The IIMs and Prometric have released the CAT 2010 data. The release comes at a time when just 4 days are left for the test window to open. MBAUniverse.com brings to you the key facts and figures that have emerged from the CAT 2010 data:
1. Number of test takers: While 2.42 lakh students registered for the test in 2009, the number of registrations stands at 2.04 lakh this year. The total voucher sale was 2.06 lakhs.
2. Educational/Professional background of test takers: Engineers form the largest bulk of CAT 2010 registrants (1.22 lakh). At number two are commerce students (30,248). Third position goes to BBA graduates with 21,809 aspirants. About 2421 applicants (2%) are from the biology stream.
3. Region wise break of candidates: The highest number of CAT 2010 test takers are from Maharashtra (30,296). 19,931 candidates from Delhi will be taking a shot at the test. Andhra Pradesh ranks below Delhi, followed by Karnataka.
4. Work experience of registered candidates: About 78 per cent of the people who have applied have less than one year work experience and a majority of them are fresh graduates.
5. Sex ratio: 74 per cent are males; 26 per cent are females.
6. Category of students: 81% candidates are of General category. The OBC category candidates are 11%, SC category 6 percent and ST category 2 percent.
7. Test infrastructure: Over 9000 computers will be used to conduct CAT 2010. There are 240 labs in 78 test centres in 33 cities across the country.
Stay tuned to MBAUniverse.com for more news on CAT 2010!
