The conclusion of CAT 2023 has set the stage for collective breath-holding within the aspiring management community. Across 400 test centres spanning 155 cities on November 26, 2023, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow orchestrated an exam that rigorously examined the understanding of over 3 lakh students. Now, with the final echoes of the last slot resonating, the community awaits the unfolding of the results and the nuanced analysis of each slot.

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Section-wise Deep Dive:

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC):

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR):

• Slot 3’s DILR posed intricate challenges, demanding candidates to navigate through a labyrinth of tricky questions that necessitated both logic and time management.
• The slot showcased four sets, each with five questions, examining candidates’ ability to interpret and deduce.
• Strategic decision-making remained paramount, given the spectrum of difficulty levels presented.

Quantitative Ability (QA):

What Lies Ahead? Results, Percentile Predictor, and Beyond:

• The CAT 2023 Percentile Predictor stands as a beacon for aspirants, aiding them in estimating their performance and percentile based on expected scores.
• Anticipated cut-offs for top IIMs serve as a compass in the competitive landscape, guiding candidates toward success.
• The imminent CAT result, expected in the second week of January 2024, signifies the culmination of an arduous journey, unlocking doors to coveted IIMs and other esteemed institutions.

Expert Insights and Strategies

Experts emphasize that aiming for a 99 percentile requires attempting 45 or more questions with a robust 90% accuracy. The sectional cut-offs and expected performance benchmarks provide valuable guidance for aspirants to strategize their approach

End Note 

As the narrative of CAT 2023 continues to unfold, aspirants stand at the intersection of anticipation and preparation for the next phase of selection. The journey doesn’t culminate with the exam but metamorphoses into a pursuit of excellence, where performance, analysis, and strategy converge to shape the future of management aspirants.

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The exam is being conducted on every Friday and Saturday from 7 March to 28 June 2025, closing date for online NATA 2025 application submission is Friday exam is 11:59 PM on every Monday from 7 March to 28 June 2025.

Similarly, deadline for NATA 2025 application submission online for Saturday exam is 11:59 PM on every Tuesday from 7 March to 28 June 2025. Link For information on important dates in connection with test and NATA 2025 application submission is here.

During that duration, the exam will be conducted on Fridays in afternoon session from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

Students who are interested in studying graduation in architecture, can take up NATA 2025 application submission.

The brochure containing various details about NATA 2025 is also be released on the official website at the appropriate time. The official website can be accessed at ‘https://nata.in/’ to obtain the information brochure.

How to obtain the brochure

1. Candidates can type the URL ‘https://nata.in/’ in their browsers and submit them to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can click the button Nata Brochure 2025 which is located on the right hand top corner of the website.

3. Clicking the above button will open the brochure in another webpage and candidates can read the information there about NATA 2025 registration and other related topics.

Who can take up NATA 2025 application submission?

Candidates who have passed plus-two from a recognized educational institution can take up NATA 2025 application submission. It is nothing but applying for the exam.

Subjects in the plus-two must be from the science stream. Architecture aspirants have to pass plus-two with maths, physics, and chemistry as subjects.

Students who have appeared for plus-two exams and are waiting for the results or are about to appear for plus-two exams can also apply.

They have to, however, pass the exam and provide proof of it by the time of admission.

How to take up NATA 2025 application submission?

The process to undertake NATA 2025 application submission is online. Candidates have to visit the official website of the exam to submit applications.

The URL to reach it is ‘https://www.nata.in/’ and process mentioned below can be followed to apply for the exam:

1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser of the computer. The website has to be allowed to download.

2. Once the webpage is available, applicants have to click the required link for registration. Registration is to be done to obtain an account with a username and password.

3. Once the registration is done, applicants must log in with their username and password. The application form has to be filled out and submitted.

4. Post submission, candidates can obtain a confirmation message indicating successful submission.

5. Once obtained, applicants can download it and take a printout of it.

Website for NATA 2025 application submission is here

NATA 2025 Application Fee

Candidates taking up NATA 2025 application submission can pay a fee of  ₹1750 if they are from General or OBC categories.

SC/ST/EWS/PwD category candidates have to pay NATA 2025 application submission fee of ₹1250, applicants from transgender category candidates can pay  ₹1000 while taking up NATA 2025 application submission and fee for the outside India candidates is ₹15000.

Candidates seeking more information about NATA 2025 application submission, can refer the information brochure for the exam.

How to download the hall ticket?

Students who have successfully completed the process of NATA 2025 application submission alone can download hall tickets.

The dates for downloading admit cards will be informed in due course. Details will be available on the official website.

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The process to download admit cards is online, candidates have to visit the official website at ‘https://nata.in/’ and follow the process mentioned below:

1. This URL can be typed into the browser and then the webpage is to be allowed to download.

2. Once the website is available, candidates can click the link for admit card.

3. They have to enter their roll number, application number and other information and submit them to obtain the hall ticket.

After the NATA 2025 application submission

Those who have completed NATA 2025 application submission can download the hall ticket and appear for the exam.

The candidates have to pass the exam with the required qualifying marks.

Qualifying marks which are otherwise known as cutoff marks are the minimum scores candidates have to score to be eligible for the admission process.

Scores of the students in the exam have to either greater than the cutoff or equal to it.

Those who pass the exam with the required cutoff score can apply separately with educational institutions offering BArch admissions based on NATA scores.