The IIM-Calcutta did not have a regular full-term director for nearly two years. (Express photo/File)CAT 2024 Results 2024 Date Updates: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta on December 19 released the result of the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 on its official website. The iimcat.ac.in website is hosting the CAT 2024 final answer key and the result.
To access the IIM CAT 2024 results, candidates will need to log in using their registration number and password on the official website — iimcat.ac.in.
The provisional answer was published on December 3, and the candidates were given time till December 5 to raise objections. As many as 405 objections against the CAT 2024 provisional answer key were received across three sections and three shifts. Of the 2.93 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam, 1.07 lakh are female candidates, 1.86 lakh are male candidates and 5 are transgender candidates.
The official website to check and download CAT 2024 result is iimcat.ac.in. No other website should be consulted for information on CAT, an official statement released earlier said.
Step 1: Calculate the total number of candidates (N) who appeared for CAT
Step 2: Assign a rank (r), based on the scaled scores obtained in the QA section, to all candidates who appeared for CAT. In the case, two or more candidates obtain identical scaled scores in the QA section, assign identical ranks will be given to all those candidates.
Step 3: Calculate the percentile score (P) of a candidate with rank (r) in the QA section as: P = [(N − r)/N] x 100
Step 4: Round off the calculated percentile score (P) of a candidate up to two decimal points
Around 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the exam out of 3.29 lakh registered eligible candidates. The overall attendance was approximately 89 per cent, according to data shared on the iimcat.ac.in website.
In order to ensure fairness and equity in comparison of performances of candidates across different test sessions in CAT 2024, the scores of candidates will be subjected to a process of normalisation. The normalisation process will adjust for location and scale differences of score distributions across different forms.
After normalisation across different forms, the scores will be further normalised across different sections. The scaled scores obtained by this process will be converted into percentiles for the purpose of shortlisting. For reporting purposes, scaled scores for each section (Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Section III: Quantitative Ability (QA)) and total along with the percentiles will be published. For normalisation across sections, the percentile equivalence will be used.
No. No changes are made in the CAT 2024 final answer key.
Karnataka government has ordered to increase the incentive funds for SC, and ST Candidates studying in national institutes. Earlier the fund was Rs 1 lakh which is now proposed to be Rs 2 lakh.
The change will implemented for students studying in national institutes like IIT/IIM/IISC/NIT. This will lead to higher educational achievements of students from scheduled communities.
No. The IIM CAT 2024 result will not be re-evaluated.
The CAT Centre received a total of 405 objections against the CAT 2024 provisional answer key. The 405 objections were received across three sections and three shifts.
Step 1: Go to the official website – iimcat.ac.in
Step 2: Click on the login button
Step 3: Enter credentials
Step 4: Click on submit to access the CAT scorecard
Step 5: Download and save the scorecard for future reference
Last year, a total of 14 students achieved the perfect 100 percentile score.
With 21 IIMs across the country, the admission process is highly competitive and varies slightly from one IIM to another.
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The IIMs also follow the Government of India’s reservation policy. 27% seats are reserved for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) students, 15 per cent is reserved for SC, 7.5 per cent for ST, 10 per cent for EWS and 5 per cent for PwD.
The second-generation IIMs have gone ahead enrolling more women students than men. IIM Rohtak, ranked 12th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), enrolled 73 per cent women candidates, 4 per cent higher than last year.
In IIM Sambalpur, women have outnumbered men with 76 per cent enrolment, the highest among all IIMs. This is an increase of about 20 per cent from 57.99 per cent in the last academic session.
The flagship course of IIM Kashipur has recorded 42 per cent women students, overturning the gender equation of the campus that had admitted around 35 per cent women students last year – an increase of 7 per cent in one year. The MBA-Analytics cohort has 75 per cent women students this session, surpassing last year’s tally of 69 per cent women candidates. IIM Kashipur is a second-generation IIM and is placed in the 19th rank.
The Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C) on August 29 issued an alert for CAT 2024 aspirants against some fraudulent websites impersonating to be the official CAT 2024 website. “We urge all applicants and stakeholders to be cautious and visit only our official website and not fall prey to spurious or malicious websites engaging in pharming/phishing that resemble the official CAT website,” the official release alerted students. The CAT official website is iimcat.ac.in and no other website should be consulted for CAT application and admit cards.
CAT Score Weightage: While CAT scores are critical, their weightage varies. Older IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta often give more importance to CAT scores, whereas newer IIMs may balance it with other factors.
Academic Performance: Performance in Class 10, Class 12, and graduation plays a significant role. Consistently high marks can boost chances significantly.
Work Experience: Candidates with 1-3 years of professional experience often gain additional points.
Diversity Factors: Gender and academic diversity are encouraged. Non-engineering backgrounds and female candidates often receive extra points.
Applicants get a call from IIMs for the next rounds of admission on the basis of the CAT cut-off for various IIMs and based on the preferences made by applicants. The shortlisted candidates are called for the next rounds of selection by the respective IIMs which normally include writing ability test (WAT), personal interview (PI) and group discussion (GD).
As many as 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. Of them, 1.07 lakh were female candidates and 1.86 lakh were male candidates. Five of them were transgender candidates.
To download the CAT 2024 result scorecard, candidates will have to key in their user ID and password. The user ID should be same as the one mentioned in the CAT 2024 admit card.
Experts analysed that the examination was easier as compared to the last two years’ examination. Further, they expect that the exam can have a higher cut-off.
CAT 2024 exam date: November 24
CAT 2024 provisional answer key date: December 3
CAT final answer key 2024 release date: December 17
The iimcat.ac.in is the official website to check and download CAT 2024 result.
Step 1: Visit the official website – iimcat.ac.in
Step 2: Click on login button
Step 3: Enter credentials
Step 4: Click on submit to access the score card
Step 5: Download and save the score card for future reference.
To download the CAT 2023 scorecard, candidates will have to key in their user ID and password
IIMs and other top management institutes select candidates on their CAT percentile score, WAT/GD and PI performance and their academic history, gender diversity, and work experience. Some IIMs have also scrapped the written test round. IIMs also give importance to diversity.
Last year, engineers dominated the top ranks. In the group of candidates who scored 100 percentiles, 11 candidates were from engineering background and 3 from non-engineering.
Last year, a total of 14 students achieved the perfect 100 percentile score.
Around 60 firms participated in the summer placement including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with nine offers, followed by Adobe, Tata Steel and Silver Consumer at five offers. Other companies that participated in the IIM Ahmedabad campus placement cluster 3 were: Microsoft, Sprinklr, Salesforce, Innovapptive, Ola, Practus, Black Brix, Suzuki Japan, Saint Gobain, Tata Steel, Forbes Marshall, Thyssenkrupp, Italica Granito, FinIQ Consulting, HDFC Ergo, Axis Bank, IIFL, SMBC, Next Bharat Ventures, Samsung Electronics, Boult Audio, Zaggle and Progcap among others.
Apart from these courses, these IIMs have also started some certificate or short-duration courses for experienced candidates having requisite educational qualifications along with working experience. For the academic session 2025, we have compiled some of the week-long courses, and demand more than one lakh from the candidates.
For instance, a course titled ‘Understanding Bhagavad Gita: A Journey Towards Leadership Excellence’ is offered by IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A). The course starts on January 27 and will end on January 30. The programme fee for the course is Rs 1,36,000 plus GST, however, the fee structure of the early bird is less that is Rs 1,26,480. READ MORE
Experts analysed that the examination was easier as compared to the last two years’ examination. Further, they expect that the exam can have a higher cut-off.
In the reading comprehension (RC) sections, there were five long comprehensions. According to Sumit Singh Gandhi, CEO and Founder of CATKing, two RCs were the ‘odd ones out’ while the rest three were not very tough or easy. The quantitative ability had 14-15 questions, which were direct formula application questions and the exam consisted of various questions from speed distance and time, ratio, profit and loss, probability, arithmetic, algebra, series questions and geometry.
Step 1: Visit the official website – iimcat.ac.in
Step 2: Click on login button
Step 3: Enter credentials
Step 4: Click on submit to access the score card
Step 5: Download and save the score card for future reference.
Of the 2.93 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam, 1.07 lakh are female candidates, 1.86 lakh are male candidates and 5 are transgender candidates.
Santiago Garcia, vice president of the prestigious Kedge Business School which has campuses in France and other parts of the world, is in the Capital to announce a collaboration with Vijaybhoomi University. He emphasised that for Indian business schools to secure positions among the top global institutions, they must adapt their curricula to evolving global trends and pursue international accreditations.
Dr Garcia, a known authority in European management education, outlined strategies to boost the global competitiveness of Indian B-schools, focusing on curriculum innovation, international collaborations, and the importance of accreditation.
He highlighted the rapid integration of emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), as a crucial factor in modern business education. “Most schools are racing to embed AI into their curricula, ensuring students are AI-versed by graduation. This is essential for their relevance in a fast-changing business world,” he said. Beyond technology, he stressed the need to incorporate disciplines like sustainability and social impact, reflecting global priorities.
The Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) has concluded its placement season for the 2025 batch, achieving a record-breaking highest package of Rs 54 lakh per annum. As many as 78 companies participated and a total of 373 offers were made.
A key highlight of this year’s IIM Mumbai placements was Coca-Cola offering the highest internship stipend of Rs 5 lakh, setting a new benchmark for business internships. Other recruiters such as Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture, and FMCG giants drove the recruitment momentum, with Microsoft offering the top annual package.
The placement season, which began on November 25, showcased a remarkable 15 per cent growth in average stipends, underscoring the institute’s commitment to aligning academia with industry requirements.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Program (ESDP) Division, MSME, announced two targeted and comprehensive development programmes.
Interested candidates can apply for either “Advanced E-SDP for New Venture Creation”, or “6-Day Advanced MDP for Business Scale-Up for MSMEs”. The last date to apply for these engaging programs is January 12, 2025.
The Advanced E-SDP for New Venture Creation will run from February 3 to 7, while the Advanced MDP for Business Scale-Up for MSMEs will be held from February 3 till 8. Both the programmes are free of cost and funded by ESDP, MSME, with no participant fees required.
As the CAT 2024 final answer key is already out, candidates can expect the CAT results very soon. The CAT 2024 result date and time is however not announced.
The final answer keys for the CAT 2024 exam are live now, a statement on the iimcat.ac.in website reads.
The CAT Centre received a total of 405 objections against the CAT 2024 provisional answer key. The 405 objections were received across three sections and three shifts.
No, the CAT 2024 result is not out yet. Once announced, the official website — iimcat.ac.in will be hosting the CAT 2024 result scorecard.
The experts analysed that CAT 2024 was easier as compared to the last two years' examination. Further, they expect that the exam can have a higher cut-off.
Step 1: Calculate the total number of candidates (N) who appeared for CAT
Step 2: Assign a rank (r), based on the scaled scores obtained in the QA section, to all candidates who appeared for CAT. In the case, two or more candidates obtain identical scaled scores in the QA section, assign identical ranks will be given to all those candidates.
Step 3: Calculate the percentile score (P) of a candidate with rank (r) in the QA section as: P = [(N − r)/N] x 100
Step 4: Round off the calculated percentile score (P) of a candidate up to two decimal points
Candidates with a valid CAT 2024 score will be allowed to register for admission to postgraduate (PG) programmes at the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other participating colleges.
For MCQs:
– Each correct answer is awarded 3 marks
– An incorrect answer fetches -1
– No marks are given or deducted for unattempted questions
For questions other than MCQs:
– 3 marks are assigned for ‘correct answer’
– No marks for ‘incorrect answer’ or ‘no attempt’
Yes, the CAT 2024 final answer key is out. While as many as 405 objections were received in the provisional answer key, the panels of sectional review experts did not make any changes in the final answer key.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has commenced the January 2025 admission cycle for programmes offered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online mode. The last date to register for fresh admissions is January 31, 2025.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has not yet released the answer keys yet!
The overall attendance was approximately 89 per cent, according to data shared on the iimcat.ac.in website.
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have seen a record number of women students in their 2024-26 batch. The percentage of women enrolments in this session ranged between 25 per cent and 75 per cent. While the number is most in newer institutes, there is a minor increase in women representation — ranging between 25 and 40 per cent — in the older IIMs.
The poor gender balance, especially in management and engineering institutes, has been an issue for years. Before 2017, the representation of women students in MBA programmes was below 11 per cent. Many IIMs introduced supernumerary seats in the last decade to encourage their participation. However, women enrolment in the top-ranked IIM-Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta remain modest, probably because these B-schools want to keep admission strictly “on the basis of merit”.
Applicants get a call from IIMs for the next rounds of admission on the basis of the CAT cut-off for various IIMs and based on the preferences made by applicants. The shortlisted candidates are called for the next rounds of selection by the respective IIMs which normally include the writing ability test (WAT), personal interview (PI) and group discussion (GD).
In order to ensure fairness and equity in the comparison of the performances of candidates across different test sessions, the scores of candidates shall be subjected to a process of Normalisation. The Normalisation process shall adjust for location and scale differences of score distributions across different forms. After normalisation across different forms, the scores shall be further normalised across different sections. The Scaled Scores obtained by this process shall be converted into percentiles for purposes of shortlisting, read the website.
The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) has registered a surge in registrations this year, reaching an all-time high of 142,235 applications. Last year, the number of XAT applications had increased from 96,438 in 2023 to 1.35 lakh in 2024.
CAT 2024 answer key was supposed to be released on December 16. However, it is not released yet.
Of the 2.93 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam, 1.07 lakh are female candidates, 1.86 lakh are male candidates and 5 are transgender candidates.
No, IIM CAT 2024 result is not released yet. Once announced, iimcat.ac.in will host the result and final answer key. The iimcat.ac.in is the only authentic website for CAT 2024, as has been publicly advertised, and there is no other website for CAT 2024 final answer key and result.
In a notice posted on the official website (iimcat.ac.in), it is mentioned that the release of the "Final Answer Keys for CAT 2024 conducted on 24 November, 2024 is scheduled for 16 December, 2024."
IIMs shortlist candidates for the interview stage based on their own criteria. The process usually includes Writing Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI). However, CAT 2024 score remains an important component. IIMs may additionally use other factors such as the previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience, gender and academic diversity and other similar inputs in shortlisting and ranking of candidates at various stages of the admission process.
Once the CAT results are out, the list of candidates shortlisted for the next level of selection will be made available on the official websites of the respective IIMs. Each IIM will send interview letters to the shortlisted candidates directly. The criteria for shortlisting vary across IIMs. Please visit the admission websites of the respective IIMs for further
information.
Last year, about 29 candidates scored 99.99 percentile of which one is a women candidate.
The official result date is mentioned as January second week on the brochure, however, going by past trends, the exam conducting body had released the results in the third week of December.
After the result is released, every IIM will release a shortlist based on the percentile, along with the cut-off. Then, the GD / PI process will begin, based on which admissions will be finalised.
Step 1: Visit the official website – iimcat.ac.in
Step 2: Click on login button
Step 3: Enter credentials
Step 4: Click on submit to access the score card
Step 5: Download and save the score card for future reference.
Once released, candidates who appeared for the IIM-CAT 2024 can check their results on the official website — iimcat.ac.in.
Step 1: Calculate the total number of candidates (N) who appeared for CAT
Step 2: Assign a rank (r), based on the scaled scores obtained in the QA section, to all candidates who appeared for CAT. In the case, two or more candidates obtain identical scaled scores in the QA section, assign identical ranks will be given to all those candidates.
Step 3: Calculate the percentile score (P) of a candidate with rank (r) in the QA section as: P = [(N − r)/N] x 100
Step 4: Round off the calculated percentile score (P) of a candidate up to two decimal points
As CAT was conducted in slots, applicants will be provided a percentile score. “In order to ensure fairness and equity in comparison of performances of candidates across different test sessions, the scores of candidates shall be subjected to a process of Normalisation,” an official statement said while explaining the CAT normalisation process.
In a rapidly shifting business environment driven by technological advancements and evolving market trends, experienced executives face a critical decision: how to pursue higher education in business management. Choosing between a traditional MBA and a specialised programme can shape their career trajectory in profound ways.
As industries demand new skills and knowledge, professionals must weigh the broad, long-term benefits of an MBA against the immediate, targeted insights of specialised courses. Understanding the unique advantages and trade-offs of each option is essential for executives to align their educational journey with their professional aspirations and stay competitive in a fast-paced world.
Please be aware that iimcat.ac.in is the only authentic website for CAT 2024, as has been publicly advertised, and there is no other website for information or registration/submission of the CAT 2024 application form.
In the Quantitative Ability (QA) section, aspirants encountered a mix of lengthier questions and familiar topics. Arithmetic remained dominant, contributing a significant share of questions. Specific topics such as Time, Speed & Distance (TSD), Profit & Loss (P&L), and Averages featured prominently. Additionally, a compound interest versus simple interest problem tested conceptual clarity, while Geometry and Logarithms made a minimal appearance.
Some insights for QA: Arithmetic: Profit & Loss – 1 question. Time, Speed & Distance – 1 question. Averages – 1 question. Simple Interest – Compound interest and simple interest comparison – Doable. Geometry: Trapezium question – Doable. Other Topics: Logarithm – 1 question. Number system (remainder and divisibility) – 1 question. CAT 2023 TITA question on mangoes and bananas also reappeared this year.
As per experts, the CAT 2024 was easier as compared to the last two years’ examination, which could lead to higher cut-offs this time.
CAT 2024 was conducted in three slots. The first shift of CAT 2024 began at 8:30 am and continued until 10:30 am. The second shift was held in the afternoon session between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm, while the last and third sessions of CAT 2024 ended at 6:30 pm.
A total of 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. Of these, 1.07 lakh are female candidates, 1.86 lakh are male candidates and 5 are transgender candidates.
No, the final answer key for IIM CAT 2024 has not been released yet. Once released, it will be available at the official website — iimcat.ac.in.
The provisional answer was published on December 3, and the candidates were given time till December 5 to raise objections
The official result date is mentioned as January second week on the brochure, however, going by past trends, the exam conducting body had released the results in the third week of December.
Around 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the exam out of 3.29 lakh registered eligible candidates. The overall attendance was approximately 89 per cent, as per IIM-Calcutta. The IIM-CAT exam results will be determined through a normalisation process that considers multiple factors — percentile distributions, mean, median, and both the highest and lowest scores.
