Updated as on Dec 19, 2024: CAT Result: The Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM C or IIM Calcutta) is expected to declare the result for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 anytime in December 2024 ahead of schedule or sooner than trends of CAT Result.

CAT 2024 Result Updates: Official Website To Download Scorecards

Once declared, candidates will be able to check and download the IIM CAT Result 2024 from the official website

When Will the CAT Result 2024 Released?

IIM Calcutta is anticipated to announce the Common Admission Test, CAT 2024 results soon, though the official date and time for the release have not yet been confirmed.

Updated as on Dec 18, 2024: IIM Calcutta released the CAT 2024 Final Answer Key on Dec 17, 2024 on the official website. candidates who appeared for the examination on Nov 24 can download the answer key by logging into their accounts.

Steps to download CAT 2024 final answer key

Visit the official website of IIM CAT at iimcat.ac.in.
Click on CAT 2024 final answer key link available on the home page.
A new page will open where candidates will have to enter the login details.
Click on submit and the final answer key will be displayed.
Check the final answer key and download it.

How many non IIM institutes will use CAT 2024 scores?

150+ non-IIM institutions will also use CAT 2024 scores this year for admission into their management programmes.

Is CAT 2024 Result Out:

IIM Calcutta has not released CAT Result 2024 yet.

First Published on Dec 12, 2024. CAT Result: The Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM C or IIM Calcutta) is expected to declare the result for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 anytime in December 2024 ahead of schedule.

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This year the new edition to the list of IIMs – IIM Kamrup which is supposed to be located in the outskirts of Guwahati is also expected to start application for Admissions for the MBA Batch 2025-27 Batch. The announcement of the new IIM in Assam was made in April 2024 by the Chief Minister, with the State government offering land and logistical support for the new institute. It will be mentored by IIM Ahmedabad.

Sharing a BIG NEWS!

Following our request in 2023, Hon PM Shri @narendramodi ji has given a spcl gift to the people of Assam by approving an Indian Institute of Management near Guwahati, making it among the few cities to house an IIT, AIIMS, Nat’l Law Univ & now IIM

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— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 2, 2024

With this Guwahati shall become one of the few cities to now house an IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, and now IIM

“This will be a game changer for Assam, making the State an education hub in Eastern India and also help fulfill our economic aspirations. I envisage these premiere institutes to collaborate among themselves and industry to unleash the power of multidisciplinary education”, posted Hon. Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on his X handle.

Total seats this year for all the IIMs should be around 8000 and an additional 1000 seats in DMS IIT and NITs.

How to Check IIM CAT Result?

The CAT Result is expected to be released in the last week of Dec 2024

Step to Check Results

Visit the Official CAT Website: Head to the official website of CAT 2024
Login Using Credentials: Once on the website, click on the “CAT 2024 Result” link. Enter your CAT login credentials, such as your User ID and Password, to access your result.
View and Download: After logging in, your result will be displayed on the screen. The result typically includes your sectional and overall scores, percentile, and whether you are eligible for the next stage of the selection process.
Take a Printout: For future reference, it’s recommended to download and take a printout of your result.

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A total of 150 non-IIM institutions will also use CAT scores this year for admission into their management programmes. This time, around 2.95 lakh candidates appeared for the exam out of around 3.29 lakhs registered eligible candidates. The overall attendance was approximately 88%.

CAT Exam: How is Percentile Calculated?

To calculate the CAT percentile, firstly each candidate’s raw scores are calculated considering the marking scheme i.e. 3 marks for each correct answer and -1 for every incorrect response. No marks are deducted for wrong responses in non-MCQ-type questions. After determining the raw scores, the CAT percentile is calculated. Check the step-by-step procedure below:

Step 1: Every candidate’s score is evaluated section-wise and then an overall score is determined by totaling the section-wise scores.

Step 2: In the second step, section-wise and overall scores are normalised to calculate the scaled CAT score.

Step 3: Lastly, the normalised scores are converted into percentiles which are communicated through the CAT scorecard.

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CAT Exam: What is the Normalisation Process?

Since the CAT MBA exam is held in different slots, a normalisation process is required in which candidates; marks are scaled to bring equity to the marking process. The normalisation process has been used for years to gauge candidates; performance across various sessions. Following are the important parameters for CAT normalisation process::