Course Introduction
COMMON ADMISSION TEST (CAT) 2023
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2023 is a highly competitive entrance examination conducted in India for admission to prestigious management programs, including Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) courses. CAT is administered by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) on a rotational basis. CAT 2023 will be conducted by IIM Lucknow. It serves as a crucial gateway for aspirants seeking admission to the top-tier business schools in India.
Notification
The Exam for CAT 2023 will be conducted tentatively in November 2023, in 3 slots. The official notification for CAT 2023 will be released on the official website of conducting body around July 2023 which will be having details about CAT exam dates and registration dates.
Exam Dates
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date of CAT Exam 2023 | 4th week of July 2023 |
Registration of CAT 2023 | 1st week of August 2023 |
Last date to fill out the Online Application form | 2nd week of September 2023 |
Last date to submit the fees for the Application Form | 2nd week of September 2023 |
Beginning of Application Correction | 3rd week of September 2023 |
Admit Card availability | 4th week of October 2023 |
Date Of Examination of CAT 2023 | 4th week of November 2023 |
Answer Key Release Date | 1st week of December 2023 |
Last date to submit an objection | 2nd week of December 2023 |
Announcement of Results | 1st week of January 2024 |
Exam Pattern
| Key Components | Details |
| Time allotted | 2 hours |
| Total No. of Questions | 66 |
| No. of Questions Section-wise | VARC: 24 DILR: 20 QA: 22 |
| 40 minutes each | |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-based |
| Medium of Examination | English |
Syllabus Overview
| Sectional Division of CAT Syllabus | Overview of Topics in Syllabus | Overall Weightage in CAT exam |
| Section-1: CAT VARC Syllabus Weightage & Topics (Sectional Division is given below) | RC Based Questions, Parajumbles, Para summary, Out of Context Sentence | 36% |
| Section-1.1: CAT Verbal Ability (VA) Syllabus- Key Topics & Weightage | Jumbled Paragraphs; Para-summary | 10% |
| Picking the Out of context sentence from a jumbled paragraph | ||
| Section-1.2: CAT Reading Comprehension (RC) Syllabus- Key Topics & Weightage | Long & Short RC Passages followed by questions based on vocabulary, statements, inferences, elaboration of ideas in the passage | 24% |
| Section-2: CAT DILR Syllabus Weightage & Topics (Sectional Division is given below | Data Analysis Charts, Tables, Graphs, Direction sense, seating arrangements | 32% |
| Section-2.1: CAT Data Interpretation Syllabus Weightage & Topics | Set of 3-4 Questions based on Data Charts, Data Tables, Bar Graphs, Venn Diagrams | 16% |
| Section-2.2: CAT Logical Reasoning Syllabus Weightage & Topics | Set of 3-4 Questions based on Seating Arrangement, Team Formation, Clocks & Calendars, Direction Sense, Family Tree | 16% |
| Section-3: CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus Weightage & Key Topics | Individual Questions based on Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry, Mensuration, Number system, Trigonometry | 34% |
Sectional Syllabus Overview
Quantitative Ability (QA) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
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MBA Programmes Offered By IIMs through CAT
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are well-known for their flagship program, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP). After the IIM Bill was passed in 2018, the PGP program offered by IIMs was renamed as the MBA degree program. Alongside the PGP/MBA courses, the IIMs provide a range of other programs such as Executive MBA, One-Year Diploma, PhD, and Certificate courses. In total, the IIMs offer more than 72 management courses at different levels, including Post Graduate, Executive, and Doctoral programs. Additionally, they also offer part-time and certificate courses to cater to various learning needs.
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) | MBA Programmes Open for Admission 2024 through CAT 2023 |
IIM Ahmedabad | PGP, PGP-FABM |
IIM Amritsar | MBA, EMBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM |
IIM Bangalore | PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA |
IIM Bodh Gaya | PGP |
IIM Calcutta | MBA |
IIM Indore | PGP, PGP-HRM |
IIM Jammu | MBA |
IIM Kashipur | MBA, MBA (Analytics), EMBA |
IIM Kozhikode | PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, EPGP (At Kochi campus) |
IIM Lucknow | PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM |
IIM Nagpur | PGP |
IIM Raipur | PGP |
IIM Ranchi | PGP, PGP-HRM, PGP (Business Analytics) |
IIM Rohtak | PGP, EPGPX, EPGDSM |
IIM Sambalpur | MBA, Executive MBA |
IIM Shillong | PGP, PGPEX, PGPWE |
IIM Sirmaur | MBA, MBA (T&HM) |
IIM Tiruchirappalli | PGP, PGPM-HR, PGPBM |
IIM Udaipur | MBA, MBA-DEM, MBA-GSCM, PGDBAWE |
IIM Visakhapatnam | PGP, PGPEX, PGPDGM |
Best Books for CAT 2023 Preparation
- Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K Verma
- Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
- How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT by Arun Sharma, published by MGH Education
- CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning by Gautam Puri, Publisher Career Launcher
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
- How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
- How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
CAT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 2023
The Common Admission Test is a computer based test for admission in graduate management programs. The test consists of three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability.
The IIMs (Indian Institute of Management) conduct this Common Admission Test on a rotational basis. CAT 2023 will be conducted by IIM Lucknow.
The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years. However, the previous bachelor’s degree of 2 years will also be accepted if the university is recognized by UGC. Candidates in their final year of graduation or awaiting results are also eligible for the exam.
| Key Components | Details |
| Time allotted | 2 hours |
| Total No. of Questions | 66 |
| No. of Questions Section-wise | VARC: 24 DILR: 20 QA: 22 |
| 40 minutes each | |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-based |
| Medium of Examination | English |
Syllabus Overview
Quantitative Ability (QA) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
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66 Questions: Like last year, CAT 2023 exam will have 66 questions divided in 3 sections of VARC, DILR and Quantitative Ability.
