CAT Exam FAQs

Yes, more than 2 lakh candidates appear in CAT exam so the percentile prediction after due calculation goes upto 4-5 decimal points. However, IIMs while declaring the CAT percentile rounds it off upto two decimal points.

60 marks in CAT was about 94 percentile in CAT 2025, as 90 percentile needed 51.5 marks and 95 percentile needed 62.3 marks. For CAT 2026, MBAUniverse.com projects 90 percentile at 52–55 marks and 95 percentile at 62–66 marks, so 60 marks is likely to fall at about 92–94 percentile.

40 marks in CAT was about 81–82 percentile in CAT 2025, as 80 percentile needed 38 marks and 85 percentile needed 44.2 marks. For CAT 2026, MBAUniverse.com projects 80 percentile at 38–41 marks, so 40 marks should be close to 80 percentile. Use the CAT Percentile Predictor 2026 for your own estimate.

According to CAT Marks vs Percentile analysis of previous CAT papers, 60 marks are about 95-96% in CAT exam.

According to CAT Marks vs Percentile analysis of previous CAT papers, to get 95% percentile, you need to score about 57-60 marks in CAT exam.

To calculate CAT score, give yourself 3 marks for every correct answer and deduct 1 mark for every wrong MCQ; wrong TITA answers and unattempted questions carry no penalty. Do this for VARC, DILR and QA and add the three. For example, 27 correct answers with 9 wrong MCQs gives 72 marks out of 204.

According to CAT Marks vs Percentile analysis of previous CAT papers, 40 marks are about 85% in CAT exam.

The best CAT percentile predictor is one whose estimates match actual results. Apart from MBAUniverse.com predictor, IMS CAT Percentile Predictor came closest to actual CAT Results.

TIME and IMS Mock Test Series are considered to be the best CAT Mock Test series. CAT Previous year papers on MBAUniverse.com (below) can also be used as mock tests.

Yes, tests are totally free. There are no hidden charges. Only simple registration is required.