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In this post we will provide the necessary information regarding CAT 2017 Entrance Exam such as its important dates, application form details, syllabus, eligibility criteria and few preparation tips. Before moving further have a look at a small summary of CAT Entrance Exam. Basically CAT is popularly known as Common Aptitude Test which is one of the most reputed MBA Entrance Exam in India. As most of the student knows that this entrance exam is not a kid play, and needs your best shot to clear out this exam.

CAT 2017 Exam Summary
Exam Name	Common Aptitude Test
Commonly Known as	CAT
Exam Category	Postgraduate
Exam Level	National
Conducting Authority	IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Advertisements
Stream	MBA Entrance Exam

CAT 2017 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for CAT 2017 require a minimum graduation level education and other norm will be given according to Government Rules or IIM CAT Norms.

CAT 2017 Syllabus

Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation

Mensuration
Averages
Number Systems
Algebra
Time and Work
Percentages
Trigonometry
Geometry
Permutation Combination
Probability
Quadratic Profit And Loss
Linear Equations, Etc.

Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

Antonyms and Synonyms
Sentence Correction
Fill In the blanks
Idioms
Clocks
Binary Logic
Calendars
Seating Arrangement
Premise
Reading comprehension
Blood Relations
Logical Sequence
Syllogisms
Verbal reasoning
Analogies
Conclusion
Assumption
Linear and Matrix Arrangement, Etc

CAT 2017 Exam Dates
CAT Exam Events	Important Dates
Announcement of CAT 2017 by IIM Ahmedabad	July, 2017
CAT 2017 Application Start Date	August, 2017 Advertisements
CAT 2017 Application End Date	Last week of September, 2017
CAT 2017 Admit Card Download starts	Third week of October, 2017
CAT 2017 Exam Date	November, 2017
CAT 2017 Result Date	Third week of December, 2017

The IIM Common Admission Test (CAT) as being organized every year, for next session of 2016 – 2017 all the related dates will be released soon and we will published it here.

New Exam Pattern for CAT

CAT 2017 Preparation Tips

CAT is the toughest MBA entrance exam in India. In order to do well you guys need to be well prepared for it. We recommend following tips that you can appliance to prepare in best way.

Plan and prepare: Plan your study strategy for every day. Decide the topics to prepare.

Mock tests: The pattern of the exam keep on fluctuating so to be well-set solves different types of previous question papers.

CAT Exam Previous Year Question Papers

Management of Time: Practice to efficiently manage time. This will come only with practice.

Know your weakness and strengths: It is important to know your weakness and strengths as it will help you plan your study routine.

Revise: Keep doing a regular revision so as not to completely forget what you have learnt.

Stay fit and relaxed: It is important to pay attention to your health. Give yourself a good break after studying for long hours. Eat healthy food. Have good sleep.

Recommended Books for CAT 2017 Entrance Exam

Books for Quantitative Aptitude

Recommended Books

Simple and easy to understand – How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Common Admission Test 5th Edition (Paperback) by Arun Sharma, Publisher: Tata McGraw Hill 2012 Rs. 625, 2012 edition
For advanced – The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude And Data Interpretation For The CAT by Nishit Sinha, Publisher: Pearson. Rs. 650, 2012 edition.
For advanced and more practice – Quantum CAT: Quantitative Aptitude Common Admission Test for Admission Into IIMs (Paperback) by Sarvesh K Verma Publisher:Arihant, Rs. 650, 2013 edition.

Other Books

To learn mathematics for the Quantitative Aptitude section from basics, refer to NCERT Mathematics books for 8th, 9th & 10th standard & CBSE Mathematics books for 8th, 9th & 10th standard
For tips and shortcuts – Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations Tips, Techniques, And Short-cut Methods by Guha Abhijit Rs. 450, 2010 edition

Books for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

A Good book for DI – How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT Common Admission Test 1st Edition (Paperback) by Arun Sharma Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill Rs. 550, 2012 edition.
A Good book for LR – How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT Common Admission Test by Arun Sharma Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill Rs. 450, 2012 edition.
The Pearson Guide To Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CAT 1st Edition (Paperback) by Nishit K. Sinha. Publisher: Pearson. Rs. 599, 2012 edition.

Books for Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning