How To Calculate Percentile in CAT 2024: The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 was successfully conducted on November 24, 2024, across three sessions in 170 cities nationwide. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has released the response sheet and answer key on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now access these resources online.
Steps to Calculate Percentile in CAT 2024
Percentile calculation is a critical aspect of understanding your CAT 2024 performance. Below is a detailed process, with an example from the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section:
Step 1: Determine the Total Number of Candidates (N)
Calculate the total number of candidates who appeared for CAT 2024, including all three sessions (morning, afternoon, and evening).
Step 2: Assign Ranks Based on Scaled Scores
- Rank candidates in the chosen section (e.g., QA) based on their scaled scores.
- If multiple candidates obtain identical scores, assign the same rank to them.
Example:
If two candidates achieve the highest scaled score in QA, both are assigned Rank 1. The next highest scorer receives Rank 3, and so on.
Step 3: Calculate Percentile Score (P)
Use the following formula to compute the percentile score for a candidate with rank (r):
𝑷 = ((𝑵 − 𝒓) / 𝑵) × 100
Step 4: Round Off the Percentile Score
Round off the calculated percentile score to two decimal places:
- Percentile scores ≥99.995 are rounded to 100.
- Percentile scores between 99.985 and 99.995 are rounded to 99.99, and so on.
The same methodology applies to calculate overall percentile scores and for the other two sections: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC).
CAT 2024 Results and Selection Process
Result Announcement
The CAT 2024 results are expected to be announced in the second week of January 2025 on the official website.
Next Steps After Results
The list of shortlisted candidates will be available on the respective websites of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Each IIM will independently send interview letters to selected candidates.
Criteria for Shortlisting
The shortlisting process varies across IIMs and may include:
- Performance in CAT 2024: A key component in the selection process.
- Other Factors:
- Academic performance.
- Relevant work experience.
- Gender and academic diversity.
Selection Stages
- Writing Ability Test (WAT)
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview (PI)
The weightage assigned to each parameter may differ among IIMs.
Important Note for Candidates
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CAT website and individual IIM websites for updates regarding results, selection criteria, and interview schedules.
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