THE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (CAT) is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and is the first step in the process of seeking admission to the IIMs. CAT is considered one of the most important national standards for entrance to management institutes. Apart from the Indian Institutes of Management, over 50 other management institute use the CAT score for shorting candidates.
Eligibility Required to apply for CAT Entrance exam:
– Candidate must be a Graduate with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of SC/ST/DA/PWD) or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the ministry of HRD, Government of India.
– Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree / equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.
CAT Selection Process: Selection process includes Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) followed by Personal Interview (PI). Performance in Written Ability Test (WAT) is most important component in selection process. IIMs may also use previous academic performance, relevant work experience and other similar inputs while shortlisting the candidates.
CAT Written Ability Test (WAT) Pattern: CAT Written Ability Test will be conducted in two sections –
1) Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation.
2) Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning.
| Paper | Sections | Max. Questions | Time Alloted | Total Time |
| Tutorial | ||||
| 1 | Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | |||
| 2 | Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning |
NOTE:- CAT exam is two hours and thirty minutes including 15 minutes tutorial.
– Test comprises of total 60 objective type questions. A 15-minute tutorial will be provided before the start of the test, and candidates are advised to go through that carefully before starting the main examination.
– Once the time ends for the first section, they will move to the second section and will no longer be able to go back.
Some of the books which can help candidates to prepare for Common Admission Test (CAT) Exam or CAT IIMs Exam are suggested as below:
1) Books for CAT Quantitative Ability (QA):
2) Books for CAT Data Interpretation (DI):
3) Books for CAT Verbal Ability (VA):
4) Books for CAT Logical Reasoning (LR):
Or you can also refer these all in one books which cover all the sections at one place with CAT sample paper / practice papers:
We wish our candidates All The Best for the Upcoming Exams and wish them great future ahead!!
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Tell best books for preparation of cat in less time.
Hi Sanjeev,
You can refer below book for quick preparation of CAT:Buy CAT 500 1st Edition
can we compete cat after +2
No. graduation is must for appearing in CAT
dear admin, i want a quick CAT preparation book .. i dont want only logic and techniques.. not only prev year questions
Hi Surya,
You can referThe Pearson Complete Guide To The CAT book. This book contains complete syllabus.
Dear sir /madam
can I get the cat book which contains all subjects .If it is there please tell the author and book name.
Dear sir / madam
I wanted the cat exam preparation book which contains all subjects .Can I get that type of book for well preparation .If it is there please tell the author name and book title.
Thanking you ,
Hi Amruth,
Single book which covers all the subjects is The Pearson Complete Guide To The CAT (Visit Link). This is a good book to refer for Cat Preparation.
Thanks,
Dear sir / madam
admin can I get previous year solved question papers of cat inside the Pearson complete guide for cat. And can i get quick preparation in that book.And can I able to achieve more than 95 percent of marks with the help of this book.
Thanking you,
Hi Amruth,
Pearson Complete Guide book comprises of chapters with a detailed knowledge about the CAT exams. In addition, there are previous 7 years’ papers along with specials tips from the author, which will help you to succeed in the exam.
If you will study well, you can definitely achieve more than 95% of marks. Books can guide you but you have to work hard to succeed in the exam.
Dear sir / madam
I goted the book .And I am started preparing .can you tell me the process of paying cat fees and in which date and month the exam will be held .Is the cat exam is helded after my 5th semester or before the 5th semester.
Thanking you
Hi Amruth,
CAT exam is generally held in the month of October – November. For registration process you can refer CAT Registration Guide 2013. This link will give you an idea about the process which is likely to be same this year as well.
Thanks,
Dear sir / madam
Now I am going to studying BBM 3rd year am I eligible for cat exam .
Dear sir / madam
Now I am going to studying BBM 3rd
year am I eligible for cat exam .
Hi Amruth,
If you are in your final year of graduation (this year), you are eligible for CAT exam.
I want to crack cat….and i have 3 years for that…………….i need a book which contain all the section of the cat exam………..but solution should be there in that book.in pearson book…..some of my friend say that it doesnt explain all questions in exercise…………..so plz suggest a nice book..
Hi,
You can refer separate books for each section (choose from books mentioned in above post), this will provide more detailed solution to the questions or you can refer pearson book. It’s a good book for CAT preparation.
Verry good morning sir,
I wanna know the name of BEST books for preparing CAT. Please suggest me