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CAT Exam Overview

CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to their postgraduate management programs. The exam tests candidates' quantitative ability, verbal ability, and logical reasoning skills.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the full form of CAT?

  1. Common Admission Test
  2. Central Aptitude Test
  3. Computer Aptitude Test
  4. Career Aptitude Test
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which organization conducts the CAT exam?

  1. Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
  2. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  3. National Testing Agency (NTA)
  4. University Grants Commission (UGC)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the CAT exam?

  1. Admission to postgraduate management programs at IIMs
  2. Admission to undergraduate management programs at IIMs
  3. Admission to MBA programs at other universities
  4. Admission to PhD programs at IIMs
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the sections of the CAT exam?

  1. Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, and Logical Reasoning
  2. Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, and Data Interpretation
  3. Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, and General Knowledge
  4. Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, and Essay Writing
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many questions are there in the CAT exam?

  1. 100
  2. 120
  3. 150
  4. 180
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the duration of the CAT exam?

  1. 2 hours
  2. 2.5 hours
  3. 3 hours
  4. 3.5 hours
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the marking scheme for the CAT exam?

  1. +3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer
  2. +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer
  3. +5 for correct answer, -2 for incorrect answer
  4. +6 for correct answer, -3 for incorrect answer
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the total score for the CAT exam?

  1. 300
  2. 400
  3. 500
  4. 600
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the percentile score in the CAT exam?

  1. The percentage of candidates who scored lower than you
  2. The percentage of candidates who scored higher than you
  3. The percentage of candidates who scored the same as you
  4. The percentage of candidates who scored above the 90th percentile
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a good percentile score in the CAT exam?

  1. Above 90
  2. Above 80
  3. Above 70
  4. Above 60
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the eligibility criteria for the CAT exam?

  1. Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks
  2. Bachelor's degree with minimum 45% marks
  3. Bachelor's degree with minimum 40% marks
  4. Bachelor's degree with minimum 35% marks
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the age limit for the CAT exam?

  1. No age limit
  2. 25 years
  3. 28 years
  4. 30 years
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many times can a candidate appear for the CAT exam?

  1. Once
  2. Twice
  3. Thrice
  4. No limit
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the application fee for the CAT exam?

  1. Rs. 1000
  2. Rs. 1500
  3. Rs. 2000
  4. Rs. 2500
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When is the CAT exam conducted?

  1. November
  2. December
  3. January
  4. February
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