The Common Admission Test is a computer based test held in India. The test scores a candidate on the bases of Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability (VA) and Reading Comprehension (RC), Data Interpretation (DI) and Logical Reasoning (LR).

Eligibility:

The candidates should be graduated form in any discipline from a recognized university or institute with at least 50% marks or in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.

Students learning in final years are also eligible for CAT exam

Age Limit:
There are no age criteria for CAT exam.

Qualification:

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2/Post B.Sc./Post Diploma ) or B.E/B. Tech equivalent examinations, of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers India).

Number of Registration in CAT over the years:

Year Approximate number of Registration
2015 218,664
2014 196,988
2013 194,516
2012 214,000
2011 205,000
2010 204,000
2009 241,000
2008 290,000
2007 250,000