CAT 2024 Toppers List: Record-Breaking Results Announced

The results for CAT 2024 have been officially released today by IIM Calcutta, sparking excitement among MBA aspirants across the country. This year, the prestigious Common Admission Test (CAT), conducted on November 24, 2024, witnessed an exceptional performance, with 14 students achieving a perfect 100 percentile. Here’s a detailed look at the highlights and key details of the CAT 2024 results.

Top Performers and Percentile Distribution

Out of the thousands of candidates who appeared for the CAT 2024 exam, 14 students have secured the 100 percentile. Impressively, all of these top scorers are male, representing various states across India. Maharashtra led the list with four toppers, followed by Telangana with two. Other states with one topper each include Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.

Percentile Breakdown:

• 100 Percentile: 14 candidates (All Male)

• 99.99 Percentile: 29 candidates (28 Male, 1 Female)

  • Maharashtra: 9

  • Delhi: 7

  • Karnataka: 4

  • Haryana: 2

  • Telangana: 2

  • Uttar Pradesh: 2

  • Bihar: 1

  • Tamil Nadu: 1

  • West Bengal: 1

• 99.98 Percentile: 29 candidates (All Male)

  • Maharashtra: 8

  • Telangana: 3

  • Rajasthan: 3

  • Uttar Pradesh: 3

  • Delhi: 3

  • Other states: Multiple toppers

Admission Process and Future Steps

Candidates who have scored above the 95 percentile are now eligible to participate in the admission process of India’s top management colleges, including the IIMs. However, securing a high percentile is just one part of the equation. The admission process at IIMs also considers other factors such as previous academic performance, work experience, and contributions to academic and gender diversity. Aspirants with a 99+ percentile stand a higher chance of gaining admission to top-tier IIMs.

Historical Insights: CAT Toppers from Previous Years

CAT 2022: Conducted by IIM Bangalore, this year saw 11 candidates achieving a perfect 100 percentile. All of them were males, with a significant number being engineers.

• Notable Toppers: Suneet Kumbhat, Maruti Konduri, Renjith T. Joshua

• Percentile Breakdown: 100 Percentile (11 candidates, All Male), 99.99 Percentile (22 candidates, 1 Female)

CAT 2021: With IIM Ahmedabad at the helm, 9 candidates scored the perfect 100 percentile.

• Notable Toppers: Suneet Kumbhat, Maruti Konduri, Rahul Sharma

• Percentile Breakdown: 100 Percentile (9 candidates, All Male), 99.99 Percentile (19 candidates, All Male)

Key Highlights from CAT 2024

1. The exam remains a gateway to India’s top management institutions, including the IIMs and other prestigious MBA colleges.

2. Maharashtra continues to dominate with the highest number of top scorers across all percentile ranges.

3. Gender disparity persists, with males overwhelmingly represented among top performers.

4. Engineers maintain a stronghold among top scorers, showcasing their consistent performance in CAT over the years.

What’s Next for Aspirants?

For those who achieved high percentiles, the focus now shifts to preparing for interviews and group discussions, which are integral parts of the IIM admission process. Candidates should also explore other top MBA programs across India, many of which consider CAT scores for admissions.

Stay tuned for further updates on the CAT 2024 admission process and in-depth analysis of trends from this year’s results. Congratulations to all the toppers for their remarkable achievements!

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