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The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a prestigious entrance exam, serving as the stepping stone to coveted MBA programs across India's premier institutes like the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools. A well-structured approach and in-depth preparation are paramount to navigating this highly competitive exam successfully.
Key Dates and Eligibility: Stay on Track
- Registration (Expected: First Week of August 2024): Mark this period on your calendar. The CAT application window typically opens in the first week of August. Ensure you have all the necessary documents prepared beforehand to register seamlessly.
- Exam Date (Tentative: November 24, 2024): Block this date! The CAT exam is tentatively scheduled for the last Sunday of November. Allot ample time for comprehensive preparation to approach the test with confidence.
- Admit Card Download (Expected: Fourth Week of October 2024): Stay vigilant for the availability of admit cards. This hall ticket acts as your entry pass to the exam hall, so be sure to download it during the designated timeframe.
- CAT Result Announcement (Expected: First Week of January 2025): Gearing up for results! The CAT scores are expected to be declared in the first week of January. This signifies the commencement of the application process for your desired MBA programs.
| CAT 2024 Important Dates | |
| CAT 2024 Events | CAT 2024 Dates (Tentative) |
| CAT 2024 notification | 28 July 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Registration | 4 August 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Registration Last Date | 15 September 2024 |
| Release of CAT 2024 admit card | 6 November 2024 |
| CAT 2024 exam date | 24 November 2024 |
| CAT 2024 result date | 4 January 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Academic Qualification: Ascertain that you possess a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. The minimum eligibility criteria typically require at least 50% marks (or 45% for reserved category candidates).
- Age and Attempts: There's no upper age limit, offering opportunities to candidates from diverse academic backgrounds. You also have the flexibility to retake the CAT exam multiple times to improve your score and strengthen your application.
Exam Pattern and Scoring: Understanding the Game
Test Format: The CAT is a two-hour computer-based test (CBT) structured into three distinct sections, each demanding focused preparation:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): This section assesses your proficiency in reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and language usage.
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): Get ready to interpret data and solve logical puzzles! This section presents challenges based on data analysis and logical reasoning problems.
- Quantitative Ability (QA): Brush up on your quantitative skills! This section tests your knowledge of fundamental mathematics concepts.
Section-wise Expected CAT Exam Pattern 2024
| Sections | Total Qs | MCQs | Non-MCQs | Max Marks |
| VARC | 24 | 21 | 5 | 78 |
| DILR | 20 | 18 | 6 | 72 |
| QA | 22 | 18 | 8 | 78 |
| Total | 66 | 57 | 19 | 228 |
Sectional Timing and Marking Scheme: Strategic time management is crucial. Each section is allocated 40 minutes, necessitating a well-planned approach to maximize your score within the given timeframe. A sectional marking scheme is followed. Each correct answer awards 3 marks, while there's a penalty of -1 mark for incorrect answers (except for non-MCQ questions in DILR). A judicious approach to attempting questions is essential to avoid negative markings and maximize your score.,
Exam Syllabus: Mastering the Content
VARC Syllabus: This section demands a strong foundation in reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and language skills. It encompasses areas like:
- Reading comprehension: Develop strong reading skills to grasp complex passages and answer related questions effectively.
- Para jumbles: Practice reordering jumbled paragraphs based on logical sequence and coherence.
- Sentence completion: Hone your ability to identify the most appropriate word or phrase to complete a sentence meaningfully.
- Vocabulary building: Cultivate a rich vocabulary to enhance your reading comprehension and overall performance.
DILR Syllabus: Sharpen your analytical abilities to excel in this section, which includes:
- Data interpretation: Practice interpreting data presented in various forms like tables, charts, and graphs to draw conclusions and solve problems.
- Logical reasoning: Develop strong logical reasoning skills to tackle problems based on logic, patterns, and critical thinking.
QA Syllabus: Revise core mathematical concepts to ace this section, which covers:
- Arithmetic: Brush up on fundamental operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Algebra: Revise algebraic concepts like equations, inequalities, and functions.
- Geometry: Strengthen your understanding of geometrical concepts like lines, angles, triangles, circles, etc.
- Mensuration: Master concepts related to calculating areas, volumes, and perimeters of various shapes.
- Modern mathematics: Gain a grasp of concepts like permutations and combinations, probability, and free statistics
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Key Highlights of the CATKing Course:
Live Classes
- Concept Builders (LOD 1): Monday to Friday Live 1 Hours Class with CAT Toppers, 2 Hours Revision of weekly Modules on Saturday
- Masterclass Advance (LOD2): Saturday and Sunday Solve Actual CAT Questions
- Advance shortcut videos for DILR / Quants to boost your scores to 99%ile
- Live Strategy Workshops for CAT, NMAT, SNAP, XAT, CET, CMAT, CUET
Recorded Videos
- 1000+ Concept Builder Lessons for CAT-Focused Topics Section/ Module Wise
- Shortcut Videos Module wise for Quants, DILR by IIM Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and NITIE Alumni
- Arun Sharma Simplified Concept and Practice Questions
- Actual CAT Solved Questions for 2015 to 2023
- 50 Must-do Caselets CAT Special Bible eBook with Video Solutions
E-Books
- 130+ CATKing Bible LOD 1 and LOD 2 Practice eBooks
- Last Leap to CAT Special E-book - 800 Must Do Questions of CAT Level
Mocks and Analysis
- 45 Real CAT Mocks (25 Proctored, 15 Take Home & 5 - Target 99%iler Mocks) made by IIM and FMS Alumni, CAT 99& 100%tilers
- Topper Solving Real CAT Mock video by FMS Alumni, CAT 99%iler
- 45 Sectional Tests for practice (15 for each section VARC, DILR & QA)
- Real CAT Mock Analysis Live Videos
- 100 Topic wise tests for each Topic of QA/VARC/DI-LR
- 12 Actual CAT Mocks 2020 - 2023 (Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3)
Other Content Provided
- WhatsApp group to stay updated with important notifications
- Complete GK Zone with Static GK, Monthly Current Affairs and exam-specific GK Primer eBooks
NMAT Online Course
- Actual NMAT Official Guide Questions Recorded Video Lessons by NMAT Toppers
- Special NMAT Maximiser eBooks with 1500 NMAT level questions for practice
- 20 Real NMAT Level Mocks (inclusive of Adaptive and Non Adaptive Mocks)
- 30 Sectional Tests with actual NMAT Pattern to improve your time management strategy
SNAP Online Course
- Actual Past Paper Questions Recorded Video Lessons by SNAP Toppers
- 20 Real SNAP Level Mocks (based on the SNAP 2022-23 Paper Pattern)
- 30 Sectional Tests with actual SNAP Pattern to improve your time management strategy
- 1000 Questions SNAP Maximiser eBooks specially designed for SNAP
XAT Online Course
- Actual Past Paper Questions (2016-2023) Recorded Video Lessons by XAT Toppers
- 10 Real XAT Mocks based on the past 3 years XAT Paper Pattern
- 500 Must Solve Questions in XAT Maximiser made by XAT Toppers
- 15 Decision Making Sectional Tests to build practice for the unique section of XAT
- 15 GK Sectional Tests
- 10 Verbal Sectionals
- 10 QADI Sectionals
CET Online Course
- Actual Recorded Video Lessons by CET Toppers Actual CET Paper (2015-2020)
- Special Abstract Reasoning Strategies and Approach Videos made by CET Toppers
- 1000 Questions CET Maximiser books made based on the past 5 years' CET papers
- 20 Real CET Level Mocks with detailed analysis to ace CET made by JBIMS Alumni(CET 99.9%ile)
- 5 Mini CET Mocks to acclimatize to the CET Type of Questions
- 20 Sectional Tests with actual CET Pattern to improve your time management strategy
CMAT Online Course
- Actual Past Paper CMAT Questions (2020-2023)
- 20 Real CMAT Level Mocks Made by CMAT Toppers and 25 Sectionals Per Section
- 1000 Questions CMAT Maximiser books made based on the past 5 years' CMAT papers
CUET PG Online Course [COQP12 (General MBA)]
- 1000+ Concept Builder Video Lessons for CUET PG Focused Topics Section/ Module Wise
- 10 Actual CUET-PG [COQP12 (General MBA)] Level Mocks by Experts
- 30 Sectional Tests with Actual CUET-PG [COQP12 (General MBA)] pattern for improving time management strategy
- 100 Topic wise Special Tests for each topic of QA & DI, LS, LR
- CATKing Bible 114 LOD 1 and 40 LOD 2 Practice eBooks
MICAT Online Course
- 10 Full-Length Mocks
- 15 Sectional Mocks - 5 Verbal Ability, 5 QADI, 5 Convergent Divergent
- 6 Full Psychometric Test
- 15 GK tests
- 30 Creative and 20 Argument Writing Tests
- CATKing MICA Dashboard with Sample Creative and Argument writings by MICANs
- 5 hours of recorded insights from MICA Experts on How to Crack MICAT
- 500 Word Associations eBook to Master this section
- Free Upgrade to the 6 Days MICAT Bootcamp (5 Days before MICAT Exam)
SRCC GBO Course
- 5 Actual SRCC GBO Level Full Length Mocks made by Toppers
- 100 Topic wise Special Tests for each topic of QA, DI, VA, LR
- 12 Sectional Tests with Actual SRCC GBO pattern to improve your time management strategy
- Mocks Analysis Dashboard with In-depth Section wise and Topic-wise Analysis
- 130+ CATKing Bible LOD 1 and LOD 2 Practice eBooks
- WhatsApp group to stay updated with important updates and notifications
Course validity for CAT 2025 and other Non-CAT Exams till 30th April 2026
Ready to take the next step? Explore the full course details and comprehensive offerings on the CATKing Course website. We are confident that our program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to conquer the CAT exam and achieve your MBA dreams.
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