CAT 2023: Unveiling the Details of India's Premier MBA Entrance Exam
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a crucial national-level management aptitude test for MBA admissions in 20 IIMs and 1,200+ B-schools in India. With its moderate to high difficulty level, CAT evaluates candidates in Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability. The article provides comprehensive insights into CAT 2023, covering eligibility criteria, exam details, syllabus, and more.
Conducting Institute: IIM Bangalore
Exam Frequency: Once a year
Exam Date: November 26, 2023
Exam Timings: Session 1 (8:30 AM to 10:30 AM), Session 2 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM), Session 3 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM)
Exam Fees: INR 2,300 (General category) and INR 1,150 (Reserved category)
Eligibility Criteria: Graduation with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST students)
Number of Applications (2022): 2.55 lakh
Number of Test Takers (2022): 2.22 lakh
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Quantitative Ability (QA)
Computer Based Test (CBT) with MCQs and non-MCQs
Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) or an equivalent qualification. Those in the final year of Bachelor’s degree can also apply. The article details eligibility conditions for CAT 2023.
For further information, visit the CAT exam website or contact the exam helpdesk at 1-800-210-1088 (Toll Free).