CAT 2022 Slot 2: Marks vs Percentile Analysis for Indian MBA aspirants
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2022 was conducted in four slots across three days. Slot 2 (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM) saw a significant number of candidates, and understanding the marks vs percentile correlation is crucial for aspirants to gauge their performance. Below is a breakdown of key insights for Indian MBA applicants:
1. CAT 2022 Slot 2: Key Statistics
Total Candidates: ~2.5 lakh (approximate).
Question Paper Pattern:
Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VRC): 34 questions (40 mins).
Quantitative & Data Interpretation (QDI): 34 questions (60 mins).
Logical & Analytical Reasoning (LR & AR): 32 questions (60 mins).
Total Time: 180 minutes.
2. Marks vs Percentile Conversion (Estimated)
Note: Percentile is calculated as the percentage of candidates who scored lower than you. Official percentile tables are not publicly released, but historical trends and sample data suggest the following:
Subject
Score Range
Estimated Percentile
Verbal & Reading Comprehension
80–90
85–95+
Quantitative & Data Interpretation
70–80
75–85
Logical & Analytical Reasoning
60–75
70–80
Example:
A VRC score of 88/100 might correspond to a percentile of 92.
A QDI score of 78/100 could translate to 82 percentile.
3. Factors Influencing Marks vs Percentile
Exam Difficulty: Slot 2 in 2022 was perceived as moderately challenging, with a slight edge in LR & AR.
Candidate Base: Higher number of aspirants in Slot 2 may compress percentile ranges slightly.
Question Difficulty:
VRC: Moderate difficulty (e.g., RC passages were analytical but manageable).
QDI: Mix of moderate and high-difficulty questions (e.g., advanced caselets).
LR & AR: Puzzles like Blood Relation and Arrangement were time-consuming.
4. How to Interpret Your Results
Top 20% percentile: Usually ~75+ percentile (high cutoff for IIMs).
Safety Zone: 60–70 percentile (sufficient for XLRI, FMS, etc.).
Target for IIM-C, Indus Business School: 80+ percentile.
Pro Tip: Use the overall percentile (not subject-wise) for shortlisting. For instance, a 75 percentile in VRC but 65 in QDI might still yield an overall 70 percentile.
5. Official vs Estimated Percentile
Official percentile is calculated using a normalized score (0–100), while raw marks are scaled based on difficulty.
Sample Data (2021): A raw score of 85 in VRC corresponded to ~88 percentile. Apply this ratio cautiously for 2022.
6. Next Steps for Aspirants
Check Your Score: Visit the CAT 2022 portal for detailed subject-wise percentiles.
Compare with Cut-offs: Refer to IIM and XLRI cut-offs (e.g., IIM-A: ~99+ percentile).
Focus Weaknesses: If percentile is below 70, prioritize revisiting high-yield topics (e.g., LR puzzles, DS).
7. Resources for Further Analysis
CAT 2022 Answer Key: Compare with solutions from platforms like TDI, NextGuru.
Percentile calculators: Use tools like CAT Percentile Converter (by MBAUniverse) for estimates.
Community discussions: Analyze trends on Quora and Reddit groups (e.g., r/CATpreparation).
Final Note: While marks and percentile are correlated, they are not linear. A 10-mark difference in raw scores might not always translate to a 10 percentile point gap. Always cross-verify with official data.
For real-time updates, follow the CAT official website or CAT 2023 notifications. Best of luck to all!
Disclaimer: Percentile ranges are approximate. Actual scores may vary based on official normalization.
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