CAT 2023: All 100-Percentile Scorers are Men, Engineers Rule Top Ranks Again

The Common Admission Test (CAT) remains the top choice for MBA aspirants aiming for coveted spots in IIMs and other prestigious B-schools. Conducted annually by various IIMs on a rotational basis, the recently declared CAT 2023 results continue to reflect a trend of engineering dominance among the successful candidates, along with a notable gender disparity.

Engineering Dominance in CAT 2023

The results unveiled that the top percentile positions, including 100 percentile, 99.99 percentile, and 99.98 percentile, were predominantly occupied by candidates with engineering backgrounds. Among the 72 individuals securing these top positions, a staggering 53 emerged from engineering backgrounds, leaving only 19 from non-engineering domains.

Gender Disparity in Top Percentile Positions

An apparent gender imbalance was evident in the CAT 2023 results. Out of the top percentile achievers, a vast majority were men. Of the 72 candidates in the top 3 percentile, only one woman secured the 99.99 percentile position. Furthermore, among the perfect scorers (100 percentile), all 14 candidates were male.

Distribution Across Percentiles and Backgrounds

• 100 Percentile Achievers: All 14 candidates were men, with 11 from engineering and 3 from non-engineering backgrounds.
• 99.99 Percentile Scorers: Out of 29 candidates, 28 were male, with 22 from engineering and 7 from non-engineering backgrounds. The sole female candidate belonged to this percentile.
• 99.98 Percentile Scorers: All 28 candidates were male, with 20 from engineering and 8 from non-engineering backgrounds.

Examination Details

CAT 2023 witnessed a significant participation rate, with 3.28 lakh candidates registering for the exam. However, only 2.88 lakh individuals appeared on the examination day. The test was conducted across 375 centres in 167 cities in India on November 26.