Management CAT VERIFIED Upcoming Cycle

Common Admission Test

Conducting Body: Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
Scope: All India
Frequency: Annual (Last Sunday of November)
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Overview & Description

India's most competitive management entrance examination for admission to Post Graduate Programmes in Management (MBA / PGDM) at 21 IIMs, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI, IIT DoMS, and over 100 top non-IIM institutions.

Exam Type Entrance
Examination Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Educational & Age Eligibility
Minimum Qualification Graduation (Min 50%)
Eligible Streams Any Discipline (Engineering, Commerce, Science, Arts)
Age Criteria No age limit
Specific Criteria Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, PwD). Candidates appearing for final year bachelor's exam can apply.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
STAGES OF SELECTION:
Stage 1: CAT Written Examination (66 Questions, 2 Hours, 3 Sections with 40-minute sectional limits) -> Stage 2: Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) & Personal Interview (PI) by individual IIMs.
CORE SUBJECTS & CURRICULUM:

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), Quantitative Ability (QA).

Career Opportunities & Associated Posts

Designated Appointments: Leadership and executive placement in Management Consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain), Investment Banking, Product Management, Brand Strategy.

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Snapshot Facts
  • Short Name: CAT
  • Conducting Body: Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
  • Category: Management
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: ₹2400 (₹1200 for SC/ST/PwD)
  • Pay / Emoluments: Top IIM Average Placement CTC ₹25 - ₹35 LPA
  • Verification Status: VERIFIED
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