Management (MBA / PGDM) entrance exam

CAT

The entrance exam for MBA and PGDM programmes at the IIMs, accepted by many other business schools.

Colleges

Colleges that admit through CAT

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Counselling round checklist

Documents, dates and choice-filling tips for JoSAA, MCC and state counselling.

Questions families ask

Who conducts CAT?

CAT is conducted by The IIMs, by rotation. Always check dates and rules on the official website, iimcat.ac.in.

When is CAT held?

It is usually held in November. Exact dates are announced each year in the official notice.

Which colleges accept CAT?

Colleges on our list that admit through CAT include IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, among many others.

How are CAT scores used for admission?

Colleges set their own percentile cut-offs and then shortlist for further rounds. A counsellor can tell you where your percentile is competitive.

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