The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 results have been officially announced by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, marking a significant milestone for aspiring management students across India. With a total of 329,000 registered candidates, the exam saw 293,000 participants on November 24, 2024. This year’s results highlight a strong performance from engineering students and male candidates, with 14 individuals achieving a perfect score of 100 percentile.
Key Highlights of CAT 2024 Results
- Top Scorers: Among the 14 candidates who secured a perfect score, 13 were engineers, and the gender breakdown revealed that 13 were male and only 1 was female. This trend underscores the dominance of engineering students in competitive examinations.
- Percentile Distribution: Following the top scorers, 29 candidates achieved a score of 99.99 percentile, with 25 being engineers. The gender distribution in this group was also skewed, with 27 males and 2 females. Additionally, 30 candidates scored 99.98 percentile.
- Diverse Representation: The demographic breakdown of the registered candidates included approximately 67.53% from the General category, followed by 16.91% NC-OBC, 8.51% SC, and 2.25% ST.
Exam Structure and Analysis
The CAT 2024 exam consisted of three main sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
The total number of questions increased from 66 to 68, with an emphasis on maintaining a balanced difficulty level across sections. The DILR section saw an increase in questions from 20 to 22, while VARC and QA remained consistent in their question formats.
Difficulty Level Overview
- VARC: Moderate to Tough (24 questions)
- DILR: Moderate (22 questions)
- Quantitative Ability: Moderate to Tough (22 questions)
Candidates reported that while some sections were challenging, overall, the exam was manageable for well-prepared test-takers.
Next Steps for Candidates
With the results now available, candidates can download their scorecards from the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in. To access their scores, candidates need to log in using their application credentials.
Admission Process
Following the announcement of results, IIMs will begin releasing shortlists for further stages of admission based on CAT scores and specific institute criteria. Alongside IIMs, numerous other management institutions will also consider CAT scores for their programs.
The CAT 2024 results not only reflect individual achievements but also highlight trends within educational demographics in India. The continued predominance of engineering students among top scorers raises questions about diversity in management education fields. As candidates prepare for the next steps in their academic journeys, these results serve as both a benchmark and a motivator for future aspirants aiming for excellence in management studies.