If CAT is an objective type exam, then why is it difficult?
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Konatham Abhishek If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17
5 years ago1. 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 your dream b-school. It is taken by roughly 2L candidates every year and the seats at top Iims is are 5000. So, the odds are stacked against you because to get that elusive 99. XX, you need to do better than 99% takers which make it difficult. Also, this is just the first part of the story. The next part is the GDPI. Once you get the b-school call...more -
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 number of answers/score in order to get a call from your dream b-school. It is taken by roughly 2L candidates every year and the seats at top IIMs is are 5000. So, the odds are stacked against you because to get that elusive 99.XX, you need to do better than 99% takers which make it difficult.
Also, this is just the first part of the story. The nex...more -
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 does not have predefined syllabus. CAT tests candidates in general aptitude including Verbal Ability (English), Quantitative Ability (Mathematics), Logical Reasoning (LR) and Data Interpretation (DI) skills. CAT is multiple-choice based test with penalties for wrong answers. Pattern of examination is changed regularly. Candidates are tested un...more -
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 aptitude, verbal and logical reasoning, etc.
For these sections, one has to be very fast and accurate in calculations, applications and interpretation skills. As it is not based on one's graduation subjects, they won't get easily associated with this.
The candidates need to practice a lot to answer them faster and at the same time accurately.
Since...more -
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 negative marking affecting your overall percentile.
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