CAT, known as Common Admission Test, is going to be held tentatively in the month of November 26, 2023. The registration process for CAT 2023 will begin in August 2023 and the exam dates will be announced in July 2023. CAT 2023 Exam will be held in 3 slots in online mode. Aspirants who want to apply for CAT 2023 can apply online on the official site of CAT i.e., www.iimcat.ac.in from the first week of August to the third week of September. This time, CAT 2023 is expected to be conducted either by IIM Calcutta or IIM Lucknow.
Aspirants planning to pursue MBA courses from top Business schools need to qualify for the CAT entrance exam as most of the top MBA colleges like IIMs, IITs, GIM, GLIM, LIBA, NITIE, MDI, SPJIMR, IMT, FMS, MICA, IRMA, KIIT SOM, MDI Gurugram, AMU, JMI, BHU, etc. offers admission to the students on the basis of scores obtained in CAT. To apply for CAT 2023, candidates need to possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria can only appear for CAT 2023 exam.
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- CAT 2023 exam will consist of 3 sections- Quantitative Ability (QA), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC).
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- The time allotted for CAT 2023 exam will be 120 minutes.
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- CAT 2023 question paper consists of 2 types of questions- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and TITA.
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- No negative marking will be there for TITA questions.
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- The mode to appear for the CAT 2023 exam is online.
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- Aspirants can prepare for CAT 2023 exam with study materials, mock papers, and coaching programs.
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What is CAT Exam?
CAT Exam is one of the most prestigious entrance exams in India. It is a national-level management entrance exam that is held for admission into MBA courses in 20 IIMs. Candidates who possess a valid score in CAT can only apply for MBA admission in top MBA colleges in India. CAT 2023 exam will be conducted online mode i.e, a (Computer Based Test ) and will be held in three sessions.
CAT 2023 Exam Highlights
Below highlighted the exam overview of the CAT 2023 exam:
CAT 2023 Exam Particulars CAT 2023 Exam Details Name of Exam Common Admission Test (CAT) Conducting Body IIM Mode of Application Online Mode of Exam Online (Computer Based Test) Frequency of CAT Exam Once a year Minimum Marks Eligibility 50% in Bachelor’s degree Courses Offered PGDM/ MBA in various streams Official Website www.iimcat.ac.in CAT 2023 Important dates
Aspirants going to appear for CAT 2023 exam are advised to keep track of all important dates and events. Though the official notification of CAT 2023 is not yet announced, candidates can check the tentative dates of CAT 2023 in the below table:
CAT 2023 Events CAT 2023 Dates (Tentative) Release of CAT 2023 Notification July 31, 2023 Starting Date of CAT 2023 Registration August 3, 2023 Last Date to Apply for CAT 2023 Third week of September 2023 Last date to submit CAT 2023 Registration fees Third week of September 2023 Opening of CAT 2023 form Correction window Last week of September 2023 Last date to edit CAT 2023 Application form Last week of September 2023 Release of CAT 2023 Admit Card Last week of October 2023 CAT 2023 Exam Date November 26, 2023 Release of CAT 2023 Response Sheet and Answer Key The first week of December 2023 Announcement of CAT 2023 Result Last week of December 2023 CAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for CAT 2023 exam, candidates need to fulfill certain eligibility criteria require as Age limit, Academic Qualification, Work Experience, etc. The detailed eligibility criteria for the CAT 2023 exam are given below:
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- Academic Qualification: Aspirants should have passed their Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a government-authorized university.
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- Minimum Marks for CAT 2023: Candidates need to score a minimum of 50% in aggregate in the CAT exam. However, for the reserved category, the minimum percentage required is 45% in their graduation.
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- Age Limit: As per the official updates, there are no specifications in the age limit criteria for CAT 2023 exam. If candidates possess the basic qualification, then he/she can apply for CAT 2023.
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- Eligibility for Final Year Students: Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation can also apply for the CAT 2023 exam, but they need to complete their graduation before the admission date.
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- Work Experience: There are no specifications required for work experience. Aspirants with professional degrees like CS, CA/ICWA can also apply for CAT 2023 exam.
CAT 2023 Application Form
CAT 2023 exam registration process will begin tentatively in the first week of August 2023. The application process for CAT 2023 will be held online. Aspirants who want to appear for CAT 2023 can fill out the CAT application form on its official site. While filling out the CAT 2023 application form, aspirants will be required to pay a registration fee. The details of the CAT 2023 registration process are mentioned below:
Step 1: New Registration
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- For New registration, candidates need to go to the official website of CAT i.e., www.iimcat.ac.in
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- Now, candidates need to click on the ‘registration tab’ and fill in all the required details including the Candidate’s Name, Date of Birth, Phone number, and Email ID.
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- Now, aspirants will get a different CAT 2023 Registration ID in their registered contact details.
Step 2: Fill out the Application Form
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- Candidates need to log in to the portal again and as per requirements fill out all the details.
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- Here, the aspirants have to fill out the CAT 2023 Application Form with academic and personal details like Father’s name, Mother’s name, Gender, Date of Birth, Nationality, Address, Category, Graduation percentage, 10th and 12th mark sheet, Details of Work Experience (optional)
Step 3: Upload Documents for CAT 2023
After filling out the CAT 2023 Application Form, candidates need to upload documents like Photographs, Signatures, etc. The details of the format and size of the documents are mentioned in the below table:
Document Format File Size Photograph .JPG/ .JPEG <=80 Kb Signature .JPG/ .JPEG <=80 Kb PwD/ DA Certificate PDF <=200 Kb NC-OBC/SC/ST Certificate PDF <=200 Kb Step 4: Pay CAT 2023 Application Fees
The application fees for CAT 2023 need to be paid online. The details of the CAT 2023 Application fee for the different categories are given in the below table:
Category CAT 2023 Application Fees General/ EWS/ NC-OBC INR 2300 SC/ ST/ PwD INR 1150 CAT 2023 Syllabus
CAT 2023 Syllabus comprises topics from three subjects- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). CAT 2023 syllabus is mainly focused on school-based English and Mathematics. The details of the CAT 2023 syllabus are given in the below table:
CAT 2023 Syllabus CAT Important Topics Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Fill in the blanks, Sentence Correction, Analogies, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Based Question, Cloze Passage Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) Tables, Graphs and Charts, Scatter Plots, Routes and Networks, Teams, Games, and Tournaments, Reasoning, Puzzles, Arrangements, Blood relations Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Prime Factorisation, Arithmetic, Algebra, Divisibility Rules, Geometry, Modern Maths, Polynomials, Maxima, and Minima CAT 2023 Exam Pattern
CAT 2023 Exam is expected to be organized in three slots. The mode to appear for the exam is online. Most of the questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based. Aspirants will be required to complete CAT 2023 exam within 2 hours. The details of the CAT 2023 Exam Pattern are provided in the below table:
CAT 2023 Particulars CAT 2023 Details Mode of Exam Online Time Duration 120 Minutes or 2 hours (40 Minutes Sectional Time Limit) Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type in the Answer (TITA). Total Sections 3 Sections Exam Sections Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)Quantitative Ability (QA) Total Marks 198 Total Questions 66 CAT 2023 Marking Scheme +3 for every correct answer-1 for every wrong answerNo Negative Marks for TITA Questions Medium of the Exam English CAT 2023 Admit Card
CAT 2023 Admit Card will be released tentatively in the month of October 2023. Aspirants who successfully register for the CAT 2023 exam will only be able to download their admit cards. Aspirants by logging into the official website can download the admit card by entering the CAT registration ID and password. The steps to download the CAT 2023 Admit Card are given below:
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- Step 1: Go to the official website of CAT i.e., www.iimcat.ac.in
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- Step 2: Click on the tab ‘admit card’ or ‘login’ tab
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- Step 3: Now, candidates need to enter their CAT 2023 registration ID and password ad click on the option ‘CAT 2023 Admit Card
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- Step 4: The CAT 2023 admit card will appear on the screen.
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- Step 5: Lastly, candidates can now download the admit card and take a printout of it for future use.
CAT 2023 Answer Key
CAT Answer Key will be released within 5 to 8 days after the conduction of the CAT exam. The answer key will help candidates in evaluating the raw score candidates are likely to get in the CAT 2023 exam. Below given the steps to download CAT 2023 answer key are:
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- Step 1: Visit the official site of CAT i.e., www.iimcat.ac.in
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- Step 2: Click on the tab ‘login’
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- Step 3: Now, aspirants need to enter CAT login ID and password
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- Step 4: Now, click on the option ‘CAT 2023 answer key’
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- Step 5: The ‘CAT 2023 answer key’ will appear on the screen
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- Step 6: Lastly, candidates need to download the CAT 2023 answer key and save it for future use.
CAT 2023 Results
CAT 2023 results will be available tentatively in the month of December on the official website of CAT. CAT 2023 results will contain each aspirant’s raw scores and percentiles. Candidates by entering their login ID and password can download the result of CAT 2023, The steps to download CAT 2023 results are given in below points:
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- Step 1: Go to the official website of CAT i.e., www.iimcat.ac.in
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- Step 2: Click on the tab ‘CAT 2023 result/scorecard’
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- Step 3: Now, enter CAT 2023 application number and password
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- Step 4: Now, aspirants need to go to the scorecard section.
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- Step 5: The result of CAT 2023 will appear on the screen.
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- Step 6: Lastly, aspirants need to download the CAT 2023 result and save it for future reference.
CAT 2023 Cut-Offs for MBA Admission
CAT 2023 cut-off percentiles for admission in MBA course at IIMs ranges between 95-100 across 20 IIMs. The cut-offs for General category candidates of the top six IIMs range between 98-100 percentile. On the other hand, the cut-off percentile for the rest of the 14 IIMs is 95 percentile and less. The cut-off of CAT 2023 for IIMs and other top MBA colleges in India is given in the below table:
Name of the Institute Cut off percentiles 2023 IIM Ahmedabad 99-100 IIM Bangalore 99-100 IIM Calcutta 99 IIM Lucknow 97-98 IIM Indore 97-98 IIM Kozhikode 97-98 IIM Amritsar 95-96 IIM Nagpur 95-96 IIM Sambalpur 95-96 IIM Trichy 94-95 IIM Raipur 94-95 IIM Ranchi 94-95 IIM Kashipur 94-95 IIM Vizag 92-94 IIM Rohtak 92-94 IIM Udaipur 92-94 IIM Bodhgaya 92-94 IIM Shillong 90 IIM Sirmaur 90 IIM Jammu 90 CAT 2023 Selection Process
Aspirants who clear the CAT exam will have to participate in the selection process of CAT after the CAT result in 2023. Each MBA colleges and IIMs have different admission processes. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of three factors which includes:
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- Written Ability Test (WAT)
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- Group Discussion (GD), and
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- Personal Interviews (PI)
CAT 2023 Preparation Tips
As the syllabus of CAT 2023 is broad, candidates need to follow some strategies to crack CAT 2023 exam. Some of the preparation tips are mentioned below points:
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- Aspirants must go through the CAT 2023 Syllabus and understand the syllabus properly.
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- Selection of the right study materials for CAT 2023. It is important for candidates to choose the right CAT study materials to score well in all the CAT 2023 exam sections of CAT Exam 2023.
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- To prepare all three sections of CAT 2023, always make a timeline.
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- Always maintain a diary to take notes on regular basis on all the important formulas and topics. Taking notes will help candidates to make quick revisions before the exam date.
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- Attempt mock tests as many as possible. Mock Tests will help candidates gain better conceptual clarity and also maintain regular practice for all the chapters.
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- After completing the CAT syllabus, solve CAT Previous Years Papers. These previous years’ papers are the most important resources and give the aspirants valuable insights regarding CAT.
CAT 2023 FAQs
Q. How many times a candidate can attempt the CAT exam?
Ans: Candidates can attempt for CAT exam as many times as they want. As there is no age limit, therefore there is no limit to the number of times. However, aspirants must meet the basic eligibility criteria to appear for CAT 2023 exam.
Q. What are the documents that a candidate required for the CAT 2023 exam?
Ans. To apply for CAT 2023 exam, aspirants need to keep a few documents which include Scanned Images of their Signature and Photograph, Scanned copies of category certificates (if applicable), Disability certificates, and details of scores obtained in 10th standard, 12th standard, and graduation.
Q. What is the lower age limit to apply for the CAT 2023 exam?
Ans: There is no lower age limit to apply for CAT 2023 exam. To appear for CAT 2023, candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% of marks from an authorized university.
Q. How can a candidate correct a mistake in CAT 2023 application form?
Ans. If candidates have submitted their CAT 2023 application with a mistake, then they can correct the mistake when IIM opens its CAT form correction window. The details that can be edited during the correction period are Test city preference, Signature, and Photograph.
Q. When does a candidate apply for the CAT 2023 exam?
Ans: Aspirants can apply for CAT 2023 Exam after the registration window opens. The registration process for CAT 2023 exam is expected to begin by the first week of August 2023. The conducting authority along with the official notification will declare the last date to apply for CAT 2023 exam.
Q. Is the CAT 2023 Application Form will be available in offline mode?
Ans: No, the CAT 2023 Application Form will not be available in offline mode. The entire CAT Exam 2023 registration process will be online. Aspirants have to fill out the CAT 2023 Application form on the official website of CAT.
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