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CAT 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level computer-based management entrance exam conducted by the IIMs for admission to MBA/PGDM and other postgraduate management programmes. CAT scores are used by the IIMs and are also accepted by many top B-schools across India. The exam assesses a candidate’s aptitude in verbal ability, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and quantitative ability. Final selection in most institutes typically includes additional stages such as Writing Ability Te

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Common Admission Test (CAT)

Conducted by: Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) (on a rotation basis through a designated IIM)

Management (MBA/PGDM)Postgraduate Management Programs (PGP/PGDM/Executive programs at select institutes as applicable)
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Key Summary

•CAT is a national-level computer-based MBA entrance exam conducted by the IIMs for admission to IIMs and many leading B-schools in India.

CAT (Common Admission Test) is India’s premier national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the IIMs for admission to MBA/PGDM and other management programmes. Check CAT eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, and preparation strategy to plan your MBA admissions journey effectively.
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level computer-based management entrance exam conducted by the IIMs for admission to MBA/PGDM and other postgraduate management programmes. CAT scores are used by the IIMs and are also accepted by many top B-schools across India. The exam assesses a candidate’s aptitude in verbal ability, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and quantitative ability. Final selection in most institutes typically includes additional stages such as Writing Ability Test (WAT)/Essay, Group Discussion (GD) and/or Personal Interview (PI), along with profile evaluation.

CAT Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Online Based Test

exam Duration

2 Hours

total Marks

97 Marks

exam Level

PG

eligibility

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university. A minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA is required for General/EWS/OBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Final-year graduation students can also apply, subject to meeting the degree requirements within the timeline specified by the participating institutes.

official Website

https://iimcat.ac.in

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