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how many times in a year cat exams are conducted...pleaes tell me the duration

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how many times in a year cat exams are conducted...pleaes tell me the duration

HI,

[SIZE=4][SIZE=4]CAT Exam Pattern

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test (CAT) for candidates wishing to run programs of graduate-level management.Apart
from all the IIMs, many other reputed B-schools across India.
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[/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=5][SIZE=5]Exam Eligibility
[/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=4][SIZE=4]For applying in all IIMs CAT 2012 Entrance Exam, at least a 3 year Bachelor's degree with 50% marks or equivalent in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) / All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as eligible for Post-Graduate Studies in Management.
Candidates in their final year of graduation/ the same qualification and those who have done the exams. They should produce a certificate from the Principal / Director of the University / Head of the Department/ Registrar/ Institution certifying that he / she is currently in the final year awaiting final results.
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CAT 2012 is likely to be conducted by IIM Kozhikode in 2nd week of October 2012 , Notification to this effect is likely to come around 15th August 2012

Besides 13 IIMs who consider only valid CAT scores, there are other 100 plus top B schools and IITs who accept CAT scores for their MBA programs

Thus, time management will have an inevitable part to play in CAT 2012.

Since in CAT 2011, there were only 2 Sections instead of 3, it is expected that same thing will happen in CAT 2012 as well.

The two sections will be:
Quantitative ability and Data interpretation (QA & DI)
Verbal ability and Logical reasoning (VA & LR)

It will be a 140-minute exam. Candidates will have 70 minutes to answer 30 questions in each section, although, the number of questions and difficulty [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=5][SIZE=5]level remains the same.
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[/SIZE][SIZE=4][SIZE=4]Recommended Books for preparation of CAT 2012:
[/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=4][SIZE=4]Quant Aptitude by Tata McGraw Hill
Wren and Martin English Grammar
Word Power Made Easy by NORMAN LEWIS
Verbal Ability by Arun Sharma
English Proficiency IMS India
A Communicative Grammar of English by Geoffrey Leech
Quantitative Ability by O.P Sinhal
Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
English Usage for the CAT – Pearson
Reading Comprehension for the CAT – Pearson
Study Package for the CAT Online (With CD) – Tata McGraw Hills
Course In Mental Ability and Quantitative Aptitude’ by Edgar Thorpe
How to prepare for the Data Interpretation for CAT’ by Arihant Prakashan

[/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=4]ALL THE BEST....
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CAT is the Common Admission Test. It is held every year during the month of november.

CAT is conducted by the IIM's and so it is better known as the ticket to IIM. If you can crack this exam with good marks then your chance of getting a good IIM will only increase.

To give this exam you need to have a bachelor's degree in any discipline. It is important to secure minimum 50% of marks at graduation level to sit for this exam.

The aggregate marks however is 45% in case of reserved categories. Even final year students are eligible to give this exam.

Generally MCQ type questions comes and the question paper comprises of two sections.

The first section is the quantitative ability and data interpretation section and the second section is the verbal ability and logical reasoning.

The duration of the exam is of 140 minutes and the candidates will get only 70 minutes for each section.

Top IIM's:

IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Bangalore

IIM Calcutta

IIM Indore

IIM Kozhikode

IIM Lucknow

IIM Shillong

Other B-Schools which accepts CAT Score:

Bangalore Management Academy
College of Agribusiness Management
Delhi School of Professional Studies & Research
Apeejay School of Management
Academy of Management Studies
Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management
Guru Nanak Institute of Management
Institute of Business Management & Research
National Institute of Technology
School of Management Sciences
S.P.Jain Institute of Management & Research

how much is the passing score in CAT?

CAT - COMMON ADMISSION TEST is an entrance exam conducted by IIM(Indian Institute of Management) for admission to two years MBA(Master of Business Administration) course in IIMs.

The CAT is generally held in the month of November every year.

The candidate must be an Indian Citizen having completed Graduation in any stream from a recognised University with at least 50% marks(45% for SC/ST candidate), is eligible to apply for CAT.

The CAT is computer based exam comprising of objective type questions on Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning.

For more information you may log on to http://www.catiim.in

i want to do mba from oxford university what can i do for this?

u have to give the gre and toefel exam for this...

CAT is the Common Admission Test. It is held every year during the month of november.

CAT is conducted by the IIM's and so it is better known as the ticket to IIM. If you can crack this exam with good marks then your chance of getting a good IIM will only increase.

To give this exam you need to have a bachelor's degree in any discipline. It is important to secure minimum 50% of marks at graduation level to sit for this exam.

The aggregate marks however is 45% in case of reserved categories. Even final year students are eligible to give this exam.

Generally MCQ type questions comes and the question paper comprises of two sections.

The first section is the quantitative ability and data interpretation section and the second section is the verbal ability and logical reasoning.

The duration of the exam is of 140 minutes and the candidates will get only 70 minutes for each section.

Top IIM's:

IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Bangalore

IIM Calcutta

IIM Indore

IIM Kozhikode

IIM Lucknow

IIM Shillong

Other B-Schools which accepts CAT Score:

Bangalore Management Academy
College of Agribusiness Management
Delhi School of Professional Studies & Research
Apeejay School of Management
Academy of Management Studies
Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management
Guru Nanak Institute of Management
Institute of Business Management & Research
National Institute of Technology
School of Management Sciences
S.P.Jain Institute of Management & Research


thanking you....

CAT is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management as a pre-requisite for admission to various management programmes of IIMs, Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

There are many non-IIM institutions that have registered to avail the CAT scores to be used in their admission process. CAT score use is restricted only for admission to IIMs and non-IIM member institutions.

CAT is normally conducted every year during a 20 day testing window in the months of October and November. A candidate can appear for CAT only once during the 20-day testing window. The test score is valid for admission to the forthcoming academic year only.

What are the other entrance exam for MBA program?

when the application forms are submit for cat exams?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how many times in a year cat exams are conducted...pleaes tell me the duration

CAT stands for Common Admission Test. This exam is popular exam all over the world. This exam is being conducted by IIMs (Indian Institute of Management) in order to give admission for MBA course in top B-Schools and IIMs.

CAT exam required 50% marks in graduation from recognized university from any discipline .For SC/ST candidate marks required is 45% .

There is no age criteria .Final year candidate can apply here .There is no special attempts for CAT exam so you can apply here various time as you wish .

List of the Best CAT coaching center in India :-

1.Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt Ltd (T.I.M.E)

2.IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd

3.Career Launcher (CL)

4.2IIM's - CAT Coaching Classes in Bangalore

5.Career Forum

Best Books for CAT Exam:-

CAT Topic-wise 17 Year Solved Papers
by
Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publication (2012)

Verbal Ability For CAT
by
MBAGuru
Publisher: cengage Learning (2011)

Verbal Ability For The CAT
by
Sujit Kumar
Publisher: Pearson (2011)

For more details about CAT Exam , You can visit to http://www.catiim.in
.

CAT stands for Common admission test and this examination is conducted by IIM's every year. This examination is conducted once in a year and the notification is published in the month of July every year, the examination is conducted in October/November.

So, you can apply for this examination only 1 time in a year. If you missed the chance once then you have to wait for 1 year.

Actually this examination is only for those candidates who are interested to Take admission in top Business schools like IIM's and Many more.

Firstly you have to scored good percentile in CAT Examination and if you scored good percentile then you will be called for Group discussion and Personal Interview for final selection.


List of the Best CAT coaching center in India :-

1.Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt Ltd (T.I.M.E)

2.IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd

3.Career Launcher (CL)

4.2IIM's - CAT Coaching Classes in Bangalore

5.Career Forum

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how many times in a year cat exams are conducted...pleaes tell me the duration

hi friend,

CAT stands for Common Admission Test

this examination is conducted by Indian Institute of Management Once in a year ......

If you have passed your graduation degree with 50% marks from recognized university so you are eligible for CAT exam..

45% aggregate marks for reserved categories .....

There is no age criteria..

Final year of degree course may also eligible....

There is no special attempts for CAT exam...

Exam Pattern :-

1. Quantitative Aptitude
2. Logical Reasoning
3. Verbal ability
4. Data Interpretation

Selection Process :-

1. Written Exam
2. Group Discussion
3. Personal Interview

List of Books


How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT Common Admission Test
by Arun Sharma
Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill
Price: Rs. 525


How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT Common Admission Test
by Arun Sharma
Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill
Price: Rs. 425


Quantitative Aptitude for CAT & other Entrance Exams
by Avinash Agarwal, Shipra Agarwal
Publisher: Disha Publication
Price: Rs. 430


Mastering CAT Common Admission Test (M.B.A. Entrance Exam)
by R P Datason, B L Sadana, S L Gulati
Publisher: New Light Publishers
Price: Rs. 395

All the best....

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how many times in a year cat exams are conducted...pleaes tell me the duration

Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer based test held in India. This test scores a person on the bases of Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) started this exam and use the test for selecting students for their business administration programs. The test is conducted every year by one of the IIM's based on a policy of rotation.

CAT ELIGIBILITY

1. The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA)
2. Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. If selected, such candidates will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if he/she submits a certificate Principal/Registrar of his/her College/Institute stating that the candidate has completed all the requirements for obtaining the bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate.

There are many books available in the market for the preparation of CAT like

1) Quantitative aptitude For CAT
- Author : Arun Sharma

-Author : Abhijit Guha


2) For data interpretation and logical reasoning
Author : Arun Sharma

3) For verbal ability and reading comprehension-
Author : Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay

Hi...
Friends,



CAT stand for - Common Admission Test.

This exam was conduct by IIMs ( Indian Institute of Management )

This exam conduct by Yearly ONE time.


CAT Eligibility Criteria like ::
=====================

*** The candidates must be complete graduation course in any recognized university.

*** Your graduation course with minimum 50 % of marks.

*** For SC / ST candidates 45 % of marks.

*** No age limit this exam.

*** The Final year students are apply for this exam.







All the best.............................

cat is conducted only one time a year.
mat conducted 4 times in a year..
(may mat forms are available in repective sites of aima mat)

xat & snap are another mba entrance exam conducted only one time in a year.

cat colleges are:-


Top IIM's:

IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Bangalore

IIM Calcutta

IIM Indore

IIM Kozhikode

IIM Lucknow

IIM Shillong

others which take cat scores:-
Bangalore Management Academy
College of Agribusiness Management
Delhi School of Professional Studies & Research
Apeejay School of Management
Academy of Management Studies
Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management
Guru Nanak Institute of Management
Institute of Business Management & Research
National Institute of Technology
School of Management Sciences
S.P.Jain Institute of Management & Research


subjects regarding mba entrance exam are:-
Quantitative Aptitude
Logical Reasoning
Verbal ability
Data Interpretation


good luck

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how many times in a year cat exams are conducted...pleaes tell me the duration

DETAILS FOR CAT 2013

Educational qualification:-

-->>You must be only graduation pass out in any stream from recognized university.


Marks for CAT Exam:-


-->>If you belong from the General/OBC category then your minimum marks should be 50% in graduation.
-->>If you belong from the SC/ST category then your minimum marks should be 45% in graduation.

Important :- There is NO AGE LIMIT & NO ATTEMPT Limitations.

Exam Pattern for CAT :-
-->>There will be two sections for this exam.
-->>Each section will be of 70 minutes.
-->>You will have to at least solve 30 questions within 70 minutes for each section.

Syllabus for CAT 2013 :-

SECTION I

• Quantitative Ability.
• Data Interpretation.

SECTION II

• Verbal Ability.
• Data Interpretation.

Other Important Details :-
-->>CAT Exam notification basically comes in the month of September.
-->>It is conducted only once in a year.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how many times in a year cat exams are conducted...pleaes tell me the duration

Hello friend,


>> CAT is normally conducted every year during a 21 day testing window in the months of October and November.

>> A candidate can appear for CAT only once during the 20-day testing window.

>>The test score is valid for admission to the forthcoming academic year only.



Best of luck

Hi Friends..............

CAT Stands for COMMON ADMISSION TEST.

The exam was conducted ONCE in a year........

dear friend ,


CAT stands for Common Admission Test. It is conducted every year during the month of november.


following books are helpful :

WHAT SCORE I WANT TO GET IN CAT FOR ADMISSION TO TOP IIM'S

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how many times in a year cat exams are conducted...pleaes tell me the duration

SCHEDULING & REGISTRATION

Q.1) Who is eligible to take the test?

Ans. The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA) categories], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/ institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained the bachelor’s degree. In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100. Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process, the details of which are provided at the website www.catiim.in.

The CAT application data is treated as final and no change in it is permitted at a later stage. In case of detection of any variation in the data provided at the CAT stage with the actual data your candidature may be nullified.

Prospective candidates must have the following throughout the selection process.
1. CAT 2012 Voucher
2. Pay-in Slip
3. Valid and unique Email ID
4. CAT Registration Number / Testing ID (provided to you after completion of your online registration)

Q.2) Can I appear for CAT for practice purpose, though I am aware that I am not eligible?

Ans. No.

Q.3) Is there any age restriction for appearing in CAT?

Ans. No, there is no age restriction for appearing in CAT.

Q.4) What is the fee for the test?

Ans. The fee is Rs.1600. If you belong to the SC/ST category the applicable fee is Rs.800.

Q.5) Where do I pay my fees?

Ans. Candidates are required to purchase a CAT voucher at selected Axis Bank branches from 30 July - 17 September 2012. You can visit www.catiim.in for the list of Axis Bank branches.

Q.6) When does the sale of voucher start and end?

Ans. Sale of vouchers starts on Monday, 30 July 2012 at selected Axis Bank branches and ends on Monday, 17 September 2012.


Q.7) How can I purchase a voucher?

Ans. You are required to fill a pay-in-slip at the selected Axis Bank branches to obtain the voucher. There will be two copies of the pay-in-slip. The bank will retain one copy of the filled pay-in-slip and the other will be stamped and given back to you. Please retain your copy of the pay-in-slip with you during the entire selection process.

Note: The name on the pay-in-slip must match the name appearing on the school-leaving certificate.

Q.8) When and how do I register for CAT 2012 after buying the voucher?

Ans. Online registration for CAT 2012 will begin on Monday, 30 July 2012 and end on Wednesday, 19 September 2012. Additional instructions for the online application and registration process are also available on the website www.catiim.in.

Q.9) Where can I find the voucher number required for registration?

Ans. You can find the voucher number under the scratch-off area of the voucher you purchase at an Axis Bank branch. Please use a coin to scratch off gently so the voucher number does not become illegible. Vouchers will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Q.10) Can I use my coaching institute’s or a friend’s email address when registering for CAT?

Ans. No, you need to have a valid and unique email address.

Q.11) Is there a restriction on what can be entered within the address fields during the online registration?

Ans. Yes, you need to limit each address line to 30 characters including spaces. Special characters are acceptable.

Q.12) When will CAT be held and can I choose a test date?

Ans. CAT will be held during the period Thursday, 11 October 2012 - Tuesday, 6 Nonember 2012. Yes, you can choose a test date, test time, and venue across 36 cities all over India, subject to availability.

Q.13) From where can I get the list of test centres?

Ans. A list of test centres will be available on the website www.catiim.in.

Q.14) When will I get my Admit Card?

Ans. a.) Soon after you fill-in, review, and submit your personal information during the online application, an automated confirmation email, which will contain your Application Summary, will be sent to the email address provided by you.
b.) After submitting your personal information, you are expected to continue registration by scheduling your test date, test time, and venue. Once you have submitted this scheduling information, a 2nd automated confirmation email, which will contain your CAT 2012 Admit Card, will be sent to the email address provided by you. Only at this stage is your CAT 2012 registration complete.

Q.15) What details will be mentioned in the Admit Card?

Ans. The admit card will contain the name of the candidate, test date, time, venue, confirmation number, CAT Registration Number / Testing ID and instructions for the candidate.

Q.16) Will the Admit Card be sent to me as a hard copy by mail?

Ans. No. The admit card will be sent to the email address provided by you, only after you have filled in your online application and scheduled your test. It is therefore, mandatory for you to have a valid email account throughout the selection process.

Note: Admit Card is a mandatory requirement in order to test. You must bring a print out of your Admit Card to the test centre.

Q.17) Are there any special provisions for Differently Abled candidates?

Ans. Yes. Please refer to the FAQs for DA Candidates for more details.

Q.18) What are the different time slots for scheduling the test for a typical testing day?

Ans. A typical testing day for CAT will have 2 exam sessions. Candidates are allowed to schedule for any one of the sessions, subject to availability. Session timings are as follows:

a. Session 1: Testing will begin at 10 AM. Candidates are required to arrive at the test centre no later than 8:30 AM for security checks, identity verification, and checking in.

b. Session 2: Testing will begin at 3:15 PM. Candidates are required to arrive at the test centre no later than 1:45 PM for security checks, identity verification, and checking in.

Q.19) Can I appear for CAT 2012 more than once during the testing window?

Ans. No. You can appear for CAT 2012 only once. It will be deemed a fraudulent activity if one attempts to appear for CAT 2012 more than once. Admit Cards and picture IDs of the candidates will be checked, and candidate pictures and biometric information will also be captured at the test centre.

Q.20) If I have made any mistake(s) while registering for CAT 2012, can I make changes later to rectify?

Ans. If you make mistakes while entering the application data, you may login to www.catiim.in or https://iim.prometric.com and select “Edit Profile” to make changes to your personal details such as address or “Edit Application” to make changes to your application data such as educational information or interview location. For security reasons, editing of candidate’s full name and username will not be allowed. To reschedule your appointment, select “Reschedule an Appointment” to choose a different test centre, date and time of your test, of course, subject to availability. The ability to edit application profile and registration details will be available until the registration window is closed i.e. till 11:59 PM on 19 September 2012, IST.
Note: If you make changes to your profile or reschedule, you must carry the most recent admit card and attend the most recent test session.


Q.21) What are the timings to contact the Candidate Care helpline?

Ans. The FAQs, IVRS and online instructions are designed to enable self-service. You are requested to use these tools which can guide you through the entire process and help answer most of your queries. In case you are still facing issues, then CAT Candidate Care Support is available by phone and email.
Phone: 1-800-102-2256
Webmail: http://www.prometric.com/IIM-CAT/contactus

Phone support availability:
Registration Phase: 30 July - 19 September 2012, 9:00AM to 6:00PM from Mondays to Saturdays.
Pre-testing window: 20 September - 10 October 2012, 9:00AM to 6:00PM from Mondays to Saturdays.
Testing window: 11 October - 6 November 2012, 8:00AM to 7:00PM daily.
Post-testing window: 7 November 2012- 31 January 2013, 9:00AM to 6:00PM Mondays to Fridays .

CAT Candidate Care will be closed on the following national public holidays:
* Friday, 10 August 2012 – Janamastami
* Wednesday, 15 August 2012 – Independence Day
* Monday, 20 August 2012 – Idu’l Fitr
* Tuesday, 02 October 2012 – Mahatma Ghandhi's Birthday
* Wednesday, 24 October 2012 – Dussehra
* Tuesday, 13 November 2012 - Diwali
* Tuesday, 25 December 2012 – Christmas
* Tuesday, 01 January 2013 – New Year’s Day
* Saturday, 26 January 2013 – Republic Day

Webmail support availability:
Webmail support will be available from 30 July 2012 until the end of the first week of February 2013. Queries, received by webmail, will be responded to within 2 business days. Do not send the same email multiple times, as it will delay the response process.


For more details: http://www.catiim.in/

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how many times in a year cat exams are conducted...pleaes tell me the duration

CAT - Common Admission Test.
CAT is a computer-based test (CBT) and not an Internet-based test (IBT) i.e. a candidate does not take the test on an Internet site. Instead of reading the questions in a paper booklet and darkening the ovals on the answer-sheet, a candidate will read the questions on a computer terminal and choose an answer by clicking on the correct option.
The format of the test is more or less the same except that a candidate reads a question on a computer terminal and clicks on the correct answer, instead of reading on a paper booklet and using a pencil to darken the ovals on an answer sheet.

For more details: http://www.catiim.in/