To ensure a fair test and healthy mix of students from all backgrounds, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have changed the pattern of the Common Admission Test (CAT) — the entrance criteria to the 13 IIMs and 150 other B-schools. The test will be held over a 20-day period from October 22
This year, the CAT will have two sections instead of three. The first section will focus on quantitative ability and data interpretation and the second on verbal ability and logical reasoning. Candidates will get 70 minutes to solve 30 questions in each section. Once the 70-minute time lapses, candidates cannot return to the section.
Earlier the test was divided into three sections — quantitative ability, data interpretation and logical reasoning, and the third section was verbal ability with 20 questions each that had to be completed in 135 minutes.
After reviewing the process and candidate’s punctuality, the check-in time at centres has been made one-and-half hours prior to the exam instead of two hours. This will ensure the afternoon session begins at 3.15pm.
Work on maths, verbal skills to get into IIM
This year, the CAT will have two sections instead of three. The first section will focus on quantitative ability and data interpretation and the second on verbal ability and logical reasoning. Candidates will get 70 minutes to solve 30 questions in each section. Once the 70-minute time lapses, candidates cannot return to the section.
Earlier the test was divided into three sections — quantitative ability, data interpretation and logical reasoning, and the third section was verbal ability with 20 questions each that had to be completed in 135 minutes.
After reviewing the process and candidate’s punctuality, the check-in time at centres has been made one-and-half hours prior to the exam instead of two hours. This will ensure the afternoon session begins at 3.15pm.
Work on maths, verbal skills to get into IIM