CAT - Common Admission Test is conducted by IIM - Indian Institute of Management for admission to post graduate courses in india with IIM OR with other top MBA Colleges, Institutions in India.
Cat 2012 Eligibility:
The candidate should have a degree, at least 50% or equivalent CGPA points [45% of the candidates of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and multiple disabilities (BE) classes], Diploma in Law of the University including the Legislature Central or State Government in India or other educational institutions established by Act of Parliament University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or in the possession of an equivalent qualification recognized as the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
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CAT Marks and Scoring:
The CAT score will be calculated as per the formula, S = 3R - 1W, where S is the CAT score, R is the number of right answers and W is the number of wrong answers.
Negative marks will be given for each wrong answer. In case of a tie, the existing Universtiy norms will be followed.
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.
CAT 2012 Paper Pattern:
From 2011 there will be some changes in the structure of the CAT paper. CAT 2011 will be only two sections. The first section is the ability and interpretation of quantitative data, the second section is the verbal ability and logical reasoning. These two sections will be conducted sequentially, with deadlines. The exam is 140 minutes. Candidates will have 70 minutes to answer 30 questions in each section will have a countdown on the screen. In the 70 minutes scheduled for the section, applicants can find the answers. Once the timing of the first section will be moved to the second section and not return.
Help is given 15 minutes before the test, and candidates are invited to go through that fund before the main study. The total time is two hours and 35 minutes, including a tutorial. Practical test appropriate to give the feeling at the right section of navigation and functionality of the real test will be available in the coming weeks. Once again, candidates are encouraged to go even if they are fully familiar with the display, layout and navigation.
ADMISSION PROCESS:
Please note that each IIM shortlists candidates for second stage of selection which may be independent of each other. The process may include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI). Performance in CAT2011 examination is an important component in the admission process. IIMs may use previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience and other similar inputs in short listing and ranking of candidates at various stages of the admission process. The processes, academic cut-offs and the weights allocated to the evaluation parameters may vary across IIMs. For more information you may refer the admissions policies of IIMs from their respective websites
CAT Short-listing:
List of shortlisted candidates for the next level of slection will be made available on the individual IIM websites. Each IIM will send interview letters to the candidates it has short-listed. The criteria for short-listing varies from IIM to IIM. Please visit the admission hotlinks of the respective websites of IIMs for further information.
Eligibility Verification:
If a candidate is short-listed for interviews by any IIMs, he/she has to comply with the following eligibility verification:
Mark sheets and Degree Certificate:
A candidate must show all the original mark sheets and submit attested copies to prove his/her eligibility at the time of interview. Further, if a candidate is selected for a programme, original degree certificate and mark sheets of all semesters/years along with their attested copies must be submitted for verification at the time of joining the programme.
Reservation Category Requirements:
If short-listed for interview, SC, ST, NC-OBC, and DA candidates must show the original caste/class/disability certificate and submit a photocopy at the time of interview. Further, if a candidate is selected for a programme, original certificate of qualifying degree and attested copy of the same must be submitted for verification at the time of joining a programme.
Candidates in the Final Year of Graduation:
If short-listed for interview, candidates appearing for the final bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification examination must show an original certificate from the Principal/Registrar/Director of the university/institution certifying that the candidate has obtained 50% marks or equivalent (45% in case of the candidates belonging to SC, ST, and DA category) based on latest available grades/marks. He/she must submit an attested copy of the original certificate at the time of interview. For the PGP of IIMs, such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme PROVISIONALLY ONLY if they submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2012 from the Principal/Registrar of their college/institute (issued on or before June 30, 2012) stating that they have completed all the requirements including appearing for supplementary exams if any (the results may, however, be awaited) for obtaining the bachelor's degree/ equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate. Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit original mark sheet and qualifying degree certificate of having passed the bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal/Registrar of their college/institute. They must obtain at least 50% marks or equivalent. They also must submit an attested copy of the mark sheets and qualifying degree certificate. The deadline for submission of the mark sheet and the certificate is December 31, 2012. NON-FULFILLMENT OF THIS CONDITION WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF THE PROVISIONAL ADMISSION. Provisional admission will also be cancelled if it is found that the certificate (Annexure E) is found to be incorrect subsequently. IIMs would not allow any candidate to join their programme in case the candidate is unable to complete all the requirements for a bachelor degree on or before June 30, 2012. The IIMs would also not offer admission to any candidate after June 30, 2012.