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Boost Quant ScoreCommon Admission Test (CAT).
There is **no age limit** for appearing in the CAT exam.
CAT does not have a fixed syllabus but tests aptitude in the following areas:
The selection process for the IIMs and other top B-schools is a two-stage process:
The final merit list is prepared based on a composite score including CAT score, WAT/GD-PI performance, and academic background.
Graduates from top IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, etc.) command some of the highest salaries in the country.
An MBA from a top IIM is a launchpad for leadership roles. Common starting posts include:
Post-MBA roles are strategic and high-impact. The job profile involves solving complex business problems, managing teams and large-scale projects, formulating marketing strategies, handling corporate finance, and driving business growth. It is a fast-track to managerial and leadership positions.
The CAT is the most prestigious entrance exam for admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and other postgraduate management programs in India. A high score opens the doors to the 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and over 1,200 other top business schools. An MBA from a premier institute provides unparalleled career acceleration, leadership opportunities, and a pathway to global business roles.
The application process is conducted online through the official IIMCAT website. It involves registration, filling a detailed application form with academic and personal details, selecting IIM programs, and paying the application fee.
| Section | Number of Questions | Sectional Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 | 40 Minutes |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 20 | 40 Minutes |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | 22 | 40 Minutes |
| Total | 66 | 120 Minutes |
Scoring Pattern: +3 marks for every correct answer, -1 mark for every incorrect MCQ. There is **no negative marking** for Non-MCQ (Type In The Answer - TITA) questions.
The total duration of the exam is 120 minutes (2 hours), with a strict sectional time limit of 40 minutes for each section.
The results are typically declared in the first or second week of January, approximately 40 days after the exam.
The application fee is typically around ₹2,400 for General/OBC candidates and ₹1,200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. This fee is subject to change.
For the latest notifications, registration, and authentic information, always refer to the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in