The CAT Exam is the most in-demand MBA entrance exam conducted annually. Many people aspire to pursue an MBA degree from a reputable institution. The CAT Exam is required for candidates who are applying for MBA programs. If you are a graduate or final-year student who aspires to pursue an MBA from a prestigious business school in India, you must take the CAT.

CAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

Want to take the CAT exam? Here are the eligibility requirements:

• You need to have a bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Your degree should be from a recognized university.
• You should have scored at least 50% (45% for SC, ST, and PWD/DA candidates) in your degree or an equivalent CGPA.
• Final-year students can also take the exam.

CAT Registration & Application

To apply for CAT, you must visit the official website and complete the following steps:

1. To register on the website, you must provide basic details, including your email address, phone number, and password.
2. Please verify your enrollment by entering the one-time password (OTP).
3. Please provide your academic information and personal identification number, such as your Aadhaar, Voter ID, or passport number.
4. Submit a scanned signature and photograph.
5. Select your preferred test cities and the IIMs and courses you intend to apply for.
6. Pay the application fee through net banking or a debit/credit card.

CAT Syllabus

The exam includes important topics like Math, Logic, Data Analysis, English, and Reading. Here are some subjects to focus on:

• Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC): Para Jumbles, Para Summary, Reading Comprehension, and Odd Sentence Out
• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR): Set Theory (Variables), Set Theory Puzzles, Puzzles with Additional Data, Coding-Decoding, and Series
• Quantitative Aptitude (QA): Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic, Number System, and Mensuration