Yes, CAT 2022 Result has been released by IIM Bangalore on December 21, 2022. CAT 2022 result time is 5:00 PM. CAT 2022 Scorecard download link is provided here. Read the article for details on how to check CAT result, validity, percentile calculation method, and IIM CAT Cut off 2022.
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Is CAT 2022 Result Out?
CAT Result 2022 is released on the official website- iimcat.ac.in. To check CAT result 2022, candidates have to login using their user ID and password. CAT 2022 result contains the overall score & percentile, and sectional scores & percentile in VARC, DILR, and Quant. CAT 2022 scorecard is available for download till December 31, 2023. Check CAT 2022 Score vs Percentile
CAT 2022 result has been released after accepting 2 objections, 1 each in CAT DILR shift 2 and 3 paper out of the total 113 objections received. These have not been considered for score calculation. CAT 2022 scores in DILR for candidates have been adjusted on a prorata basis as per the responses given for the remaining DILR questions. Check CAT 2022 Score Calculation
With the CAT Result 2022 declared, IIM has also released the details of CAT 2022 Toppers who have scored more than 99.98 percentile in CAT 2022. This year, CAT Result has been declared for 2,22,218 candidates who appeared for the test. Out of these, only 11 candidates have managed to get a 100 percentile.
While calculating CAT Result 2022, IIM use the score normalization method to calculate CAT percentile. CAT percentile scores will be used for admission to 20 IIMs, 7 IITs, and 500+ non-IIM institutes. 12 IIMs have already released their qualifying CAT 2022 Cut off for shortlisting candidates for the WAT/ GD and PI rounds. Check CAT 2022 IIMs Admission Criteria
CAT Result Dates
CAT Result 2022 Dates
Unlike the trend of releasing CAT result in January, CAT 2022 result has been announced on December 21, 2022. Given below are all the important dates for CAT 2022 Result-
| Event | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Exam Date 2022 | November 27, 2022 |
| CAT Answer Key 2022 | December 1, 2022 |
| CAT Result Date 2022 | December 21, 2022 |
| CAT 2022 Final Answer Key | To be announced |
| IIM Shortlist for WAT, GD, and PI rounds | January to February 2023 |
| Final Selection | April 2023 |
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CAT Result Release Date: Past 6 Years’ Trends
| Year | CAT Result Date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | December 21, 2022 |
| 2021 | January 3, 2022 |
| 2020 | January 2, 2021 |
| 2019 | January 4, 2020 |
| 2018 | January 5, 2019 |
| 2017 | January 8, 2018 |
| 2016 | January 9, 2017 |
CAT Result 2022 PDF
CAT Result 2022 PDF is now available for download in the candidate login only at iimcat.ac.in. CAT Result 2022 PDF mentions the details of the scores and percentile obtained by the candidate in VARC, DILR, QA, and Overall.
CAT Result 2022 Link
CAT Result 2022 Link is provided here for your reference. The link will direct you to IIM CAT Candidate Login where you can download your CAT 2022 scorecard. Check CAT Result 2022 Link- Official Website
IIM CAT Result 2022
IIM CAT Result 2022 is prepared after taking into consideration the objections raised against the provisional answer key and the revised final answer key prepared thereafter. IIM CAT Result 2022 website is iimcat.ac.in.
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CAT Result 2022: Important Points
Candidates must read the important instructions given by IIMs regarding CAT 2022 Result declaration and scorecard download:
- CAT 2022 scorecard is released online on the official website and not sent by post. However, an SMS is sent on the candidate’s registered mobile number to download CAT 2022 scorecard.
- CAT Result contains the overall and sectional scaled scores of the candidates. It must be noted that the overall scaled score is calculated on the overall raw scores of the candidates and is not the sum of the scaled scores of the VARC, DILR, and QA sections.
- CAT 2022 Scores will be valid till Dec 31, 2023, and candidates can seek admission in MBA colleges accepting CAT scores provided they meet the other minimum eligibility criteria.
- Issue of CAT Scorecard does not guarantee admission to the MBA institutes. IIMs and non-IIMs release their individual cut offs and follow their own selection procedure to grant admission to MBA/ PGDM courses.
Must Read:
- MBA Admission Journey of Prakhar Sinha (Scored 99.1 percentile in CAT 2021)
- MBA Admission Journey of Srishti Jain (Scored 90.5 percentile in CAT 2021)
How to Check CAT Result 2022?
To check CAT results online, applicants need to follow simple instructions, as mentioned below (when they are released):
- Step 1. Visit the official website of CAT at iimcat.ac.in
- Step 2. Click on “Registered Candidate Login”
- Step 3. Log in using your previously registered credentials, ie user ID and password.
- Step 4. You will now be redirected to the CAT scorecard.
- Step 5. Download the scorecard and save it to your device.
- Step 6. Take a printout of your CAT scorecard for use at the time of admission.
Download CAT 2022 Result on Mobile
Candidates must know that CAT 2022 Result will also be sent by IIMs on the candidate’s registered mobile phones via SMS. Candidates will be able to view their overall and sectional scores and percentiles by downloading their CAT scorecard.
Details Mentioned on CAT Scorecard
| Name, Address, Photograph, Date of Birth, Email ID | CAT 2022 Registration number/User ID |
| Category i.e. General/OBC/SC-ST | Gender – Male/Female |
| PWD Status | Date & Time of CAT 2022 exam |
| Section-wise CAT 2022 Scaled Score | Section-wise CAT percentile score |
| Overall CAT 2022 Scaled Score | Overall Percentile score |
Sample of CAT Scorecard
CAT scorecards 2022 are shared with candidates in an online mode. Candidates are advised to keep the soft copy safe with them as CAT Result or scorecard copy will not be issued after the download window closes for CAT 2022 process.
CAT Toppers
CAT Result 2022 Topper List
CAT 2022 Topper List released by IIM Bangalore contains the details of candidates who have scored 100 percentile, 99.9 percentile, and 99.98 percentile in CAT.
- Only 11 male candidates have scored an overall 100 percentile in CAT 2022. Out of these, 10 are from engineering background and 1 is from non-engineering.
- 22 candidates have scored 99.99 percentile out of whom 1 is a female. Out of these, 16 are from the engineering background.
- Out of the 22 candidates scoring 99.98 percentile, only 3 candidates are female.
| CAT 2022 Topper List | Check Here |
People Also Ask
Ques: How will CAT Result 2022 be calculated?
Ans: To maintain integrity in the grading process, the authorities follow a standardization process according to which every student will be marked. CAT 2022 exam has been conducted in 3 slots and the level of difficulty varied. Parameters that are taken into consideration while calculating CAT Result 2022 and using the score normalization method are:
- Highest score
- Lowest score
- Mean score
- Median score
- Top 10 percentiles
- Lowest 10 percentiles
Ques: How can I check CAT Result 2022?
Ans: CAT Result 2022 can be checked by visiting the official website i.e. iimcat.ac.in. Candidates are also informed via SMS and email on their registered contact details provided during the time of registration regarding the announcement of CAT Result 2022.
Ques: What details will be mentioned in CAT Scorecard?
Ans: With the release of CAT Result 2022, candidates can download scorecards where they can check details like sectional score, overall score, sectional percentile, and overall percentile of the candidates.
Ques: What will be the validity of CAT Result 2022?
Ans: The validity of CAT Result 2022 will only be 1 year. Candidates will be able to use CAT scores 2022 for MBA admission to the current academic session, i.e. 2023-25 only.
Ques: Can I use CAT Result for admission in non-IIMs?
Ans: Yes, CAT Result can be used for admission in 500+ non-IIMs like XIMB, IITs, KJ Somaiya, etc.
CAT Percentile Calculation
How is CAT Percentile Calculated?
- IIM releases CAT Percentile and Score Calculation method to maintain transparency in the CAT result process.
- CAT raw scores are converted into scaled scores and then into CAT Percentile.
- As per CAT Exam Pattern, each question holds 3 marks. For each wrong answer, 1 mark is deducted. However, there is no negative marking for Non-MCQ questions.
Three important steps in calculating CAT percentile are:
- First of all, the section-wise scores are calculated, and after that CAT overall scores are calculated.
- In the second step, both section-wise and overall raw scores are normalized to calculate the scaled CAT scores.
- In the last step, these normalized scores are converted into CAT percentiles.
Calculation of CAT Score (Raw Scores)
- CAT Score = No. of Correct Answer * 3 - (No. of Incorrect Answers * 1)
Calculation of CAT Percentile
- Step 1: Take Total no. of candidates = N, who have appeared in both shifts
- Step 2: Assign rank = R, based on the scores obtained in a section. If two candidates have scored the same scores then the same ranks will be assigned.
- Step 3: Calculate the CAT Percentile P, for a candidate who has scores rank R using formula P= (N-r)/ N ) *100
- Step 4: Round off the CAT Percentile P, like 99.995 is rounded off to 100 but if the percentile is less than 99.995 it will be rounded off to 99.99
CAT 2022 Score vs Percentile
Based on the updated exam pattern and experience of test takers & experts, the tentative number of good attempts, expected scores, and expected percentile has been provided below:
| Overall Good Attempts | VARC Good Attempts | DILR Good Attempts | QA Good Attempts | Expected Score | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53+ | 17-20 | 13-16 | 17-20 | 112 | 99+ |
| 47-53 | 15-19 | 12-15 | 16-19 | 102 | 99 |
| 39-47 | 13-17 | 10-12 | 15-18 | 87 | 97 |
| 32-39 | 12-15 | 8-11 | 13-16 | 75 | 95 |
| 23-32 | 9-13 | 6-9 | 7-11 | 55 | 90 |
| 16-32 | 6--10 | 5-8 | 5-8 | 47 | 80 |
CAT Percentile Range vs Overall Score
| Percentile Range | Overall Score |
|---|---|
| 99+ | 105+ |
| 99 | 98-102 |
| 95-98 | 95-98 |
| 90-94 | 85-92 |
| 85-89 | 70-80 |
| 80-84 | 55-65 |
Quick Links:
- CAT Percentile and Score Calculation method
- CAT College Predictor 2022: Know Colleges based on CAT Score
CAT Score Normalization
What is CAT Score Normalization?
CAT scores are normalized to ensure fairness in the assessment procedure. The Normalization process adjusts for location and scale differences of score distributions across different forms. After normalization across different forms, the scores will be further normalized across different sections.
Authorities have not revealed the procedure for normalization. However, the previous year official brochure reveals that the process is adjusted for location and then scales the differences of score distribution across different forms. After this process, the scores obtained are again scaled for different sections. The score thus obtained is then converted to percentiles.
Parameters for CAT Score normalization
- Top 10 percentiles
- Lowest 10 percentiles
- Mean score
- Median score
- Highest score
- Lowest score
CAT Result 2022 Validity
The validity of CAT 2022 Result will be one year only. Candidates qualifying CAT 2022 cut off will be able to use their scores for the current academic session.
- The validity of CAT 2022 Scorecard will expire on Dec 31, 2023.
- After the completion of 1 year, candidates will have to re-appear for CAT exam and clear the cut off again to secure admission to their preferred college.
- Candidates must note that there is no age limit to take CAT exam therefore candidates can appear every year.
CAT Result Analysis
CAT Result Analysis for Previous Years
Given below is the detailed CAT result analysis for 2021, 2020, and a general trend for the years 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.
CAT 2021 Result Analysis
CAT 2021 Result was released for around 1.92 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam out of 2.30 lakhs registered eligible candidates.
- Out of the 1.92 lakh candidates who took the exam, 35% were Females, 65% Males and 2 candidates were transgenders
- The result was released after accepting 1 objection in CAT QA shift 3 paper out of the total 161 objections received.
- 9 candidates scored an overall 100 percentile in CAT 2021 examination and all were male candidates. Out of these, 7 were from engineering background and 2 from non-engineering.
- 19 candidates scored 99.99 percentile and all were males. Out of these 16 were from the engineering background.
- Out of the 19 candidates scoring 99.98 percentile, only 1 candidate was a female.
Also, given below is the detailed shift-wise analysis of CAT 2021 exam provided by IIM Ahmedabad.
| CAT Shifts | Candidates Registered | Candidates Present | Present % | Candidates Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 76826 | 64185 | 83.55% | 12641 |
| Shift 2 | 76037 | 63380 | 83.35% | 12657 |
| Shift 3 | 77106 | 64095 | 83.13% | 13011 |
| Total | 229969 | 191660 | 83.34% | 38309 |
CAT Result Analysis 2020
IIM CAT Result 2020 was declared on January 2, 2021. For CAT 2020 paper, there was a noticeable drop in the number of applicants and the actual test takers due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation.
- 2,27,835 candidates registered for the exam and only 1,90,143 appeared. Compared to 2019, there was a 10% drop in the number of test-takers.
- Out of the total qualified candidates, only 9 managed to score a 100 percentile. 7 out of these were from the engineering background
- 19 candidates (18 male & 1 female) scored an overall 99.99 percentile. Out of these, 16 were from the engineering background, 1 from management, and 2 from economics.
CAT Result Analysis for Other Years
| Year | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total applicants | 2,44,169 | 2,40,338 | 231,067 | 232,436 |
| Total actual test-takers | 2,09,926 | 2,09,405 | 199,632 | 195,679 |
| Maximum Marks obtained | NA | 154 | 230.17 – 232.31 | 220.09 – 241. 68 |
| Conversion into percentile | NA | 99 | 100 | 100 |
What after CAT Result 2022?
After the announcement of CAT Result 2022, IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta will release their shortlisting CAT Cut off on their official website. Candidates will be required to apply for the admission process based on the qualifying CAT cutoff decided by the institute.
- Candidates who will meet the qualifying criteria will be informed via Email, SMS, etc or they can also check the IIMs shortlisting result by visiting the official websites of the respective IIMs.
- Now the shortlisted candidates will have to participate in the selection process for IIMs which generally consists of a Written Ability Test and a Gropu Discussion & Personal Interview.
- Some IIMs still have group discussions but most have replaced the GD round with a WAT.
- On completion of the procedure, a separate merit list of shortlisted candidates is released by all CAP participating IIMs. Read more about IIMs Shortlist Criteria
CAT Toppers of Previous Years
CAT Toppers list is generally released by the conducting IIM soon after the declaration of the CAT results. Given below is the list of CAT 2021 Toppers:
| Sr. No. | Name of Topper | Overall CAT Percentile of Topper |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maruti Konduri | 100 |
| 2. | Rahul Sharma | 100 |
| 3. | Suneet Kumbhat | 100 |
| 4. | Parth Chowdhary | 99.99 |
| 5. | Prakhar Sinha | 99.91 |
| 6. | Manavdeep Singh | 99.77 |
| 7. | Tushar Saneja | 99.73 |
CAT 2020 Toppers
Here is a list of toppers and their percentile -
| CAT Toppers | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|
| Priyanshu Singh | 100 |
| Somansh Chordia | 100 |
| Patrick D’Souza | 100 |
| Ashwin H. | 100 |
| Rahul Gupta | 100 |
| Rishi Mittal | 100 |
| Lakshya Kumar | 99.99 |
| Rahul Manglik | 99.99 |
| Anumay | 99.98 |
| Prabal Gupta | 99.98 |
| Kislay Jha | 99.96 |
| Ankit Desai | 99.91 |
| Aaryan Sarurpria | 99.89 |
| Manisha Barnwal | 99.89 |
| Rohit Banerjea | 99.8 |
| Manas Kumar Pradhan | 99.78 |
| Ravi Prinshu | 99.78 |
| Vineet Jain | 99.77 |
| Ronin Hatake | 99.73 |
| Yash Manpuria | 99.70 |
| Bitanesh Bhattacharya | 99.66 |
| Christy Ranjan | 99.57 |
| Monisha Goyal | 99.51 |
| Avinash Singh | 99.48 |
| Suman Gande | 99.43 |
| Supratik Sinha | 99.35 |
| Elliot Anderson | 99.12 |
| Karal Maheshwari | 99.03 |
| Sukumar Chowdary | 99.03 |
CAT Cut Off
CAT Result 2022 Cut off
CAT Cut off 2022 is released by IIMs much before the announcement of CAT result. Candidates qualifying the minimum CAT percentile are eligible for PI shortlisting. As of now, 13 IIMs have released their qualifying CAT 2022 Cut off and the admission criteria for the 2023-25 MBA/ PGP batch.
| IIM CAT Cut off 2022 | General | OBC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 80 | 75 | 70 |
| IIM Bangalore | 85 | 75 | 70 |
| IIM Calcutta | 85 | 75 | 70 |
| IIM Lucknow | 90 | 82 | 70 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 85 | 75 | 65 |
| IIM Indore | 90 | 80 | 60 |
| IIM Amritsar | 85 | 75 | 55 |
| IIM Udaipur | 92 | 74 | 54 |
| IIM Sirmaur | 92 | 74 | 54 |
| IIM Shillong | 75 | 75 | 60 |
| IIM Kashipur | 92 | 74 | 54 |
| IIM Jammu | 90 | 72 | 52 |
| IIM Raipur | 92 | 74 | 54 |
Quick Links of Other Top IIMs Selection Process:
CAT Cut Off 2022 (Final)
Given below are the expected CAT 2022 final/ call cutoffs for the major IIMs -
| B-Schools | Cut off in Percentile | Available Seats |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | 99.5+ | 412 |
| IIM Ahmedabad | 99.6+ | 385 |
| IIM Calcutta | 99.5+ | 462 |
| IIM Lucknow | 99.5+ | 436 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 96.3+ | 353 |
| IIM Indore | 94.7+ | 550 |
| IFMR Chennai | 80+ Percentile | 240 |
For more detailed Cut Off analysis, Check CAT Cut Off
Top MBA Colleges Accepting Low CAT Score
Getting into top IIMs can be difficult as the minimum cut off is usually 98+ percentile. However, candidates scoring below 90 percentile need not worry as there are many top Non-IIM MBA colleges accepting low CAT scores for admission.
Top MBA Colleges for CAT 2022 Score 80-90 percentile
| College | CAT Cut off Percentile |
|---|---|
| SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) Mumbai | 85+ |
| TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal | 80+ |
| Institute for Financial Management & Research (IFMR) Chennai | 80+ |
| IMI, New Delhi | 80+ |
Top MBA Colleges for CAT 2022 Score 70-80 percentile
| College | CAT Cut off Percentile |
|---|---|
| Amity University, Noida | 70+ |
| BIMTECH | 75+ |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | 75+ |
| BITS, Pilani | 70+ |
IITs Accepting CAT 2022 Scores
CAT Scores are accepted by 7 IITs for granting admission to their MBA courses. These IITs will release their cut offs soon after the declaration of CAT 2022 Result. Tabulated below is the list of CAT 2022 score accepting IITs along with the expected cut offs based on previous year data.
| CAT Score Accepting IIT | CAT cut off (%ile) |
|---|---|
| IIT Delhi | 98 |
| IIT Bombay | 98.5 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 90 |
| IIT Roorkee | 94.6 |
| IIT Madras | 96 |
| IIT Kanpur | 95 |
| IIT-ISM Dhanbad | 80 |
Admission Process After Declaration of CAT Result 2022
After the declaration of CAT Result 2022, IIMs and other MBA colleges release their final call cut offs for inviting the candidates to participate in the WAT/ GD/ PI rounds.
- Every institute follows its own criteria and process to select the candidates for MBA admission. Some institutes conduct both GD and PI, while others conduct only PI rounds for final selection.
- For MBA 2023-25 admissions, IIM Ahmedabad will shortlist on the basis of AWT and PI, while IIM Calcutta will shortlist on the basis of PI only.
- After the conclusion of the WAT-GD/ PI rounds, the institutes release their final merit list of selected candidates based on various parameters like CAT score, academic record, GD-PI scores, gender diversity, academic diversity, and work experience.
Must Read: CAT IIM Admission & Shortlist Criteria
Low Score in CAT Result? Check Other MBA Exams
Other MBA Entrance Exams that aspirants can take to get admission in various management colleges are mentioned below:
| Name of MBA Exam | Top Colleges Accepting Scores |
|---|---|
| CMAT | JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, KJSIMSR |
| IBSAT | IBS Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Pune, Bangalore, Gurgaon |
| MAT | XIME, BIMM, ISB, JIMS, NDIM |
| ATMA | Xavier Institutes, MDI, ICFAI, ISB |
| IIFT | IIFT Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada |
| XAT | XLRI and the 10 XAMI |
CAT Result FAQs
CAT Result 2022 FAQs
Ques. Is CAT Result 2022 out?
Ans. Yes, CAT Result 2022 is out on December 21, 2022. Unlike previous year CAT result release dates in January, IIM Bangalore has announced exam result on Dec 21, 2022. The result is out only in the candidate login at iimcat.ac.in.
Ques. At what time CAT result will be declared?
Ans. CAT result has been declared on December 21, 2022, at 5:00 PM at iimcat.ac.in. The time of CAT result 2022 declaration is mentioned on the official website.
Ques. Is CAT result announced?
Ans. CAT results are declared 35-40 days after the conclusion of the exam. CAT 2022 exam has been conducted on November 27 and CAT 2022 scorecard has been released on Dec 21, 2022.
Ques. How can I see my CAT result?
Ans. You can see your CAT result 2022 by logging in with your credentials on the official website of IIM CAT 2022. The credentials required to view CAT results are user ID and password. CAT 2022 result has been released as a scorecard containing the basic details, overall and sectional scores & percentile of the individual.
Ques. Who is the topper of CAT 2022?
Ans. CAT 2022 topper details are available on the official website. IIM Bangalore has released the result statistics and diversity count (academic, category, and gender) along with the result notification.
Question: If I have used an email that does not belong to me, will it cause any problems during my CAT 2022 results?
Ans. All communication with prospective candidates in regards to CAT 2022 will be communicated through either email or SMS. Thus, all candidates have to provide their email accounts through which they can be reached directly. This will also include CAT 2022 result updates. Therefore, an individual shouldn’t create an email ID that does not belong to them.
Question: I do not have any work experience. Will it affect my performance or overall score after the declaration of CAT 2022 Result?
Ans. The presence or absence of your work experience will not affect your CAT exam scores. It may impact your final selection as work experience has weightage in the admission process along with the weightage of CAT 2022 Result. Although significant weightage is not given to the work experience, students with additional work experience may have an edge due to more practical knowledge.
Question: Will I receive an SMS stating the release of the scorecard on CAT 2022 result date?
Ans. CAT 2022 Result has been posted on the IIM CAT official website and candidates who have given the exam have been informed through email/SMS.
Question: Will there be a common shortlist for all the IIMs after the declaration of CAT Result 2022?
Ans. No. Each IIM will separately release its list of candidates that have been shortlisted. The lists will be made available on each IIMs website at their discretion. All the IIMs will individually send interview letters to candidates directly based on the marks obtained in CAT Result.
Question: I have done B.Tech Biotech, and I am an IIM aspirant. Will my previous degree affect my selection in IIM based on CAT result 2022?
Ans. No, your previous education will not affect your performance in CAT results. Your previous education is irrelevant to your CAT exam. The only requirement is the completion of a candidate’s graduation without any backlogs.
Question: While filling options in the CAT application form, I accidentally selected the IIM PGP program. Can I get any other program in IIM after CAT result is out?
Ans. You will be evaluated based on your choices filled. The chances of getting a program other than choices filled by you are rare. Once the counseling process of IIM is over, the next round will be done homogeneously from the top rankings, where again the preference is given to the choices submitted by the candidates initially.
Question: If I score more than 85 % in CAT Result and I get selected in all the GD, PI, WAT, then am I eligible for admission in IIM without any work experience?
Ans. Yes, you are eligible for IIMs. Generally, the trends are more than 95 percent. CAT 2022 Result will contain all the details related to sectional cut off and overall cut off of a candidate.
Question: My last name is different in class 10 and class 12 certificates. Will this affect my CAT result 2022?
Ans. No, this will not affect your CAT results 2022 but this can affect your admission process at any institute. Better create an affidavit supporting the change of the last name.
Question: If my CAT score 2022 is between 123 and 128, what method can I use for the calculation of the CAT percentile score?
Ans. Your CAT percentile will be used for seat allotment, so your percentile can come between 95.08 to 95.97. The same can be calculated with the help of a CAT percentile predictor tool.
Question: If I appeared for an improvement exam in CBSE in class 10, will my CAT result 2022 be affected by it or not?
Ans. Your improvement exam score will not affect your performance in the CAT exam. It must be noted that CAT result 2022 will be based solely on your performance in the exam. But this may affect your selection during the admission process.
Question: Is my CAT 2022 Result valid if I have backlogs?
Ans. CAT 2022 Result will be valid, but you will not get admission in any B.School with backlogs in the final semester.
Question: What is the minimum score needed for admission into the IIT and IIM MBA programs?
Ans. A minimum of 95 percentile is required for admission into any of the IIT and IIM programs. Also, candidates need to clear the sectional cut offs for QA, VARC, and DILR to be eligible for admission.
Question: If I do not clear the minimum cutoff, will I still be eligible for admission based on CAT 2022 Result?
Ans. You need to clear the minimum cut off for the admission process. If you fail this step i.e. if you score low marks in CAT Result 2022, you cannot get admission to any of the IIMs. Maybe in some private college, depending upon their admission rules.
Question: Will CAT 2022 result date be the same for all the slots?
Ans. Yes, CAT 2022 result date is the same for all the aspirants, irrespective of the exam slot- 1, 2, or 3. So, all candidates can download their results on the same date from the official website- iimcat.ac.in
Question: What is the validity period for my CAT 2022 Result?
Ans. CAT 2022 Result will remain valid only until December 31, 2023, and not after that. If you are unable to get admission till that date, then you will have to reappear for CAT 2023.
Question: Will my scaled score be displayed on my CAT scorecard?
Ans. Yes, your scaled score will be displayed on the CAT scorecard along with your overall and sectional percentile scores.
Question: Is there a process of centralized counseling based on CAT Result 2022?
Ans. There is a common counseling process only for the IIMs that participate in CAT CAP process. For the rest of the institutes, separate counseling is conducted by each of the participating institutes.
Question: If I have part-time work experience in a managerial position, will that be considered at the time of the selection process?
Ans. No, only full-time work experience is considered by the management institutes. Part-time work experience is not counted for the composition of the final score.
Question: Will I get an SMS stating that CAT 2022 result is announced on the day of the result declaration?
Ans. Yes, there is a provision of sending SMS and email to candidates on the registered email id and mobile number after the declaration of CAT Result.
Question: I want to get my CAT score rechecked, who should I contact?
Ans. There is no provision of recheck CAT score; the score once announced will not be changed under any circumstances.
Question: My photograph is blurred on my CAT 2022 result-cum-scorecard, what to do?
Ans. You may send your CAT scorecard to the authorities on their email id listed and they would issue a new scorecard. Contact the authorities via email at cathelpdesk@iimcat.co.in or call on the toll free number 1-800-210-1088.
Question: If I have left a section un-attempted in CAT 2022, will I still get a percentile in CAT Result?
Ans. You will get a percentile but your score will be invalid as you have left the section unattempted.
Question: What to do after CAT 2022 Result?
Ans. After the declaration of the CAT 2022 result, candidates will be invited for Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview(PI) rounds. The applicants who will meet the minimum cut off marks for shortlisting for these rounds will be required to apply on the official website of the IIMs they selected in the CAT application form for admission. Subsequently, the institutes will shortlist candidates on their overall and sectional CAT percentile and academic record. The IIM Admission Process involves three stages. Given below is provided a brief description of the IIM admission process:
- Screening of candidates based on CAT score and academic history
- Written Ability Test(WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) round.
- Final selection of the candidates
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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If you are aiming for old IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, you will need to score above 99 percentile in CAT. For IIMs and other top-tier B-Schools in India, the CAT cutoff stays above 90 percentile.
If you have a good profile, and 99+ CAT score, you can expect to get calls from old IIMs, XLRI, JBIMS, IIFT, FMS, etc.
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Here are some of the things that you will realize after appearing for the CAT examination.
- Spend the first few minutes going over the papers before diving in. Browse through the problems and start with the ones that you know you can solve in one go. CAT prioritizes solving not sequence.
- If you aren’t sure about an answer, leave it. Concentrate on other problems. You shouldn’t spend more than 2-3 minutes on a single problem.
- Don’t use the elimination method, if you can solve the problem in less than 1 minute. Do rough work thoroughly. Don’t answer any questions, just by guessing.
- There will be a few lengthy questions. Try to ignore these. Even CAT toppers don’t score the full marks.
CAT doesn’t test your knowledge. The only thing matters are how much you score. So, try to attempt as many questions as you can correctly.
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Take a look at the below table to know what CAT score will fetch what CAT percentile, for 2022.
| Percentile | Score VA-RC | Score DI-LR | Score QA | Overall Score |
| 90% | 29 | 1 | 26 | 72 |
| 95% | 32 | 20 | 29 | 81 |
In 2021, for 90 percentile the required score was 59 and for 95 percentile the required score was 72.
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