CAT

CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the IIMs for admission to MBA/PGDM programs. It is one of the most competitive exams in India, accepted by 20 IIMs and over 1000 business schools.

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD)

• Final-year graduation students are eligible

• No age restriction

• Total questions: ~66

• Sections: VARC, DILR, QA

• Each section time-bound to 40 minutes

• Question types: MCQs + TITA

• Total duration: 120 minutes

• Quantitative Aptitude (QA): Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number System

• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR): Charts, Graphs, Tables, Puzzles

• Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC): Reading comprehension, Grammar, Sentence correction, Para jumbles

• Understand exam structure thoroughly

• Build conceptual clarity and accuracy

• Practice mock tests and previous year papers

• Focus on time management

• Take sectional tests regularly