CAT RESULT: How to Download, Check Percentile, and Next Steps for IIM Admissions

CAT 2024 results were declared on 19 December 2024. Each candidate’s name, registration number, rank, picture, section marks, total marks, section percentage, and total percentage will be entered on the score sheet that has been added to the results of CAT 2024.
November 24, 2024, is the CAT 2024 exam date. Using their admission certificate, candidates can download their CAT scorecard from the IIMCAT website.
CAT results from 2023 were released on December 21, 2023. 14 candidates scored 100 percent, and 29 secured 99.99 percent marks out of 2.88 lakh people who appeared in the exam the top 100 percent of candidates are all male. Only one woman scored 99.99 percent in last year’s CAT.
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Table of Contents
- MBA/PGDM ADMISSION DEADLINE !! APPLY NOW
- How to Download CAT 2024 Result?
- How to Check CAT 2024 Results on Mobile?
- Details Mentioned in CAT Result
- How is the CAT Percentile Calculated?
- MBA/PGDM ADMISSION DEADLINE !! APPLY NOW
- What after CAT Result 2024?
- FAQS- Frequently Asked Questions
How to Download CAT 2024 Result?
The IIMCAT’s official website will be the only place to download the CAT results 2024. Using their CAT login IDs, test takers can view their results and download the scorecard. The procedure to verify the CAT 2024 result is provided below:
- Candidates need to visit the official website (iimcat.ac.in)
- Click on the ‘CAT 2024 score card download‘ button shown on the screens.
- Enter the candidate’s CAT 2024 ID and password
- Click on the ‘scorecard’ button
- Download the CAT result 2024 in PDF format
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How to Check CAT 2024 Results on Mobile?
The CAT 2024 exam score sheet and results can also be viewed on a smartphone. However, candidates must download their scorecard on a desktop or laptop. Here is how to download CAT result 2024 on your smartphone:
- Open a web browser on your smartphone
- Type the CAT exam website – iimcat.ac.in
- Click on the ‘CAT 2024 scorecard’ button
- Enter your application number and password
- Click on the scorecard tab to open the document and download it in PDF format
Details Mentioned in CAT Result
The most important document for MBA admission is the CAT scorecard. Each candidate has the following information on their CAT 2024 scorecard:
- Candidate’s name, DOB, category, and gender
- Date, session, and time of examination
- CAT 2024 registration number/user ID
- Candidate contact details and email ID
- CAT percentile score (section-wise)
- CAT scaled score (overall)
- CAT score (section-wise)
- CAT percentile score (overall)
How is the CAT Percentile Calculated?
The percentage of each candidate in CAT represents how they stack up against other candidates. First, the raw marks of each candidate are calculated using the CAT marking system which deducts one mark for each incorrect answer and three marks for the correct answer This is done to determine the CAT percentage. For non-MCQ-type questions, wrong answers do not result in any deduction of marks. Once the raw scores are fixed, the CAT percentage is calculated.
There are three steps to calculate the CAT percentage. Check the steps for the CAT 2024 result calculation below:
- Afterward assigning each candidate a mark based on the quantity of proper and incorrect answers in every segment, the phase-clever ratings are delivered to determine the final score.
- To get a scaled CAT score, these segment-clever and ordinary rankings (uncooked rankings) are then normalized.
- The CAT scorecards present the percentiles that had been comprised of the normalized rankings.
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What after CAT Result 2024?
IIMs will shortlist the applicants in the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds after the release of CAT results in 2024. A minimum cutoff, each institution has established separately will implement select candidates. To be considered for admission, the minimum CAT candidates must fill out the online form on the official website of the IIMs selected in the CAT application form.
Organizations will then shortlist the applicants for WAT/GD-PI. The MBA/PGP shortlist for CAT 2024 will be released by IIMs in January 2025. Individual interview rounds will be conducted in March and April, and the results will be released in May 2025.
They will be based on factors such as CAT scores, work history, academic background, gender diversity in classes, and WAT/GD-PI performance
Three steps make up the IIM admission process. A brief overview of the 2025 IIM admission process is given below:
- Candidates are selected based on their academic standing and CAT scores
- Group discussion, individual interview, written ability test (WAT/GD-PI) round
- Finally, the candidates will be selected for admission.
FAQS- Frequently Asked Questions
When will the CAT 2024 result be declared?
The CAT 2024 result is typically declared in January, around the second week. Candidates can check their scores on the official CAT website.
How can I check my CAT 2024 results?
You can check your CAT result by logging into the official CAT website using your User ID and password and then downloading the scorecard.
What details are mentioned in the CAT result scorecard?
The CAT scorecard includes your overall score, sectional scores, percentile, and candidate’s details like name and roll number.
What is the validity period of the CAT score?
The CAT score is valid for one year. It can be used for admissions to various management programs for the academic session following the result.
Will I receive the CAT result via SMS or email?
Yes, candidates are usually notified about their CAT results through SMS. However, the scorecard must be downloaded from the official website.