The Indian Institute of Management is set to release the CAT result 2024 anytime soon on its official website – iimcat.ac.in. This year, the CAT exam was conducted on November 24, for which the answer key was released on 3rd December 2024. Now, students are awaiting for the CAT result 2024 to be declared. It is expected that the CAT 2024 result will be released in the second week of January 2025. (as per official notification).
However, few media reports are suggesting that the result for the CAT exam 2024 can be released in the last week of December 2024. This is because, for the past two years, CAT results have been released on 21st December. Moreover, one should note that there is no official confirmation yet from the exam conducting body. Hence, students are advised to consider the available information with a pinch of caution.
CAT Result 2024
Over 3.29 lakh candidates registered for the CAT exam, this year. Out of all applicants, a total of 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. Approximately, there are 5500 seats across 21 Indian Institute of Management. However, there are many other private and government colleges that accept CAT scores. Students can check the state-wise non-IIM institutes considering CAT exam scores for admission to MBA courses here – List of non-IIMs accepting CAT marks
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CAT Result 2024 Date
The CAT result 2024 expected date is the second week of January 2025 (as per the official notice). Once the official confirmation is made by IIM Calcutta, the same will be updated here.
CAT Result 2024 – Details required to check scorecard
IIM Calcutta will release the CAT result 2024 in the form of a scorecard. The scorecard can be accessed by aspirants using their registration number and password. The validity of the CAT 2024 score will remain till 31st December, 2025. In other words, admission to an MBA program based on CAT scores can be granted till next year only.
CAT 2024 Admission Process
As per the information bulletin released by IIM Calcutta, each IIM independently determines its own eligibility criteria, including academic cut-offs and weightages, and follows a distinct selection process. Performance in the CAT 2024 exam is a key factor in the selection process. Additionally, IIMs may consider a candidate’s past academic records, relevant work experience, and other criteria during various stages of shortlisting. For detailed information, please refer to the admission policies available on the respective IIM websites. Check top MBA colleges’ admission criteria here: