CAT 2019: Result (Declared), Score Card, Cut-Off, Admission

cat 2019CAT 2019 Result has been declared. Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) conducts CAT exam every year on a rotation basis. It is organized for providing admission to various management courses offered by the IIMs. CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national level examination. On the basis of CAT score, candidates can also get admission into other management colleges. This year, is regulated by IIM, Kozikhode. In this article, we have mentioned complete information about CAT 2019 answer key, result, score card, admission etc.

CAT 2019 Exam Notifications –  Result Declared

newiconCAT 2019 Result has been declared on 4th January 2020. Check here for result details.

newiconCAT 2019 Cut-Off (Minimum Percentile Rank) has been released by various IIMs. Check here for cut-off details.

newiconCAT 2019 Answer Key & Individual Responses to questions has been released. Candidates can submit their objections regarding answer key till 6th December 2019. Check here for answer key details.

newiconCAT 2019 Exam Analysis has been released by various coaching institutions. Check here for details.

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Answer Key Result Exam Dates

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CAT 2019 Exam Dates

Check here official dates of the CAT 2019 examination:

EventsDates
Notification Release28th July 2019
Online Registration Starts7th August 2019
Last date for Registration25th September 2019
Image Correction28th – 30th September 2019
Admit Card Downloading Starts23rd October 2019
Mock Test17th October 2019
CAT Aptitude Test24th November 2019
Responses released29th November 2019
Answer Key Release29th November 2019
Last date to submit objection6th December 2019
Result Announcement4th January 2020

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CAT Answer Keys 2019

Candidates can check the answer key of CAT after the examination. The official answer key along with CAT question paper has been published on 29th November 2019. Candidates can get the CAT answer key only through online mode on the website.

Candidate’s responses has been released on 29th November 2019.  Candidates can challenge the answer key by filling objection form & submit it till 6th December 2019. The answer key & question paper can be checked through login by using user ID & password.

CAT 2019 Result

The result details including releasing date, mode, score card, etc are given here:

  • Candidates can view their results on 4th January 2020.
  • The list of shortlisted candidates for the next level of selection will be published through online mode on the website.
  • CAT score card  is available through online mode on the official website.
  • The Institution also intimate the individual candidates by SMS.
  • The scorecard is valid for one year.
  • Candidates can download the scorecard by entering User ID & Password.

CAT Cut Off 2019

The admission to management programme will be based on CAT Cut Off marks. Check here cut off releasing date, mode, previous year cut off etc.

  • The cut off will be released after a few days of examination through online mode in the last week of November 2019.
  • The cut off will be announced as per the categories, sections & IIMs.
  • Check last year cut off marks below:
InstitutionsCategories
GeneralNC-OBCSCSTDA/PwD
IIM, Ahmedabad807560
IIM, Bangalore9080757575
IIM, Calcutta>90>85>70>70>70
IIM, Kozhikode9080655555
IIM, Indore9080605050

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CAT Percentile

CAT Score Card

CAT 2019 Admission Procedure

There will be no centralized counselling conducted by the Institution.

Each Institution has its own eligibility & admission criteria (including academic cut-offs and relative weights) for admission into management courses.

Each IIM will send interview call letters to the shortlisted candidates directly. The selection criteria for shortlisting vary from IIM to IIM.

After qualifying CAT exam, candidates have to appear in the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interviews (PI) rounds.

The CAT admission will be given on the basis of candidate’s previous academic performance, relevant work experience & short-listing of candidates.

CAT Admit Card 2019

Candidates can download their admit card from 23rd October 2019. For some more information, candidates can check this section.

  • The CAT admit card has been issued through online mode only.
  • Candidates can get the CAT hall ticket only after by entering their USER ID & Password.
  • There is no offline mode to get the admit card.
  • On the day of the exam, candidates should bring a valid admit card along with one photo ID proof.

CAT 2020

CAT is a national level entrance exam organized by IIMS on rotational basis every year. This entrance test is conducted to offer admission into management programmes in various colleges and institutions situated in India. Admission is provided to the qualifying students into MBA programme through CAT scores in various private and government management institutions.

FAQs (Most Asked Question)

Answer: You have to fill the aggregate percentage up to the last marks statement received from the University.

Answer: No. If you attempt the exam more than once slot then, it will be deemed as a fraudulent activity.

Answer: Correction will not be allowed in personal details, other personal details, communication address, uploaded documents & any details in academic section except percentage marks scored after making payment. You can edit other details in the month of September/October 2019.

Answer: No. You can appear in the examination on the test center printed on the admit card.

Answer: No. There will be no defined syllabus for CAT exam.

Answer: No. The fee can be deposited through credit cards, debit cards & net banking.
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CAT Application Correction:

The institution will provide the correction facility in the application. Read correction related details below:

  • Candidates can make a correction in the images from 28th to 30th September 2019 through online mode.
  • Corrections in other details will be announced soon.
  • The CAT application correction will be done only in some particulars.
  • Last year, the correction was allowed only in some personal details such as address, category, gender, work experience, educational information, interview city preference, exam city preferences, etc.
  • If candidates have made mistake in personal details, other personal details, communication address, uploaded documents, then they have to register again with a new email ID.
  • Candidates can do the correction through User ID & password.

CAT Registration 2019

In this section, candidates can get information about CAT 2019 registration details such as starting date, fee, documents, etc.

  • The registration window for the exam is open from 7th August 2019 through online mode.
  • Candidates can register for exam till the 25th September 2019.
  • Upload your images (Photogrpah Dimension: 30mm X 45mm, Size: not more than 80KB) and ( Signature Dimension: 80mm X 35mm, Size: not more than 80KB) in a JPG/JPEG format.
  • At the time of registration, candidates must upload their category certificate (If belong to NC-OBC/SC/ST/PwD category).
  • During registration, candidates also have to fill choices of four test cities as per their preferences.
  • Take a print copy of CAT application form 2019 for further use.

Registration Fee:

  • Candidates can pay the registration fee through online payment modes.
  • The online payment modes are credit cards (Visa/Master/Amex/Diners Club), debit cards (Visa/Master/Rupay) & net banking.
  • You can read the application fee details below:
CategoryFee
All other categoriesRs. 1900 + Transaction Procession Fee
SC, ST and PwDRs. 950 + Transaction Procession Fee

CAT Eligibility Criteria 2019

The detailed CAT eligibility is given here:

Age Criteria:

  • There will be no age restriction for taking the CAT examination.

Qualification Criteria:

  • Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have a bachelor’s or its equivalent degree.
  • Minimum Marks: Pass the above exam with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% marks for SC/ST/PwD categories).
  • Appearing candidates of the final year of Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination can also apply.
  • Candidates, those possess an equivalent examination recognized by the MHRD, Government of India (including AMICE of the Institution of Civil Engineers (India) as an equivalent qualification) can also apply.

CAT Exam Pattern 2019

Candidates, check this section to know complete details about CAT exam pattern:

  • Exam Mode: The examination will be digital or Computer Based Test (CBT).
  • Session: The examination will be held in two sessions.
  • Duration: The duration of the examination will be 180 minutes (3 hours).
  • Type of Questions: In the examination, objective & subjective type questions will be asked.
  • Number of Questions: Exam consists of 100 questions.
  • Marking Scheme: For the correct answer, three marks will be allotted to the candidates.
  • Negative Marking: The will be no negative marks for subjective type questions, For MCQs type question, one mark will be deducted for the wrong answer.
SectionsSubjectsTime AllottedNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
Section IVerbal Ability and Reading Comprehension60 minutes34102
Section IIData Interpretation and Logical Reasoning60 minutes3296
Section IIIQuantitative Ability60 minutes34102
Total180100300

CAT Syllabus 2019

There will be no prescribed syllabus for the CAT 2019 examination. Candidates can prepare for the examination as per the sections, i.e. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning & Quantitative Ability. The detailed CAT syllabus are given below:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC):

Reading Comprehension: It includes comprehension passages of medium length, carrying 250 to 500 words. The question will be asked direct and inferential.

English Usage: It includes questions from grammar and verbal reasoning such as Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Sentence Correction, Verbal Reasoning, Synonyms, Antonyms, etc.

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DI & LR):

Data Interpretation: Bar Graph, Data Sufficiency, Combination of Graphs, Line Graph, Caselet, Pie Chart, Tables, etc,

Logical Reasoning: Blood Relations, Binary Logic, Matching Puzzles, Clocks and Calendars, Seating Arrangement, Family Tree, Proposition, Venn Diagram, Statements, Sets, Syllogism, etc.

Mathematics or Quantitative Ability (QA):

Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Higher Maths, Arithmetic, Modern Mathematics, Mensuration, Trigonometry, etc.

Preparation Tips

Candidates should check some CAT preparation tips & tricks for How to prepare for CAT exam:

  • Firstly, understand the exam pattern & syllabus by going through previous years question papers & official guidelines.
  • Study from the reliable study material & CAT books.
  • Make short notes on short tricks & important topics.
  • Avoid unhealthy food/drinks and stay fit & healthy.
  • Try to solve one online mock test every day.
  • Revise each section of the exam within a week.

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