Should I reattempt CAT?

You will have to take CAT again. Whether you should be so fixated on one company or a role is a question for another time. However, if you want to get a good job that pays well and you get to enter the domain/industry of your choice you should not be too concerned about the brand and take up the school you are getting.

Should I take a drop for CAT 2021?

Yes, it is normal. Many people in the past have taken a drop of 6 to 10 months for CAT Preparation and have made it successfully to top IIMs. So, you are not the first one to do so. Just stay focused during the gap period, prepare well and score high.

How many times should I attempt CAT?

There are no restrictions on the number of times you can attempt the CAT exam. The first time you can attempt the CAT exam is when you are in your final year of graduation. Post that, there is no limit. Technically, you can attempt CAT every year till you are alive.

Can we give CAT twice?

The CAT can be taken only once every year on a date specified by the convening IIM. The date on which the CAT will be conducted is announced by the convening IIM in July or August of every year. There is no restriction on the number of attempts you can take the CAT and no upper age limit.

Why should I write CAT?

Common Admission Test (CAT) is the entrance exam for aspiring candidates who desire to make a career in management and business administration i.e. MBA. The CAT score is considered for admission by most of the top B-schools across India apart from IIMs.

Is it OK to drop 2 years for CAT?

Nope. Not worth it. The CAT examination is fairly simple. The issue here is not the difficulty level of the paper, but the fierce competition there is for the limited seats in the top colleges.

Can I write CAT in 3rd year?

Yes, you are eligible to give CAT exam if you are in the last year of your under graduation course according to the new rules.

Does CAT have limited attempts?

There is ‘no limit on the number of attempts’ for CAT examination. Moreover, in comparison to other examinations, it has the added benefit of ‘no age limit’ criteria as well. I am currently pursuing my management degree in one of the IIMs.

Is CAT exam held twice in a year?

The CAT examination is only conducted once in a year. It is actually conducted during a period of 21 days. You can choose the date and timing of the exam according to your comfort.

How many times can one write CAT?

There is no limit on the exam attempts for CAT. You can write it as many times as you can.