Niranjan Prasad 100
Kishan Kashyap 99.99
Saumya Gupta 99.99
Anubhav Garg 99.99
Abhishek Garg 99.97
Parth Hebbalkar 99.97
Mihir Kapse 99.97
Aakash Parikh 99.92
Karan 99.91
Aniket Mahajan 99
Dhiraj Kulkarni 99.89
Mayur Arora 99.88
Kushagra Panwar 99.6
Vineet Bajaj 99.53
Kuldeep Atri 99.44
Meet Misal Avinash 99.37
Pratik Mishra 99.33
Siddhant Dhawan 99.28
CAT 2018 Topper Interviews

Shiksha spoke to some of the top performers of CAT 2018. T hey shared their strategy of CAT exam preparation with us.
Read below:

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FAQs Regarding CAT Result 2019

Q: Will I receive my CAT result via SMS?
A: CAT result notification will be sent to each CAT 2019 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 do so as the CAT score is valid only for one year. T he score of 2019 exam will be applicable for 2020
academic year 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.
Q: If I do not clear the minimum CAT cut-of f , will I still be elig ible f or admission?
A: No you will not be eligible for admission to any institute if you do not clear the minimum CAT cut-off set by that particular
institute.
Q: Will I be able to see my scaled score on my CAT score card?
A: Yes, the scaled score will be displayed on the CAT score card.
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 result for both the slots (1 and 2) is announced on the same day.
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.
Check CAT Cut offs and predict calls from IIMs and other T op MBA Colleges, whether your CAT score is 70 percentile, 80
percentile or 90 percentile. Check Fees, Placement Reviews, Admission, Shortlist Criteria and eligibility of all MBA Colleges
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Cut Off
T he 20 IIMs and other top B-schools in India fix their own CAT cut off percentile for selection of candidates for admission.
T he CAT cut off 2019 will be declared after the result announcement (second week of January 2020). T he qualifying CAT cut
offs will be released by all the 20 IIMs before hand. IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Lucknow have
already announced qualifying CAT 2019 cut offs for admission to their PGP batch of 2020.
IIM Calcutta and IIM Bangalore have fixed 85 percentile (General category) as qualifying CAT cut off while IIM Lucknow has
fixed 90 percentile (General category) as qualifying CAT cut off for the upcoming academic year. T he lowest qualifying cut off
is of IIM Ahmedabad at 80 percentile.
Read more:
IIM Bangalore CAT cut off and admission criteria
IIM Lucknow CAT cut off and admission criteria
IIM Ahmedabad cut off and admission criteria
IIM Calcutta cut off and admission criteria
T he IIMs announce the qualifying cut offs publically but reveal the final cut offs only to the selected candidates and
authorities invloved in the admission process. On the other hand, other institutes accepting CAT score for admission
announce the cut offs before-hand.
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Factors Determining CAT Cut Off

CAT cut off percentile for each institute depends on numerous factors. Some of them are mentioned below.
Difficulty level of the exam
Number of aspirants who appeared for the exam
Number of aspirants who passed in the exam
Number of seats in a particular institute
Ranking of the institute
T he CAT 2019 cut offs will also be determined on the basis of above mentioned factors.
Difference Between Qualifying CAT Cut Off and Final CAT Cut Off
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 offs are: Qualifying CAT cut offs (IIM eligibility cut off) and final CAT cut offs (IIM call cut off).
In the table below, we have listed the difference between the two.
Qualif ying C AT cut o f f s Final C AT cut o f f s
Also referred to as IIM eligibility cut off or IIM shortlist cut

Also referred to as IIM call cut offs, it is the minimum
off, it is the minimum marks a candidate must score so
percentile score fixed by the IIMs for selection of
that he/she is eligible for interview call (for WAT /GD-PI
candidates for WAT /GD-PI round.
round) from the IIMs.
Meeting the qualifying cut off does not mean the candidate Meeting the final CAT cut off does not mean that the
will be selected for WAT -GD/PI round. candidate will be selected for admission.
T he qualifying CAT cut off is fixed before the
T he final cut off is fixed after the declaration of CAT result.
announcement of CAT result.
T he qualifying CAT cut off percentiles are announced by

each campus in their shortlist and admission criteria T he final CAT cut offs are not announced publically by any
notification. IIM or even the top MBA institutes.
T he qualifying CAT cut offs remain above 90 percentile for

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

T he final CAT cut offs include sectional and over all cut offs.
cut offs.
T he final CAT cut off is fixed category-wise. For General

T he qualifying CAT cut off is fixed category-wise. T he cut category male students with Engineering background the
off for General category students is high (90), while for final cut off is high as compared to reserved category
reserved category students, it is low (70 and below). students, female students and those with non-engineering
background.
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Expected CAT Cut Offs 2019

Presented below are the expected CAT cut offs for General category students for admission to the top 20 IIMs. T he below
mentioned cut offs are the 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 of marks.
IIMs Expected CAT cut offs
IIM Ahmedabad 99 percentile
IIM Bangalore 99 percentile
IIM Calcutta 99 percentile
IIM Lucknow 97-98 percentile
IIM Indore 97-98 percentile
IIM Kozhikode 97-98 percentile
IIM Amritsar 95-96 percentile
IIM Nagpur 95-96 percentile
IIM Sambalpur 95-96 percentile
IIM T richy 94-95 percentile
IIM Raipur 94-95 percentile
IIM Ranchi 94-95 percentile
IIM Kashipur 94-95 percentile
IIM Vizag 92-94 percentile
IIM Udaipur 92-94 percentile
IIM Bodhgaya 92-94 percentile
IIM Shillong 90 percentile
IIM Sirmaur 90 percentile
Expected CAT Cut Off 2019 for Top Non-IIM MBA Colleges
Presented below are the expected CAT cut off percentiles for General category students for top Non-IIM MBA colleges that
accept the CAT score:
B - S cho o l Ex pe ct e d CA T cut o f f
FMS, Delhi 98
SPJIMR, Mumbai 92
IMT , Ghaziabad 90
JBIMS, Mumbai 96
MDI, Gurgaon 94
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
XIME, Bangalore 70
Previous Years' (2017, 2016) CAT Cut Offs of Top IIMs

T he actual category-wise CAT cut offs for previous years (CAT 2017 and CAT 2016) for each of the T op IIMs have been
mentioned below. T hese cut off percentiles have been obtained by Shiksha through filing RT I with each IIM.
IIM A hme da ba d CA T cut o f f s co r e s
C at e g o ry C AT 2 0 17 cut o f f C AT 2 0 16 cut o f f
General 100 100
NC-OBC 100 99.99
SC 99.82 99.97
ST 99.92 99.88
DA 99.28 99.97
IIM B a ng a l o r e CA T cut o f f s co r e s
C at e g o ry C AT cut o f f 2 0 17 C AT cut o f f 2 0 16
General 90.72 92.48
NC-OBC 81.48 81.14
SC 75.22 76.35
ST 70.01 75.22
DA 64.21 76.21
IIM K o z hik o de CA T cut o f f s co r e s
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 Indo r e CA T cut o f f s co r e s
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 T r ichy CA T cut o f f s co r e s
C at e g o ry C AT 2 0 17 cut o f f C AT 2 0 16 cut o f f
General 95 96
NC-OBC 78 (78.01) 78
SC 60 (60.01) 60
ST 40 (40.01) 42 (42.07)
DA 40 (40.16) 40 (40.19)
IIM Ra ipur CA T cut o f f s co r e s
General 95 96
NC-OBC 78.01 78
SC 60.01 60
ST 40.01 42.07
DA 40.16 40.19
IIM Ro ht a k CA T cut o f f s co r e s
General 95 96
NC-OBC 78.01 75.36
SC 60.01 65.05
ST 40.01 42.12
DA 40.16 40
IIM Uda ipur CA T cut o f f s co r e s
General 95 96
NC-OBC 78.03 78
SC 64.14 61.16
ST 54.10 46.60
DA 43.46 41.91
IIM S ir ma ur CA T cut o f f s co r e s
General 95 81.23
NC-OBC 78.01 76.54
SC 60.01 69.61
ST 40.01 61.81
DA 40.16 72.81
IIM Na g pur CA T cut o f f s co r e s
General 90.09 90.08
NC-OBC 81.89 81.48
SC 65.48 79.78
ST 45.09 73.73
DA 66.4 NA
IIM V is ha k ha pa t na m CA T cut o f f s co r e s
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 A mr it s a r CA T cut o f f s co r e s
General 94.76 94.9
NC-OBC 85.35 75.09
SC 71.92 55.42
ST 43.19 36.26
DA 35.58 35.33
IIM S a mba l pur CA T cut o f f s co r e s
General 95 NA
NC-OBC 78 NA
SC 60 NA
ST 40 NA
DA 40 NA
List of Colleges by Range of CAT Cut Off Percentile

T here are more the 250 MBA colleges that accept the CAT score. From the links below you can know which colleges you are
likely to get admission in depending upon your CAT 2019 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
Scored low in CAT ? Don’t fret, you can still get a good
Colleges Accepting CAT percentile above 85
college
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What After CAT 2019 Cut Offs? Selection Criteria & Admission Process
Once the CAT 2019 result is announced, depending upon your CAT percentile score, you will be eligible for admission. T he IIM
selection process includes screening of candidates on the basis of CAT score, WAT /GD-PI round and final selection. Most of
the IIMs conduct WAT /GD-PI round in the months of February and March, while offer of admission letters are issued to
successful candidates in the months of April and May.
On invitation f or WAT /GD-PI round, the candidate must present the f ollowing documents:
Original and self-attested photocopies of marksheets of class X, class XII 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 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 50% marks or equivalent
(45% in case of the candidates belonging to SC, ST , and PwD category) based on latest available grades/marks.
T he IIMs’ final offer of admission is based on the composite score of a candidate which 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 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 in at executive or managerial level
Also Read: All about IIM Selection and Admission Process
Each MBA colleges announces its admission process and selection criteria beforehand. You can check the selection criteria
from the official website of each institute/colleges.
FAQs Regarding CAT Cut Off

Q: What is CAT cut of f ?
A: T he CAT cut off refers to the minimum percentile required to score by a candidate in order to get shortlisted for further
selection process for admission to IIMs.
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.
Q: When will CAT 2019 cut of f s be released?
A: CAT 2019 cut offs will be released by the IIMs soon after the CAT result announcement. T he CAT 2019 result is expected
to be announced in the first week January, 2020. T he cut offs will be released on the respective websites of the B-Schools.
Q: Will I g et admission to the IIM/other institutes if I meet the CAT cut-of f ?
A: No, only meeting the cut off 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.
Q: Are the CAT cut of f s same f or every student?
A: No. T he CAT cut offs are different category-wise. T he cut off for reserved categories is lesser than that for General
category candidates.
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. T he shortlisting by IIMs and top B-Schools is done on the basis of
overall CAT cut-off as well as sectional CAT cut offs.
Answer Key
CAT 2019 answer key is likely to be released a week after the exam. T he test takers can access the official answer key by
using their CAT log in ID and password. T he exam conducting body, IIMCAT will first release the preliminary answer key and
allow candidates to raise objection (if any) to the official answers. T he window to file objection will be opened for 2-3 days
after which a revised CAT answer key will be released called the final answer key.
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CAT Answer Key 2019: Important Dates
Eve nt s Dat e s
CAT 2019 answer key release First week of December, 2019
Submission of Answer Objection First-Second week of December, 2019
CAT 2019 result announcement January 6, 2020 (tentative)
How to Download CAT Answer Key?

CAT 2019 candidates can check their answer keys/final answer keys to assess how much they have scored in the exam by
using their CAT login ID and password. T o download CAT answer key 2019, candidates need to follow the below-mentioned
steps:
Visit the official website of CAT
Click on the 'login' tab
Enter CAT login ID and password
CAT 2019 answer key will appear on the screen
T he candidates are advised to take a printout of the CAT answer key or CAT response sheet for future reference.
A snapshot of CAT 2018 answer key:
Also read: CAT score vs CAT percentile-Know the difference
Information given on CAT Answer Key

T he CAT 2019 answer key/response sheet will contain each question and its status (your answer) and the right answer along
with the candidate's details. T he following information will be mentioned on the CAT answer key 2019:
Name of the candidate
CAT registration number
CAT 2019 exam centre
T est date
T est time
Question
Question type
Question ID
Status
Right option/answer
CA T Ma r k ing S che me
T he candidates must be aware of CAT marking scheme to assess the answer key correctly and raise valid objection if
required. Given below table indicates marking scheme of the CAT 2019 exam:
T y pe o f Q ue s t io ns Co r r e ct A ns we r Inco r r e ct A ns we r
MCQ +3 -1
Non-MCQ +3 0
Note: There will be no deduction of marks for unanswered questions.
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An imag e of CAT 2018 answer key:
T he CAT answer key contains question wise status:
CAT Answer key: Raising Objection

T he IIMCAT introduced the provision to raise objection to official answer key in CAT 2018. Under this, the test takers can
raise objection to the official answer of any question asked in the CAT exam, if they are convinced it is wrong. If the objection
is found to be genuine, the official answer is revised. T o raise objection, the candidates are required to fill an online form
available on the official website for a limited period of time.
How to Submit CAT Answer Objections

In case a candidate wishes to raise an objection to CAT 2019 answer key, s/he 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. T he window to file
objection to CAT answer key 2019 will be open for only two days. T he objection can be filed with payment of Rs 1000 as
f ees, online. Following are the steps to fill the objection form:
Visit the official website of CAT 2019
Click on Objection form
Enter CAT login ID and password
Click on ‘+’ sign to add an objection
Check the question number from the PDF of the question paper on the official website
Enter details
Pay objection fee i.e. Rs 1000 per objection through credit/debit card or net banking
Raising Objection to CAT 2019 answers: Important Points to Remember

In case the objection is found valid, objection fee (excluding transaction charges) will be refunded
Objections that have been submitted once cannot be edited
T here is no limit to raising objections
CAT 2019 result will be announced only after this process is over
No objections will be entertained after the release of final answer key
T he IIMCAT offers only revision of answer key. T here will be no re-checking of CAT question paper under any circumstance.
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Counselling
T here is no provision of CAT counselling. Admission to IIMs and other B-schools through CAT 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 are
also fixed individually by each IIM. Non-IIMs accepting CAT score for admission, issue their own admission schedule and
selection process.
Admission process through CAT score into IIMs and other management institutes begin after CAT result is declared. T he
admission process of all 20 IIMs lasts for 3-4 months, and it concludes by the end of April. Classes commence from June-July.
Admission procedure of non-IIMs also get over around the same time.
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Selection Procedure of IIMs Through CAT

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
Second phase: WAT -PI round
T hird phase: Final selection
Fir s t pha s e :
Each test takers is shortlisted on the basis of his/her CAT score viz-a-viz CAT 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 2018 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. Click here for CAT 2018 cut offs for IIM admission
S e co nd pha s e :
In this phase, IIMs conduct WAT /GD-PI. T his stage is the decider for the selection panel finalise the candidate on the basis of
their performance in WAT /GD-PI.
T hir d pha s e :
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:
Parame t e rs We ig ht
CAT score 40
Class 10 score 20
Class 12 score 10
Graduation score 20
Gender diversity 2
Work experience 8
T otal 100
*The above table contains parameters and weight of IIM Bangalore for CAT 2018. Weights of each parameter varies for each IIM
year on year.
On the basis of this 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:
IIM Interview Call Letter
Candidates selected for first round of admission process will receive call letters on their registered CAT 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 2018 score card
Written Ability Test (WAT)

Written Ability T est or WAT is an essay writing test in which candidates are given topic to write upon in 15-30 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 8-10. 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 30-40% weight in selection
process. In PI, the candidates face a panel of 2-4 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.
Read: T ips and tricks to crack WAT /GD-PI
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 taken from fields like socio-political, economic and
business affairs, sports, etc. PI refers to Personal Interview held on the same day as WAT .
Q. How will I know if I have made it to WAT -PI round of any IIM?
A: After the declaration of CAT 2019 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 CAT Common Admission Process?
A: T he Common Admission Process is conducted for IIM Rohtak, 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.
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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 1000 MBA colleges in India. T he admission process in these colleges too includes
GD/PI conducted individually by each institute. Read More: Procedure f or admission in T op MBA colleg es in India
Also read: List of all MBA Colleg es in India Accepting CAT score
Reg ion-wise number of colleg es accepting CAT score f or admission in India:

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Common Admission Test (CAT) 2019 Visit on Shiksha

What is CAT Exam?

CAT 2019 Highlights

Exam Name Common Admission T est

Exam Frequency Once a year

Exam Mode Online

Exam Duration 3 hours

T est T akers 2,09,405

Accepting Colleg es 1271

CAT 2019 : Important Dates

CAT 2019 notification July 28, 2019

CAT 2019 reg istrations Aug ust 7 - September 18, 2019

CAT exam tutorial to be available October 16, 2019

Declaration of CAT result 2019 January 6, 2020 (tentative)

CAT Eligibility Criteria

What's New in CAT 2019 Exam?

Top Colleges Accepting CAT Exam Score

List o f IIMs acce pt ing C AT sco re s

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode Indian Institute of Management, Indore

Indian Institute of Management, Shillong Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak

Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi Indian Institute of Management, Raipur

Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur

Indian Institute of Management, T iruchirappalli Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur

Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya

Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur

Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur Indian Institute of Management, Jammu

Courses Of f ered by IIMs

PGPBM (Post Graduate Programme in Business

PGPPM (Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and

PGDHRM (Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource

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CAT 2019 Selection Procedure

CAT 2019 Preparation Tips and Topper Interviews

CAT 2019: Preparation Plan for Data Interpretation &

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Important FAQs Regarding CAT Exam

Ye ar o f C AT Exam No . o f S t ud e nt s Applie d No . o f S t ud e nt s Appe are d

2018 2,41,000 2,09405

2017 2,31,000 1,99,632

2016 2,32,434 1,95,000

2015 2,18,664 1,79,602

2012 2,14,000 1,95,000

Selecting CAT 2019 Test Cities: Key Points

List of CAT 2019 Test Cities

Port Blair Rohtak Ahmednagar

Kurnool Sonipat Kolhapur

Nellore Simla Nashik

T irupati Jammu Solapur

Vijaywada Dhanbad Amravati

Visakhapatnam Jamshedpur Aurangabad

Chittoor Ranchi Jalgaon

Itanagar Bangalore Kolhapur

Dibrugarh Belgaum Mumbai

Guwahati Bidar Nagpur

Aurangabad Davanagere Nashik

Gaya Hassan Pune

Muzaffarpur Kolar Ratnagiri

Patna Mandya Satara

Chandigarh Mangalore Solapur

Bhilai Mysore Shillong