If CAT is an objective type exam, then why is it difficult?

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Konatham Abhishek | Scholar-Level 17

6 years ago

1. No. Of test takers 2. Pedigree of test takers 3. Student to intake ratio of the top 20 b-schools 4. Level of difficulty of an exam CAT is objective in nature and therefore there is randomness or an entropic feel to it. You cannot predict the number of answers/score in order to get a call from you

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Udit Bhatia | Contributor-Level 7

8 years ago

Difficulty is a subjective term. It is dependent on: 1. No. of test takers 2. Pedigree of test takers 3. Student to intake ratio of the top 20 b-schools 4. Level of difficulty of an exam CAT is objective in nature and therefore there is randomness or an entropic feel to it. You cannot predict the n

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Sunil Soni | Scholar-Level 18

8 years ago

CAT is national-level MBA entrance examination conducted by one of the IIM on rotational basis. Admission to IIMs is two stage process. First stage is based on CAT score. Candidates who clear CAT are called for GDPI. Selection is based on CAT score, GDPI performance and academic records. CAT test do

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Sree Vignesh Sundaresan | Scholar-Level 17

8 years ago

Hello, CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national level examination conducted for the admission into postgraduate management programmes into the top institutes like IIMs. Though CAT exam comprises of objective type questions, it is difficult to crack because the questions are based on quantitative ap

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Samreen Khan | Guide-Level 12

8 years ago

It is difficult because to solve objective type questions, you also need to find out what the correct answer is and a lot of mathematical and reasoning ability is required for that. Also, because the competition is tough, you really need to be sure of what you are selecting as it may also lead to a

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