Guide to CAT 2024 Results: Everything You Need to Know

Examination Timeline

• Exam Date: November 24, 2024
• Response Sheet Release: November 29, 2024
• Provisional Answer Key: December 3, 2024
• Objection Window Closed: December 5, 2024
• Final Answer Key Released: December 17, 2024

Result Timeline

The official brochure indicates that results will likely be announced in the second week of January 2025, though historically, results have been released in December.

Examination Details

Test Structure and Duration

• Total Duration: 120 minutes
• Section Duration: 40 minutes per section
• Three Sessions:
  • First Slot: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Second Slot: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Third Slot: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Examination Coverage

The exam was conducted across:

• 389 test centers
• 170 cities in India

Result Access Guide

Steps to Check Results

1. Visit the Official Link
2. Click on CAT Result 2024 Link
3. Enter login credentials
4. Submit and view result
5. Download for future reference

Important Result Components

• Overall score
• Sectional scores
• Percentile rankings
• Cut-off scores
• Individual performance analysis

Post-Result Process

Score Validity

The CAT 2024 score remains valid until December 31, 2025

Participating Institutions

• 20 IIMs
• 91 non-IIM institutions

Selection Process

• Individual IIMs will release shortlists
• Separate interview calls from each institute
• Varying selection criteria across institutions

FAQs

1. When will the CAT 2024 results be declared? Expected in the second week of January 2025, though exact date is yet to be announced.
2. How long are CAT scores valid? Until December 31, 2025.
3. How many institutions accept CAT scores? All 20 IIMs plus 91 non-IIM institutions.
4. What details will be available with the results? Overall score, sectional scores, percentile rankings, and cut-off information.
5. Where can I check my results? On the official website: iimcat.ac.in