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CAT Results: What to expect and next steps

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Post date October 28, 2021

Greetings from Jaipuria Institute of Management.

CAT 2021 results are going to be released in the coming week and we are sure you must be eagerly (and somewhat nervously) awaiting them. With the DILR section being on the slightly difficult side this year, we expect scores to come mostly from the Quantitative Analysis section of the question paper.

Date of CAT, 2021: 28th November | Total no. of registrants: 2.31 lakhs

Here are a few tips that will help you to understand the results and prepare for the next stages.

Checking your test score

The process for checking your CAT 2021 score is as follows:

CAT 2021 Results with the overall percentile will be sent to the candidates through SMS on their registered mobile phones.
CAT 2021 Result in detail can be downloaded from CAT website www.iimcat.ac.in on the date of CAT 2021 results.

Step 1 is to click on the ‘Download Scorecard for CAT 2021’
Step 2 is to ‘Login to View/Download Application Form/Score Card’. Enter your CAT 2021 registered user ID and password and click on login.
Step 3 is to click on the icon ‘Score Card’ in the next window that opens before you
Step 4 is to click on ‘here’ in the message displayed ‘Click here to download your scorecard’. Your CAT 2021 Scorecard is downloaded and you can now take the print of the same as well.

Understanding your test score

The result of CAT 2021 will be announced in the form of percentile and section-wise & overall scaled scores.

Scaled scores are raw scores (marks scored on the basis of correct and incorrect answers in each section) moderated for the assessed difficulty levels of each slot in which the CAT was conducted. This is done to even out the differences in the difficulty levels of each slot’s test paper. The Scaled Scores of Section-1 (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension); Section-2 (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning) and Section-3 (Quantitative Ability) are not additive.

To put it very simply, Percentile scores are a representation of how many people are behind you based on your overall scaled score. For example, if there were 200 people taking a particular test and your score places you in 4th rank. That means there are 196 people who scored less than you. This means that your percentile is 196/200 or 98.

This is what your scorecard will contain:
• Your personal details like Name, Address, Photograph, Date of Birth, Email ID
• CAT 2021 Registration number/User ID – Both should be the same
• Your category – General/OBC/SC-ST
• Gender – Male/Female
• PWD Status
• Date & Time of CAT 2021 exam
• Section-wise CAT 2021 exam Scaled Score and Section-wise CAT percentile score
• Overall CAT 2021 Scaled Score and the overall Percentile score
• Important Instructions related to CAT result
What next

Once the results are announced, each B-school will announce a cut-off score. Interview calls will be issued based on this cut-off. IIMs and Non-IIM member institutions independently decide how to use CAT 2021 scores on the basis of their own selection process. The scores are to be used only for selecting the candidates for their Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program.

On the basis of the CAT 2021 Cut-off list, the candidates will be short-listed for the second stage selection process comprising of – Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI).

Remember that in addition to the CAT score, your Class 10, 12, graduation marks will also count. In addition, preference points are given to certain categories such as female candidates, candidates with work experience, etc.

Make an assessment of the B-schools that you wish to realistically apply to. Your assessment will be based on factors like college rankings, quality of faculty, placement track record, MBA course fees, alumni strength, location, etc.

Validity

Of course, you know your CAT score isn’t going to be valid forever. The CAT 2021 result will stand valid only till December 31, 2022. You got to select your preferred B-school by then.

Also, no query regarding the issuance of the CAT 2021 scorecard will be entertained by CAT Centre 2017 after the validity date.

Tips for the admission rounds

Personal Interview (PI): Preparation for PIs involves improving 3 very distinct aspects: a) technical knowledge; b) verbal communication skills (tone, language, diction, etc.); and c) body language (posture, appearance, etc.)

Group Discussion (GD): Preparing for GDs involves developing knowledge about topical events as well as preparing for a hypothetical business situation. To learn how to structure arguments, develop listening skills. Remember GD is not about dominating but convincing. Skills that are evaluated include presentation, listening, comprehension, leadership, and problem-solving.

Written Ability Test (WAT): WAT is about more than just a candidate’s writing skills. Coherency, clarity of thought process, and clarity of expression are tested here. Essays, Statements of Purpose (SOPs), etc. are forms of WAT.

Self-assessment is most important in preparing for WAT. This will help you to formulate your thoughts in a manner that comes through as honest, clear, and logical. Beyond this, being focused on creative writing skills, improving grammar, and practicing sharp writing is important. The best source for all these is reading and practice.

We wish you all the very best in your application journey.
Be ready to crack the right B-School.
With best regards,
Team Admissions
Jaipuria Institute of Management

Know everything about Common Aptitude Test (CAT) 2021

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Post date August 8, 2021
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Know everything about CAT 2021: Application Form, Registration Date, Admit Card, Exam Dates, Result

Considered one of the most competitive exams in India, CAT (Common Aptitude Test) certainly is a big deal for management aspirants. 20 IIMs, 100+ Top B-schools, 4,000 seats, and years of preparation, and all applicants eye for the best seat on offer. Such is the power of CAT!

The CAT 2021 Test is composed of a total of 100 objective and subjective questions. This year Common Aptitude Test (CAT) exam has 3 sections-

Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension,
Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning,
Section III: Quantitative Ability. Candidates will be allotted exactly 40 minutes for answering questions in each section and they will not be allowed to switch from one section to another while answering questions in a section.

Common Aptitude Test (CAT) 2021 is not far away! It will be conducted by IIM Indore in three slots and the duration of the Common Aptitude Test (CAT) 2021 will be 120 minutes. The results would be announced in the first week of January 2020. With the announcement of cut-offs, the admissions will commence.

Common Aptitude Test (CAT) 2021 – Important dates and details

CAT Registration start date – 4th August 2021
CAT Registration the last date – 15th September 2021 (5.00 PM)
CAT Admit card release date – 27th October 2021
CAT Exam date – 28th November 2021
CAT Result announcement date – Second week of January 2022

How to Apply for Common Aptitude Test (CAT) Exams – Process of Registration

The registration process for CAT 2021 begins from the first week of August 2020. Visit https://iimcat.ac.in for online registration. Once the registration process is completed, the login details to fill the application form are sent via email.

Once the candidate receives the login details, the application form can be filled. The form requires details that include personal information, communication mode, educational qualification, scanned photograph, and signature. The application fee for general/OBC candidates is Rs. 2200 and Rs. 1100 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

Eligibility criteria for Common Aptitude Test (CAT)

As per the official eligibility criteria of CAT, the candidates for the exam should meet the following parameters –

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized institute or university.
There’s no age limit to appear for Common Aptitude Test (CAT) 2021.
The candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category need to score a minimum of 45% in bachelor or any discipline from a recognized institute or university.
The students who have appeared for their final year bachelor’s degree exam with the required percentage and are awaiting results can apply for CAT 2021.

Important announcement on eligibility criteria for writing CAT 2021
The CAT Centre has received several queries from candidates regarding their candidature due to the “promotion/pass” certificate awarded instead of the “marks” certificates in the last two years (pandemic years) of their bachelor’s program. Currently, the CAT application requires candidates to meet eligibility criteria of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories]. This has raised queries in the application process for CAT2021.
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting disruptions in the evaluations across the country, the CAT Committee has made the following exceptions for CAT2021.
1. Candidates in the final year: Candidates with “promotion/pass” instead of “award of marks” certificates in any of the last two years of the bachelor’s program can enter the “Promotion or Pass” option in the application form. This will allow the candidate to complete & submit the CAT 2021 application form despite the requirements of minimum eligibility criteria (45% and 50% [or equivalent CGPA] respectively). This eligibility relaxation is also applicable to those final year students with an “award” of marks.
This exception is available only to candidates who are completing the bachelor’s degree this year or are in the final year bachelor’s programme (graduation years – 2021 and 2022)
2. Candidates graduated in 2020 and 2021: Due to the implementation of point 1, and considering that there could be different evaluation patterns adopted by different universities across the country due to the covid-19 pandemic, the CAT Committee has decided to remove the minimum percentage of marks (45% and 50% [or equivalent CGPA] respectively) for appearing for the CAT 2021 exam.
This exception is made to ensure parity to candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degrees in 2020 and 2021.
Note: This announcement is only applicable to the eligibility criteria for writing the CAT 2021. Candidates are advised to look at and follow respective institution-specific admission policies.

Reservation

As per the legal requirements, 15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, 27% for Other Backward Classes candidates belonging to the “Non-Creamy” layer (NC-OBC), up to 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates and 5% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).
As defined in The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act 2016), “Person with Benchmark Disability” means a person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where t h e specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where the specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority. “Specified disability” means the disabilities as specified in the Schedule of the RPwD Act 2016. The categories of disability are:
a) Blindness and low vision,
b) Deaf and hard of hearing,
c) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy,
d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness
e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d),
f) other ‘specified disabilities’ mentioned in ‘The Schedule’ of the RPwD Act 2016.
For the purpose of being considered for reservation, the applicable Central Government list as on the last date of CAT registration shall be binding. No subsequent changes will be effective for CAT 2021 and any subsequent selection process of the IIMs.

Test Centres

Common Aptitude Test (CAT) will be conducted in centers spread across 156 test cities. Test cities will be mentioned on the CAT website and the name of the test center will be indicated in the Admit Card.

IIMs reserve the right to change or cancel any test center/city and /or change the test time and date at their discretion.

How to get admission to the Jaipuria Institute of Management?

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, Noida, Indore, and Jaipur accept CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / GMAT / CMAT score for entry to its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Course. If selected, applicants got to sit in group discussions and personal interview rounds.

Below is the selected parameter with due weightage:

Score in CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA/GMAT/CMAT: 45%
Case-Based Group Discussion: 15%
Personal Interview: 20%
Academic Performance in X Std., XII Std., Degree/Post Graduate Degree: 15%
Work Experience, Sports & Extra Curricular Activities: 05%

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How to Prepare for CAT with no Physical Coaching?

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Post date August 4, 2021
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We have all been hearing about the term “global crisis” for some time now; through the recession, political turmoils, etc. But this year when the Covid-19 pandemic struck we realized the true meaning of the word. The impact has been universal and in several instances, devastating. If you are preparing for the crucial CAT entrance then you have felt the ripples of the effect too. But as they say, every challenge and crisis also presents an opportunity.
You might have been locked down in the house without access to physical coaching as you prepare for CAT 2021. But you can look at these unprecedented times as an avenue to unlock your true potential and fool-proof your results, which are your ticket to top B Schools in the country. How? For starters, don’t be unnerved by the idea of not getting physical coaching to rely on. There are many instances where CAT aspirants have done brilliantly through self-study.
One of the biggest advantages CAT candidates have during the period of lock-down is that you can solely focus on your preparations. In usual circumstances, you will be juggling several responsibilities including traveling to college, coaching classes, etc. Of course, there are many distractions along the way. But the imposed isolation is an opportunity to open the doors to some of the best management institutes in India through self-study.

Simple Tips to prepare for CAT without Physical Coaching:

The Social Dilemma: Yes, we recommend watching the new Netflix documentary by that name; but that’s not what we mean here. Studies have suggested that people’s usage of social media has gone up drastically during the lock-down. While you are isolating at home, make sure you practice some isolation from online platforms as you prepare for the CAT. Self-isolation with self-discipline should be your mantra.
Give yourself a break: Usually, it is recommended that CAT aspirations have a strict study plan to get through their preparations in time. But these are not usual times, and be kind to yourself if you are not able to stick to a rigid routine. Give yourself a break when you feel like you need it. Flexibility will be the key to work towards your goal, and remember, it’s also an important attribute for future management professionals.
Be the cool CAT: Let’s not underestimate the psychological and emotional impact the pandemic has had on us. As you throw yourself headlong into your CAT preparations try and take time off to unwind. While you follow all safety protocols, you can go out for a walk in the neighborhood or watch a movie, talk to your friends. It will help you de-stress a great deal.
Get Material-istic: Yes you are going to be deprived of physical coaching, which is something your predecessors had the benefit of. But now you can pick your study material and make it count for you. Yes, it’s a challenging task but researching the material is also a smooth way of getting acquainted with it. Incorporate video lectures that you can easily find today, into your study material.
Study Groups are vital: For CAT aspirants it normally means spending time in the college library, campus, or home, studying together. But now you can take advantage of social media platforms of management educational institutions to widen your scope of study buddies. It’s the perfect platform to brainstorm, understand simple ways to solve certain problems, discuss schedules and issues you are facing. Look at it as a strong support group.
Focus on individual sections: It is recommended that you create separate study times for each of your CAT sections. It’s a great time to pick up a novel of your choice to enhance Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability. The practice is the only way to perfection as far as Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning is concerned. Figure out ways to do mental calculations as you prepare for the Quantitative Aptitude section.
Mock it online: If you are preparing for the CAT for the first time then mock tests acquaint you with the exam structure and type of questions to expect. You might have familiarized yourself with the structure with the previous attempt but still, need to assess your preparations before the big days. That’s where online mock tests come into the picture, which can be taken in the early stages of your preparations to modify them accordingly.

Yes, Covid-19 has made physical coaching impossible for CAT 2021 aspirants. But in a way, it has also evened out the playing field. You alone are in charge of your success. Focused self-study offers the silver lining, which can help you claim the golden ticket to the best business schools in India.

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