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CAT 2025 application submission portal shall be active from 1 August through 13 September 2025. This year examination is scheduled to be held on 30 November 2025.

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Common Admission Test (CAT) 2021

CAT is aptitude test held for graduate students interested to take management programme for post graduate studies. Anyone with any study stream at graduate level can write CAT. However, selection criteria are truly different. You CAT Score is a determinant of what you have studied till graduate level and whether you will be able to post graduate management programme successfully. Following are given most common Questions and Answers asked about CAT.

Best Books for CAT Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Preparation

The verbal ability and reading comprehension constitute almost 34 questions in the CAT exam. While the verbal questions are one of most scoring questions and are less time-taking, the RC questions are tricky and take a bit of time.

To be able to properly attempt the VA & RC questions in the exam, proper preparation is very crucial. The scoring in this section of CAT exam relies mainly upon:

1. Capacity to fathom and hold content
2. Analyzing subtle elements and understanding the tone
3. Good reading speed

Before starting the preparation, it is important to check CAT syllabus and mark the important topics. Then focus on those important topics and be confident in them. To help the CAT aspirants prepare for the VARC section more effectively, some important books are mentioned below.

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay’s book on Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

This book was distributed in the year 2011. This book gives every one of the understudies quality content that empowers them to plan well for the exam. The book gives a nitty gritty and quality data about the course and has great content composed in it. The book is perfect for the planning for CAT's verbal area.

Composed by: Arun Sharma, Meenakshi Upadhyay

A Modern Approach To Verbal And Non-Verbal Reasoning

This book is distributed in 2012 and is an extraordinary one for the arrangement of verbal and the non-verbal parts of the examination of CAT. The principle highlight of this book is that it contains many practice papers and rich substance to enable the understudies and furthermore to move them. It can be thought as the authoritative manual for verbal capacity.

Composed by: R.S Aggarwal

Other best books for CAT Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

Verbal Ability Books: Reading

While there is no book for CAT Reading Comprehensions, there are unquestionably two books you can use to enhance your reading abilities:

1. Step by step instructions to get more out of your perusing by Norman Lewis 
2. The most effective method to peruse better and speedier by Norman Lewis

Verbal Ability Books: Vocabulary

For VA, you can utilize the following books:

1. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
2. A month and a half to expressions of energy by Wilfred Funk

Verbal Ability Books : Grammar

For Grammar, check the following books:

1. Better English by Norman Lewis (a light read)
2. Secondary School Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin (an exceptionally extreme read, requires a considerable measure persistence)

It should be noted that for vocabulary, consistent practice is important. So, learn some important words every day and know their usage. For students having a good foundation of the English language, preparing for VARC can be a lot easy. Check for CAT exam date and dedicate at least 3 months for VARC practice and revision. At that time try giving as many mock tests as possible.

It is also suggested to subscribe to BYJU’S YouTube channel and learn some important verbal and RC tips to prepare for this section more effectively. Click on the YouTube link below to know how reading comprehension section can be attempted quickly and effectively.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCEXDuCIXTQ

CAT 2018

The Common Admission Test (CAT)  is administered by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission into post graduate management programs. Besides IIMs,  CAT score is also accepted by many other management schools across India.  Here is CAT 2018 expected schedule

CAT 2018 Notification date: July 28, 2018 (Tentative)

CAT 2018 Registration start date: August 4, 2018 (Tentative)

CAT 2018 Registration ends: September 20, 2018 (Tentative)

CAT 2018 Admit card release date: October 25, 2018 (Tentative)

CAT 2018 Exam date: November 25, 2018 (Tentative)

CAT 2018 Result date: January 2019 second week (Tentative)

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Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Uttarakhand

The following Management Institutes in Uttarakhand, India are accepting CAT 2017 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES
"ENERGY ACRES",
PO BIDHOLI, VIA PREM NAGAR,
DEHRADUN-248007
UTTARAKHAND
PHONE NO.: 011-41733157
Website : www.upes.ac.in

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Uttar Pradesh

The following Management Institutes in Uttar Pradesh (UP), India are accepting CAT 2015 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

Institute Of Management Technology (IMT)
Hapur Road, Raj Nagar
PO Box No.137
Ghaziabad,Uttar Pradesh,201001
Phone:0120-300220
Website : www.imt.edu

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Telangana

The following Management Institutes in Telangana, India are accepting CAT 2017 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

Hyderabad School of Business Management
Rudraram, Patancheru (M)
Dist. Medak
Telangana,502329
Phone:08455-220058
Website : www.gitam.edu

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Tamil Nadu

The following Management Institutes in Tamil Nadu, India are accepting CAT 2015 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

National Institute of Technology
Tanjore Main Road
National Highway 67
Tiruchirappalli,Tamil Nadu,620015
Phone:0431-2503000
Website : www.nitt.edu

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Rajasthan

The following Management Institutes in Rajasthan (India) are accepting CAT 2017 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

BITS Pilani
Vidhya Vihar
BITS
Pilani,Rajasthan,333031
Phone:01596-242205
Website : www.bitsadmission.com

Non-IIM CAT 2015 Member Institutes in Punjab

The following Management Institutes in Punjab, India are accepting CAT 2015 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

LM THAPAR SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Adjacent to FOCAL POINT,
Derabassi Village,
BEHRA,PUNJAB,
THAPAR UNIVERSITY-140507
PUNJAB
PHONE NO.: 0175-2393021
Website : www.thapar.edu

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Odisha

The following Management Institutes in Odisha are accepting CAT 2015 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

ASIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Corporate Office - 8, Sai Anandam Complex
Patia Square
Bhubaneswar-751024
Orissa
Phone : 0674-2744881-2
Fax : 0674-2744883
Website : www.asbm.ac.in

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Madhya Pradesh

The following Management Institutes in Madhya Pradesh are accepting CAT 2017 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, Gwalior
Morena Link Road
Gwalior,Madhya Pradesh,474015
Phone:0751-2449801
Website : www.iiitm.ac.in

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Kerala

The following Management Institutes in Goa are accepting CAT 2017 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

RAJAGIRI BUSINESS SCHOOL
Rajagiri Valley,
P.O, Kakkanad
Kochi – 682039
Kerala
Phone : 0484-2426554
Website : www.rajagiribusinessschool.com

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Karnataka

The following Management Institutes in Karnataka are accepting CAT 2017 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies
Yantrapur,Harihar
Karnataka ,577601
Phone:08192-241269
Website : www.kiams.ac.in

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Jharkhand

The following Management Institutes in Jharkhand are accepting CAT 2017 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

XAVIER INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SERVICE
DR. Camil Bulcke Path,
P.O. Box No.07,
Purulia Road,
Ranchi - 834001
Jharkhand
0651-2200873
Website : www.xiss.ac.in

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Jammu and Kashmir

The following Management Institutes in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are accepting CAT 2017 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

THE BUSINESS SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
University of Jammu
Jammu-180 006
Jammu & Kashmir
Phone : 0191-2430133/09469213474
Fax : 0191-2430133
Website : www.jammuuniversity.in

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Goa

The following Management Institute in Goa are accepting CAT 2017 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

GOA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Ribander
Goa-403006
Phone: 0832-2490300
Website : www.gim.ac.in

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Bihar

The following National Level / Centrally Funded Management Institutes are accepting CAT 2017 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process of these institutes. You have to apply separately. Following goes the list:

CHANDRAGUPT INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, PATNA
Phaneeshwarnath Renu Hindi Bhavan
Chhajjubagh
Patna-800 001
Bihar
Phone : 0612-2234670
Website : www.cimp.ac.in

Non-IIM CAT 2017 Member Institutes in Assam

The following B-School in Assam accepting CAT 2017 Score for Admission into Post Graduate Management Program in the forthcoming academic academic session. IIMs have no role in admission process. You need to apply separately.

Department of Business Administration, Tezpur
Tezpur University,
Napaam - 784028,
Assam,
03712-275000
Website : www.tezu.ernet.in