CAT 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Notification, Eligibility Criteria, Registration, Exam Dates

CAT 2026: Key Highlights

CAT 2026  Important Dates

CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
• Engineering Degree Holders:B.Tech/B.E. from AICTE/MHRD-recognized university with 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
• Final Year Students: Eligible if they meet the 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) criteria.
• Age Limit: No upper or lower age limit.
• Attempt Limit: No restriction on the number of attempts.

CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

CAT 2026 Syllabus

CAT 2026 Application Form

• Visit the official CAT website.
• Click on the ‘Go to Application Form’ link.

• The candidate’s name and date of birth (DOB) will be auto-filled based on registration details.
• Enter father’s/husband’s/guardian’s name and gender.
• Select category and nationality.
• Provide a valid postal address and an alternate email ID (if applicable).
• Fill in academic qualifications, including:
  • Total marks obtained in 10th, 12th/Diploma, Bachelor’s degree (pursuing or completed), Master’s degree, or any professional degree.
• Enter work experience details (if applicable).
• Choose preferred programs and select four preferred exam cities.
• Candidates must select six exam cities in order of preference, as test centers will be allotted based on availability.

• Upload scanned images of:
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Signature
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
• Ensure the documents meet the prescribed format and size requirements.

• Click on Save & Continue to review the entered details.
• Once verified, submit the application form.
• No hard copy of the registration form needs to be sent via post or offline mode.
• Keep a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Application Fee Details

CAT 2026 Admit Card

CAT 2026 Answer Key.

CAT 2026 Result

CAT 2026 Selection Procedure

• No centralized counselling; each IIM conducts its own admission process.
• Admission process starts after result declaration.
• Candidates must apply separately to different IIMs and institutes.
• Selection is based on:
  • Academic performance
  • Work experience
  • Written test, interview, or group discussion (varies by institute)
• Shortlisted candidates must report for document verification.
• Final admission is granted after document verification and fee submission.

CAT 2026 Expected Cut-offs for IIMs

CAT 2026 Expected Cut-off for Non-IIM Colleges

CAT 2026 Test Centres

CAT 2026 FAQs

CAT 2026 Eligibility FAQs

• OBC-NCL – 27%
• SC – 15%
• ST – 7.5%
• PwD – 3%

CAT 2026 Registration & Application FAQs

• General/OBC – ₹2400
• SC/ST/PwD – ₹1200

• Scanned passport-size photo & signature
• Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
• Graduation certificate/mark sheet
• Category certificate (if applicable)

CAT 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus FAQs

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Sections: VARC, DILR, QA
• Duration: 2 hours (40 minutes per section)
• Questions: 66 (MCQs&TITA)

• VARC – Reading comprehension, grammar, para jumbles
• DILR – Data interpretation, logical reasoning
• QA – Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, modern math

CAT 2026 Admit Card & Exam Day FAQs

• Admit card
• Photo ID proof (Aadhar, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)

CAT 2026 Answer Key & Result FAQs

CAT 2026 Selection & Admission FAQs

• CAT score
• Academic record
• Work experience
• Written Ability Test (WAT), GD, PI

• Top IIMs (A, B, C) – 99-100%ile
• Mid-tier IIMs – 95-99%ile
• New IIMs – 90-94%ile

• FMS Delhi – 98.2%ile
• MDI Gurgaon – 95-97%ile
• IITs (DMS, SJMSOM, etc.) – 98-99%ile
• IMT Ghaziabad – 90-99%ile
• SPJIMR, XIMB, TAPMI – 85-99%ile