What is CAT?
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is India’s most prestigious management entrance exam. Conducted rotationally by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), CAT evaluates candidates on Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA).
Scoring a 99+ percentile opens doors to top-tier business schools including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, and MDI Gurgaon.
CAT demands speed, strategic set-selection, and high accuracy under strict 40-minute sectional time limits.
Who Should Take CAT?
What CAT Score Unlocks
CAT Quick Facts
OFFICIAL 2026Official Admission Roadmap
Registration Window
Aug 03 – Sep 15, 2026
Admit Card Release
From Nov 04, 2026 (expected)
CAT Exam Day
Nov 29, 2026 (three sessions)
Answer Key & Response Sheet
After the exam (to be announced)
CAT Result Declaration
Dec 2026 / Jan 2027 (to be announced)
IIM GD-PI Shortlist & Calls
Jan 2027 onwards
