About CAT
CAT is the most prestigious management entrance exam in India, conducted by the IIMs on a rotational basis. It is the gateway to 20+ IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools across India. For more deep-dives, explore our detailed CAT syllabus and the latest eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
Final year students can also apply
No age limit
Work experience is not mandatory but preferred by many IIMs
Important Dates
Notification Release
July 2026Registration Window
August - September 2026Admit Card Release
October 2026Exam Date
November 2026Result Declaration
January 2027Exam Pattern & Syllabus
VARC
Reading ComprehensionPara JumblesPara SummarySentence CorrectionOdd One Out
DILR
Data ArrangementPuzzlesBar GraphsLine ChartsVenn DiagramsBinary Logic
Quantitative Ability
ArithmeticAlgebraGeometryMensurationNumber SystemsModern Maths
Preparation Tips
1
Reading habits are non-negotiable for VARC — read diverse topics daily
2
Focus on Arithmetic as it carries nearly 40-50% weightage in QA
3
DILR requires solving different types of sets — don't stick to one type
4
Take at least 20-30 full-length mock tests before the actual exam
5
Analysis of mock tests is more important than taking them
6
Improve your speed in calculation and logical thinking
Top Colleges Accepting CAT
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IIM Ahmedabad2
IIM Bangalore3
IIM Calcutta4
IIM Lucknow5
IIM Indore6
IIM Kozhikode7
FMS Delhi8
SPJIMR Mumbai9
MDI Gurgaon10
XLRI (via XAT/CAT for some programs)Comprehensive Guides
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