CAT 2023 Exam Notification, Complete Information

CAT 2023

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer-based test for admission to a graduate management program. The test consists of three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) started this exam and use the test for selecting students for their business administration programs (MBA or PGDM). The test is conducted every year by one of the IIMs based on a policy of rotation.

CAT 2023 Notification

CAT 2023 Notification is expected to be released in July 2023. The Online Registration is expected to start in August 2023 and the exam is expected to be conducted by the IIM Lucknow. CAT 2023 will be conducted by IIMs as a prerequisite for admission to various management programs of IIMs. Here, we will take you through all the important aspects of the Exam like Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Application form, Exam Pattern, etc.

CAT 2023- Overview

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CAT 2023 – Important Dates

CAT 2023 exam tentative dates are expected as follows. CAT 2022 was held on the last Sunday of November 2022 i.e. November 27, 2022. Hence, CAT 2023 is also expected to be conducted on the last Sunday of November 2023. Below are common admission test dates to allow all candidates to keep track of all major CAT 2023 exam events.

CAT 2023 Online Registration

The registration guide for CAT 2023 exam is not out as the notification is not released yet. You can check the CAT 2021 notification guide by clicking on the link below.

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CAT Exam Guidelines 2023

As per the previous year's notification released, IIMs are going to conduct the exam as per the exam pattern for CAT 2021 entrance examination. The revised duration of the test will be 120 minutes. There will be three sections:

Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Section III: Quantitative Ability

• Candidates will be allotted exactly 40 minutes for answering questions in each section and they will not be allowed to switch from one section to another while answering questions in a section.
• Some questions in each section may not be of multiple-choice type. Instead, direct answers will have to be typed on the screen. Also, they will allow the use of a basic on-screen calculator for computation.

The relevant sections of the CAT website will be updated later to reflect changes as per the above announcements and the candidates are advised to check it regularly for further details

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CAT 2023 Application Fees

• ₹1100 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
• ₹2200 for all other candidates.

Please note that a candidate needs to pay the registration fee only once, irrespective of the number of institutes he/she is applying for. SC, ST, and PwD candidates must upload a copy of their SC/ST/PwD certificates at the time of registration. Fees once paid cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

CAT 2023 Test Centres

CAT will be conducted in centres spread across 156 test cities. Test cities will be mentioned on the CAT website and the name of the test centre will be indicated in the Admit Card. IIMs reserve the right to change or cancel any test centre/city and/or change the test time and date at their discretion.

CAT 2023 Exam Pattern

The likely exam pattern for CAT 2023 is as follows

CAT Notification 2023 – Programmes Offered

A. Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP)

B. Fellow Programmes in Management (FPM) [Doctoral]

CAT Notification 2023 – Eligibility Criteria

1. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India 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.
2. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate would be calculated based on the practice as followed by the respective University/Institution. In the case of grades/CGPA, the conversion to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure as certified by the respective University/Institution. If any University/institution confirms that there is no 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 by 100.
3. Candidates appearing for the final year of the Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. However, it may be noted that such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the program provisionally, only if they submit a certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their University/Institution (issued on or before the date as stipulated by the respective IIM) stating that they have completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate. IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process.

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CAT 2023 Booklist

Learning resources like books are a great way to stay involved while preparing for CAT. Here is the CAT 2023 Booklist

CAT Books For Quantitative Ability:

How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma

This book is very popular among CAT aspirants and easy and simple to understand. The USP of this book is that it has 3 levels of difficulty for each topic and builds your concepts gradually.

Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Verma

Students who wish to attend IIMs should read this comprehensive book. Due to its lucid and tailor-made content that revolves around CAT, it is a one-stop book for people with as well as without mathematical backgrounds.

Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Nishit Sinha

The topics covered in this book by Pearson are crucial to a solid basic and advanced understanding of the material. The book has the unique feature of being written by a CAT trainer and coach from IIM Lucknow.

Verbal Ability Books For CAT:

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay 

 Reading this book is a great way to improve your verbal and reading comprehension skills. It covers three major topics: verbal ability, reading comprehension, and verbal reasoning. The practice papers and mock exams that it offers will be enough for self-assessment.

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension For The CAT by Nishit Sinha 

 In addition to an exhaustive resource for verbal ability, this book by Pearson also provides a range of other useful information. It includes numerous tests in addition to integral problem-solving techniques and approaches. This is one of the best books you can find on the topic.

High School Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin  

If you want to improve your grammar skills, this book is a holy book. For those who are unable to grasp verbal abilities, this book is a must-have. It helps to understand and conceptualize different aspects of grammar.

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Books For CAT:

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal.

There is a CAT book written by R.S. Agarwal is best to start with the most basic reasoning task, since it's quite easy to understand. Logic, statements, inferences and arguments, assumptions, conclusions, action plans, logical puzzles, etc., are grouped together in different sections.

How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT book by Arun Sharma.

There are many topics covered in this book by Tata McGraw Hill on Logical Reasoning for CATs and other entrance exams. There are solved examples for each topic, followed by a set of challenging problems for practice, allowing an individual to prepare adequately for this section.

How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT book by Arun Sharma.

It discusses all aspects of Interpretation and Sufficiency of Data. This book emphasizes the importance of developing our calculations, so we can gain an advantage with DI. Furthermore, this book contains past test papers, sample test papers, and questions from previous years.

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit Sinha.

There are six sections in this book, and each subject is explained with an example, case study, and exercises. It can also be used for other exams.

Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha. 

This book provides ample practice, and it sharpens the skills of interpreting data for CAT exams and other MBA entrance exams. Additionally, it can be helpful for other competitive exams such as NMAT, GMAT, SNAP, XAT, CMAT, etc.

In addition, previous years' CAT papers can prove to be useful in preparing for the CAT as you become familiar with the questions asked in the CAT, giving you an edge. They can be used as mock examinations, and their analysis can give you a lot of insights into your preparation.

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