MBA Entrance Exam Guide by MyCareerIdea
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission into prestigious management programs like MBA and PGDM. CAT 2025 is your gateway to over 20 IIMs and top B-schools like FMS, SPJIMR, MDI, IITs, and more.
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CAT Exam Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Full Name | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
Conducting Body | IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) |
Exam Level | National-Level MBA Entrance Exam |
Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Courses Offered | MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA |
Eligibility | Graduation with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) |
Official Website |
Event | Expected Date (2025) |
|---|---|
CAT Notification | July 2025 |
CAT Registration Starts | August 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | September 2025 |
Admit Card Release | October 2025 |
CAT Exam Date | November 2025 |
CAT Result Announcement | January 2026 |
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Graduation (Bachelor's degree) from a recognized university
Minimum 50% marks for General/OBC; 45% for SC/ST/PwD
Final year students can apply
No upper age limit
CAT is a 2-hour online test divided into 3 sections:
Section | Time Allotted | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|---|
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 40 minutes | 24 |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 40 minutes | 20 |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 40 minutes | 22 |
Total | 120 minutes | 66 questions |
Marking Scheme: +3 for correct answer, -1 for wrong answer (MCQs)
Reading Comprehension (RC)
Sentence Rearrangement
Para Summary
Vocabulary & Grammar
Graphs, Tables, Charts
Logical Puzzles
Venn Diagrams
Data Sufficiency
Arithmetic (Time-Speed, Profit & Loss)
Algebra (Equations, Functions)
Geometry & Mensuration
Number System
✅ Tip: Focus more on your weak areas and practice using CAT mock tests.
Start early and set realistic goals (6–9 months prep)
Build conceptual clarity first, then practice mock tests
Analyze each mock test to identify your weak spots
Revise formulas, shortcuts, and frequently asked questions
Stay consistent – daily practice is key!
IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta
FMS Delhi
MDI Gurgaon
SPJIMR Mumbai
IITs (Delhi, Bombay, Kharagpur, etc.)
IMI Delhi, TAPMI, GIM Goa, and many more
1:1 Career Counselling & Profile Evaluation
Personalized Study Plans & Mock Test Strategies
B-School Shortlisting based on CAT Percentile
Interview & GD/PI/WAT Preparation
Expert Support till Final Admission
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