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CAT : Common Admission Test
CAT
CAT is the most popular national level MBA entrance exam in India. It is conducted annually.
Common Admission Test (CAT Exam) is a computer based test for admission in graduate management programs(MBA). It consist of 3 sections i.e., Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning(DILR), Quantitative Aptitude (Quant).
Eligibility Criteria for Appearing in CAT
The aspirant candidate should hold 3 years of Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The IIM CAT exam eligibility criteria for general category candidates is 50% marks in graduation and 45% for the reserved category.
Exam pattern and structure
| Section | MCQs | CAT Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 22 | 40 min |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DI & LR) | 12 | 40 min |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | 14 | 40 min |
| Total | 48 | 120 (2 hours) |
CAT 2025 Exam Highlights
Exam Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| CAT Full Form | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| CAT 2024 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 (tentative) |
| CAT Exam Timings | Slot 1: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Slot 2: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Slot 3: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| CAT Exam Fees | INR 2,500 (General category) and INR 1,250 (Reserved category) |
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