CAT 2024: Result (Out), Check Steps and Direct Link, Cutoff

Princi Rai

Updated on - Dec 23, 2024

The CAT 2024 Result has been released on the official website. The result was out on Dec 19, 2024, at 10:00 PM. Candidates who took the exam are advised to go through the CAT result direct link 2024 shared below to access it. The steps to check the CAT result 2024 has also been shared below for the candidate's reference.

A total of 14 candidates have scored 100 percentile (1 of the candidates is female) in the CAT 2024 Exam. 29 candidates have scored a CAT percentile of 99.99, while 30 have successfully scored a  99.98 percentile.

The CAT 2024 response sheet/answer key was available for download via login from Nov 29, 2024. However, in an official announcement, the IIM Calcutta stated that the provisional CAT 2024 answer key was released on Nov 20, 2024. IIM Calcutta held the CAT exam 2024 in three shifts at approximately 400 examination centres in 170 cities across India. The final answer key was released on Dec 17, 2024. The CAT answer key challenge window opened on December 3 at 6:00 p.m. and closed on December 5, 2024 (11:50 PM).

This year's CAT 2024 question paper was reasonably difficult across all three positions. The overall number of questions has climbed to 68. Around 2.93 candidates took the exam this year.

CAT Result 2024 Out

The CAT scorecard 2024 has been declared on the official website. The candidates who took the exam are advised to follow the link shared below to access it. The CAT cutoff 2024 shall be released during the CAT PI rounds in January 2025.

The CAT admission process 2024 will commence soon for different colleges.

CAT Result 2024 Download Link Available

The download link for the CAT Scorecard 2024 is given below:

To check the results and download the scorecards, candidates will have to log in using their credentials. Once they have logged in, the screen will display the scorecard and then they will be able to download it.

CAT Cut off 2024

The CAT cut off 2024 will be released separately for all colleges based on the total seats they offer. The cut off marks will be released by the last week of Dec 2024, at iimcat.ac.in.  The IIM cut off 2024 marks, shall range around 98-100 percentile for top IIM colleges. On the other hand, the CAT cutoff is usually about 70-80 percentile for the tier 2 MBA colleges.

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• List of IIMs for 95 Percentile in CAT 2024 Exam
• List of IIMs for 94 Percentile in CAT 2024 Exam
• Expected IIMs for 96 Percentile in CAT 2024 Exam

CAT 2024 Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be called for CAT counselling 2024 or the selection process. Different admission procedures may be used by each IIM institute, including shortlisting applicants based on CAT result 2024, GD/PI, and WAT performances.

Check out the CAT 2024 admission process:

• Writing Assessment Test (WAT)
• Discussion in Groups (GD)
• PI (Personal Interviews)

CAT Admission Procedure

CAT 2024 admission policy for the MBA program remains the same as last year. Candidates can check the following stage-wise academic requirements for IIM Calcutta's MBA program.

Stage 1: CAT Result and IIM Shortlist

The exam's organizing authority must first disclose the CAT 2024 results.

• IIMs will start publishing dates for shortlists and subsequently commence the CAT process for admission.
• IIMs will publish their own CAT cutoffs for 2024 for various categories.
• The list of candidates who have been shortlisted for the next selection round will be made accessible on the relevant IIMs' websites.
• All shortlisted candidates will receive interview letters directly from IIMs.

Stage 2: WAT, PI, and GD Rounds

IIM MBA selection process 2024 will continue with Written Ability Tests (WAT), Personal Interviews (PI), and Group Discussions for all applicants who meet the CAT cutoff (GD). Candidates are assessed based on their general knowledge, communication skills, past performance in rounds, and mental clarity. CAT interview dates 2024 will be announced soon after the results are declared.

Click to read How to prepare for CAT Personal Interview?

Stage 3: Final Selection

The eligibility and verification requirements for the final CAT selection process must be met by each applicant listed for a personal interview at an IIM. Candidates are now graded according to their academic success. Here is a list of the possible criteria used to choose candidates. Earlier, the CAT 2024 score weightage will be 25. 

Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score 2024

The following are the colleges that accept CAT scores for admission. Check CAT Percentile Wise Colleges here.

Top IIMs Accepting CAT Score 2024 

Indian Institute of Management are a group of business schools in India set up by the government of India with the aim of providing high-quality management education. There are currently 20 IIMs across India which allow admissions to various management programmes based on common admission test (CAT) scores. The list of IIMs is given below. 

Top Non-IIMs Accepting CAT Score 2024

Over 1,200 B-schools across the country accept CAT scores. Given below are the top Non-IIMs colleges.

CAT Exam 2024: MBA Programs Offered by IIMs

Every IIM provides CAT exam-based admission to various MBA/PGDM programs. The programs provided by each of the 20 IIMs are included in the table below.

Click Here to Know the CAT 2024 section-wise paper analysis:

• CAT VARC Analysis 2024: Slot-wise Details
• CAT DILR Analysis 2024: Slot-wise Details
• CAT Quantitative Aptitude Paper Analysis 2024: Slot-wise Details

CAT Final Answer Key 2024 Out

The final CAT answer key 2024 was released on Dec 17, 2024, while the provisional was released on Nov 29, 2024, and was only available through login for a limited time. Here are the methods to download the CAT 2024 answer key and response sheet from the official website:

• Step 1: Visit the official CAT 2024 website (iimcat.ac.in).
• Step 2: Click the 'login' tab.
• Step 3: Enter the CAT login ID and password.
• Step 4: Click on the 'CAT 2024 answer key' will show on the screen.
• Step 5: Click the 'download' icon to save it as a PDF.

The CAT answer key objection window was open for 3-4 days to raise objections, from Dec 3-5, 2024. Candidates must fill up an online form, add a supporting document to establish their justified objection and pay the required fees. The objections will then be reviewed by a committee of subject area experts, and if any of them are valid, the tentative CAT 2024 answer key will be changed.

The CAT result 2024 will be based on the amended answer key. No objections can be submitted against the final CAT answer key 2024.

CAT Paper Analysis 2024: Slot wise

The CAT exam paper analysis will help the candidates analyze their performance and the expected marks in the exam. The paper analysis also helps in understanding the expected CAT cutoff 2024 for all the colleges. The CAT paper analysis 2024 for all slots has been shared below.

CAT Slot 1 Paper Analysis 2024

The CAT slot 1 Exam 2024 was held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The coaching institutes have started sharing their unofficial paper analysis based on the student's review.

The CAT 2024 slot 1 paper analysis says, "The overall paper was easy, questions from the Verbal section were levelled up, while the Quants section had easier questions. However, the DILR section surprised the candidates with 2 new questions. There were no para-jumbled questions in the Verbal section."

Read More: CAT Slot 1 Exam Analysis 2024

CAT Slot 2 Paper Analysis 2024

The CAT slot 2 Exam 2024 was held from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. The slot 2 exam is considered to be moderately difficult. Questions were asked from sections such as geographical facts - colonisation and spices states of India, Scientists and physicists, and fill in the blanks. There were no para-jumbled questions again. 

Read More: CAT Slot 2 Exam Analysis 2024

CAT Slot 3 Paper Analysis 2024

The CAT slot 3 Exam 2024 was held from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The Slot 3 paper analysis is now out and the candidates have concluded it to be moderately difficult. The VARC questions were comparatively easier than other slots. While the CAT DILR section included 3 LR sets of 4 questions and 2 DI sets of 5 questions each

Click to know the latest updates about CAT Exam 2024:

• CAT Slot 1 Question Paper Analysis 2024 (Available): Memory Based Question, Passing Marks
• CAT Question Paper 2024 (LIVE Updates): Memory-Based Questions with Answer Key Solutions
• CAT 2024 Correct Attempts Vs Expected Percentile Score

CAT Test Cities and Centres

The CAT exam 2924 centres list was released by the conducting authority on the official website for the candidates. IIM Lucknow has identified 170 cities and approximately 375 centres to serve as the official CAT exam centres 2024. The hall tickets of the candidates will contain all the necessary details related to the exam centre of candidates for CAT 2024.

The candidates are advised to check and visit their exam centre a day before to avoid any last-minute confusion on the exam day. The complete details are mentioned on the exam admit card.

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• How many students trying luck in CAT Exam 2024?
• NIRF Management Ranking 2024: Top Management Colleges List

CAT Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates taking the CAT exam must adhere to all exam-day rules released by the IIM hosting the test. The formalities that the candidates have been given are listed below.

• When the candidates arrive at the IIMCAT exam centre, they must first find their lab and go through the frisking process.
• After completing this work, candidates' systems will be assigned, and their documents will be verified.
• Finally, to start the exam, candidates must finish the registration process and log in.

Check the Dress Code for CAT Exam 2024:

• Dress Code for CAT Exam 2024

IIM CAT Exam Timings

The IIM CAT timing has been shared below for all three slots. The candidates are advised to reach the exam centre an hour before.

CAT Admit Card 2024

The CAT hall ticket 2024 download link has been released for the candidates at iimcat.ac.in. It was released on Nov 5, 2024. IIM CAT admit card 2024 contains details such as the test centre location, exam slot, reporting time, and other related information.

The CAT admit card download link will help the candidates access the hall ticket with ease.

Steps to Download CAT 2024 Admit Card

Candidates must input their user ID and password on the CAT admit card download link to access the hall ticket. Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the CAT 2024 admit card.

• Step 1: Candidates must log in to the CAT website: iimcat.ac.in
• Step 2: Enter CAT user ID and password.
• Step 3: Go to the 'Admit Card' section.
• Step 4: Click on 'Download'.
• Step 5: After downloading, candidates can take a printout of their CAT exam admit card 2024 download for future reference.

CAT Mock Test 2024

The CAT official mock test 2024 has been released by the conducting authority. The candidates are advised to go through the details carefully and attempt the mock test. This is one of the best ways to check your preparation and guide you towards the mistakes. The candidates will be able to login to the CAT official mock test using their login credentials, i.e., registration number and password.

CAT Mock Test Link 2024

The candidates willing to take the mock test are advised to click on the link shared below to access it. The second mock test details will be notified soon. One must note that the mock tests are a replica of the actual exam and thus the test will be over in 120 minutes.

CAT Exam Dates 2024

CAT 2024 exam date is scheduled to be held on Nov 24, 2024. IIM will hold CAT 2024 in three slots across 170 cities in India. According to sources, IIM Calcutta will conduct the CAT 2024. CAT exam dates 2024 schedules are tabulated below for the candidates' reference.

Follow the links for CAT Subject-wise Syllabus:

• VARC Syllabus for CAT Exam 2024
• CAT Quant Syllabus 2024
• CAT Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation Syllabus 2024

CAT Exam Date Trends (Previous Records)

According to CAT exam date trends, the exams are usually conducted in November every year, and the notification for the same is released by the end of July. The exam date trends for all the previous years' of CAT are tabulated below for the candidates.

CAT Application Form Correction Window 2024

The CAT correction window closed on 30 Sep 2024. Candidates can make changes to their photographs, signatures, and test centres. No other sections can be altered.

CAT 2024 Registration

CAT 2024  Registration closed on 20 Sep 2024. The application process began on Aug 1, 2024, on the official website at iimcat.ac.in. Before applying for the exam, candidates are also advised to check their eligibility criteria. 

Details about the CAT 2024 registration are as follows. A CAT application form correction facility will be provided for the registered candidates. The last date to edit their application form will also be released on the website.

IIM CAT Registration 2024: How to Apply?

The candidates must follow the steps below to apply for the CAT exam 2024 successfully.

• Login: CAT 2024 login credentials will be sent to the candidates' registered email IDs or mobile numbers after they enter all the required details for CAT 2024 registration. The applicants must take down the credentials to log into the candidate portal on the official website.
• Enter All Details Carefully: The application form requires candidates to enter various details. Candidates must fulfil this step with utmost care and attention. Mistakes of spelling or factual errors should be avoided.
• Upload Documents as Per Specifications: The candidates will be asked to upload their photographs and signatures along with the form. The candidates must resize the documents as per the specifications given on the website. Candidates from reserved categories will be asked to upload their respective category certificates.

What is CAT 2024?

CAT, also known as the Common Admission Test, is a national entrance exam for the prestigious Indian Institute of Management and other top business institutions in various postgraduate management programs, including MBA and PGDM.

CAT is scheduled to be conducted by IIM Calcutta, on November 24, 2024. The exam is scheduled to be held in 170 cities in India for admissions to MBA courses in 21 IIMs as well as top institutions, including IITs, NITs, MNITs, and various other higher education institutions.

Registration for the CAT began on August 1, 2024, and closed on September 13, 2024. There was a noticeable increase in the number of registrations for CAT 2023, and the same is expected for CAT registration in 2024 as well.

Scoring good marks in the CAT exam is very essential to secure seats at the top management colleges in India. The preparation for the CAT requires rigorous practice and understanding of exam patterns as well as the syllabus.

Importance of CAT Exam or Why is CAT prestigious?

The CAT is a national-level entrance exam widely accepted by Indian institutes of management and other top business schools, including IITs, NITs, and various other institutions offering high-quality management education, advanced facilities, experienced faculty, and extensive industry connections. These institutions have partnerships with major companies that offer high-paying jobs and have a strong network.

Graduates from IIMs and other top schools are globally recognized for the reputation of these institutions. Furthermore, the CAT exam assesses students based on their analytical skills, quantitative ability, verbal ability, reading comprehension, and logical reasoning, helping them improve their problem-solving and time-management skills. This is further beneficial for their professional endeavours. 

The CAT exam also makes it easier for students to secure scholarships and financial aid for meritorious students and provides them with accessibility to a broad range of study opportunities.

Also Read:

• CAT Exam Pattern 2024
• CAT 2024 Topic-wise Weightage

CAT Exam Highlights

CAT 2024 highlights are tabulated below:

CAT Exam Conducting IIMs

CAT exams are administered by the top six IIMs alternately for MBA candidates. IIM Bangalore will be the organizing body for CAT 2024. IIMs annually administer CAT exams on a rotating basis. Some of the top-ranked B-Schools in India are IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Ahmedabad.

Check the table below to find out which IIMs have recently held CATs.

CAT Exam Facts

• CAT 2024 will be held in 167 cities and 375 exam locations across India for over 3 lakh MBA candidates.
• Every year, IIMs open roughly 5500 seats for MBA admission via CAT.
• The admittance rate at 21 IIM campuses is 1% - 2%, with CAT cutoffs for older IIMs ranging from 94 to 99 percentile.
• The CAT cutoff for baby IIMs ranges from 82 to 94 percentile.
• Top non-IIMs provide over 4500 seats for admission through CAT 2024, with substantially better acceptance rates.
• The CAT 2024 cut off for major MBA colleges (non-IIMs) like as FMS, IIFT, SPJIMR, MDI, and JBIMS would range from 94-100%ile.
• Other non-IIMs' CAT cutoffs in 2024 will range from 75-90%, including MICA, XIME, XIM, TAPMI, and K J Somaiya.

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CAT 2024 Notification

IIM Calcutta released the CAT Notification 2024 on Jul 28, 2024, on the official website at iimcat.ac.in. The notification for CAT 2024 is a dossier that provides the candidates with a roadmap of events scheduled under this year's exam cycle. The CAT exam will be conducted on Nov 24, 2024.

How to Download CAT Notification?

Follow the steps below to download the CAT official notification after it is released.

• Step 1: Candidates should visit the CAT’s website or iimcat.ac.in
• Step 2: Scroll down to ‘Know More About CAT 2024 ’.
• Step 3: Click on ‘CAT 2024 Information Bulletin’.
• Step 4: The page will be redirected to another tab, and the CAT notification PDF will open.
• Step 5: Download the "CAT 2024 Information Bulletin" and save it.

CAT Notification: Past Year Trends

CAT notifications all over the past year trends can be predicted easily. Check the table below to know the past years' trends for CAT notification releases.

CAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

CAT exam eligibility is specified in the notification by IIMs. However, candidates can take a look at the primary CAT exam eligibility 2024 announced in previous years. 

• IIM has decided to remove the minimum percentage of marks (45% and 50% [or equivalent CGPA] respectively) for appearing in the CAT 2024 exam because of the possibility that various universities will use various evaluation patterns throughout the nation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
• This exception will be made to provide equality for candidates who obtained their bachelor's degree in 2020/2021/2024 or who will do so in 2024. Please be aware that this notice applies to the criteria for writing the CAT 2024. The eligibility criteria for CAT 2024 will be updated once the official notification is released.
• Candidates are advised to look at and follow respective institution-specific admission policies. This will be for 2020, 2021, and 2024 graduates. The minimum eligibility criteria for all the other candidates are Graduation with 50% - General/ OBC-NC/EWS, and Graduation with 45% - SC/ST/ PWD.
• The college or institute that a candidate has studied in shall abide by the Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India or be declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

CAT Key Changes

The key changes made to CAT last year are listed below. The revised changes will be updated for CAT 2024 after the official notification is released.

• The cost for candidates who fall under the general/EWS/NC-OBC categories went up to INR 2,300 from INR 2,200. The amount will be raised from INR 1,100 to INR 1,150 for candidates who are SC/ST/PwD.
• IIM Bangalore conducted the CAT exam 2024. The Convenor of CAT 2024 will be Prof. Ashis Mishra.
• There were only 150 CAT test cities 2024 instead of 156.
• CAT 2024 exam eligibility requirements were unchanged from the previous year. Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) will be also added to the list of eligible professional degrees.
• Candidates had to provide their COVID-19 vaccination status, including the dates of their first and second doses.

CAT Contact Details

Candidates who are interested in taking the CAT exam should be aware that they are free to contact the relevant authorities if they have any questions or concerns about the exam. Questions about the CAT 2024 registration process, payment, and document uploading.

Contact the CAT Center office using the following information if you have questions on academic matters like eligibility, category, or PwD certificates. (Note that any issue relating to CAT registration, application, or payment processing should NOT be addressed by contacting the CAT Center.)

The complete CAT guidelines shall be helpful for the candidates.