Management & Business
national Level
CAT
Common Admission Test
Conducted by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
Total Marks:
228
Negative Marking:
Yes
Frequency:
once_a_year
About CAT
CAT (Common Admission Test) is India's premier management entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) on a rotational basis. It is the gateway to the 20 IIMs and over 1,200 other B-schools across India.
The exam consists of three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). It is conducted in online mode with a total duration of 2 hours. Each section is timed separately at 40 minutes.
CAT is considered one of the most competitive entrance exams in India, with over 2.5 lakh candidates competing for limited seats at IIMs. The exam is typically held in November each year, with results declared in January.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| sc_st | ₹1,200 |
| general | ₹2,400 |
CAT Important Dates
| Event | Type | Session | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 2027 - Registration Opens Tentative | registration_start | - | TBA | Online registration for CAT 2027 on the official website. Candidates must register and choose their preferred test cities. |
| CAT 2027 - Examination Tentative | exam_date | - | TBA | CAT 2027 examination will be conducted in online CBT mode in three sessions across India. |
| CAT 2027 - Result Declaration Tentative | result | - | TBA | CAT 2027 results will be declared with scaled scores, percentile, and overall/sectional scores. |
CAT Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognized university. Final year students of qualifying examination can also apply. There is no age limit.
CAT Exam Pattern
66 questions in 3 sections: VARC (24 questions), DILR (20 questions), QA (22 questions). MCQs carry +3/-1 marking. Non-MCQs carry +3/0 marking. Total marks: 228. Duration: 120 minutes (40 minutes per section).
CAT Syllabus
Syllabus details coming soon.
CAT Cutoff Scores
Cutoff data is not available yet.
CAT Preparation Tips
Preparation tips coming soon.
CAT Counselling Process
Counselling process details coming soon.