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CAT EXAM Exams

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CAT 2019 Answer Key has been released on 29th November. It has been organized by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMS). Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national level entrance exam organized by IIMS on a rotational basis every year. This entrance test is conducted to offer admission into management programmes in various colleges and institutions situated in India. The number of private and government management institutions provides admission into MBA programs through CAT scores. In this article, students will get to know the details related to CAT 2020.

CAT 2020 Important Date

EventsDates
Release of CAT 2020 Notification28th July 2019
Starting of Online Registration7th August 2019
Last date to fill the application form25th September 2019
Image correction window28th – 30th September 2019
Mock Test17th October 2019
Release of Admit card23rd October 2019
CAT 2020 Exam24th November 2019
Release of Answer Key29th November 2019
Last date to submit an objection6th December 2019
Announcement of Results2nd week of January 2020

CAT 2020 Answer Key

After the completion of the exam, the board has published the provisional answer key of CAT 2020. The answer key has been released on 29th November 2019.

In case of any error in the answer key, candidates can also challenge the answer key before the last date of it. After considering the objections, the final answer key will be released by the board.

CAT 2020 Result

CAT result will be announced in the second week of January 2020 on the website. To check the result and download the scorecard, candidates have to enter their User id and Password. After the release of results, the board will publish the list of candidates who have successfully qualified the exam and selected for further admission process.

The scorecard will contain the details of the candidates and their performance shown in the entrance exam. It will contain overall and sectional marks and percentile secured by the candidates in the test.

CAT 2020 Cut Off

The exam conducting authority will release the cut off for various categories after the releasing of the result. The cut off can also be released after the written examination. The candidates who will obtain the marks equal or above the cut off marks can participate for the admission. The cut off will be varied every year for each category.

The cut off will be released in the month of November 2019. Candidates can check the cut off marks through online mode. Candidates should carefully check the cut-off marks and appear for admission process in various participating institutions as per the cut off marks of the respective institutions in which they want to apply.

CAT 2020 Admission Procedure

For admission into management programs through CAT 2020 score, various participating institutions will announce their respective cut off marks. Candidates have to qualify the individual cut off score of the respective institute to get selected for admission. No centralized counseling will be held for admission.

Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by various IIMS and participating institutions. Candidates have to appear for Written Ability, Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds at the allotted institutions within the prescribed time period.

CAT 2020 Admit Card

The CAT admit card has been released on the website after the completion of the application process. Students can download the admit card on 23rd October 2019 by accessing the download link provided on the website and entering their registered user id and password. No candidate can get their admit card through offline mode.

CAT 2020 Application Form

Check the details of application form of CAT 2020 below:

  • CAT 2020 application form filling process has been started from 7th August 2019.
  • Complete application procedure like registration, filling the application, submitting the application, uploading images and making application fee payment is done in online mode.
  • The registration process will end on 25th September 2019.
  • Candidates must make sure to go through the complete eligibility criteria and other details to fill the application form.
  • At the time of registration, candidates also have to make choices of four exam cities as per their preferences.
  • Candidates of SC/ST/PwD category have to upload a copy of their category certificates during the registration process.
  • The Board also provides the facility of application correction after the completion of the application process. Candidates are able to correct images and other editable details in the application before the last date.
  • Take the printout of the submitted online application form and keep it till the admission process.

Application fee:

The application fee prescribed for various category candidates is given below:

CategoryApplication Fee
Unreserved CandidatesRs.1900
ST/SC/PWD candidatesRs.950

Applicants have to pay the application fee before the last date through online mode.
Online payment modes which can be used are debit/credit cards/net banking/wallet or cash cards.

CAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria

The complete eligibility criteria given below must be checked by the candidates before applying for CAT 2020:

  • Qualifying Exam: Applying candidate must have passed his/her Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized board or university.
  • Minimum Marks: Candidate must have passed his/her qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For the candidates belonging to ST/SC/PWD category must have passed with a minimum of 45% marks.
  • Age Criteria: There will be no lower or upper age limit prescribed for appearing in CAT exam.
  • Candidates who possess an equivalent exam degree recognized by MHRD, Government of India (including AMICE of the Institution of Civil Engineers) are also eligible.
  • Appearing candidates: Candidates appearing in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent can also apply.

CAT 2020 Exam Pattern

Below candidates can check the complete details of the exam pattern of CAT 2020:

  • Exam Mode and Date: CAT 2020 exam will be conducted on 24th November 2019 in two sessions through online (CBT) mode.
  • Number and Type of Questions: The exam will contain a total of 100 questions. The questions asked will be of objective and subjective type.
  • Total Marks: The exam will be of a total of 300 marks.
  • Time Duration: Time duration of 180 minutes will be allotted to complete the paper.
  • Marking Scheme: For every correct response, 3 marks will be given. -1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

In the below table, we have provided the section-wise number of questions, time duration, and maximum marks:

SectionsSubjectsTime AllottedNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
IData Interpretation and Logical Reasoning60 minutes3296
IIVerbal Ability and Reading Comprehension60 minutes34102
IIIQuantitative Ability60 minutes34102
Total180 minutes100 questions300 marks

CAT 2020 Syllabus

The Syllabus of CAT 2020 will contain various topics from the subjects of Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Ability. The detailed syllabus can be checked by the candidates from the website

CAT 2020 Preparation Tips

To score good marks and qualify the CAT 2020 test successfully, candidates can take help from the below preparation tips:

  • Before starting the exam preparation, prepare a proper study routine.
  • Review complete syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme and other details of the exam. These details will be available on the website.
  • Prepare notes while studying various important topics. Note each and every important concept, formulas and points.
  • Solve previous year exam papers and sample papers for good practice and experience.
  • Attempt online or offline mock tests and analyze the exam preparation level.
  • Prepare for the entrance exam from mostly recommended sources of study material.