We observe an ever-changing exam pattern and structure for the Common Aptitude Test or CAT. There has been a constant change, at least for the past 6 years. It can very aptly be called an exam with many firsts! CAT 2019 is scheduled for November 24 through computer-based mode. The registration for CAT 2019 is done from August 5. 

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Ever since the exam became computerized in 2009, we see a variety of changes- in terms of its structure and content. The CAT 2015 bought in a historic change by introducing the NON-MCQ questions. And more interesting was to know that they carried no negative marking. From the past many years, we saw various changes in CAT exam pattern such as:

Changes in CAT Exam Pattern

  • Till the year 2008, CAT used to be a pen and paper exam
  • From 2009, the exam opted to go green and became a computerized test.
  • IIM Ahmedabad became the convener of first computer CAT exam in 2009
  • More than 2 lac candidates registered for the exam in 2017 and this year, the numbers are expected to rise
  • IIM Calcutta or IIM Kozhikode will be playing the role of the convener for CAT 2019