CAT 2019 – Admit Card, Exam Schedule, Mock Test, Syllabus, Pattern

CAT 2019 – IIM Kozhikode has released the admit card for CAT 2019, on October 23, 2019, on iimcat.ac.in. Using the CAT login credentials, the candidates can download their respective admit cards. Common Admission Test (CAT) 2019 exam date is November 24, 2019. CAT is a national level test conducted by the IIMs on a rotational basis. It is a computer-based test which is conducted to shortlist candidates for admission in PGP, FPM programmes offered in 20 IIMs. Other than the IIMs, more than 200 B-schools also accept CAT score for MBA/ PGDM Admission. Check more details on CAT 2019 from this page.

Latest: CAT 2019 Admit Card is out – Check details and download here

CAT 2019

Last time IIM-K conducted CAT in 2012. Then the exam was held in a window of 20 days. However, CAT 2019 will only be held in a single day but in 2 sessions. Check all the important dates on CAT 2019 from the table below.

CAT 2019	Dates
Media Release Publication	26 Jul 2019
Notification Release	28 Jul 2019
CAT 2019 Registration Starts On	07 Aug 2019
Registration Last Date	18 Sep 25 Sep 2019
Image correction facility	26 Sep – 29 Sep 2019 28 Sep – 30 Sep 2019
Issuance Of Admit Card	23 Oct 2019
CAT 2019 Exam Date	24 Nov 2019
Declaration Of Result (expected)	2nd week of Jan 2020

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CAT 2019 Admit Card

The admit card of CAT 2019 can be downloaded online only from iimcat.ac.in. The admit card can be downloaded using the steps below:

Step 1	Visit iimcat.ac.in
Step 2	Visit CAT login page
Step 3	Login using CAT 2019 application number and password
Step 4	On your dashboard the link for CAT Admit Card is activated. Click on the link to generate the admit card
Step 5	Download the admit card in PDF format and take it’s print

On the exam day, candidates to carry it as a print out and along with it, carry 1 original photo id proof and scribe affidavit (if applicable).

The valid id card can be:

• College ID
• Employer ID
• Driving license
• Passport
• PAN card
• Voter ID
• Aadhaar card
• Identification affidavit.

On the admit card of CAT 2019, the candidates have to paste a passport size photograph, in the provided space. Other than this, the space for signature is also available in the admit card. The candidates should not sign in advance. It is to be done, in the presence of the invigilator.

CAT 2019 Exam Pattern

You can check the complete exam pattern of CAT 2019 from below:

Duration: 3 hours.
Mode: CAT 2019 is a computer based test (CBT)
Language: It is held in English language only.
Sections: There are 3 sections in CAT, namely:

• VARC: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.
• DILR: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.
• QA: Quantitative Ability.

Type of Questions: 2 types of questions are asked in the CAT 2019 and these are:

• MCQs: Multiple choice type, in which candidates have to choose 1 answer options multiple choices.
• TITA: Type in the answers type questions. Here, the candidates have type the answer using the virtual keyboard.

Total Number of Questions: There will be 100 questions in the exam.
Marking Scheme: Each question is of 3 marks and for selecting incorrect answer, negative marking of 1 mark is done.

The distribution of questions and marks in the exam is never disclosed before the exam. However, for the past few years, the distribution has been as follows:

Section	Question Per Section	Marks Per Section
VARC	34	102
DILR	32	96
QA	34	102

CAT 2019 Syllabus

As such there is no syllabus for CAT 2019, prescribed by IIM Kozhikode. However, the generalized syllabus for CAT, as per previous year exam is as follows:

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)	Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)	Quantitative Ability (QA)
Sentence Corrections	Family Tree	Arithmetic
Idioms	The course of Action	Ratio and Proportion
Jumbled Passage	Arrangement	Trigonometry
Meaning-Usage Match	Pie Chart	Probability
Summary Questions	Calendars	Permutation and Combination
Facts-Inferences-Judgments	Statement Conclusions	Algebra
Reading Comprehension	Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments	Mensuration
Verbal Reasoning	Puzzles	Time and work
Syllogisms	Series	LCM & HCF
Analogies	Blood Relations	Averages
Antonyms and Synonyms	Coding & Decoding	Clocks
Fill in the blanks	Column Graphs	Higher Maths
–	Multi-dimensional	Arithmetic Mean
–	Arrangements	Harmonic Mean
–	Visual Reasoning	BODMAS
–	Numeric Grid	Geometric Progression
–	Critical Reasoning	Partnership
–	Syllogisms	Installments & Payments
–	Graphs representing Area	Profit and Loss
–	Linear and Matrix Arrangements	Percentages
–	–	Number systems
–	–	Lines
–	–	Pipes and Cisterns
–	–	Cubes and Cones
–	–	Arithmetic  Progression
–	–	Mean, Median, Mode
–	–	Geometry
–	–	Quadratic and linear equations
–	–	Angles and Triangles

How to Prepare for CAT 2019

CAT 2019 is not a speed based test, instead it access the understanding and analytical skills of the candidates. To prepare well for the exam, keep following in mind:

Attempt mock test and sample papers: Not much time is left for CAT. Putting studying to practice, candidates should attempt at mock test / solve sample paper in every 3 days. As the exam will come close, increase the frequency of giving the test. Solving CAT previous year question paper also help in improving the understanding of the examination.

Increase number of accurate attempts: In CAT, candidates have to perform well in all the 3 sections. Access your performance in mock test and sample papers and find out the average number of accurate answers. Increasing 1 accurate answer in each section will directly add 9 more marks to your total score.

Read article, books, magazines, etc: This is highly recommended that the aspirants of CAT 2019 read articles, good fiction / non-fiction books, and magazines. This helps improve RC and VA section immensely.

Recommended:
– CAT – Dealing with RC passages for the computer-based test
– The three phases of CAT – Preparation | CAT Preparation for working professionals
– Tips for solving DI & LR problems in computer-based CAT

Best Books for CAT 2019

Buying a book is the most crucial step. Here, are few suggestions for good books which you can try to prepare for Common Admission Test 2019.

CAT 2019 Book	Author	Buy here
CAT 2019 Best Books for Quantitative Ability
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination		Click Here
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT	Arun Sharma	Click Here
Wiley’s ExamXpert Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Simplified for CAT 2019	Ashu Jain	Click Here
CAT 2019 Best Books for VARC
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT	Arun Sharma	Click Here
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis	Click Here
Mastering the Verbal Ability for Cat Common Admission Test	Ajay Singh	Click Here
CAT 2019 Best Books for DILR
How to Prepare for DATA INTERPRETATION for CAT	Arun Sharma	Click Here
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT	Nishit K Singh	Click Here
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning CAT 2019	Gautam Puri	Click Here

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Reservations Details In The IIMs

There is a reservation policy that the IIMs follow while selecting the candidates for admission. The following number of seats will be reserved for candidates belonging to the different category:

Category	Reservation
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
OBC	27%

Seats in IIMs

As many as 20 IIMs and over 100 B-schools across India accept the scores of CAT. For CAT 2019, the number of participating institutes will be similar or more. Seats offered by IIM’s is approximately as given below:

S.No.	Institute	Seat offered
1	IIM, Ahmedabad	385
2	IIM, Amritsar	60
3	IIM, Bangalore	412
4	IIM, Bodh Gaya	60
5	IIM, Calcutta	462
6	IIM, Indore	550
7	IIM, Kashipur	210
8	IIM, Kozhikode	353
9	IIM, Lucknow	436
10	IIM, Nagpur	60
11	IIM, Raipur	210
12	IIM, Ranchi	155
13	IIM, Rohtak	170
14	IIM, Shillong	120
15	IIM, Trichy	120
16	IIM, Udaipur	180
17	IIM, Visakhapatnam	60
18	IIM, Jammu	45
19	IIM, Sambalpur	140
20	IIM, Sirmaur	60

IIMs and Courses Offered

In total there are 20 Indian Institute of Management (IIMs). These offer post graduate and fellow programs. The list of these is as given below:

Institute	Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP)	Fellow Programmes in Management (FPM) [Doctoral]
IIM Ahmedabad	PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGP	PhD
IIM Amritsar	PGP	FPM
IIM Bangalore	PGP, PGPEM, PGPPM, PGPBA	FPM
IIM Bodh Gaya	PGP	PhD (FPM)
IIM Calcutta	MBA	Doctoral
IIM Indore	PGP, PGP-HRM	FPM
IIM Jammu	PGP	FPM, EFPM
IIM Kashipur	PGP, EPGP	–
IIM Kozhikode	PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, EPGP (Kochi Campus & IL)	FPM
IIM Lucknow	PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM	FPM
IIM Nagpur	PGP	–
IIM Raipur	PGP	FPM, EFPM
IIM Ranchi	PGP, PGP-HRM	PhD, EPhD
IIM Rohtak	PGP, EPGPX	FPM, EFPM
IIM Sambalpur	MBA	PhD
RGIIM Shillong	PGP, PGPEX	FPM
IIM Sirmaur	PGP	PhD
IIM Tiruchirappalli	PGPM, PGPBM, PGPM-HR	FPM
IIM Udaipur	MBA	PhD
IIM Visakhapatnam	PGP	FPM

CAT Statistics Over the Years

You can check statistics for CAT, for past 10 years, from below:

S.No.	Year	Number of candidates registered	Number of candidates appeared
1	2018	241000	209405
1	2017	231067	199632
1	2016	232434	195000
2	2015	218664	179602
3	2014	196988	167829
4	2013	194516	173714
5	2012	214000	195000
6	2011	205000	186000
7	2010	204000	185000
8	2009	241000	230000
9	2008	290000	276000
10	2007	250000	230000

CAT 2019 Form Correction

IIM Kozhikode allows the candidates to make correction in their CAT 2019 Application Form but only in the uploaded images. The candidates can change their uploaded scanned photo and signature only.

What details can be corrected?

• Photo
• Signature

For correction in all other details?

Contact cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in. The candidates have to mention their errors and if CAT authoroties allow they can go ahead for changes as per the instructions given.

To make correction in the images the candidates have to login on iimcat.ac.in using their User ID and password. They can then access their dashboard and edit their images in the form therein.

CAT 2019 Registration

The registration for CAT 2019 can only be done online, from iimcat.ac.in. The basic steps of registration include:

• Online Registration.
• Filling Details in the CAT 2019 Application Form.
• Payment of Application Fee

CAT 2019 Online Registration: To register for CAT, the candidates need to visit the official website and click on red button with “Registration for New User” mentioned on it. On clicking the link, a form will open and in it, candidates need to enter:

• Name.
• Date of Birth.
• E-mail Address.
• Country.
• Mobile Number.

Once these details are entered, click on “Generate OTP”. A captcha will be displayed by entering it, login will open.

Fill Details in CAT 2019 Application Form: The candidates now need to enter details in the application form. The details to be entered are:

• Personal Information
• Academics Information
• Work Experience (if any)
• Programmes
• Test City

Paying CAT 2019 Application Fee: Last step is to pay the application fee. The amount can be submitted online, via Net Baking, Credit Card, Debit Card, Cash Card Wallet, UPI, etc. The amount of application fee is as follows:

Categories	Application Fee charges
SC, ST, PwD	Rs. 950
Other category candidates	Rs. 1900

For better understanding check official CAT registration video:

List of Documents Needed During CAT 2019 Form Filling

During the application process the candidates will be needing below mentioned documents and things:

• Valid e-mail id and phone number
• NC-OBC / SC / ST / PwD Certificate
• Class 10 and 12th mark sheet
• Graduate Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Photograph.
• Signature

Photograph and signature specifications is as follows:

Specification	Photograph	Signature
Dimension	30 mm x 45 mm	80 mm x 35 mm
Size	80kb	80 kb
Format	.jpg or .jpeg	.jpg or .jpeg
Min. Resolution	150 px	150 px
How to Upload	Scanned copy	Scanned copy
Other factors	– Should be clear. – More than 70% of the face should be visible. – No red eye, glare, hat, etc.	– Should not be in all caps. – Image of it should be clear. – Do it on a plain white sheet.

CAT 2019 Eligibility Criteria

Those who are looking to get admission through Common Admission Test 2019 must fulfil the eligibility criteria of the examination. It is as follows:

Age Limit: – There is no age limit. 

Education Qualification: The education qualification needed to appear for CAT 2019 is as follows:

• The candidate must have a Graduation degree, in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% marks. 
• The minimum mark requirement for SC / ST / PwD candidates is 45%. 
• Candidates in final year of their Degree course may also apply.
• Institution / University from which the Degree has been attained should be recognized by Govt. of India. 

How to convert your CGPA into Percentage to see if you are eligible for CAT 2019?

If you received CGPA inseated of marks in Degree course, then conversion of your CGPA score to percentage is to be done as per the procedure certified by your University / Institution. However, if the University / Institute declares that it does not uses any set method then you may use the following method to convert your CGPA into Percentage:

Step 1 – Divide (÷) your CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA. 
Step 2 – Multiply (x) divided score with 100.

CAT 2019 Exam Centers

This year, CAT is being held in 156 cities. The candidates need to submit 4 center choices in the application form and after the end of registration process, IIM Kozhikode will assign the center. The candidates should submit the choices for the center in the order of priority.

State / Union Territory	City
Andaman and Nicobar Islands	Port Blair
Andhra Pradesh	Guntur, Kakinada. Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar
Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
Bihar	Aurangabad-Bihar, Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna
Chandigarh	Mohali, Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh	Bhilai Naga, rBilaspur, Raipur
Delhi NCR	Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Meerut, New Delhi, Noida
Goa	Mapusa
Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
Haryana	Ambala, Hisar, Karnal, Kurushetra, Panipat, Rohtak
Himachal Pradesh	Shimla
Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu
Jharkhand	Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
Karnataka	Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, DharwadHubballi (Hubli), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Udupi
Kerala	Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Trivandrum
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopa, lGwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
Maharashtra	Amravati, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Raigad, Satara, Solapur, Thane, Palghar, Navi Mumbai, Vasai, Ulhasnagar
Meghalaya	Shillong
Mizoram	Aizawl
Nagaland	Kohima
Odisha	Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswa, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkel, aSambalpur
Puducherry	Puducherry
Punjab	Pathankot, Bhatinda, Jalandha, Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur, Amritsar
Rajasthan	Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
Tamil Nadu	Madurai, Trichy, Vellore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Salem
Telangana	Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal
Uttar Pradesh	Allahabad, Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi
Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
West Bengal	Asansol, Bankura, Burdwan, Durgapur, Hooghl, yKalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri

Which IIM will be CAT Conducting Body Next Year?

Only IIMs hold CAT in rotational basis. Mostly the old IIMs hold the examination, in every 6 years. As per this, it is expected that next year Common Admission Test will be held by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore.

CAT Year	IIM Conducted the Exam
2009	Ahmedabad
2010	Lucknow
2011	Calcutta
2012	Kozikhode
2013	Indore
2014	Indore
2015	Ahmedabad
2016	Banglore
2017	Lucknow
2018	Calcutta
2019	Kozhikode
220	Indore (Expected)

CAT 2019 Notification and Information Brochure

You can check information brochure and notification for CAT 2019 from below:

• Click Here to download CAT 2019 information brochure.
• To check the notification for CAT, see the image below.

Official Website: iimcat.ac.in

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