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CAT
Conducted by IIMs (rotating)
Management
Registration Opens
1 August 2026
Registration Closes
15 September 2026
Exam Date
24 November 2026
Result Date
10 January 2027
About CAT
Common Admission Test for admission to IIMs and 1,200+ business schools. Tests Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.
Eligibility
Bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
Exam Pattern
Computer-Based Test. 3 sections, 66 questions, 198 marks. 2 hours.
Official Resources
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