Common Admission Test (CAT) is national-level management entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM). Apart from 20 IIMs, CAT scores are used for admission to various management institutes across the country. CAT 2017 was conducted sucessfully on November 26, 2017 (Sunday). The exam was conducted by IIM Lucknow.
CAT 2018 is expected to be held in November-December, registration for the same will begin in July.
The CAT 2017 results were announced on January 8, 2018. 20 candidates scored 100 percentile yet again. The candidates can download their scorecards from the official website. Admission process through CAT at IIMs and other B-Schools is currently underway.
This year, the CAT question paper and answer keys were released for the first time and the candidates were allowed to raise objection to answers they found incorrect.
Eligibility criteria for CAT 2018:
The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST and PWD/DA category).
Percentage obtained in bachelor’s degree would be calculated on the basis of practice followed by the concerned university/institution. In case of grades/CGPA, the conversion would be based on the process defined by the concerned university/ institution.
In absence of any percentage conversion scheme, candidate’s CGPA will be divided by maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.
Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification are also eligible to apply for CAT.
STEP 1: CAT 2018 Application Procedure
CAT 2018 application form is to be submitted online with payment of application fee through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking.
STEP 2: CAT 2018 Admit Cards
CAT 2018 admit cards will available for download on the official website. CAT aspirants must download their admit cards from the official website as they won’t be sent to them by post.
STEP 3: CAT 2018 Results
Cat 2018 result will be declared in January 2019. The test takers can check their scores and download their scorecards from the official website. Based on their scores they will be invited by the IIMs for GD/PI rounds. CAT score is accepted by most of management institutes in India.
CAT 2018 Contact Information
iimcat.ac.in
CAT Centre 2018
C/o Admissions Office
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bannerghatta Main Rd
Bilekhalli, Bangaluru-560076
Karnataka, India
Contact:
Helpdesk: 18002663549
Official Website : http://iimcat.ac.in
Phone Number : 18002663549
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