Common Admission Test Eligibility Criteria

Can you tell me in detail about the eligibility criteria required for applying for Common Admission Test (CAT) as me and friends want to apply for the exam so want to check if we are eligible or not?

[Quick Sam]

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer based test. It checks a person on the bases of quantitative ability, data interpretation, verbal ability and logical reasoning. It is for selecting students for their business administration programs.

Eligibility

The candidate needs to be a graduate with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of SC/ST/DA/PWD) or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the ministry of HRD, Government of India.

Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor degree / equivalent qualification exam and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.

Reservation:

15.00% Scheduled Caste (SC)
7.50% Scheduled Tribe (ST)
27.00% Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates belonging to the “non-creamy” layer
3.00% Differently Able (DA)

Test Duration & Pattern (CAT 2015)

Section No. of Questions
1. Quantitative Ability 34
2. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension 34

3. Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning 32

Total 100
Duration 3 hrs