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CAT
Common Admission Test
National
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Negative Marking
198 Marks
2 Hours
Duration
2 Hours
Questions
66
Total Marks
198
Conducting Body
IIMs (Rotating)
About CAT
CAT is the premier entrance exam for admission to IIMs and other top B-Schools in India for MBA/PGDM programs.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| VARC | 24 | 72 |
| DILR | 20 | 60 |
| QA | 22 | 66 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| result | December 2025 |
| exam_date | November 2025 |
| registration_end | September 2025 |
| registration_start | August 2025 |
Syllabus
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| general | ₹2400 |
| sc_st_pwd | ₹1200 |
Eligibility
Bachelors degree with minimum 50% marks
Preparation Tips
- Read newspapers daily for VARC
- Practice DILR sets regularly
- Strengthen basic math concepts
- Take sectional and full mocks
Top Colleges Accepting CAT
IIM Ahmedabad
IIM Bangalore
IIM Calcutta
IIM Lucknow
ISB Hyderabad
Frequently Asked Questions
Official website
iimcat.ac.in