The results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024, conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), were officially declared today on the official website: iimcat.ac.in. This year’s examination witnessed another year of outstanding performances, but with a glaring gender disparity among the highest achievers. Out of the 30 candidates who secured a 99.98 percentile, only one is a woman, while 29 are men.
How to Check the Results
Candidates who appeared for the CAT 2024 examination can check their results online by visiting the official website. They need to follow these steps:
- Go to iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the link titled “CAT 2024 Result”.
- Log in using your registered credentials (User ID and Password).
- Download the scorecard for future reference.
The CAT 2024 scorecard includes the candidate’s overall percentile, section-wise scores, and percentile rankings. These scores are essential for securing admission to various prestigious IIMs and other leading management institutes across the country.
Performance Overview
This year, the exam saw over 2.5 lakh candidates vying for admission to the IIMs and other top business schools. The trend of top performers predominantly being men has continued, reflecting an ongoing gender gap in CAT results. Of the 30 candidates who secured a 99.98 percentile, only one woman made it to this elite group. This statistic underscores the need for broader discussions on gender inclusivity and equal opportunities in management education.
Experts have noted that while the number of female candidates appearing for CAT has gradually increased over the years, there is still a disparity when it comes to top scores. Various IIMs have also implemented measures to improve gender diversity, such as additional points for female candidates during the admission process, but the impact remains gradual.
Regional Trends
A detailed breakdown of results shows that most of the top scorers hailed from major metropolitan areas such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai. The consistent trend of urban candidates dominating top scores reflects the availability of better preparatory resources, coaching, and exposure to competitive environments.
However, smaller cities and towns have shown an encouraging rise in candidates securing high percentiles, demonstrating that accessibility to resources and online learning platforms are gradually bridging the regional gap.
Next Steps for Candidates
For those who have cleared the CAT with strong scores, the next step is to prepare for the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds, which are conducted as part of the selection process by various IIMs and other institutes. The final admission offers will be based on a combination of CAT scores, academic performance, work experience, and performance in these subsequent rounds.
Addressing the Gender Gap
The results highlight a persistent challenge in management education regarding gender representation. To address this, experts suggest increasing mentorship programs for female candidates, expanding scholarship opportunities, and creating awareness around the importance of women pursuing management careers.
IIMs have made strides in promoting diversity in their classrooms, but these results indicate that the pipeline of female talent in competitive management examinations needs further strengthening.
Conclusion
The CAT 2024 results have once again showcased remarkable talent from across the country while also drawing attention to areas that need improvement, such as gender inclusivity. As candidates move forward with their admissions process, these results pave the way for discussions on how management education in India can become more equitable and inclusive.
