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Applicable for MBA/PGDM Programmes Across India
The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) on a rotational basis. It serves as the primary gateway for admission into MBA/PGDM programmes at the IIMs and over 1,200+ top business schools in India.
CAT evaluates candidates across key management aptitude areas and provides a single, unified platform for aspirants seeking admission to India’s leading management institutions.
Accepted by numerous universities and institutions across India for admission into various professional programs.
Evaluates candidates' aptitude through sections on analytical ability, logical reasoning, quantitative skills, and verbal competency
Offers a pathway to reputed colleges and enhances career opportunities in diverse fields and industries.
Who can apply for CAT?
CAT Schedule
Note: Exact dates are announced by NTA . Check the official website for updated schedule.
Reading Comprehension – Inference, Tone, Main Idea, Summary • Para Jumbles & Logical Sequencing • Odd Sentence Out & Summary Questions • Sentence & Para Completion • Grammar & Vocabular
Data Interpretation (DI) Topics Tables (including tables with missing values) Bar Graphs Line Graphs Pie Charts Caselets (data in paragraph form) Mixed or Combination Charts (e.g., bar + line) Radar Charts Bubble Charts Scatter Plots Venn Diagrams Data Sufficiency Missing Data Interpretation Quant-Based DI (involving calculations like averages, ratios) Unconventional charts (e.g., Gantt, area charts) Logical Reasoning (LR) Topics Arrangements: Linear, Circular, Complex, Matrix, Floor Puzzles Puzzles & Grouping: Distribution, Selection, Matching, Team Formation Sequencing & Ordering: Rankings, Scheduling, Time/Event Sequencing Relationships: Blood Relations, Family Trees Logic-Based Puzzles: Binary Logic (Truth/Lie), Logical Deduction, Syllogisms Networks & Paths: Routes, Networks, ATMs, Roads Games & Tournaments: Round-robin, Knockout formats Other Topics: Clocks and Calendars, Direction Sense, Sets, 2D/3D Space LRs, Constraint-based puzzles
• Arithmetic – Percentages, Ratio, Averages, Profit & Loss, TSD • Algebra – Equations, Inequalities, Logarithms • Geometry – Triangles, Circles, Mensuration • Modern Math – P&C;, Probability, Sequences • Number System – Divisibility, HCF/LCM, Remainders