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How to crack CAT exam and what is minimum qualification of this exam.


Shubham Saroj 30th Dec, 2018
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Aditi amrendra Student Expert 30th Dec, 2018
Hello,


IIM Calcutta has formulated the CAT 2018 eligibility criteria. As per the official eligibility criteria of CAT 2018, a candidate should meet the following parameters-

Obtain a Bachelors Degree in any discipline with minimum 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university or educational institute.
The reserved category candidates, such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PWD), should secure minimum 45 percentage in Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or educational institute.
The final year students of Bachelors degree/equivalent qualification exam and those who have completed degree course and are awaiting results can apply for CAT 2018 as well.
Aspirants with any professional degree with requisite percentage of marks will be eligible to appear for the exam.
Age Limit: There is no limit pertaining to age for appearing in CAT.

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Niharika Moturu 30th Dec, 2018

Hello Shubham..

Thanks for contacting Careers360..

Identify the Strong areas of yours, work on that and also work the weak areas. Focus more on your strong areas, so that you can make best out of it. Give proper time of each section by dividing your time. Dedicate your time for each sections. Refer some good books for CAT available in the market and also try to solve the previous year question papers.

To increase your skills in Verbal section, read NewsPaper, Articles and Solve previous year question paper. Also, refer dictionary and pick 20-25 words per day and try to use those in your daily life.

You can also, take coaching from renowned coaching centers for CAT and MAT.

For more preparation guide, visit CollegeDekho Website, where you will get help for your CAT preparation.

All the best:)

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