CAT 2022 Updates: Slot 1, 2, 3 Over; Paper Analysis, Expected Cut-Off, Unofficial Answer Key

CAT 2022: List Of Non-IIMs In Gujarat Which Accept CAT Scores

1. Adani University
2. Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
3. Institute of Management, Nirma University
4. Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)
5. MICA
6. School of Petroleum Management, PDEU

CAT 2022: List Of Other MBA Entrance Exam

• AICTE CMAT
• XAT
• IIFT MBA
• SNAP
• AIMA MAT

CAT 2022: List Of Non-IIMs In Uttar Pradesh Which Admit Students Through CAT Score

1. Birla Institute of Management Technology
2. GNIOT Institute of Management Studies (GIMS)
3. Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University
4. Institute of Management Studies (Ghaziabad)
5. Institute of Management Technology (IMT)
6. Jaipuria Institute of Management (Lucknow)
7. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida
8. SRM Institute of Management and Technology (A constituent unit of SRM-IST, Chennai)

CAT Answer Key 2022

The CAT 2022 official answer key will be released next week. The candidates can check and download the CAT 2022 answer key on the website- iimcat.ac.in

CAT Analysis 2022

The candidates who have appeared for CAT 2022 analysed the paper as moderately difficult. Slot-wise, in the morning session, the candidates reviewed the VARC, DILR sections a bit difficult, slot 2- the Logical Reasoning (LR), Quant sections appeared to be tough and tricky. While the candidates who have appeared in slot 3, the questions from DILR, Quant were found to be tough and time consuming.

CAT Percentile Calculator: Steps To Follow

Step 1: Calculate the total number of candidates (N) who appeared for CAT including morning, afternoon and evening sessions

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 of two or more candidates obtaining identical scaled scores in the QA section, assign identical ranks 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

How Many Students Appeared For CAT 2022?

About 2,22,184 candidates appeared for CAT 2022 exam out of 2,56,885 total students who had registered for the MBA entrance exam. 

CAT Result 2022: Scorecard Validity

As per the official release, the CAT 2022 score is valid only till December 31, 2023, and will accordingly be accessible on the website.

Iimcat.ac.in CAT 2022: Last Year Cut-Offs

CAT Exam 2022: Marking Scheme

• Candidates will be awarded three marks (+3) for each correct answer.
• One mark (-1) will be deducted for each wrong answer, for all MCQ types.
• There is no negative marking for a non-MCQ type question.
• No mark will be awarded for questions which are not attempted.

In FAQs: How Many Times CAT Exam Is Conducted In A Year?

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2022 exam is held every year only once. The CAT exam 2022 is conducted for candidates seeking admissions in IIMs and other top MBA institutions across the country.

CAT 2022 Exam Pattern

• CAT 2022 VARC: Total 24 questions
• CAT 2022 DILR: Total 20 questions
• CAT 2022 QA: Total 22 questions

CAT 2022: Top 10 MBA Institutes

1. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad

2. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, Bangalore

3. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, Kolkata

4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

5. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode

6. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow

7. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore

8. XLRI - Xavier School of Management

9. National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai

10. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

CAT 2022 Exam: What's Next

The IIM CAT 2022 exam was held online in computer-based test (CBT) mode on November 27. The examination was conducted in three session with different sets of question papers. The IIM Bangalao will soon release the CAT answer key for all different paper sets of all the three sessions individually on its official website-- iimcat.ac.in.

CAT Exam Shift Timings

IIM Bangalore had conducted the CAT 2022 MBA exam in three sessions.

• CAT First Slot Time: 8:30 am to 10:30 am
• CAT Second Slot Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
• CAT Last Slot Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Over 86 Per Cent Appear For CAT 2022

CAT Convener Professor Ashis Mishra stated that over 86 per cent (2,22,184) of candidates appeared for CAT 2022 exam this year.

CAT 2022: Total Attendees In The Exam

The total number of attendees for the CAT 2022 exam was 2,22,184.

CAT Percentile Calculator 2022

1. Calculate the total number of candidates (N) who appeared for the CAT.
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 of two or more candidates obtaining identical scaled scores in the QA section, assign identical ranks to all those candidates.
3. Calculate the percentile score (P) of a candidate with rank (r) in the QA section as: P = [(N − r)/N] x 100
4. Round off the calculated percentile score (P) of a candidate up to two decimal points.

CAT 2022 Slot 3 Analysis

Candidates who appeared in slot 3 of the CAT exam reviewed the paper as moderately difficult, with questions from DILR, Quant being tough and time-consuming.

CAT 2022 Answer Key: Release Date

CAT 2022 answer key release date has not been officially announced till now. However, the answer key is expected by the first week of December 2022.

CAT 2022 Slot 1 Question Paper

The CAT slot 1 paper difficulty level varied from moderate to lengthy and time-consuming. The questions from Quantitative Aptitude as per students’ analysis, were moderate. The candidates found the diagram questions hard.

CAT 2022: Exam Eligibility

1. Candidate must hold a UG degree with at least 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA.
2. While it is 45 per cent in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories. 
3. Candidates appearing for the final year of an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification can apply.
4. And those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.

CAT 2022 Answer Key

The official CAT 2022 answer key will be released by IIM Bangalore in the first or second week of December 2022.

CAT 2022 Result Date And Time

The CAT 2022 result is expected to be announced in the second week of January 2023.

CAT 2022 College Predictor

The CAT 2022 college predictor will help the candidates to know the overall/ category of all India rankings and the colleges available at the respected ranking. The candidates can check the college predictor tool using gender, category, CAT score details, academic details. 

Top MBA Colleges In West Zone

The top MBA colleges in West Zone are- SPJIMR, Mumbai, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, Goa Institute of Management, Goa, Institute of Rural Management, Anand, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai, MICA, Ahmedabad, others. Also Read

How Was CAT 2022 Slot 3 Paper? Check Analysis

Ankush Surin, a CAT aspirant said that the paper was relatively tough in comparison to last year. "The CAT paper appeared tough to me. I can hardly attempt 35 to 40 questions, as the questions in DILR were tough and time-consuming," he said.

CAT 2022 Question Pattern

The CAT 2022 papers had 66 questions; 24 questions from VARC, 20 questions from DILR, QA- 22 questions. 

CAT 2022 Expected Cut-Off

Based on the candidates' feedback, experts from IMS India predicted expected cut-off for CAT 2022 this year.  As per the experts, the candidates who will get above 100 can expect cut-off percentile over 99 per cent, the lowest cut-off will be around 80 percentile. Read More

Top Private B-Schools In South India

The top private B-schools in South India are- IBS Business School, Hyderabad, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai, T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal, Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad, KREA University, Sri City, Christ University, Bangalore. 

CAT 2022: Top Private B-schools In North India

The top private B-schools in North India are- Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, International Management Institute, Delhi, Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, FORE School of Management, Delhi, Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun. Also Read

CAT 2022 Unofficial Answer Key Released

The Common Admission Test (CAT 2022) unofficial answer key has been released by various coaching institutes. Check slot one unofficial answer key by CollegeDekho. 

CAT 2022 Official Answer Key At Iimcat.ac.in

The CAT 2022 official answer key will be released next week. The candidates can check the CAT 2022 answer key on the website- iimcat.ac.in using log-ion credentials.  

CAT Cut-Off Percentile

As per the experts from IMS India , the candidates who will get above 100 can expect cut-off percentile over 99 per cent, the lowest cut-off will be around 80 percentile. Also Read

Which Slot Is Easy?

As per the candidates, CAT 2022 slot one was easy in comparison to slot two and three. 

CAT 2022 Analysis By Expert

• The third slot of CAT 2022 was a little more challenging 
• VARC had a easy to moderate level comparable to the VARC part from the previous year 
• DILR went to the level and was moderate to challenging In terms of difficulty In terms of LOD 2-3 
• QA was moderate or difficult.

- Analysis by Sumit Singh Gandhi, Founder, CATKing. 

CAT 2022 Slot 1 Unofficial Answer Key Released

The CAT 2022 slot one unofficial answer key has been released. The CAT 2022 official answer key will be released soon, and will be available at iimcat.ac.in. 

CAT 2022 Slot 3 Analysis By Expert

Sumit Singh Gandhi, Founder CATKing analysed the third slot far more challenging than the remaining two slots. "DILR was the toughest in slot three as compared to all other sets. Some found Quant section moderately difficult, while VARC was relatively easy," the expert said

CAT 2022: Top B-Schools Other Than IIM Accepting CAT Score

The list of some top MBA colleges other than IIMs, that accept CAT exam scores are:

• IIT, Delhi
• IIT Bombay
• Faculty of Management Studies
• JBIMS Mumbai
• SPJIMR, Mumbai
• SDA Bocconi Mumbai
• MDI Gurgaon
• Institute of Management Technology (Ghaziabad)
• IMI Delhi

CAT 2022: Slot 3 Analysis

The candidates who appeared in slot 3 of the CAT exam reviewed the paper as moderately difficult. Read More Here

Is There Negative Marking In CAT Exam 2022?

One mark will be deducted for wrong answers in the MCQ-type questions. While for non-MCQ type questions, there is no negative marking in the CAT exam.

CAT 2022 Exam: Answer Key

The official CAT 2022 answer key will be released by IIM Bangalore in the first or second week of December 7, 2022.

CAT Result 2022 Date

IIM Bangalore has not yet released the CAT 2022 result date. The CAT result 2022 is expected to be declared in the second week of January 2023.

CAT 2022 Exam: Analysis By Candidates

Ankush Surin, a CAT aspirant said that the paper was relatively tough in comparison to the last year. "The CAT paper appeared tough to me. I can hardly attempt 35 to 40 questions, as the questions in DILR were tough and time-consuming," he said. 

Another candidate Ritushree Roy reviewed the paper as moderately difficult, with questions in reading comprehension section was found to be easy, while DILR and VARC sections were a bit difficult. "I can hardly attempt 25 to 30 questions, and was not satisfied with the exam. I will appear for CAT next year."

CAT 2022 Exam: What Is CAT Exam Syllabus?

The CAT exam syllabus includes -

• Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
• Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

CAT 2022 Slot 3: Exam Analysis

As per the CAT 2022 exam slot 3 analysis, the DILR section was of easy to moderate level. In the quantitative skill section, some questions were trickier. In the VARC section, questions were of medium difficulty level. In RC, there were two extensive passages. Overall slot 3 of the CAT exam was between moderate to difficult.

CAT Exam 2022: Students' Reaction

A student who was not able to attend CAT 2022 exam expressed his concern.

Today was my CAT exam but due to @RahulGandhi ji #BharatJodaYatra my bus got delayed. I tried my best to reach the centre which was 200km away from my home, I got late by marginal 3 minutes and I was denied entry into centre. I can't express how much devastated I am 😭#CAT2022 pic.twitter.com/zpK1KFMuAz

— Rahul Verma (@rrahulvermaa) November 27, 2022

CAT Exam Eligibility

To be eligible for the CAT exam candidate must hold a UG degree with at least 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA, while it is 45 per cent in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories. Candidates appearing for the final year of an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.

CAT Exam 2023

The CAT 2023 exam is likely to be conducted on November 2023. The exam is held for admission to the MBA and PGDM programmes.

CAT Exam Syllabus

There is no defined syllabus for the CAT exam. However, candidates can attempt the mock test to understand the pattern of examination and the types of questions.

CAT Exam Pattern

As per the CAT 2022 exam pattern, the paper consisted of 66 questions divided into three sections- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). Candidates were allowed to solve each section of the paper in 40 minutes.

CAT Slot 3 Timing

The CAT 2022 slot 3 exam was held from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

CAT Slot 3 Ends

The CAT slot 3 exam ended at 6:30 pm. 

What After CAT Exam?

After the CAT exam, the official answer key is expected to be out in the first or second week of December 2022.  Using the answer key, candidates can calculate their probable CAT score.

CAT Exam Timing Today

The CAT 2022 exam was held in three slots. The first slot was held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, the second slot from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and the third slot from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

How Long Is CAT Exam?

The CAT exam is held for a duration of 120 minutes.

CAT Exam 2022: Slot 3 Ends In 15 Minutes

CAT 2022 slot 3 exam starts at 4.30 pm and will be concluded at 6.30 pm. The duration of the exam was 120 minutes.

CAT Answer Key 2022

Within a week following the exam, IIM Bangalore will provide the official CAT 2022 answer key on the official website.

CAT Result 2022 Declaration Date

CAT 2022 result will be announced in the second week of January 2023.

CAT 2022 Expected Score VS Percentile

The CAT exam conducting body will follow a normalisation process for the result. An official statement reads: "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".

Which Slot Is Easy In CAT?

Slot 1 and slot 2 of the CAT exam are not over and as per the students and experts, the slot 1 paper was moderate, lengthy and time-consuming. While the slot 2 question paper was moderately difficult.

How Was CAT Exam Today?

As per students appearing for the test and experts on the subject the CAT slot 1 paper difficulty level varied from moderate to lengthy and time-consuming. While the difficulty level of the CAT slot 2 question paper was moderately tough.

CAT 2022: Questions In CAT Exam

The CAT question paper has 66 questions in total-

• VARC - 24 questions
• DILR - 20 questions
• QA - 22 questions

CAT 2022 Exam: Marking Scheme

As per the CAT 2022 marking scheme, three marks (+3) will be awarded for each correct answer and one mark (-1) will be deducted for each wrong answer for the MCQ-type questions. However, there is no negative marking for a non-MCQ type question and no mark will be awarded for unanswered questions.

CAT 2022: Total Candidates Appeared For The Exam

More than 2.5 lakh students are estimated to have registered for the CAT 2022 exam.

CAT Answer Key 2022 Soon After Exam

IIM Bangalore will soon release the CAT answer key for all three sessions. Candidates who have appeared in MBA entrance exam will be able to download CAT answer key, responses through the official website-- iimcat.ac.in.

CAT Slot 2 Exam: Analysis By Candidate

As per the students' analysis, the difficulty level of CAT slot 2 question paper was moderately tough. A student taking CAT for the first time said that practising mocks helped her to get familiar with the paper pattern, however, the knowledge of formulas is most necessary.

CAT Percentile Predictor

To calculate CAT 2022 percentile score, follow these steps:

Step 1: Calculate the total number of candidates (N) who appeared for CAT including morning, afternoon and evening sessions

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 of two or more candidates obtaining identical scaled scores in the QA section, assign identical ranks 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

CAT Slot 2 Review: Reaction Of A Student

The VARC section was a bit difficult, while DILR questions and QA were normal. The difficulty level of VARC was moderate, while the difficulty level of the remaining two sections, DILR and QA was easy to moderate, as per a student appeared in the CAT slot 2 exam.

IIM CAT Cut-Off 2022

The IIM CAT cut-off 2022 will be released after the declaration of CAT result 2022.

CAT Slot 3 Exam Starts

CAT slot 3 exam will begin at 4:30 pm and will conclude at 6:30 pm. 

IIM CAT 2022: Entry For Slot 3 Ends

The students will not be allowed to enter now for the CAT third slot exam. The exam will start at 4:30 pm.

CAT Slot 3 Exam: Things Allowed To Carry

These are the things to carry for CAT exam 2022 and documents required:

• All pages of the CAT 2022 admit card clearly printed on A4 size sheets
• Valid photo ID proof in original
• Self-declaration form
• PwD certificate where applicable
• Scribe Affidavit where applicable
• Water in transparent bottle
• Mask
• Personal hand sanitiser (50 ml)

CAT Paper Pattern

• CAT 2022 VARC: Total 24 questions
• CAT 2022 DILR: Total 20 questions
• CAT 2022 QA: Total 22 questions

CAT Slot 3 Exam Reporting Time

CAT 2022 slot 3 reporting time was 3 pm. The gate for IIM CAT 2022 slot 3 exam was closed at 4:15 pm.

CAT Slot 2 Analysis By Candidates

According to the candidates, "the paper pattern in Verbal Ability is changed, several previously asked questions have been replaced and DI section was not easy".

CAT 2022 Marks Vs Percentile

As the CAT 2022 exam will be held in multiple sessions on exam day, the administering body will follow a normalisation process to arrive at the result. "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," reads an official statement.

"English Was Easy, Followed By Verbal Ability," Says A Candidate

The CAT exam takers of slot two reviewed the paper as moderately tough, with Quant and Logic sections mostly comprised of tough questions. "English Was Easy, Followed By Verbal Ability, Quant and Logic," the candidate said. 

CAT 2022: Marking Scheme Of The Exam

1. Three marks (+3) will be awarded for each correct answer.
2. One mark (-1) will be deducted for each wrong answer for all MCQ-type questions.
3. No negative marking for a non-MCQ type question.
4. No mark will be awarded for questions not answered.

CAT 2022 Slot Two Analysis By Candidate

The slot two was concluded at 2:30 PM. According to the candidates, "the paper was moderately tough, while questions in Verbal Ability section were appeared to be easy". 

CAT 2022 Exam Slot 3 To Begin At 4:30 PM

The CAT 2022 exam slot 3 will start at 4:30 pm. Candidates have started to reach the exam centre.

CAT 2022 Exam: Total Questions In Slot 2

There were a total of 66 questions in the slot 2 paper of the CAT exam.  

CAT Slot 2 Analysis

CAT 2022 slot 2 exam was concluded at 2:30 pm. As per students' analysis, the difficulty level of the overall CAT exam was moderate. In section-wise difficulty level, Quant section was hard while Verbal section was a breeze for students.

CAT Exam Slot 2 Analysis 2022: Post Exam Reaction Of A Student

Another student said that Verbal was confusing but easy in CAT 2022 exam slot 2, while Quant was hard.

CAT Slot 2 Paper Analysis

The candidates appeared in CAT slot 2 analysed the MBA entrance exam paper as moderate and time-consuming. Again the questions from Quantitative Aptitude (QA), as per students’ analysis, were hard. The verbal section was easy to moderate.

CAT Slot 2 Exam Analysis: Difficulty Level, Paper Pattern

The difficulty level of the CAT question paper will vary in each slot. While the CAT slot 1 paper difficulty level varied from moderate to lengthy and time-consuming as per students appearing for the test.

CAT 2022 Slot Two Paper Analysis

The candidates appeared in slot two analysed the CAT paper as moderately difficult. Divya, a CAT aspirant said, "the paper was slightly tough, questions are mostly from number systems." 

CAT Slot 2 Over: Expert Analysis Soon

The IIM Bangalore has concluded CAT 2022 slot 2 exam. Subject experts will share the CAT paper analysis for slot 2 exam soon. 

CAT Slot 2 Ends; Parents Waiting At Exam Centre

As CAT slot 2 timing is over. Parents wait for their children to come after the exam.

 Parents waiting at CAT 2022 exam centre 

CAT Slot 2 Ends

CAT slot 2 exam ends at 2:30 pm. Stay tuned here to get the latest updates on CAT slot 2 analysis and students' reactions  

CAT 2022: Don't Leave Exam Hall Before Test Ends

The candidates are not allowed to leave the examination hall before the CAT exam ends unless any medical emergency arises.

CAT 2022: Section-Wise Questions In Slot One

Section-wise in the CAT 2022 slot one paper, there were 24 questions from VARC, 20 questions from DILR, QA had 22 questions. 

CAT Slot 2 Analysis Soon

The CAT 2022 exam slot 2 will end at 2:30 pm. The students who have appeared for the exam and subject experts will share the CAT paper analysis for the slot 2 exam soon.

CAT 2022: Top 10 MBA Institutes

1. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad

2. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, Bangalore

3. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, Kolkata

4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

5. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode

6. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow

7. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore

8. XLRI - Xavier School of Management

9. National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai

10. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

CAT 2022: Slot One Analysis By Candidate

Sreyansh Agarwal, a CAT aspirant said that the paper was moderately difficult, the questions from VARC were a bit difficult, while DILR questions were tricky and based on logical reasoning. "The questions from other sections like QA were moderately easy. I am expecting a cut-off around 80 to 85," he said. 

CAT Slot 2 Ends In 10 Minutes

IIM CAT 2022 exam slot 2 will end in 10 minutes at 2:30 pm.

CAT 2022 Slot 2 To End At 2:30 PM

The CAT 2022 exam slot 2 will end at 2:30 pm. Candidates will have to drop the admit card at the boxes provided. 

Things To Carry For CAT Exam 2022

• CAT 2022 admit card
• CAT 2022 self-declaration
• Valid ID proof

CAT Exam Time Duration 2022

CAT exam time duration 2022 is two hours.

CAT 2022 Marking Scheme; Negative Marks

According to CAT 2022 negative marking rule, for all MCQ type, a wrong answer would result in the deduction of one mark. There will be no negative mark for a non-MCQ type question.

CAT Exam Date 2022 Timing

As per CAT 2022 exam timing, slot 2 exam is underway and will get over at 2:30 pm. 

CAT Slot-Wise Question Papers

CAT 2022 question paper for all the sessions will be made available after the end of the exam. The administering body will likely release the answer keys before the release of CAT 2022 result.

CAT 2022 Result Date

CAT 2022 result will be announced in the second week of January 2023.

'Which Slot Of CAT Is Easy?'

Candidates have been asking 'which slot of CAT is easy?' CAT 2022 exam analysis as per students and experts have been made available for slot 1. Follow this blog for CAT slot 2 and slot 3 analysis.

In FAQs: What Is Difficulty Level Of CAT?

As per the CAT exam analysis, the difficulty level of the management entrance exam varied every year.

CAT Exam 2022: India's Top Management Institute As Per NIRF 2022

According to the NIRF ranking 2022, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad is the top management institute to get admission for pursuing the Master in Business Management (MBA) programme.

IIM Ahmedabad ranks 1 in NIRF India ranking 2022 

CAT 2022 Slot 2

The CAT slot 2 paper which started at 12:30 pm will continue till 2:30 pm. CAT slot 2 paper analysis by experts and students will be made available after the end of the slot.

IIM CAT Cut-Off 2022

The IIM CAT cut-off 2022 will likely be known after the declaration of CAT 2022 result.

CAT Slot 2 To Begin At 12:30

The slot 2 CAT 2022 gate closing time was 12:15 pm. The CAT 202 exam slot 2 will start at 12:30 pm and will continue till 2:30 pm.

CAT Exam Slot 1 Analysis Today OF VARC Paper

The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension sections were comparable to CAT 2021 in terms of their moderate level of difficulty. Contrary to what was predicted, this section was a little longer than average. In total, 24 questions were to be answered in the allotted 40 minutes.

-- CATKing Founder

CAT 2022 Analysis

CAT 2022 VARC: Total 24 questions

CAT 2022 DILR: Total 20 questions

CAT 2022 QA: Total 22 questions

As per CATKing Founder's CAT 2022 slot 1 analsyis, para completion is coming back again in CAT which was similar to XAT exam and it had stopped coming in CAT from a really long time. 

CAT Exam Slot 1 Analysis 2022: 'Mock Tests Were Helpful'

Another student said that the CAT 2022 exam slot 1 was as per mock tests. 

"English was easy... But LR and quant was difficult because I practiced very less for that," the IIM MBA aspirant added.

CAT 2022 Slot 1 Analysis: 'Exam is not difficult'; Student Say

A candidate taking the exam said that the exam was not difficult but moderate.

CAT Percentile Calculator Steps

Step 1: Calculate the total number of candidates (N) who appeared for CAT including morning, afternoon and evening sessions

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 of two or more candidates obtaining identical scaled scores in the QA section, assign identical ranks 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

CAT Slot 1 Answer Key

The CAT slot 1 answer key will be made available after the exam ends.

CAT Slot 2 Timings

CAT slot 2 timings is 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

CAT Slot 2 Exam Reporting Time

CAT 2022 slot 2 reporting time is 11 am. The gate for IIM CAT 2022 slot 2 exam will close at 12:15 pm.

CAT Slot 1 Review Today: Students Analysis Quick Points

Topics covered in CAT slot 1 review

• Verbal two history
• Logical junction train
• Class of boys and girls event questions
• Profit and loss
• Ratios, logs questions

Iim.cat.ac.in 2022 CAT 2022 Analysis: "Okayish Paper"

Quantitative Aptitude was hard, according to a candidate from a Hyderabad exam centre. Most questions, the candidate added, were on logical reasoning. The candidate found the diagram questions hard.

Iim.cat.ac.in 2022 CAT Exam: Marking Scheme

The CAT question paper pattern and marking scheme are same as that of last year's

1. Candidates will be awarded three marks (+3) for each correct answer
2. One mark (-1) will be deducted for each wrong answer, for all MCQ types.
3. There is no negative marking for a non-MCQ type question.
4. No mark will be awarded for questions which are not attempted.

CAT Slot 1 Exam Analysis: Difficulty Level, Paper Pattern

The CAT 2022 question paper will have three sections -- VARC, DILR, QA. The number of questions will be the same as last year. CAT paper pattern will include 66 questions which candidates have to answer in 120 minutes. The difficulty level of the CAT question paper will vary in each slots. Subject experts will soon share the CAT paper analysis.

CAT Paper Analysis For VARC

The first slot of CAT 2022 exam concluded. Students who will appear in slot 2 and slot 3 of the exam will soon get the CAT slot 1 analysis on Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) paper.

CAT Slot 1 Ends; Parents Wait Outside Exam Centre

As CAT slot 1 timing is over. Parents wait for their children to come after the exam.

Parents wait outside a CAT 2022 exam centre in Hyderabad (Source: Careers360)

CAT Paper Analysis, Students Reaction Soon

CAT 2022 exam slot 1 is concluded successfully. Stay tuned here to get the latest updates on CAT slot 1 analysis and students' reactions on the CAT slot 1 exam.

CAT Slot 1 Ends

CAT slot 1 exam ends at 10:30 am. Candidates will have to drop the admit card at the boxes provided.

CAT Slot 1 Analysis Soon

The CAT 2022 exam slot 1 will end at 10:30 am. The students who have appeared for the exam and subject experts will share the CAT paper analysis for slot 1 exam soon.

CAT Slot 2 Timing Closer: "Can I wear jeans in CAT exam?" Students Ask

As CAT slot 2 exam timing is getting closer, candidates have been asking whether they can wear jeans.

CAT Slot 1 Ends In 15 Minutes

IIM CAT 2022 exam slot 1 will end in 15 minutes at 10:30 am.

CAT 2022 FAQ: Is Jeans Allowed In CAT exam

Jeans will be allowed. But garments with large buttons are not permitted.

IIM CAT Admit Card 2022 Important Point

The IIM CAT 2022 admit card, duly signed in the presence of the invigilator, has to be dropped in the box provided before leaving the CAT exam centre.

Iimcat.ac.in CAT 2022: Analysis Of Last 5 Years Papers

Iimcat.ac.in 2022 FAQ: Is Calculator Allowed In CAT?

Calculator is not allowed in CAT 2022 exam.

CAT Exam 2022: Slot 1 Underway; Slot 2 Starts At 12:30 pm

The CAT 2022 slot 1 is underway, while slot 2 CAT exams will start at 12:30 pm.

Iimcat.ac.in CAT 2022 Exam: Previous Year Cut-Off

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CAT 2022 Exam Today; What Are Non-IIM Institutes

Several institutions of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal will also admit students to the MBA programmes through CAT 2022 scores. Here's list of non-IIM institutes.

CAT 2022 Exam FAQ: Can We Choose Slot For CAT Exam?

Candidates will not be allowed to choose slots for CAT 2022 exam. The administering body has allotted the slots to the candidates. CAT 2022 is being held in three slots today.

CAT Exam 2022: Know Dress Code

Candidates can wear socks, plain pullovers, sweaters and cardigans (without pockets) inside the CAT exam hall. Slippers and sandals with low heels are allowed, while shoes/footwear with thick soles and garments with large buttons are not permitted.

In FAQs: What Are The 3 Slots In CAT Exam?

IIM Bangalore is conducting CAT 2022 exam today in three slots, or three sessions. The first session of the exam is scheduled from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, the second session of the exam is scheduled from 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm and the third session is scheduled between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

CAT 2022 Exam: How To Calculate Percentile Score

To calculate CAT 2022 percentile score, follow these steps:

Step 1: Calculate the total number of candidates (N) who appeared for CAT including morning, afternoon and evening sessions

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 of two or more candidates obtaining identical scaled scores in the QA section, assign identical ranks 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.

CAT 2022 Exam Today: IIM Ahmedabad Best College As Per NIRF Rankings

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) has bagged the top spot in the Management category, according to the Ministry of Education's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022. The seventh edition of NIRF rankings was released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 15. 

IIM Ahmedabad is the best institute in Management Category as per NIRF 2022

Entry To CAT 2022 Exam Slot 1 Ends

The students will not be allowed to enter now for the CAT first slot exam. The exam will start at 8:30 am.

CAT Paper Timings Today

CAT First Slot Time: 8:30 am to 10:30 am

CAT Second Slot Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

CAT Last Slot Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

CAT Exam 2022 Gate Closing Time In 5 Minutes

As per CAT 2022 exam gate closing time, the entry to the CAT exam centres will close in 5 minutes, at 8:15 am for the CAT first slot exam,

CAT Exam 2022: Candidates Queue To Take Test

Candidates are seen moving in queues to reach the CAT test labs at an exam centre in Moula Ali, Hyderabad. As per CAT exam time slots, the gate closing time for slot 1 is 8:15 am.

CAT applicants in queue to reach exam test labs (Source: Careers360)

CAT Exam 2022 FAQ

Question: Is there negative marking in CAT exam 2022?
Answer: A negative mark of one will be cut for wrong answers for MCQs. While for non-MCQ type questions, there is no negative marking in CAT.

CAT Slot 1 Timing From 8:30 am; Things Not To Carry

Mobile phones, electronic gadgets, watches, calculators, stationery items, papers, wallets, goggles, etc. will not be allowed inside the test centre. Candidates must not wear any jewellery or other items containing metal at the CAT 2022 exam centre.

Is There Negative Marking In CAT 2022?

Yes, there will be negative marking in CAT 2022 exam. According to CAT negative marking rule, for all MCQ type, a wrong answer would result in the deduction of one mark. There will be no negative mark for a non-MCQ type question.

What To Carry For CAT Exam 2022; Checklist

Candidates will be required to take the CAT admit card and must carry any one of the original and valid photo identification proof issued by the government -- PAN card or driving license or voter id or passport or aadhaar card with photograph) or e-aadhaar or ration card or identification affidavit.

Iimcat.ac.in CAT 2022 Set To Start At 8 am; Students Reach Exam Centre

CAT slot 1 timing is 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Candidates have started reaching the exam centre.

CAT exam centre at Moula Ali, Hyderabad (Source: Careeers360)

Negative Marking In CAT 2022

The IIM CAT question paper will have three sections -- VARC, DILR, QA. While some questions would be of multiple-choice question (MCQ) type with options to select, some would be non-MCQ type. For all MCQ type, a wrong answer would result in a negative marking in CAT. The negative marking in CAT MCQ questions is 1 mark. There will, however, be no negative marking in CAT for a non-MCQ type question.

CAT Formula Sheet 2022

Students taking the exam today, must not stress and must mentally revise the notes and CAT formula sheet that they have made during the preparation.

CAT Answer Key 2022

The CAT answer key for all the slots will be made available at the iimcat.ac.in website. "Candidates' CAT 2022 scorecards will be made accessible on the CAT website," a statement on the CAT 2022 information bulletin said.

What Is CAT 2022 Document Verification

“After completion of the frisking process, Candidates would be asked to proceed for Document Verification. Candidate’s Admit Card (with photograph affixed), original photo identity proof and other documents (if required) would be checked at this Desk,” a statement on the CAT exam day guideline said. Read More Here

CAT 2022 Pattern To Be Followed At The Exam Centre

After completion of the frisking process at the entrance of the CAT 2022 exam centre, candidates will be asked to proceed for document verification.

CAT 2022: IIM Kashipur Wishes Aspirants Best

IIM Kashipur in a social media post said: "Failure or success isn’t determined by that one day, it’s determined by the efforts you’ve been putting in throughout. You'll be sitting for your CAT exam today and believe us, a good life is waiting for you ahead. IIM Kashipur wishes you all the very best for CAT 2022!"

Failure or success isn’t determined by that one day, it’s determined by the efforts you’ve been putting in throughout.

You'll be sitting for your CAT exam today and believe us, a good life is waiting for you ahead.

IIM Kashipur wishes you all the very best for CAT 2022! pic.twitter.com/jfcjNkegyF

— IIM Kashipur (@IIMKsp) November 26, 2022

Iimcat.ac.in CAT Important Formulas

As the first slot of CAT 2022 will start at 8:30 am today, candidates must keep calm and revise CAT important formulas now.

IIM CAT Previous Year Paper

In the CAT previous year paper, as many as nine applicants have obtained 100 percentile marks. 19 candidates each scored 99.99 percentiles and 99.98 percentiles respectively last year.

CAT 2022 Exam Today; IIM Raipur Extends Best Wishes To MBA Aspirants

Hoping for the best, IIM Raipur in a social media post said: "The journey one has to travel while preparing for CAT is as much an emotional ride as it's an intellectual spree. We respect the efforts of our aspirants that they invested in the exam and hope that they give their best on the D-Day."

The institute further added: "All the best!"

The journey one has to travel while preparing for CAT is as much an emotional ride as it's an intellectual spree. We respect the efforts of our aspirants that they invested in the exam and hope that they give their best on the D-Day.
All the best!#CAT2022 #CAT #IIMRaipur pic.twitter.com/Szjkn5wdjQ

— IIM Raipur (@iimraipur) November 26, 2022

IIM CAT Exam Dress Code

As per the CAT exam dress code, socks, plain pullovers, sweaters and cardigans (without any pockets) are allowed inside the CAT 2022 test lab. Slippers and sandals with low heels are permitted. Shoes and footwear with thick soles, and garments with large buttons are not permitted.

CAT Score Vs Percentile 2022

CAT Score Vs Percentile 2021: As the CAT 2022 exam will be held in multiple sessions on exam day, the administering body will follow a normalisation process to arrive at the result. Read More On What Is CAT Score Vs Percentile

IIM CAT 2022 Today

The Common Admission Test 2022, or CAT 2022, will be held today, November 27. CAT 2022 is set to be conducted in three slots -- 8:30 am to 10:30 am, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.