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CAT 2024 Result: Official Website to Download the Scorecard
Dec 21, 2024
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CAT 2024 Result: Official Website to Download the Scorecard

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 Result was announced on 19th December 2024 after much waiting since successfully taking the CAT Exam on 24 November 2024. The IIT Calcutta has uploaded the scorecard of each candidate and they can check it on the official website of iimcat.ac.in, without any further delay. The result declares the top 14 candidates who have made it up to the top list of CAT 2024 results scoring 100 percentile where 1 candidate is a female participant. 

The CAT 2024 conducted by Administered by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Calcutta opens a doorway to grab admission to top B-schools in India. With the CAT 2024 exam declaration the IIMs have also released the cut-offs and the candidates can be admitted to their dream universities. 

Read the full article to understand everything about the CAT 2024 Result in detail. This article aims to serve the readers with the process to download the CAT Scorecard, important dates, MBA Admission, eligibility criteria, and more. 

Exam Overview: CAT 2024

CAT 2024 Attributes

CAT 2024 Exam Details

Exam Name

Common Admission Test (CAT)

Conducting Body

Indian Institutes of Management (IIM), Calcutta

Duration

2 hours (120 minutes)

Purpose

Entrance Exam for admission to MBA and other PG management programs

Exam Level

National

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Exam Sections

  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
  • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
  • Quantitative Ability (QA)

Question Format

  • Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) 
  • Non-MCQs

Total Questions

Approx. 66

Marking Scheme

  • +3 for correct answers
  •  -1 for incorrect MCQs
  • no negative marking for non-MCQs

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any stream with a minimum of 50 % marks from a UGC-approved university/college and undergraduate in their final year can too apply

Application Fee

  • INR 2,500 (General/OBC) 
  • INR 1,250 (reserved category)

Exam Date

24, November 2024

Medium of Exam

English

Official Website 

iimcat.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria of the CAT 2024 Exam

Candidates interested in management and business administration courses to acquire advanced skills after graduation must qualify for the Common Admission Test (CAT) entrance exam. This PG program requires candidates to hold several eligibility criteria to enrol in India’s top IIT universities which are listed below: 

  • Candidates qualified with a reputable UG degree from an accredited and recognized university
  • Candidates in their final year of graduation degree course are eligible to apply for the CAT 2024 exam too. 
  • Must have scored a decent 50% minimum mark from a UGC-entitled university in Bahcelor’ in any discipline or specialization
  • There’s no age restriction or any specific number of attempts allotted for candidates applying for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 exam
  • International students interested in management programs at India’s top business Schools are required to qualify for national English tests like SAT, IELTS, or TOEFL, etc.

Important Dates of the CAT 2024 Exam

The Candidates appearing for the CAT 2024 should be aware of the important dates to ensure a timely reach and hassle-free examination experience. Here’s a  detailed list of the important dates of the CAT 2024 Exam to keep you informed and updated: 

CAT 2024 Exam Events

CAT 2024 Details

CAT 2024 Notification Date

August 2024

CAT 2024 Registration Start Date

1 August 2024

CAT 2024 Registration End Date

20 September 2024

CAT 2024 Admit Card Release

5 November 2024

CAT 2024 Exam Date

24 November 2024

CAT 2024 Result Date

19 December 2024

Download the CAT 2024 Result

For the candidates who appeared in the CAT 2024 Exam, time to check your scoreboard and download the CAT 2024 Result. You can check the official website CAT Exam, conducted by IIM Calcutta this time. Here’s an easy step-by-step process to download your results and view your scoreboard provided the candidates remember their credentials and ID made during CAT 2024 Registration. 

  1. Visit the Website: Visit the official website of the conducting body of the CAT 2024, ‘iimcat.ac.in’ to view and download the result. 
  2. Login with credentials: Login using the User ID and password created during the registration process, verify by solving the captcha and press the login button. 
  3. Move to Result Section: Once you enter the domain, click on the ‘CAT 2024 Result’ to view your result. 
  4. Download Scorecard: Verify the details view your scorecard and go to the download option to save the results offline in PDF format. 
  5. Print Scorecard: Save a printed document of the CAT 2024 scorecard for future reference and admission process. 

CAT Scorecard 2024

CAT Scorecard 2024 was announced on 19 December 2024 and several candidates have successfully achieved the 100 percentile which is dominated by male engineers in the CAT 2024 Exam. Here’s a list of the candidates from several states who scored great marks and are good to enrol in their dream MBA institutes for higher education. 

Percentile

Total Candidates

Gender

Academic Discipline

State Representation

100

14

Female: 1

Male: 13

Eng: 13

Non-Eng: 1

Andhra Pradesh: 1

Delhi: 2

Haryana: 1

Kerala: 1

Maharashtra: 5

Odisha: 1

Rajasthan: 1

Telangana: 2

99.99

29

Female: 2

Male: 27

Eng: 

Non-Eng:

Chandigarh: 1

Delhi: 4

Gujarat: 2

Haryana: 1

Karnataka: 3

Kerala: 1

Madhya Pradesh: 1

Maharashtra: 5

Odisha: 1

Punjab: 1

Rajasthan: 3

Tamil Nadu: 1

Telangana: 1

Uttar Pradesh: 1

Uttarakhand: 1

West Bengal: 2

99.98

30

Female: 1

Male: 29

Eng: 

Non-Eng:

Bihar: 1

Delhi: 2

Gujarat: 2

Haryana: 4

Karnataka: 4

Madhya Pradesh: 3

Maharashtra: 3

Tamil Nadu: 2

Telangana: 3

Uttar Pradesh: 2

West Bengal: 4

IIM CAT 2024 Cut-Offs 

The CAT 2024 cut-offs depend on the CAT 2024 result for shortlisting candidates for further rounds, like Written Ability Tests (WAT),  Group Discussions (GD), and Personal Interviews (PI). Here’s an overview of the expected IIM CAT 2024 cut-offs:

IIM 

CAT 2024 Cut-Off Expected

(Percentile)

Courses Offered 

(through CAT 2024 Exam)

IIM Bangalore

99-100

PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA, PhD

IIM Ahmedabad

99-100

PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGP, PhD

IIM Calcutta

99

MBA, PhD

IIM Lucknow

97-99

PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, FPM

IIM Indore

97-99

PGP, PGP-HRM, FPM

IIM Kozhikode

97-99

PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, PhD, PhD (PT)

IIM Amritsar

95-96

MBA, EMBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, PhD

IIM Nagpur

95-96

PGP, PhD

IIM Sambalpur

95-96

MBA, PhD, E PhD

IIM Trichy

94-95

PGPM, PGPM-HR, PGPBM, FPM, E-FPM

IIM Raipur

94-95

PGP, FPM/ PhD, EFPM

IIM Ranchi

94-95

PGP, PGP-HRM, PGP (Business Analytics), PhD, EPhD

IIM Kashipur

94-95

MBA, MBA (Analytics), MBA (WX), PhD, EFPM

IIM Vizag

92-94

PGPM, Pgpex, MBA

IIM Udaipur

92-94

MBA, PhD

IIM Bodhgaya

92-94

PGP, PhD (FPM)

IIM Shillong

90-94

PGP, PGPEX, PGPWE, PhD, PhDWP

IIM Sirmaur

90-94

MBA, MBA (T&HM), PhD

IIM Rohtak

95-97

PGP, EPGPX, EPGDSM, PhD, Part-Time FPM

IIM Nagpur

90-94

PGP, PhD

IIM Jammu

90-94

PGP, PhD

IIM Mumbai

90-94

MBA Program in Sustainability Management

MBA Program in Operations and Supply Chain Management 

CAT 2024 Exam Pattern and Mark Distribution

Candidates pursuing the CAT 2024, should be aware of the CAT 2024 Exam Pattern and Mark Distribution scheme to prepare for the exam to successfully attain great scores. Here’s a list of the CAT 2024 Exam Pattern: 

CAT 2024 Attributes

CAT 2024 Details

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Exam Duration

2 Hours

Time Limit per Section

40 Minutes per section

Number of Sections

3

Number of Questions

66

Types of Questions

  • Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
  •  Non-MCQs 

No. of Exam Sections 

  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
  • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
  • Quantitative Ability (QA)

Questions Per Section

  • VARC - 24
  • DILR - 20
  • QA - 22

Marking Scheme

  • For Correct Answer: +3
  • For Wrong Answer: -1

No negative marking for Non-MCQs

CAT Exam Total Marks

198

Marking Scheme of the CAT 2024 Exam

Section

Number of Questions

Time Allotted

(mins)

Question Types

Marking Scheme

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

24-26

40

MCQs and Non-MCQs

For Correct Answers: +3 

 

For Wrong MCQ Answers:  -1 

 

For Non-MCQs:

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

20-22

40

MCQs and Non-MCQs

For Correct Answers: +3 

 

For Wrong MCQ Answers:  -1 

 

For Non-MCQs:

Quantitative Ability (QA)

22-24

40

MCQs and Non-MCQs

For Correct Answers: +3 

 

For Wrong MCQ Answers:  -1 

 

For Non-MCQs:

CAT 2024 MBA Program Admission 

The candidates who have qualified for the CAT 2024 examination, have to go through the admission process to gain entry at Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), and other prestigious B-schools for management programs in India. The CAT 2024 MBA Program admission process involves several steps which involve shortlisting, personal interview, group discussion, document verification, and final selection. Here's a comprehensive guide to the CAT 2024 Admission process:

  1. Shortlisting Candidates

Once the CAT 2024 Result is declared several of India’s top management schools release their respective shortlisting criteria and cut-off percentile for the candidates to gain admission in the respective IIMs institutes. 

  1. Selection Process- Post Shortlisting 

Post Shortlisitng involves a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group discussion, Personal Interview, and additional parameters for the selection process to the IIMs Institutes of India. These steps refine candidates for admission after qualifying for the CAT 2024 Exam, which includes: 

  • Written Ability Test (WAT): Based on the written test comprising the business-related scenarios, current affairs, etc the candidates are evaluated for their analytical thinking, language skills, and ability to articulate. 
  •  Group Discussion (GD): The candidates are given a topic to discuss in the group which evaluates leadership, strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
  • Personal Interview (PI): The candidates are evaluated by the panel based on their General Awareness, Academic background, Work experience, etc. in the one-on-one interaction. 
  • Additional Parameters: Additionally the candidates are examined for their last Academic Performance, work experience, diversity, etc. 
  1. Composite Score Calculation: The institution uses Composite score calculation to calculate the rank of candidates for the final admission offer based on the weighted composite score. 
  2. Admission Offer: Once the candidates pass the above stage of the Written test, group discussion, personal interview, etc the institutes release a list of offering admission to the candidates.

Steps for Admission Process of CMAT 2024:

  • Merit List Release:
    A merit list is prepared by the Institutes on their official website with the names of selected candidates and candidates are notified via email or SMS.
  • Acceptance of Offer:
    Selected candidates are required to accept the admission offer letter and pay the fee.
  • Waitlist Movement:
    The candidates are put on the waiting list and once the seat is available are offered the admin in the MBA program at IIM or other India’s top Business universities. 

Conclusion

Candidates reading this article are among the chosen CAT 2024 results from the IIMs instructions of Inida and hope you learn a detailed process involved after the result part of CAT. The declaration of CAT 2024 results is a significant beginning of your journey toward securing admission to the top management institutes in India. It’s a step forward to grabbing higher education from your dream management institutes. The candidates after qualifying for the CAT 2024 Rsult have to go through the shortlisting, group discussion, interviews, waitlist and final admissions. This article comprises all the details and guides you to the institutes offering admission at the IIMs. 

 

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