CAT-2018

CAT 2018

The ( CAT 2018 ) Common Admission Test  is considered as one of the most competitive examinations that assess student’s Intelligence quotient, scholastic aptitude and problem-solving skills for admission to MBA courses. It is a national-level examination conducted by 20 IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) on a rotational basis. Apart from IIMs, the CAT score is accepted for admission in more than 100 management institutions.

 CAT 2018 Latest Notification: The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2018 admit cards have been made available on the official website on 24th October 2018 from 1:00 PM. The last date to download the same is 25th November 2018. Candidates can log-in at the official website with their registered ID and password to download the admit card. Take a print-out of the admit card. It is mandatory to carry the admit card/hall ticket to the examination venue for making entry to the examination hall.

CAT 2018 Highlights:

Name of the ExamCommon Admission Test (CAT)
PurposeFor admission to MBA courses offered by 20 IIMs and 100+ Business schools
Conducting AuthorityIndian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM Lucknow)
Official Website of Exam Conducting Authorityhttps://www.iiml.ac.in
CAT Websitehttps://iimcat.ac.in
Exam Level/OccurrenceNational Level/Once a year
Score Validity1 year
Paper LanguageEnglish
No. of Questions100
Exam PatternMCQs and Non-MCQs
Exam Duration3:00 Hours
Mode of ExamComputer-based (Online)
Marking Scheme3 marks for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer (no negative marks for Non-MCQs)
Exam Date25 November 2018 (Sunday)

CAT Exam 2018 Important Dates

Exam EventsImportant Dates (Tentative)
CAT 2018 Official Notification Released30 July 2018
Online Registration starts8 August 2018
Online Registration closure19th September 2018 till 5 pm

26th September 2018 till 5 PM (extended)

Issuance of Admit Card3rd/4th week of October 2018
Exam Date25 November 2018 (Sunday)
Availability of Answer KeyDecember 2018
Result AnnouncementJanuary 2019

CAT 2018 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

CAT 2018 Exam Pattern:

The candidates appearing in the Common Admission Test will face 75 MCQs and 25 non-MCQs, carrying 100 marks. Questions will be asked from 3 important sections –

  1. Section I: Verbal ability & reading comprehension
  2. Section II: Data interpretation & logical reasoning
  3. Section III: Quantitative ability

The duration of the test will be 3 hours.

SectionNumber of QuestionsTotal QuestionsTime Allotted (in minutes)
 MCQsNon-MCQs  
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VRC)24103460
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DI & LR)2483260
Quantitative Ability (QA)2773460
Total7525100180

CAT 2018 Exam Eligibility

Educational Qualification –

  • An applicant must hold a Bachelor’ Degree with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWD candidates must possess 45% marks)
  • If a candidate is in the final year or is waiting for the results, he is eligible for the exam. If selected, such candidates need to produce a certificate from the Principal of their Institution, which would state that they are eligible for obtaining the Degree or equivalent certificate.
  • In case, an applicant has done professional courses like ICWA, CS, CA, etc. with the required percentage (50%), he is certainly eligible for the entrance test.
CategoryMarks/Cumulative Grade Performance Average (CGPA)
GENERALMinimum 50% aggregate marks or CGPA equivalent to 50%
SC/ST/PWDMinimum 45%

Age Qualification: There is no the age limit for appearing in the Common Admission Test 2018.

Note: The Indian Institutes of Management may verify the eligibility of the candidates at any stage of the selection procedure. Hence, the aspirants are suggested to maintain a valid and active email ID and a phone number throughout the entire selection process for hassle-free communication.

“Candidates should note that the mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria will not ensure consideration for shortlisting by IIMs”.

CAT Registration Fee –

Irrespective of the number of colleges that a student is applying, he is required to pay the application or registration fee only once.

CategoryFee Amount
General CandidatesINR 1,900/-
SC/ST/PWD CandidatesINR 950/-

Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are suggested to upload a caste certificate during the registration process.

Note: The application fee once paid won’t be refunded under any circumstances.

CAT 2018 Exam Application Process

CAT 2018 registration has been started from 8th August and will close on 19th September 2018 26thSeptember 2018 (extended) till 5 PM . The application process will entirely be online. Interested candidates are suggested to visit the official web portal of CAT with all the essential documents such as scanned copies of signature, photograph, mark sheets of Class X, XII, Bachelor’s Degree, etc. The registration process is done in three steps –

  1. CAT registration
  2. Log in using system generated user ID and password
  3. Filling in CAT application form 2018

Learn How to Fill CAT 2018 Application Form-

It comprises five important sections such as – Personal Details, Academics, Work Experience, Programmes and Payment.

  1. Personal Details: Here, the applicants need to provide details like their complete name, parent’ name, nationality, category, gender and address. They need to upload the scanned images of their signature, photograph and caste certificate.
  2. Academics: Provide your academic details right from class X till Masters. The details should include exam name, University or Board, maximum marks, marks obtained, etc.
  3. Work Experience: Have you worked for fulltime? If so, you need to enter the details right here. Remember, candidates with “only full-time experience after the graduation” are advised to enter the details.
  4. Programmes: Select your programmes and the Interview City name.
  5. Payment: Payment would be made online. General category candidates have to pay INR 1,900/-. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will pay INR 950/-.

 CAT 2018 FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions)

 

Q 1: When will be the CAT 2018 application form available?

A: The CAT 2018 application process has started on 8th August 2018. Candidates can avail the application forms from the official website.

Q 3: Who is the exam conducting authority for Common Admission Test 2018?

A: IIM Calcutta is the exam conducting authority for Common Admission Test 2018.

Q 4: If I take the 2018 CAT exam, will my score be considered valid till 2019?

A: Yes, the CAT 2018 score will remain valid till 31st December 2019

Q 5: My friend belongs to SC category. He has scored 47% in graduation. Can he apply for the exam?

A: Yes, candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories with 45% marks in graduation are eligible for the exam.

Q 6: What’s the age limit? If I’m 25 years old, can I take the test?

A: There is no prescribed age limit for the CAT Exam.

Q 7: Do colleges or institutions, other than IIMs, accept the CAT score?

A: Besides IIMs, IITs, IISc and top-ranked B-schools accept the CAT score for admission to various management programmes.

Q 8: What is the complete admission process of getting oneself into IIMs?

A: Every IIM college has a set of standards to select candidates for the second stage of selection. Students are selected on the basis of Written Test, Group Discussion, Personal Interviews and Work-experience.

Also check our posts for Direct Admission in top Colleges of Pune & Bangalore like PICT, VIT, BMSCE, MIT-WPU etc.

 

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