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What is the difference between CAT score and CAT percentile?

Clarification between raw score, scaled score, and percentile.
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CAT score refers to the actual marks obtained by a candidate after applying the marking scheme (+3 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect MCQs). CAT percentile indicates the relative performance of a candidate compared to others, showing the percentage of candidates who scored less than or equal to that candidate. Percentiles are calculated after score normalization across different exam slots.
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