CAT 2024 Result Declared: Key Highlights and Details

IIM Calcutta has officially announced the results for CAT 2024, conducted on November 24. Candidates who appeared for the test can now access their scores by visiting the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The result link is live; candidates can download their scorecards by logging into their accounts. This article covers the step-by-step process to check results, CAT 2024 toppers, the state-wise distribution of top scorers, and insights into the MBA admission process.

CAT 2024 Result Overview

IIM Calcutta has released the CAT 2024 result and shared details about the top-performing candidates. A total of 14 candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile, including one female. Moreover, 29 candidates scored 99.99 percentile, with two females among them, and 30 candidates achieved 99.98 percentile, with one female represented in this group.

Exam Details and Key Dates

CAT 2024 was conducted in three shifts at over 385 centers across India. Following the exam, the provisional answer key was released on December 3, 2024, allowing candidates to raise objections. Approximately 405 objections were submitted, but none were deemed valid. The final answer key was published on December 16, 2024, paving the way for the release of the results on December 19, 2024.

Steps to Check CAT 2024 Result

Candidates can follow these steps to view and download their CAT 2024 scorecards:

1. Visit the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on the ‘Scorecard Download’ option displayed on the homepage.
3. Log in using your CAT 2024 ID and password.
4. Locate the scorecard download window.
5. Download and save the scorecard in PDF format for future reference.

CAT 2024 Result Data

The result data highlights the performance of candidates across various states and disciplines. Here’s a closer look:

100 Percentile Scorers (14 Candidates)

• Gender: Male – 13, Female – 1
• Disciplines: Engineering – 13, Non-Engineering – 1
• States Represented: Andhra Pradesh (1), Delhi (2), Haryana (1), Kerala (1), Maharashtra (5), Odisha (1), Rajasthan (1), Telangana (2).

99.99 Percentile Scorers (29 Candidates)

• Gender: Male – 27, Female – 2
• Disciplines: Engineering – 25, Non-Engineering – 4
• States Represented: Chandigarh (1), Delhi (4), Gujarat (2), Haryana (1), Karnataka (3), Kerala (1), Madhya Pradesh (1), Maharashtra (5), Odisha (1), Punjab (1), Rajasthan (3), Tamil Nadu (1), Telangana (1), Uttar Pradesh (1), Uttarakhand (1), West Bengal (2).

99.98 Percentile Scorers (30 Candidates)

• Gender: Male – 29, Female – 1
• Disciplines: Engineering – 20, Non-Engineering – 10
• States Represented: Bihar (1), Delhi (2), Gujarat (2), Haryana (4), Karnataka (4), Madhya Pradesh (3), Maharashtra (3), Tamil Nadu (2), Telangana (3), Uttar Pradesh (2), West Bengal (4).

Expected CAT 2024 Cutoffs

The expected cutoffs for admission to various IIMs have also been shared. Here’s an overview:

• IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore: 99-100 percentile.
• IIM Calcutta: 99 percentile.
• IIM Lucknow, IIM Indore, IIM Kozhikode: 97-99 percentile.
• IIM Amritsar, IIM Nagpur, IIM Sambalpur: 95-96 percentile.
• IIM Trichy, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Kashipur: 94-95 percentile.
• IIM Vizag, IIM Udaipur, IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Shillong: 92-94 percentile.
• IIM Sirmaur, IIM Rohtak, IIM Jammu, IIM Mumbai: 90-94 percentile.