{"id":769989,"date":"2025-07-09T12:39:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T07:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=769989"},"modified":"2025-07-09T12:40:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T07:10:51","slug":"cat-full-form-common-admission-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT Full Form &#8211; Common Admission Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#What_is_CAT_Full_Form\" title=\"What is CAT Full Form?\">What is CAT Full Form?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#History_of_CAT\" title=\"History of CAT\">History of CAT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#Who_Can_Take_the_CAT\" title=\"Who Can Take the CAT?\">Who Can Take the CAT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#CAT_Syllabus\" title=\"CAT Syllabus\">CAT Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#CAT_Exam_Pattern\" title=\"CAT Exam Pattern\">CAT Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#Why_is_CAT_Important\" title=\"Why is CAT Important?\">Why is CAT Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#How_to_Prepare_for_CAT\" title=\"How to Prepare for CAT?\">How to Prepare for CAT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#CAT_Full_Form_FAQs\" title=\"CAT Full Form  FAQs\">CAT Full Form  FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#What_is_CAT_Full_Form-2\" title=\"What is CAT Full Form?\">What is CAT Full Form?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#Who_conducts_the_CAT_exam\" title=\"Who conducts the CAT exam?\">Who conducts the CAT exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#Who_can_apply_for_the_CAT_exam\" title=\"Who can apply for the CAT exam?\">Who can apply for the CAT exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#Is_CAT_only_for_MBA_admissions\" title=\"Is CAT only for MBA admissions?\">Is CAT only for MBA admissions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#How_many_times_can_I_appear_for_CAT\" title=\"How many times can I appear for CAT?\">How many times can I appear for CAT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/cat-full-form\/#Is_CAT_a_tough_exam\" title=\"Is CAT a tough exam?\">Is CAT a tough exam?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>CAT Full Form is Common Admission Test. It is one of the most important exams in India for students who want to study management, like an MBA. The <strong>CAT exam<\/strong> is held once every year. It is used by the <strong>Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)<\/strong> and many other top business schools to choose the best students. This test checks skills in English, math, and logical thinking to see if someone is ready for advanced study.<\/p>\n<p>It is a computer-based test that is three hours long and has three different sections. Many students work very hard for months to prepare. A good score in the CAT exam can open doors to great colleges, excellent teachers, and strong careers in business. This article will explain everything about <strong>CAT Full Form<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-769998 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cat-full-form-common-admision-test-copy.jpg\" alt=\"CAT Full Form\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cat-full-form-common-admision-test-copy.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cat-full-form-common-admision-test-copy-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cat-full-form-common-admision-test-copy-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cat-full-form-common-admision-test-copy-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cat-full-form-common-admision-test-copy-1536x838.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cat-full-form-common-admision-test-copy-150x82.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_CAT_Full_Form\"><\/span>What is CAT Full Form?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Full Form of CAT  is <strong>Common Admission Test<\/strong>. It is an entrance exam for students who want to study management, like <strong>MBA courses<\/strong>, at top colleges in India. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) started this test to choose students for their postgraduate courses.<\/p>\n<p>The CAT exam is held <strong>once every year<\/strong>. It is a computer-based test that checks if a student has good reading, math, and reasoning skills. It is very popular and very important for students who want to get into the best management schools in India.<\/p>\n<p>When a student take CAT test, they compete with many other students from all over the country. A high score can help get into famous <strong>IIMs<\/strong> and other top business schools. That is why so many students work hard to prepare for it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ca-full-form\/\">CA Full Form<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/caa-full-form-citizenship-amendment-act\/\">CAA Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_CAT\"><\/span>History of CAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CAT exam has an interesting history. This test was taken on paper in the past. Students filled in answers with a pen or pencil on paper sheets until 2009. It was held on many days so all students could take it.<\/p>\n<p>In 2009, things changed. It was announced on 1 May 2009 that CAT would become a computer-based test. Now, students take the test on computers at special centers. This makes it easier to manage and faster to get results.<\/p>\n<p>It was decided that even <strong>IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology)<\/strong> and <strong>IISc (Indian Institute of Science)<\/strong> would use CAT scores in August 2011. Before this, they had a different exam called<strong> JMET (Joint Management Entrance Test)<\/strong>. They started using <strong>CAT scores<\/strong> for their management courses too from 2012 onwards.<\/p>\n<p>The exam has changed over time, but it has always been used to find the best students for management studies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/bseb-full-form-bihar-school-examination-board\/\">BSEB Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Take_the_CAT\"><\/span>Who Can Take the CAT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Students must follow some eligibility criteria to take CAT exam. These criteria is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students need to have a bachelor\u2019s degree (this is usually a 3- or 4-year college course).<\/li>\n<li>They should have at <strong>least 50% marks<\/strong> (or an equal grade) in degree.<\/li>\n<li>The rule is easier for students who are SC, ST, or have disabilities (PWD), they need 45% marks.<\/li>\n<li>Students who are in the final year of their bachelor\u2019s degree can also take the test. Even if they don\u2019t have their final results yet, they can still apply.<\/li>\n<li>Students degree must be from a college or university that is approved by the Indian government. This makes sure all students have the right kind of education before trying for an MBA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/\">List of all Important Full Forms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus\"><\/span>CAT Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CAT syllabus covers English, logic, and math topics. Students can check the table below for the three sections and their most important topics for CAT 2025.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<th>Section<\/th>\n<th>Topics<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/td>\n<td>Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Summary, Odd Sentence Out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning (DILR)<\/td>\n<td>Set Theory, Puzzles with Data, Coding-Decoding, Series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quantitative Aptitude (QA)<\/td>\n<td>Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>CAT Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CAT exam has three parts that test different skills:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>VARC \u2013 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension:<\/strong> This part tests English skills, like understanding passages and grammar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DILR \u2013 Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning:<\/strong> This part checks if students can read graphs, solve puzzles, and think logically.<\/li>\n<li><strong>QA \u2013 Quantitative Ability:<\/strong> This part is all about math questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The exam lasts three hours in total. Each section has one hour.<\/p>\n<p>Students can check key details about CAT Exam Pattern in the table below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mode of CAT exam<\/td>\n<td>Computer Based Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration of exam<\/td>\n<td>120 minutes<br \/>\n40 minutes per section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CAT exam shifts<\/td>\n<td>Morning: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM<br \/>\nAfternoon: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM<br \/>\nEvening: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of questions<\/td>\n<td>66 or 68 (varies by year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CAT total marks<\/td>\n<td>198 or 204 (depending on total questions)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Language of question paper<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of answer choices<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Question Type<\/td>\n<td>MCQ and Non-MCQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_CAT_Important\"><\/span>Why is CAT Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CAT exam is very important because it is the main way to get into India\u2019s top management schools, like the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). These colleges are famous for giving excellent education in business and management. A high score in CAT exam can help students get into these top institutes and many other good business schools across India.<\/p>\n<p>This exam is also fair and equal for everyone. It does not matter where you come from or which school you went to. Everyone takes the same test on a computer, and the results are checked in the same way. This helps choose students only based on their skills.<\/p>\n<p>Doing well in the CAT exam can lead to many good opportunities. It means studying with great teachers, learning with talented classmates, and getting strong job offers after finishing the course. Many people who pass CAT go on to become successful business leaders, managers, or entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/bsc-full-form\/\">BSc Full Form<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/b-ed-full-form\/\">B.ed Full Form<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/b-com-full-form\/\">B com Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_CAT\"><\/span>How to Prepare for CAT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CAT preparation takes time and effort. Because this test is very competitive, many students start studying months or even a year before the exam date.<br \/>\nThe following are some simple ways to prepare:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Understand the Exam Pattern:<\/strong> Students must know the three sections, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice Mock Tests:<\/strong> Taking practice tests helps get used to the timing and the computer-based format. Students can find many free and paid mock tests online.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read and Improve English:<\/strong> Read newspapers, magazines, and books. This helps do well in the VARC section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn Shortcuts for Math:<\/strong> Quick calculations save time in QA section. Learn tricks to solve problems faster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solve Previous Years\u2019 Papers:<\/strong> Old question papers give an idea of the difficulty level and the types of questions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a Study Plan:<\/strong> Divide time for each section and stick to a plan. Regular study is better than last-minute cramming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/bds-full-form\/\">BDS Full Form<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/be-full-form\/\">BE Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>CAT Full Form  FAQs<\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_CAT_Full_Form-2\"><\/span>What is CAT Full Form?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCAT Full Form is Common Admission Test, an entrance exam for management courses.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_conducts_the_CAT_exam\"><\/span>Who conducts the CAT exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) conduct the CAT exam.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_apply_for_the_CAT_exam\"><\/span>Who can apply for the CAT exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAnyone with a bachelor\u2019s degree with required marks or final-year students can apply.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_CAT_only_for_MBA_admissions\"><\/span>Is CAT only for MBA admissions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, CAT is mainly used for admission into MBA, PGDM, and other management courses offered by IIMs and other top B-schools in India.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_can_I_appear_for_CAT\"><\/span>How many times can I appear for CAT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere is no limit to the number of times you can appear for CAT. You can take it every year as long as you meet the eligibility.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_CAT_a_tough_exam\"><\/span>Is CAT a tough exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCAT is challenging because it is highly competitive. But with the right preparation and practice, many students can crack it successfully.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is CAT Full Form?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"CAT Full Form is Common Admission Test, an entrance exam for management courses.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Who conducts the CAT exam?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) conduct the CAT exam.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Who can apply for the CAT exam?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Anyone with a bachelor\u2019s degree with required marks or final-year students can apply.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is CAT only for MBA admissions?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Yes, CAT is mainly used for admission into MBA, PGDM, and other management courses offered by IIMs and other top B-schools in India.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How many times can I appear for CAT?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"There is no limit to the number of times you can appear for CAT. 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