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What happen if two candidate have same score in cat exam?
When two candidates score the same in CAT, they are given the same percentile. Your performance in CAT is basically the number of candidates that you have outscored. Two candidates scoring the same marks indicates that they scored above the same number of students. So, the CAT percentile of two students scoring the same marks will be the same. There are also no tie-breaker rules in CAT.
Which college should I target for marketing after my CAT results?
Here are some of the top MBA colleges for Marketing in India.
| MBA College | Course Fee (in INR) |
| IIM Ahmedabad | 23 Lakhs |
| IIM Bangalore | 23 Lakhs |
| IIM Calcutta | 23 Lakhs |
| ISB Hyderabad | 36.30 Lakhs |
| FMS Delhi | 1.92 Lakhs |
| IIFT Delhi, Kolkata | 18.78 Lakhs |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | 25.80 Lakhs |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | 19 Lakhs |
| IMT Ghaziabad | 19.5 Lakhs |
| TAPMI Manipal | 16 Lakhs |
You can choose one of these institutes for an MBA in Marketing according to your CAT score.
What is the strategy I have to follow to get 95+ score in CAT exam?
Here are some of the things that can be helpful in scoring 95+ in CAT.
- First clear your basics for Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, and Verbal Ability.
- Once your basics are clear, practice problems from these topics as much as you can.
- Give mocks at least twice a week. Analyze your mocks and recognize the mistakes you make frequently. Take a note of these mistakes.
- Reading Comprehension is the most difficult part of V.R. Make sure you are comfortable in this section. If you aren’t, practice.
- Work on your reading speed. At least 150 words per minute should be maintained.
- Stay updated with the current affairs and happenings around the world.
Also, keep yourself motivated throughout your preparation period.
What is the CAT cut off for VGSOM Kharagpur?
VGSOM, IIT Kharagpur MBA cutoff are as follows.
| Category | CAT Cutoff |
| General | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 80 |
| SC | 75 |
| ST | 75 |
| PwD | 75 |
In 2021, the minimum CAT percentile for candidates who were offered admission was as follows.
| Category | Score |
| Gen | 97.8 |
| EWS | 95.41 |
| OBC | 92.28 |
| SC | 80.85 |
| ST | 75.79 |
| PWD | 90.99 |
IIT Kharagpur assigns 20% to CAT score for shortlisting.
How is IIT Delhi DMS? What has been the CAT cut off for it in the past few years? Does it consider sectional cut off in CAT?
DMS, IIT Delhi is among the top 15 B-Schools in the country. It is one f the favorite destination for most MBA aspirants in the country. It has a great academic and placement record. IIT Delhi MBA placements 2021 had an average CTC of INR 18.5 LPA.
For 2021, DMS IIT Delhi MBA cutoff was 98 percentile. For shortlisting, the institute usually doesn’t consider sectional cutoffs.
What is the minimum CAT cut off for IMT and IMI Delhi?
IMT cutoff for CAT 2021 was 90. Here are the expected CAT cutoff 2022 for IMT campuses.
| Campus | CAT percentile |
| IMT Ghaziabad | 93+ |
| IMT Nagpur | 80+ |
| IMT Hyderabad | 70+ |
Below are the details of IMI Delhi CAT cutoff 2021 for different specializations.
| Program | Cutoff |
| PGDM | 88-90 |
| PGDM HRM | 85-88 |
| PGDM (Banking & Financial Services) | 85-88 |
The minimum CAT cutoff for IMI Delhi stays around 90 percentile.
What is the CAT cut off to join IIM B?
For qualifying, IIM Bangalore Cutoff is 85 percentile. However, the cutoff trends indicate that the required cutoff for admission is around 99 percentile for general category students.
IIM Bangalore places significant weightage on work experience for interview shortlisting. If you have relevant work experience of 2 years or more, and a decent academic record, you can expect an interview call even with a percentile lower than 99.
How can I make quants section easy in CAT exam?
You should start your preparation by clearing your basics. After your basics are clear, you should start attempting mocks, to gain accuracy and speed. Analyze each mock tests you give to figure out the areas that you need to improve.
Being good in maths definitely helps in clearing CAT. If we consider data interpretation as a part of maths then the quantitative part covers 2/3rd of the paper. If you are weak in maths, don’t worry. A logical approach will help you clear this section quite easily. You should thoroughly cover topics like number system, percentage, profit and loss, time and distance, etc. A large part of the paper also have algebra, so you need to have a clear knowledge of quadratic equation, functions, logs, etc.
Questions from geometry and coordinate geometry are also asked. So, a strategic approach on these topics is necessary. It’s best to seek guidance from someone who has expertise in these areas to know the right strategy.
What is the biggest myth about clearing the CAT exam?
Here are some of the common myths about CAT, that you shouldn’t pay any attention to.
- People who are fluent in English always do well in examinations.
- If you are from an engineering background you should go easy on the Quantitive Ability section.
- People with higher IQs perform better in CAT.
- The more shortcuts you know, the better you will perform.
- People with work experience have a better chance of clearing the examination.
Your dedication and preparation are what matter in clearing CAT.
Which chapters should I start preparing in the quant section for the CAT exam?
Firstly, you need to give equal importance to all the chapters for preparing for the Quant section. You can start with Number Basics and then gradually move forward with Simple Equations, Ratio, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Geometry, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Progression and Binomial, etc.
For revising and strengthening your Quant concepts, you can follow verified channels on YouTube for your Quant preparation. Quant is a must for any aptitude test.
They mostly talk about the core concepts and also solve related questions which are selected from last year's CAT, XAT, IIFT, SNAP, etc. papers. This will help you understand the basics and usage of the concepts in the related questions.
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