Question 1

How is the CAT scaled score calculated?

Accepted Answer

CAT uses a normalization process across three slots to ensure fairness. Raw scores are converted to scaled scores based on slot difficulty. Easier slots have lower multipliers, tougher slots have higher multipliers.

Question 2

What percentile do I need for old IIMs?

Accepted Answer

For IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta, you typically need 99+ percentile. For IIM Lucknow, Indore, and Kozhikode, 97–99 percentile can get you a shortlist, depending on your profile.

Question 3

How accurate is this CAT Percentile Predictor?

Accepted Answer

This predictor provides an estimate based on historical CAT score-percentile curves and approximate normalization. Actual percentiles depend on the difficulty distribution of your slot and the overall candidate performance. Use as a rough guide.

Question 4

What is the difference between raw score and scaled score?

Accepted Answer

Raw score is the number of marks you scored directly from correct answers minus negative marking. Scaled score is the normalized version adjusted for slot difficulty — this is what determines your percentile rank.