In this post we will provide the necessary information regarding CAT 2017 Entrance Exam such as its important dates, application form details, syllabus, eligibility criteria and few preparation tips. Before moving further have a look at a small summary of CAT Entrance Exam. Basically CAT is popularly known as Common Aptitude Test which is one of the most reputed MBA Entrance Exam in India. As most of the student knows that this entrance exam is not a kid play, and needs your best shot to clear out this exam.
CAT 2017 Exam Summary
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Exam Name
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Common Aptitude Test
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Commonly Known as
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CAT
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Exam Category
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Postgraduate
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Exam Level
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National
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Conducting Authority
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IIM (Indian Institute of
Management)
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Stream
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CAT 2017 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for CAT 2017 require a minimum graduation level education and other norm will be given according to Government Rules or IIM CAT Norms.
CAT 2017 Syllabus
Quantitative Ability and
Data Interpretation
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Mensuration
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Averages
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Number Systems
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Algebra
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Time and Work
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Percentages
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Trigonometry
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Geometry
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Permutation Combination
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Probability
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Quadratic Profit And Loss
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Linear Equations, Etc.
Verbal Ability and
Logical Reasoning
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Antonyms and Synonyms
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Sentence Correction
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Fill In the blanks
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Idioms
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Clocks
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Binary Logic
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Calendars
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Seating Arrangement
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Premise
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Reading comprehension
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Blood Relations
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Logical Sequence
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Syllogisms
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Verbal reasoning
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Analogies
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Conclusion
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Assumption
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Linear and Matrix Arrangement, Etc
CAT 2017 Important Dates
Events
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Important Dates
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CAT 2017 Notification
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July 29, 2017
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CAT 2017 Application Commencement
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August 9, 2017
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CAT 2017 last date to apply
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September 20, 2017 (till 5 PM)
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CAT 2017 Admit Card
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October 18, 2017 (1 PM onwards)
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CAT 2017 Tutorial
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October 18, 2017
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CAT 2017 Exam
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November 26, 2017
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CAT 2017 Result
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Second week of January, 2018
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The IIM
Common Admission Test (CAT) as being organized every year, for next session of 2017
– 2016 all the related dates will be released soon and we will published it
here.
New Exam Pattern for CAT
New Exam Pattern for CAT
CAT 2017 Preparation Tips
CAT is
the toughest MBA entrance exam in India. In order to do well you guys need to
be well prepared for it. We recommend following tips that you can appliance to
prepare in best way.
Plan
and prepare: Plan your study strategy for every day. Decide the topics to
prepare.
Mock
tests: The pattern of the exam keep on fluctuating so to be well-set
solves different types of previous question papers.
CAT Exam Previous Year Question Papers
CAT Exam Previous Year Question Papers
Management
of Time: Practice to efficiently manage time. This will come only with
practice.
Know your weakness and strengths: It is important to know your weakness and strengths as it will help you plan your study routine.
Revise: Keep
doing a regular revision so as not to completely forget what you have learnt.
Stay
fit and relaxed: It is important to pay attention to your health. Give
yourself a good break after studying for long hours. Eat healthy food. Have
good sleep.
Recommended Books for CAT
Entrance Exam
Books for Quantitative
Aptitude
Recommended
Books
· Simple and easy to understand – How to
Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Common Admission Test 5th Edition
(Paperback) by Arun Sharma, Publisher: Tata McGraw Hill 2012 Rs. 625, 2012
edition
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For advanced – The
Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude And Data Interpretation For The CAT by
Nishit Sinha, Publisher: Pearson. Rs. 650, 2012 edition.
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For advanced and more practice – Quantum
CAT: Quantitative Aptitude Common Admission Test for Admission Into IIMs
(Paperback) by Sarvesh K Verma Publisher:Arihant, Rs. 650, 2013 edition.
Other Books
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To learn mathematics for the Quantitative Aptitude section from
basics, refer to NCERT Mathematics books for 8th, 9th & 10th standard &
CBSE Mathematics books for 8th, 9th & 10th standard
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For tips and shortcuts – Quantitative
Aptitude For Competitive Examinations Tips, Techniques, And Short-cut Methods
by Guha Abhijit Rs. 450, 2010 edition
Books for Data
Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
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A Good book for DI – How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for
the CAT Common Admission Test 1st Edition (Paperback) by Arun Sharma Publisher:
Tata McGraw-Hill Rs. 550, 2012 edition.
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A Good book for LR – How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for
the CAT Common Admission Test by Arun Sharma Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill Rs.
450, 2012 edition.
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The Pearson Guide To Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For
The CAT 1st Edition (Paperback) by Nishit K. Sinha. Publisher: Pearson. Rs.
599, 2012 edition.
Books for Verbal Ability
and Logical Reasoning
Recommended
Books
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A Good book for VA – How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and
Reading Comprehension for the CAT Common Admission Test 4th Edition (Paperback)
by Meenakshi Upadhyay, Arun Sharma. Publisher: Tata McGraw Hill, Rs. 575, 2011
Edition.
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The Pearson Guide To Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For
The CAT 1st Edition (Paperback) by Nishit K. Sinha Publisher: Pearson, Rs. 599,
2012 edition.
Other Books
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Word Power Made Easy by NORMAN LEWIS Rs. 149, 2011 edition.
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A Communicative Grammar of English By: Geoffrey Leech Rs. 500,
2003 edition.
Recommended Business
Magazines for CAT/MBA Aspirants
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Business Line by The Hindu Group
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Business Today by India Today Group
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BusinessWorld
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Management Compass Career Launcher
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Business & Management Chronicle by Chronicle Publications
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Competition Success Review
Recommended Newspapers
for CAT/MBA Aspirants
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The Hindu
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Economics Times
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The Statesman
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