Exam Month: November 2026
CAT 2026 – Common Admission Test
CAT is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by the IIMs for admission to MBA and PGDM programs across IIMs and top B-schools in India.
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Conducting Body
IIMs (Rotational)
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Attempts Allowed
Unlimited
Conducted By
IIMs
Attempts
Unlimited
Duration
2 Hours
Mode
Online CBT
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CAT Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 66 (Expected) |
| Total Marks | 198 |
| Sections | VARC, DILR, QA |
| Marking Scheme | +3 / -1 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Eligibility Criteria
CAT Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
- Final year students are eligible
- No age limit
- Applicable to Indian & international candidates
Syllabus
Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning & Quantitative Ability
VARC
Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability
DILR
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
QA
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number System
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