History of the CAT Examination
Before 2010 CAT was a pen and paper-based exam then from 2010 CAT became a computer-based test. For the very first time, on 1st May 2009, the decision was taken that CAT will be a computer-based examination. In August 2011 Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) will not accept JMET scores for their management programs so they will start accepting the score of CAT.
CAT Full Form
CAT Stands for Common Admission Test. CAT is conducted by IIMs and this examination is a completely computer-based examination. Candidates who crack the exam will get a chance to do the postgraduate program. CAT is a management-related aptitude test that will help to get admission to renowned management colleges in IIMs and Non-IIMs.