CAT 2012 – Date of CAT Exam 2012 will Announce Soon
CAT EXAM Date 2012: (No official word is out as yet)
CAT Exam 2012 Selection Process
Candidates in the Final Year of Graduation For CAT Exam -After giving the examination if the candidate is short listed for interview, and he/she is appearing for the final bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification examination must show an original certificate from the Principal/Head of the Department/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 a photocopy 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, stating that they have completed all the requirements (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 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 a photocopy of the mark sheets and degree certificate. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission. 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.
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.
Prospective candidates must maintain a valid email account throughout the selection process.
What is CAT Exam 2012 Paper Pattern and Duration ?
The duration of the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes including initial 15 minute tutorial. No breaks will be given during the test. The test consists of questions that evaluate a candidate’s quantitative, verbal, and logical & data interpretation abilities. Therefore, there are a total of three sections in the test. There will be about 60 questions in the test.
At the test venue, each candidate will be seated at a desk with a computer terminal and he/she will be provided with a scratch paper for calculations. After the test, candidate must leave the scratch paper at the desk. Rough work cannot be done on any other paper/sheet, as nothing will be allowed inside the testing room.
CAT Exam 2012 Syllabus
CAT 2012 Syllabus for QA – Quantitative Ability
* Geometry, (Lines, angles, Triangles, Spheres, Rectangles, Cube, Cone etc)
* Ratios and Proportion, Ratios, Percentages, In-equations
* Quadratic and linear equations
* Algebra
* Profit & Loss
* Averages, Percentages, Partnership
* Time-Speed-Distance, Work and time
* Number system: HCF, LCM, Geometric Progression, Arithmetic progression, Arithmetic mean, Geometric mean , Harmonic mean, Median, Mode, Number Base System, BODMAS
* Mensuration, Alligation & Mixtures, Work, Pipes and Cisterns
* Simple Interest & Compound Interest
* Set Theory, Venn Diagram
* Instalment Payments, Partnership, Clocks
* Probability, Permutations & Combinations
CAT 2012 Syllabus for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
* Data Interpretation based on text, Data Interpretation based on graphs and tables. visit tutorial»
* Graphs can be Column graphs, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie Chart, Graphs representing Area, Venn Diagram, etc.
* Critical reasoning, Visual reasoning, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Assertion and reasons, Statements and assumptions, identifying valid inferences , identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments, Statements and conclusions, Cause and Effect, Identifying Probably true, Probably false, definitely true, definitely false kind of statement, Linear arrangements, Matrix arrangements.
* Puzzles, Syllogisms, Functions, Family tree – identifying relationship among group of people, Symbol Based problems, Coding and decoding , Sequencing , identifying next number in series, etc.
CAT 2012 Syllabus for English Syllabus:-
Comprehension of passage, Verbal Reasoning, Syllogisms , Contextual usage, Analogies, Antonyms, Fill In the Blanks, Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences, Foreign language words used in English, Sentence completion, Sentence correction, odd man out, idioms, one word substitution, Different usage of same word, Errors in word choice, mania & phobia, Incorrect words, Mood, Conditionals & Multiple Usage , Punctuation, Proverb, Phrasal verb etc.
CAT 2012 Syllabus for GK/GA/BA
* Current Affairs, Business, Punch line of companies, Top officials of big companies, Major corporate events
* Famous award and prizes
* World Records
* Books and authors
* Science, History, Geography, International organisations
* Important quotations
* Social issues, Sports, Finance, Automobiles, Entertainment, Politics etc.
How to Prepare for CAT Exam in 2012 ?
For the Answer please read our post at Follow Five Steps for CAT Preparation in 3 Months
Disclaimer
Please note:
The information above including CAT Exam 2012 Selection Process, CAT EXAM 2012 ELIGIBILITY, CAT Exam 2012 Paper Pattern and Duration and CAT Exam 2012 Syllabus subject to change as per IIM Official. The Information above presented here with reference of previous year’s CAT Exam Selection Process, CAT EXAM ELIGIBILITY, CAT Exam Paper Pattern and Duration and CAT Exam Syllabus. Before appearing for CAT we would request you to please visit IIM official website for CAT or read the brochure or related documents from IIM officials to get updated information about CAT 2012
date : Last Minute CAT Preparation (Date 13 Oct 2011)
The time has come and demands you to tighten your seat belt and get ready for CAT ride. It is June half now and CAT 2011 exam is coming to you after few days. Before the Exam date decides and you got your hall ticket for CAT Examination, We want to make you ready for smooth CAT ride.
Here KnowurCollege.com short listed five easy steps and following for CAT preparation from CAT Experts, Previous Toppers. These five steps help you to identify the right strategy for CAT Exam 2011. This preparation helps you to shine your preparation from the day one to the day before the CAT Exam
Know the every aspects of CAT Exam: We believe there are many students who started their exam preparation without waiting 5 steps strategy however there lot many who dint started yet. Take these major steps to aware about the subjects you are going to face in CAT 2011. The Subjects are Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Know your ability and weaknesses
The CAT exam is few day away and if you have started your basic preparation then surly come to know which section attracts you more and which are making you tired. Enjoy the Section which you like most but give special attention and arrange some extra time for the section which is making you bore. This is the important exercises to find out the weak section and give them extra shoot as CAT score is combined with all section.
Polish your Favorite section stronger your weak section
It’s important to give equal time for all subject and section as they will help you to get good merit in CAT. Once you realize your area of strength and weakness, you have to give special attention to weak subjects as well give polish to section which is easy for you. According to experts reading news paper like The Times of India, The Hindu, Economic Times, Business Standard etc. on a regular basis is essential.”
Follow the Schedule and follow it strictly
The only key to Success in CAT is managing your preparation time wisely and follows the schedule strictly. Identify the level of preparation at this time and change the time table accordingly.
According to experts “In Quantitative Ability if you are weak in all areas, you would need to solve and learn from around 5000 questions in order to match your skills with the best. Over a 150 day period this means 30 to 35 questions per day,”
Mock Test Every Second day
When you are ready with basic syllabus for CAT Exam, It is advisable to start checking your skills with mock tests. There are many readymade CAT question and mock tests are available
on internet which you can download and give a shot. After mock test don’t forget to analyze the result and give shape your preparation
we would also request you to check out IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Calcutta, IIM Indore , IIM Bangalore or IIM Lucknow for more information about IIM institutes in India.
We wish you best of Luck
CAT 2012 - Common Admission Test 2012
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CAT - 2011 : Common Admission Test 2011
Common Admission Test 2012 (CAT 2012) is the main entrance exam for MBA aspirants to get admission in top B-schools of India like IIMs, S.P. Jain Institute, Kirloskar Institute of Management and other top management schools.
CAT 2012 Description
Common Admission Test 2012 (CAT 2012) is an all-India test conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), and considered to be the most prestigious B-schools of India. Students who want to pursue Post Graduate level Management Degree from world renowned IIM’s takes this test. Performance in Common Admission Test 2012 (CAT 2012), followed by Group Discussions and Personal Interviews, serves as the basis for admission. Apart from the IIM's, a candidate can take admission in many other business schools with a CAT 2012 score. CAT 2012 is a computer based online test of multiple-choice based with roughly one-fourth negative-mark penalties for wrong answers, and traditionally comprises three sections that span the domains of arithmetical problem solving, geometry, statistics, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and English language skills.
CAT 2012 Contact Details
Address
CAT Centre
C/O Admission Office
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow,
Prabandh Nagar, Off Sitapur Road, Lucknow 226 013
Phone
0522 2736681/82
Email
admission@iiml.ac.in
Website
www.catiim.in
Test Period Common Admission Test (CAT 2012) is generally held in Month of November
This Year Date Not Announced
CAT 2012 Conducting Body
CAT 2012 is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to various levels of management courses like MBA, PGDM etc.
CAT 2012 Eligibility
The candidate must hold a Bachelors 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, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelors 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 candidates CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.
Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelors 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 Selection Process of IIMs.
Prospective candidates must maintain a valid and unique email account throughout the selection process.
CAT 2012 Exam Pattern
From the year 2009, CAT 2012 is conducted online as Computer Based Test (CBT).
The duration of the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes including initial 15 minute tutorial.
No breaks will be given during the test.
There are a total of three sections in the test and consists questions that evaluate a candidate's quantitative, verbal, and logical data interpretation abilities. There will be about 60 questions in the test.
There is negative marking and one fourth marks is deducted for wrong answers.
CAT 2012 Courses
IIM Ahmedabad- (PGP, PGP-ABM and PGP-PMP)
IIM Bangalore- (PGP, PGSEM and PGPPM)
IIM Calcutta- (PGP-PGDM and PGP PGDCM)
IIM Indore- (PGP and EPGP)
IIM Kozhikode- (PGP)
IIM Lucknow- (PGP and PGPABM)
IIM Shillong- (PGP)
IIM Raipur-(PGP)
IIM Ranchi-(MBA)
IIM Rohtak-(PGP)
CAT 2012 Fees Details
Candidates can purchase CAT 2012 forms and brouchers from the selected Axis bank by paying 1400/- .
CAT 2012 Extra Information
If you belong to SC or ST categories, your caste/tribe must be listed in the Government of India schedule. The caste certificate that you send to IIM should be in the Government approved format and should clearly state: (a) Name of your caste/tribe; (b) Whether you belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe; (c) District and the State or Union Territory of your ordinary residence; and (d) the appropriate Government of India schedule under which your caste/tribe is approved by it as Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. A copy of the certificate must be sent to CAT 2012 Centre, C/O Admissions Office, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, Prabandh Nagar, Off Sitapur Road, Lucknow – 226013. Mention the Voucher Serial Number on the certificate. Failure to produce a copy of the caste certificate will result in the rejection of your CAT 2012 registration.
The caste certificate must be shown and a photocopy enclosed at the time of interviews. Moreover, the caste certificate must be submitted at the time of joining programmes of any of the IIMs.
If you belong to the Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC), you must produce the NC-OBC certificate duly signed by competent authority and enclose its photocopy at the time of interviews. Moreover, the certificate must be submitted at the time of joining programmes of any of the IIMs. Failure to do so during the post CAT 2012 selection process will result in you not being considered under the reserved category.
If you belong to Differently Abled (DA) Category, a copy of the DA certificate must be sent to CAT 2012 Centre, C/O Admissions Office, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, Prabandh Nagar, Off Sitapur Road, Lucknow – 226013. Mention the Voucher Serial Number on the DA certificate. Failure to produce a copy of the DA certificate will result in the rejection of your CAT 2012 registration. The DA certificate must be shown and a photocopy enclosed at the time of interviews. Moreover, the DA certificate must be submitted at the time of joining programmes of any of the IIMs.
CAT 2012 Syllabus
Quantative Ability
Arithmetic-
Following topics have greater importance: Ratios and Proportion, Ratios, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Averages, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Work and time, Number system, HCF, LCM, Geometric Progression, Arithmetic progression, Arithmetic mean, Geometric mean , Harmonic mean, Median, Mode, Number Base System, BODMAS,Alligation Mixtures, Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Simple Interest,Compound Interest, Installment Payments, Clocks, Calendar,
Algebra-
Following topics have greater importance: In-equations , Quadratic and linear equations, functions, Logarithm Geometry, Mensuration and solid Geometry, Geometry (Lines, angles, Triangles, Spheres, Rectangles, Cube, Cone etc),Mensuration, Co-ordinate geometry.
Other Mathematical Topics:
Set Theory, Venn Diagram, Probability, Permutations, Combinations,Binomial Expansion, Maxima-Minima Progression, Surds-Indices and Complex numbers, etc.
Data Interpretation
Data Interpretation based on text, Data Interpretation based on graphs and tables. Graphs can be Column,graphs, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie Chart, Graphs representing Area, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency etc.
Logical Reasoning
Questions from these topics are asked, Critical reasoning, Visual reasoning, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Assertion and reasons, Statements and assumptions, identifying valid inferences , identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments, Statements and conclusions, Cause and Effect, Identifying Probably true, Probably false, definitely true, definitely false kind of statement, Linear arrangements, Matrix arrangements, Puzzles, Family tree problem , Symbol Based problems, Coding and decoding , Sequencing , identifying next number in series etc.
ENGLISH:
Candidates should have sound knowledge of the following topics: Comprehension of passage, Verbal Reasoning, Syllogisms , Contextual usage, Analogies, Antonyms, Fill In the Blanks, Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences, Foreign language words used in English, Sentence completion, Sentence correction, odd man out, idioms, one word substitution, Different usage of same word, Errors in word choice, mania & phobia, Incorrect words, Mood, Conditionals & Multiple Usage , Punctuation, Proverb, Phrasal verb etc.
CAT 2012 Dates
Dates for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2011 yet to be announced.
These are dates of Common Admission Test (CAT) 2010
Sale of CAT Vouchers :
Monday, 30 August 2010 - Monday, 4 October 2010
Registration for CAT 2010 :
Monday, 30 August 2010 - Thursday, 7 October 2010
CAT Test Dates :
Wednesday, 27 October 2010 - Wednesday, 24 November 2010
CAT Result :
Wednesday 12 January 2011
