FAQs about CAT 2024

1. What is the exam date for CAT 2024?

Details of the CAT 2024 exam date will be provided in the official notification. However, it is expected that CAT 2024 will be held on 24 November 2024.

2. When is the expected CAT 2024 notification release date?

The CAT 2024 notification is most likely to be released on 28 July 2024

3. How can I apply for the CAT 2024 exam?

The application for the CAT exam is an online process, which includes registration, filling out the application form, payment of the processing fee, and uploading the required documents. Candidates must visit the official IIM CAT website to complete the CAT application.

4. Which IIM will conduct CAT 2024?

The CAT exam is conducted by IIMs on a rotational basis. For 2024, IIM Calcutta is expected to conduct the CAT exam.

5. How many sections are there in the CAT exam 2024?

The CAT exam comprises three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). Each of these sections constitutes various MCQs and TITA questions.

6. Is 3 months enough for CAT?

Yes, you can prepare well for CAT, in just about three months. However, you must stay disciplined and follow a proper study plan, covering concept-building and rigorous practice.

7. How long is the CAT score valid?

CAT score is valid for one year only.

8. How should I start preparing for CAT?

To begin with, you must understand the pattern and syllabus of CAT, go through the previous year papers, and finally, come up with a preparation plan for each section.

9. How many attempts are there for CAT?

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for CAT.

10. Can a weak student crack CAT?

Yes, even a weak student can crack CAT, as it doesn't require knowledge of any particular subject. Nevertheless, the aspirant must prepare with utmost dedication and focus.

11. Can I get 99 percentile in CAT?

Yes, you can nail a percentile of 99 and above in CAT. Of the lakhs of candidates that appear for CAT, almost 20,000 achieve a percentile of 99+.

12. Is it easy to crack CAT in first attempt?

Yes, CAT can be aced in the first attempt! There is no dearth of toppers that bell the CAT in their first attempt.

13. Can I crack CAT without coaching?

Yes, several students rely on self-study to crack CAT with high scores. Since there are a variety of resources available online for free, so you can well utilise them for preparation. Alongside, the popular standard books are available in the market too.

14. Which is tougher CAT or GMAT?

CAT and GMAT are quite comparable in difficulty level. However, both of them require different preparation strategies, with verbal section being tougher in GMAT than in CAT, and quant being trickier in CAT than GMAT.