CAT 2025 Quantitative Aptitude Cheat Sheet

Hello Ayush

This is definitely a myth that with 0 work-ex you can't get IIM ABC because freshers still get into them although the competition is brutal but if you have good academics (9/9/9) and a good CAT (99.5%+), you have a chance.

These are some other good colleges except IIM ABC which you can aim for:

TIER 1:

1. IIM Lucknow
2. IIM Kozhikode
3. IIM Indore
4. IIM Shillong
5. FMS Delhi
6. SPJIMR Mumbai
7. MDI Gurgaon
8. IIFT Delhi & Kolkata

Tier 2:

1. NMIMS Mumbai
2. SIBM Pune
3. SCMHRD Pune
4. IMT Ghaziabad
5. XIM Bhubaneshwar
6. GIM Goa
7. TISS Mumbai

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Hello,

Yes, with a 622 rank in IPU CET for MBA and being a Delhi candidate, you have a good chance of getting admission in MAIT (Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology).

You don’t need to worry about not giving the CAT exam. IPU CET rank is enough for admission in MAIT under the CET quota.

Just make sure to keep MAIT high in your preference list during counselling.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

Yes, a state (Delhi) NC-OBC certificate is valid for CAT 2025 , but it must be in the central government format (for appointment to posts under Government of India).

Also, it should be issued after 31st March 2025, as required by IIMs. If your certificate meets these conditions, it will be accepted.

Hope it helps !

Hi aspirant,

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a highly competitive exam, and practicing sample questions is essential for efficient preparation.

CAT SAMPLE PAPERS

Kindly refer to the link attached above for the sample papers.

All the best!

Hi aspirant,

1. The Common Admission Test ( CAT ) is a highly competitive , computer - based entrance exam .
2. CAT is administered annually by one of the IIMs for admission to its postgraduate management programs (MBA) as well as those of multiple other top business schools in India .
3. It primarily assesses candidates' VARC , DILR , and QA skills.
4. The exam lasts 120 minutes , with 40 minutes allotted to each section .
5. The questions are a mix of multiple choice questions with negative marking for bad responses and type-in-the-answer questions with no negative marking .
6. Scoring is based on a raw score , which is then normalized across exam slots to account for differences in difficulty , yielding a scaled score and a percentile that represents a candidate's performance in comparison to other test takers .

CAT 2024 Question Paper With Solutions

You can also refer to the link given above for more information on the same.

All the best!

Hi aspirant,

1. In general, PUMBA (Pune University's Department of Management Sciences) requires a higher CAT percentile, usually between 94 and 96.
2. Nevertheless, final selection is based on a comprehensive process that includes your CAT score (which usually carries 50% weightage), performance in the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds (30% weightage), academic record (10% weightage), and work experience (10% weightage).
3. Even though your CAT score is strong, a strong performance in the subsequent selection rounds will be essential for admission.
4. It is recommended to contact the institution directly for latest and up-to-date information.

PUMBA MBA

You can refer to the link attached above for more information on the same.

All the best!

Hi aspirant,

CAT 2024 Slot 1 , held on November 24 , 2024 , was widely regarded as being of easy to moderate difficulty , and significantly easier than CAT 2023 .

1. The total number of questions increased from 66 to 68, mostly due to two new questions in the DILR section, and there were no para jumbles in VARC.
2. VARC was rated as intermediate , with an emphasis on reading comprehension.
3. DILR , despite the increased number of questions , was generally seen as simpler than the previous year , with a combination of 4- and 5-question sets.
4. Quantitative Aptitude was likewise evaluated as easier than CAT 2023, with a heavy emphasis on Arithmetic and Algebra .

CAT 2024 Slot 1 Question Paper and Answers

Kindly refer to the link given above for the slot 1 question paper along with the answer key.

All the best!

Hey! The best way to prepare for any competitive exam like UPSC or CAT is to start with a clear understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern. Make a realistic study plan, stick to quality resources, and focus on understanding concepts rather than just memorizing. Practice regularly with mock tests and previous year papers to improve time management and accuracy. Stay consistent, revise often, and take breaks to avoid burnout. Also, try to analyze your mistakes and work on weak areas. With discipline and the right strategy, you can definitely crack any exam. Stay motivated and focused!

If your photo is missing from the CUSAT CAT 2025 admit card, it’s not a major issue and can be resolved. First, contact the CUSAT admissions office by email, explaining the problem and providing your application details. They may ask for additional documents, such as a recent passport-sized photograph. Once they respond, print the admit card and affix the photo in the designated space. Make sure to handle this promptly to avoid any issues on the day of the exam.

For more details you can visit the link given below

https://www.careers360.com/mba/articles/cat-admit-card-photo-doesnt-match-heres-what-to-do

Hi aspirant,

As of the CAT 2024 exam for the MBA class of 2025-2027 at IIM Mumbai, the NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes) category requires an overall percentile of 75.

It is essential to understand that these are the minimal qualifying percentiles required to go to the next level, the Personal Interview (PI). The actual cutoffs for receiving a PI call may be much higher, depending on the number of candidates, their profiles, and IIM Mumbai's special admission requirements for the year.

A higher score will considerably improve your chances of being shortlisted for the PI process.

CAT Cut off for IIM for OBC Category

You can also refer to the link given above for more information.

All the best!

All the best!