What to Do After CAT 2024 Results Are Announced? Check Now

What to Do After CAT 2024 Results Are Announced? The prestigious CAT exam has now been over for the year 2024. The exam was conducted in 3 slots on November 24, 2024. The CAT 2024 results released on 19 December 2024. Congratulations, to all the candidates who appeared for the exam!

What After CAT Exam Result 2024?

Your first milestone has been achieved. The CAT exam is finally over and the results are out too! But now we have to focus on what after the CAT exam result 2024? Thus, let’s discuss a plan of action to be followed once you’ve revived your CAT scorecard.

Steps to Apply for IIMs After Cat 2024

Step 1. Understand your CAT score:

The first and the fore most step is to download your scorecard and understand your CAT score by analyzing the sectional score, percentile and overall CAT score and percentile.

How to Analyze Your CAT Score for MBA Admissions:

1. View your CAT scorecard by logging into your ID at iimcat.ac.in

2. Download the scorecard.

The scorecard will show your scores and percentile as follows:

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
• Quantitative Ability (QA)

Along with the sectional percentile.

Further, it will show the overall score. And the overall percentile.

3. The raw score shows the total marks you’ve achieved by adding the marks for the corrects answers and reducing the marks from the incorrect answers (MCQ).

4. The percentile presents your rank as compared to the other candidates who appeared on the test. So, a 97 percentile would mean you performed better than 97% of the total students.

Your overall percentile will determine your admission. 

Step 2. Look At the Various B-School’s Cut-Offs:

Checkout the cut-offs of the various MBA colleges. See where you stand. Select institutes where you can fit in with your CAT score.

Step 3. Find the B-Schools to Target:

Research your targeted business school. Look into their rankings, placements, faculty, location, campus, admission criteria, etc. Wait for IIM calls. Apply to the non-IIM colleges that accept the CAT score and the ones you’re interested in.

Step 4. Preparation for Further Rounds:

Prepare for post CAT rounds such as the GD, PI, WAT rounds, depending on the institute.

Also Read, BLACKI IIM Colleges List, Average Package, Placements, Fees

Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT 2024 Score

Take a look at the best and most prestigous MBA colleges accepting the CAT 2024 score and the CAT cutoff required for admission:

Other IIM MBA Colleges

MBA Colleges Shortlisting Process Based on CAT Percentile

After having a look at the above table, you should shortlist the MBA colleges based on your CAT percentile. Just check out which bracket does your percentile fit in. Further, research well about your targeted college. You can have a look at each colleges post-CAT admission criteria. In fact, research about how much weightage do business school’s give to CAT, GD, PI and other rounds.

Also Read, CAT GDPI Preparation Strategy 2024, Topics, Questions, Tips

Preparing for GD, PI, and WAT After CAT Results

Once your CAT result is out, it’s time to prepare for the GD, PI and WAT rounds. It is essential to note that each business school has their own Post-CAT admission criteria. Some may include these 3 processes some colleges might not include WAT. It depends. Thus, research your targeted colleges well before preparing.

GD: Group Discussion

GD is a method is used by many employers, institutes and organizations for assessing candidates on their communication skills, ability to collaborate in a group setting and general knowledge. Moreover, it involves presenting a topic to a group of 8-12 candidates. Further, the candidates can gather their thoughts and start the discussion on that topic. The panelist observes the candidates so as to asses them.

Tips for Performing Well on the GD Round:

• Stay updated on current affairs, national and international events, economic trends, and social issues.
• Understand the topic and think critically on it.
• Listen to others points in the discussion.
• Frame a powerful point on the topic and effectively communicate in the group.
• Practice mock GDs with a group friend, class mates, etc.

PI: Personal Interview

PI involves a one-on-one interaction between the candidate and the interviewer. This is an essential round as it judges a candidate’s fitness for the program, overall experience, knowledge, skills, etc.

Tips for Performing Well on the PI Round:

• Know about your goals, values, belief’s, reasons for doing an MBA so as to show clarity of thought.
• Stay updated on recent events, business developments, and management concepts.
• Practice mock interviews with family, friends and even practice in front of the mirror.
• Don’t just focus on the content but also make appropriate gestures, maintain eye contact and have a good body language

WAT: Written Ability Test

WAT may or may not be included in the post-CAT admission processes. You can check out whether it is included for your targeted college. WAT involves writing an essay on a given topic in around 20 to 30 minutes.

Tips for Performing Well on the WAT Round:

• Make a habit of reading as many books, stories, article as possible. As this will give you enough content to write well on the WAT test day.
• Learn the structure, format and essential points for framing a great essay.
• Practice writing on various topics.

Also Read, Most Common GDPI Questions for IIM Interviews, Check Now

What After CAT Exam Result 2024? Conclusion

Now that you have a fair idea about what steps are to be taken once you’ve received the CAT 2024 results, execute all the necessary steps. Congratulations on finishing one level. Good luck for the future!

Regular practice, mock tests, and understanding exam patterns are crucial for success. A strategic approach tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses can significantly improve CAT performance. you can also check Cracku's CAT online coaching for further CAT preparation.