CAT 2023 : Exam Dates, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Notification

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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	10%
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)
Averages Ratio & Proportion LCM and HCF Percentages Profit and Loss Interest (Simple and Compound) Speed, Time and Distance Time and Work Number System Algebra Geometry/Mensuration Pure Math Venn diagrams Linear Equations Quadratic Equations Complex Numbers Logarithm Progressions Binomial Theorem Surds and Indices Inequalities Permutation and Combination Probability Functions Set Theory Mixtures and Alligations Co-ordinate Geometry Trigonometry	Data comparison from Table Graphs Bar charts – Simple, Stacked, Composite Bar charts Pie charts Caselets Data Analysis Direction sense Team formation Seating Arrangement Blood Relation Clocks Calendars Binary logic Logical Sequence Assumption Premise Conclusion Linear and matrix arrangement Input-Output Series Syllogism Cubes Rows Set Theory Venn Diagrams Network Diagrams Quantitative Reasoning Puzzles	Main idea in the passage Assumption Inferences, Statements, Arguments Synonyms-antonyms Phrasal meaning & Usage Para Summary Jumbled paragraphs Odd sentence out of Jumbled paragraph Error Corrections Sequence of sentences Vocabulary usage Fill in the blanks Completion of Paragraph Analogies Critical Reasoning Sentence Completion

Course Details

Particulars	CAT 2023/24
Course Duration	6 M & 1 Y
Study Material	Online / Offline
Doubt solving	Through telegram chat/ doubt classes
Mentoring	Mentorship Classes
GWPI Support	N/A
Test Series	Available
OMETs	Optional
Online Sectional Tests	Provided with Online Portal

Particulars	CAT 2023/24
Course Duration	6 M & 1 Y
Study Material	Online / Offline
Doubt solving	Through telegram chat/ doubt classes
Mentoring	Mentorship Classes
GWPI Support	N/A
Test Series	Available
OMETs	Optional
Online Sectional Tests	Provided with Online Portal

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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 2023: Exam Dates, Syllabus,Pattern